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#1966 of 2035 blackav by ryanbab Mar 19, 2003 (12:31 pm)
I may be wrong but GMC was going to offer a smaller version of the avalanche. It was based on the envoy chassis.
#1967 of 2035 Ram vs Av by txyank1 Mar 20, 2003 (4:46 am)
I considered the Ran QC before I bought my Avalanche mainly because of the new Hemi. Just the thought of that 345 HP!! (never actually drove one). Two main reasons I didn't - first and foremost price. With the bigger rebate, my GM card rebate, and GM Supplier Discount pricing, the higher-priced Avalanche was cheaper to buy. The other consideration was the size. I never really liked the 143" wheelbase of the Sierra I was driving, and the Ram is only a couple inches shorter. And the overall lenght about the same. Whereas the Av is onl;y 130" wheelbase and several inches shorter overall. And of course I have an even longer bed that the Ram or my Sierra when I need it, which isn't often. For a beautiful ride and a pickup when I need it the Av is ideal. BTW, I got the model "Without Body Hardware". Never too crazy about the cladding, or even more so, the flat-top wheelwells. However I do wish it had the Av front end.
#1968 of 2035 Might Be Right by blackav Mar 21, 2003 (5:28 am)
Ryanbab - you might be right on that. I was at a Pontiac dealership a feeks ago, and I may have not realized the GMC versioned AV was on the Envoy frame. That being the case, it will probably get the 6.L engine (maybe optional), but a bit smaller. I know the Chevy Trailblazer now offers an upgrade 5.3L engine instead of the 4.3 six cylinder. But it's stictly all SUV. Nice looking, but I needed the truck. The AVs WBH do look nice, but with or without, it's a good truck. And that Dodge Hemi is nice and has a good motor. One always respects the competition. Just stay away from the Ford SVTs as they're fast cars disguised in a truck body. Tangled with one in my Pontiac T/A, which is far from stock, and only because of a good shift and maybe a few footpounds more torque, did I keep from being humbled. But I went away and said, damn - that was one quick truck. But I love my AV and when weather breaks just a wee bit more, we'll see how it pulls my T/A.
#1969 of 2035 New Hemi vs. Chevy's 5.3L by joelis Mar 31, 2003 (10:44 am)
I tested both of these a lot before making my decision: Pros for Hemi: Exhaust note is awesome. Lots of torque to pull whatever you need to. Pros for Chevy 5.3L: MUCH quicker off the line (not even close here). Much better gas mileage (4-5 mpg difference).
#1970 of 2035 Avalanche buyer, maybe? by tn23 Apr 17, 2003 (4:52 am)
Tundra owner here thinking of getting rid of 02 Tundra for 03 Avalanche! Wife thinks I'm nuts, but w/ Tundra's well known brake problems it might just happen. Like the de-plastic version and the powerful 5.3L is always inviting compared to the weak 4.7L toyota offers. Anyone drove both? Any responses would be welcome.
#1971 of 2035 Avalanche buyer, maybe? by brucecr_ms Apr 17, 2003 (5:13 pm)
Why limit yourself to 5L in the 1500? Go for the 8L1 found in the 2500 Avalanche. The 5L is faster off the line (the times I've raced my manager) but the 8L pulls ahead later. Heck, or just throw a 9K pound trailer on the hitch and see who wins. Sorry, I can't help you on the Tundra. I have driven the 4Runner and found the ride harsh, even for a truck chassis. Your gas mileage will be worse in the AV. Good Luck!
#1972 of 2035 Av Z71 for off-roading by bcmalibu99ls Apr 17, 2003 (8:24 pm)
Guys, those who have Z71, how does it do off-road? Can you compare it to other off-road models by Chevy and other companies? Thanks!
#1973 of 2035 Steering for 2003 Av 1500 by bcmalibu99ls Apr 17, 2003 (9:05 pm)
Fellas, is steering in 1500 2003 Av rack-and-pinion or recirculating ball? gmcanada.com has it as a rack, but every other site I checked has it as a ball. So, which one is it?
#1974 of 2035 Hey ygmn, what've we got? by txyank1 Apr 18, 2003 (4:04 am)
Rack or ball steering? Damned if I know. I can tell you that compared to the Sierra I had previously, the steering is light. It's nice that it steers easy, but not enough feel and way too easy for my tastes. You can feel every little movement of the steering wheel.
#1975 of 2035 by ryanbab Apr 18, 2003 (5:03 am)
4wd = recirc ball 2wd = rack and pinion