Avalance anyone driving one? - GoFuckYourself.com

Rip · 03-19-2002, 02:59 PM

I was looking at one today, but I can't get the 6 liter, I have to get the 8.1 liter to tow my boat

I just wondered if it was good for driving and/or how you like it?

greentea · 03-19-2002, 03:10 PM

If your getting this go with the Escalade EXT

Same platform, with all the luxry and power of a caddy..

Its an okay looking truck, the caddy version i would buy..

greentea · 03-19-2002, 03:11 PM

If your looking for towing power and for less $$

Go with an 2003 Ford Expediton

Pipecrew · 03-19-2002, 05:25 PM

All those mentioned above suck.... and are butt ugly

Get A Navigator

03-19-2002, 05:32 PM

I don't think you get a choice of the bigger motor in the Caddy, just a 6.0L V8.

The Avalanches are on the same frame as the full size GM pickups, so if you've driven one of them you'll know what to expect. I like 'em but if you're used to a car then you might be disappointed.

I'm sure the Caddy will drive a lot nicer, plus they don't look as tacky as the Avalanche with all that plastic trim.

If you want true 4WD instead of just traction control, then get the Z71 Avalanche instead of the Caddy.

Rip · 03-19-2002, 05:45 PM

From what I have read so far the Avalanche uses the suburban chassis not the pickup chassis

I just want something bigger for the traffic around here (it sucks) and pickups aren't that versatile

I am gonna have to ask around and see what the owners think of the drivability, I need to get the 3/4 ton option with the bigger motor, 'cause the 5.3 won't pull my boat

the problem with that is I don't want to be hammered around with a overly stiff ride, just to get some towing capacity

It is kind of an ugly truck, but it's nice inside, and versatile

Pipecrew · 03-19-2002, 05:47 PM

Get a nice Jeep Grand Cherokee

hyper · 03-19-2002, 06:52 PM

my neighbor has one, i drove it.

it takes about 5 minutes to get used to it.
only thing i would make sure to get is leather seats, but if you get the escalade ext, it's standard.

i prefer the escalade ext for styling, over the avalanche

the 6 litre will be enough to pull your boat or camper

ADIDAS · 03-19-2002, 06:56 PM

Actually the Avanche is placed on a Suburban frame with the 5 point rear suspension .vs link springs.

I used to sell Chevy's before I went into porn!

hottshot · 03-19-2002, 07:55 PM

I just picked this 4x4 up with the 5.3 v-8 vortec . The 5.3 is more than enough towing power .

03-19-2002, 02:59 PM	#1
Rip Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: somewheres wet Posts: 1,456	Avalance anyone driving one? I was looking at one today, but I can't get the 6 liter, I have to get the 8.1 liter to tow my boat I just wondered if it was good for driving and/or how you like it? __________________ ...

03-19-2002, 05:45 PM	#6
Rip Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: somewheres wet Posts: 1,456	From what I have read so far the Avalanche uses the suburban chassis not the pickup chassis I just want something bigger for the traffic around here (it sucks) and pickups aren't that versatile I am gonna have to ask around and see what the owners think of the drivability, I need to get the 3/4 ton option with the bigger motor, 'cause the 5.3 won't pull my boat the problem with that is I don't want to be hammered around with a overly stiff ride, just to get some towing capacity It is kind of an ugly truck, but it's nice inside, and versatile __________________ ...

03-19-2002, 06:56 PM	#9
ADIDAS Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego CA USA Posts: 638	Actually the Avanche is placed on a Suburban frame with the 5 point rear suspension .vs link springs. I used to sell Chevy's before I went into porn! __________________ <img src="http://www.sunlightcontent.com/images/sl_but.gif" border=0> Professional Video Encoding As Low As $2.00 Per Minute ICQ # 125084296

03-19-2002, 07:55 PM	#10
hottshot Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: AZ Posts: 900	I just picked this 4x4 up with the 5.3 v-8 vortec . The 5.3 is more than enough towing power . __________________ Love Dollars helps pay my bar tab Promote the highest converting sites in the industry with PussyCash

03-19-2002, 03:10 PM	#2
greentea Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Florida Posts: 6,580	If your getting this go with the Escalade EXT Same platform, with all the luxry and power of a caddy.. Its an okay looking truck, the caddy version i would buy..

03-19-2002, 03:11 PM	#3
greentea Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Florida Posts: 6,580	If your looking for towing power and for less $$ Go with an 2003 Ford Expediton

03-19-2002, 05:25 PM	#4
Pipecrew Master of Gfy.com Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 14,887	All those mentioned above suck.... and are butt ugly Get A Navigator

03-19-2002, 05:32 PM	#5
evildick Guest Posts: n/a	I don't think you get a choice of the bigger motor in the Caddy, just a 6.0L V8. The Avalanches are on the same frame as the full size GM pickups, so if you've driven one of them you'll know what to expect. I like 'em but if you're used to a car then you might be disappointed. I'm sure the Caddy will drive a lot nicer, plus they don't look as tacky as the Avalanche with all that plastic trim. If you want true 4WD instead of just traction control, then get the Z71 Avalanche instead of the Caddy.

03-19-2002, 05:47 PM	#7
Pipecrew Master of Gfy.com Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 14,887	Get a nice Jeep Grand Cherokee

03-19-2002, 06:52 PM	#8
hyper Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mass Ass Posts: 5,294	my neighbor has one, i drove it. it takes about 5 minutes to get used to it. only thing i would make sure to get is leather seats, but if you get the escalade ext, it's standard. i prefer the escalade ext for styling, over the avalanche the 6 litre will be enough to pull your boat or camper