that new avalanche is BALLIN! if i had the money for one id take one in a heart beat over my silverado

 

The Avalanche isnt all that bad on the looks front.

 

When the 1st Avalanche came out I did not like it, but after tehy removed all teh extra plastic it started to look better. Each time tehy change the body style it looks better and better. Now if they would only find away to increase the MPG.

 

I just got rid of my '03 Silverado and took over payments on my wifes '02 Avalanche and heres my .02 worth. I definately am a pickup kinda guy. Loved the Silverado and originally when i got the Silvy, i was looking for the 4 door and the 5.3L but got the 4.8L EC/SB. It rode like a truck but i was very impressed with its off roading capabilities. Very sure footed with the longer wheelbase. I used it alot for hauling stuff in the back and was very handy but the Av in my opinion rides 110% better, it has the 5.3L and the 4 doors like i wanted, and this is what i don't understand. It has the SAME 4L60E tranny as my Silverado but does NOT have that dreaded driveline clunking problem that just absolutely drove me nuts. Hauling is no comparison. Granted the 4.8L was no slouch but the Av with the 5.3L hauls with little effort. I don't haul anything heavy now but did haul my 18' Bassboat without even knowing it was behind me. My buddy hauls his 21' Bassboat, no problem with his Av. Theres pro's & cons for each. I'm liking my Avalanche though as it has more PRO's than CONS.