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Thanks,
Mark
I need helping in narrowing the buying decision. I want the Av, but I am not sure what model, the 1500, or the 2500.
I have tried the pro and con list but I need advice from those who have experience with the Av.
I do a ton of camping and MTN bike Riding, I tow a Coleman Tent Trailer, about 3500 lbs loaded, I live in California and I am in the snow 5 to 8 times a year. I commute a short distance but love road trips.
Should I go with the 1500 with the 4.10 axle, even though this hurts gas economy, or go with the 3.73.
Should I go with the beef, 2500 with the 8100.
Also should I go with the Z71 package or just the standard 4x4 package. The Z66 does not interest me, I want a 4x4, I have Durango now, and I love it, but the Av has the versitlity I long for.
Also is ther an aftermarket chip that will improve performance, such as bumping up the horse power.
I know you guys can help, thanks
DC
Now, as to the 2500, are you a bigger is better freak? I haven't driven the 2500, but the ride has to be compromised some by the rear leafs. Wheels/tires/suspension are not enhanced by a Z71 package, but shields are available. MPG in low teens max - min = ? 1500 should get the same or a little better than your D'ango.
Gandolphxx did a major change - whipple, headers, and more - true horsepower gainers.
The 2500 has to have less comfy ride due to the harsher suspension..
The trailor weight you mentioned is nothing for any avy setup.
Good Luck
I am going to go with the 1500 Z71 with 4.10.
Any thoughts about leather packages, I have full leather now, and love it, summer in California gets hot and my legs if sticky on the seats at times, is the leather -cloth combo the better choice or stay with the full leather.
I already spoke to the dealer, whatever, I decide I am going to get it at invoice.
Thanks again for the feedback.
DC
Have you demo'd both? IMO, GM has some of the ugliest cloth on the market, along with Ford and Dodge.
The leather is better plus you get more power controls!!!!!
Oh the heat yes go leather!!
They're a lot better though and you get more features for your bucks - I'd say it's the only way to go.
I'm just wondering.... Always been a mystery to me why people make negative comments, and I was wondering what kind of effect these comments would have on you.
Either jealousy or some sort of inadequecy
Regards to all Truck loving people.
Andy
PS Been checking out this truck for some time. I may swap my lil 'ole '00 Reg cab C2500 for one.
On chips and or HT III - wait for it - they aren't ready yet - try Jet Performance SCU2000 for the speed limiter and tire size - cheaper.
Before the TOG headers, NGK TR6, Nology wires and WHIPPLE:
60': 2.564 1/4 mi 16.863 @ 81.88
AFTER:
60': 2.346 1/4 mi 15.088 @ 91.49
with Firestone Steeltex tires and 6500 lbs to move.
mods @ http://www.gandolphxx.com
2- where can i get nice license plate covers...
I'm working on setting up Avalanche - Cadillac Escalde EXT cruises/meets between May and July in the following metro areas:
Boston
New York
Philly/Baltimore/DC
Jacksonville, Florida
Miami
Memphis
Detriot
Chicago
Madison, Wisconsin
Denver
Dallas/Ft. Worth
Houston
San Antonio
Phoenix
Seattle/Tacoma
San Francisco/San Jose/Oakland/Sacremento
Los Angeles/San Diego
Right now people are signed up in Boston, Philly/Baltimore/DC, Chicago, Memphis, Seattle/Tacoma, San Fran Bay Area, and Los Angeles/San Diego.
If you're interested in meeting other Avalanche or EXT owners to go on a cruise (no 4X4 off-road stuff) and have a good time - as well as discuss regular meetings - well we can talk about it here.
Folks that use the site I can't mention - don't bring it up - lets respect Edmunds.
Thanks!
2- where can i get nice license plate covers...
I am disappointed that the main discussion has moved to that other site not to be named.
Much of the info is critical, and if people come to this site and are not aware why the traffic has stopped, will they really take the time to figure out why? I know I would frustrated.
For instance I am on the verge of buying but questions have come, like is the Tahoe really better choice then the Av, and what is the story about the Northface edition, and what are the colors that look good with that interior look, and can we buy the instrument cluster of the Northface, etc...
Now I need to go to another site, that is not right, just like people bashing people rather then a free flow of opinons, and they are just opinons, no need to make topics personal, now the serious Av owners have moved on, what has all this accomplished?
DC
Since the Av's cabin is based on the Tahoe/Suburban, I'm wondering if there will be problems with the interior quality or functionality. Or was this just an isolated case of car abuse by the Tahoe owner? Any thoughts?
1. Has anyone seen a 2500 series Avalanche yet?
2. Why would Chevy design the truck so you can't fit a decent size four wheeler (ATV) in the bed. When I took measurements at the dealer and then measured my Polaris - my four wheeler is 3" wider than the brackets for the hard tonneau cover. Is this just a major engineering screwup?
I also recently drove a Silverado CC 4x4 with the 8.1L and Allison and could not believe how much power that truck had! What an engine!!
Yep lots
I have owned gm products in the past and the interior has held up to alot of abuse, if you take care of your vehicle, then it should last. If something breaks get it fixed, wheather it's under warranty or not, if you let it go, chances are it will have the domino effect and cause other related problems.
As for why gm designed a truck that an ATV doesn't fit in, they do, but just not the AV, in my opinion the AV was built for the family person, that needed the occasional 8 ft bed. It has the towing capability to tow a trailer with your ATVs. If you want an ATV in the bed, you need to buy a regular pickup, be it a reg, ext or a crew cab.
Did they use any leather treatments? Conditioners? Manual for my moms blazer states i forget once or twice a yr to use leather conditioner on her seats. After 2.5 yrs they still look new
They make interior parts , seats, etc
for ALL brands of cars and trucks.
Check it out you will be suprised !
Do you think they make toyota plastic
parts better than the ones for GM ?
I think not. Price prob the same.
........Geo
BTW: I think the AV 2500 is awesome
and wish it was offered in May 01
when I got my new Pickup !
what brand. They all look creased
and cheap esp. cars in the sun belt !
The leather in my 96 caddy is wrinkled!
Not ripped or anything...But Comfy too.
Woman wants new car with NO leather !
Prob. www.lear.com made them too !
She loves the cloth seats in my truck.
If she didn't want a new car this year
i would trade my 01 2500 pickup.
for a 2500 AV with plow prep of course !
Syracuse NY winters are brutal on cars....Geo
BTW: Txyank I had a 94 Yukon loved it and
plowed with it too ! But needed a pickup
and had to get one !
I have been looking at the Avalanche for a few months now. I have driven one twice, and even took one home overnight a few weeks ago. Both my wife and I love it, and intend to use it as a family vehicle. The only question I have is if I should buy the 2WD-Z66, or 4WD-Z71?
My question comes down to this: Does anyone know how well the Z66 package with traction control really works? I live in Ohio, so most of the time we could probably do without the 4WD and save a little money. Just not sure how well the Z66 traction control and differential lock would be? Anyone actually have a Z66 that has had it in the snow or mud?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks!
I check both this and THE OTHER AV web site. More traffic on the other site.