Chevy Avalanche

butlp

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I am thinking about a new truck and really like the look of the Avalanche 1500 4 x 4.<br />I know it was Motor Trend 2002 truck of the year but anyone have any real everyday experience with this vehicle?
 

JB

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Re: Chevy Avalanche

Moving to non-boating tech.
 

daaw

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Re: Chevy Avalanche

LC,<br /><br />Try this forum. I bought a 2004 Avalanche and other than a transmission problem (which seems to have been resolved) I love it. It is a Z-66 model, not a 4x4 but it tows more than I will ever need. One note though, It does not come with a transmission cooler :confused: Chevy Avalanche
 

butlp

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Re: Chevy Avalanche

Thanks daaw,<br /><br />I checked the site out and there is some great info.
 

daaw

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Re: Chevy Avalanche

one other thing to be aware of....bad blindspots
 

CCrew

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Re: Chevy Avalanche

Originally posted by daaw:<br />one other thing to be aware of....bad blindspots
Yeah, blindingly ugly too!
 

LubeDude

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Re: Chevy Avalanche

CCrew:<br /><br />I have to agree, Man, what did they mate together to get that? Youd never get me to drive anything like that. Couldnt aford it anyway. Guess thats what makes the world turn.
 

daaw

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Re: Chevy Avalanche

to each his own...but yes I must admit that when they first came out I thought, "What the #*&@ and who the hell would buy that". <br /><br />After Chevrolet started offering the thing without the plastic body panels I started looking. Best riding "truck" I have owned.
 

ndemge

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Re: Chevy Avalanche

I'll have to keep my eyes out for a non-plastic one. As far as the plastic version that I have seen... eeeewwwwwww<br /><br />but, if given one, I'd probably drive it vrs my ole '88 :)
 
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