- Sep 7, 2009
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See this thread:
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2098188&
The F150 is 231 inches. My garage is 232 inches (apartment, can't park outside, and am not waiting a year before buying a vehicle). The avalanche is a really tight fit at 222 inches but I think I can make it work with a parking mat.
An avalanche will suit my needs just fine, I'm not doing any heavy towing anyway and a bike will fit in the back. I'm pretty disappointed that it doesn't seem to have cooled seats, I also hate GM. If I get one I'm going to try to get a tag that says "UOWNIT" (joke). The interior (LTZ) doesn't seem anywhere as nice as the F150 platinum, and it's about due for a refresh that I bet will be major. Their used (and new) prices are astronomical.. People want $38k for an 09, I can get a brand new platinum for about that.
Also reliability is.... suspect... I'll be getting a 2009 for the 6 speed, which sounds like it might be a bit more reliable - anyone know?
Also there are two engines, I think the 5.3 will be fine but the mpg for the 6.0 are about identical, and I read that it's a better built motor.
consumerreports says there are lock/latch/leak problems - which I'm not surprised considering that midgate stuff it does, but I tend to park inside and keep a close watch out for leaks so I'm not too concerned. The pre 2009's have transmission problems but I'm not worried about that since I know a few good mechanics, and am prepared to put $2-4k into a rebuilt in 100k if needed.
Any other thoughts?
Thanks all
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2098188&
The F150 is 231 inches. My garage is 232 inches (apartment, can't park outside, and am not waiting a year before buying a vehicle). The avalanche is a really tight fit at 222 inches but I think I can make it work with a parking mat.
An avalanche will suit my needs just fine, I'm not doing any heavy towing anyway and a bike will fit in the back. I'm pretty disappointed that it doesn't seem to have cooled seats, I also hate GM. If I get one I'm going to try to get a tag that says "UOWNIT" (joke). The interior (LTZ) doesn't seem anywhere as nice as the F150 platinum, and it's about due for a refresh that I bet will be major. Their used (and new) prices are astronomical.. People want $38k for an 09, I can get a brand new platinum for about that.
Also reliability is.... suspect... I'll be getting a 2009 for the 6 speed, which sounds like it might be a bit more reliable - anyone know?
Also there are two engines, I think the 5.3 will be fine but the mpg for the 6.0 are about identical, and I read that it's a better built motor.
consumerreports says there are lock/latch/leak problems - which I'm not surprised considering that midgate stuff it does, but I tend to park inside and keep a close watch out for leaks so I'm not too concerned. The pre 2009's have transmission problems but I'm not worried about that since I know a few good mechanics, and am prepared to put $2-4k into a rebuilt in 100k if needed.
Any other thoughts?
Thanks all