Thinking about an Chevy avalanche to buy. Pros/cons

[Caribbean Jet]

My brother in law had one and loved the truck but it was a slug when it came to towing. It didn't like the 19 ft toyhauler fully loaded very much. If your towing something with any kind of weight go to the 2500 avalanche if they still make them.

[spectras only]

Study this graph before making your decision >
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/towing%20info.bmp
Get the 2500 HD with 4.10 rear and done with it.

[DCB]

I have a 1/2 ton and tow a mach 26 and feel the truck struggles over the grades. Just had the tranny replaced as well @ 37,000 miles. I would go for the 3/4 ton.

[BajaMike]

I just want another 1/2 ton.. My silverado 1500 does just fine so I sure the 1500 avalanche will be the same.
thanks
I wouldn't even think of towing a 27' boat with a 1/2 truck....that's crazy :idea:
See the tow chart above.....
:boxed: :rollside:

[Nord]

I know mine has the lower gears in it for towing, I tow my 236 Eliminator with it with no problems at all!!!
As for losing money, well, I bought my truck for a great price because of the discounts that were going on at the time, so I haven't lost any money, however, if you think your not going to depreciate on anything you buy, then you my friend know something all of us don't.

[little rowe boat]

A buddy of mine had a lanche,he did not keep it long because as he said it didn't tow worth a sh!t.

[scarabrick2]

Nothing I get will weight over 5K towing. I'm going for ride comfort and still be able to put gear / motorcycle in the back.
I'm sure not going to buy a NEW one,I'll let someone else take the hit the first year. 3.73 gears will be fine for me around the Las vegas area plus I can't afford the diesel 2500 4x4 like my bro has.
Any more info?
Rick

[jdogginla]

i have an 05 that'll i'll be putting on the block in the next couple of weeks. Grey LT Z71 fully loaded......navigation.....plus every other option available. No plastic and the 4:10 gear ratios. 20"rims...new tires. Xm and Sirius satellite. Drop me a pm or email and i'll send you pics if you want. I think i have 17,000 miles.

[spectras only]

I saw a 2003 2500 HD all black [ 30K miles ] , full load including DVD at a dealership for 30 K cdn .It had the 4.10 gears and factory WD setup.
Also tested a 1500 pulling my 24 Spectra [ 6500 lbs with trailer ] with a weight carrying hitch on a very steep hill . It did well to my surprise . Get a hitch that's rated to carry 700 lbs tongue and 10000 load cap . A WD hitch isn't too expensive if you decide to upgrade later .

[2Driver]

Well I really need a 4 door truck and like the looks of the avalanche(4x4 lt pwr 5.3) with OUT the plastic side pieces. I will trade or sell my 04 silverado 5.3 x-cab 4x4 red tow leather...
Also: My Aval Z-71 listed at $38,500 and I got it for $27,500 new plus tax.
IF you are towing over 6K LBS........
You may want to check into what I am looking into and that is the new Chevy 1500 4x4 with the Vortec Max 6.0. THis is not a 1500 HD but rather a 1500 with selectable suspension ride, a bumped up 6.0 (345 HP and 385 Lbs of Torque). You get the ride and the 4-doors with 10K of towing.
Call Photoglou he gave me great pricing.