I have been wanting to get a vehicle I could drive in the snow so I didn't have to keep my beater explorer around anymore. Going from two cars to one. So I decided on a Chevy Avalanche. After much searching I found the right one. Its a 2003 with 10500 miles. Its has the Z71 package, leather,4:10 rear end, sunroof, and bose stereo. So sad to leave my CLS at the dealer but I knew making the trade was best for me and my family.

 

You couldn't drive your CL in the snow?

Nice pickup nonetheless, quite the change.

 

I like the cls better but you're driving it. Looks real clean.

 

I probably could have tried but it was lowered and had summer tires. I also do quite a bit of fishing and things, so I had the explorer to handle all those tasks as well. The CLS was fun to drive but just wasn't practical anymore.

 

yeah with these you either hate it or love it. I happen to love it

 

I love those trucks. Great buy!

 

Only 10k on it? Nice find.

 

Congrats! What engine does it have?




Terry

 

It is a 1500 so it has the 5.3L
yeah its not a typo

 

at least needed to be the 2500 with the 454 in it (7.3 or iirc), or swap a duramax in that sucker and call it a day (along with a couple of performance upgrades of course though)


also don't forget to get those NASTY gray side panels and bumpers color matched ASAP

 

The 2500 has the 8.1L and the "nasty" cladding was part of the selling factor for me. Thanks anyway

 

i knew the liter size was up there somewhere, but yes 8100 does sound right though


anyways just asking, but why was the cladding a selling point for you then....


also don't forget to change all the fluids relatively soon too, they have been sitting a long time, and they start collecting water and such, and degrade overtime and so, so it cn corrode stuff from the inside out (thinking mainly brake fluid and coolant)

 

Congrats on the new ride.

 

The cladding is extremely durable. It won't scratch or chip like a painted surface. When driving through areas with low brush or similar the paint is never at risk. I do agree that it doesn't look the greatest with some colors but its not that noticeable with the black paint.

The vehicle was serviced regularly including changing of fluids by the previous owner as well as a service at the dealer before I purchased it.

 

indeed it does hide alot more scratches, so fair enough in that sense, and with black is not an absolute horrible combo


and regularly LMFAO, what 3 oil changes or so, but personally i would still change them for piece of mind though, but that is mainly up to you though

 

congrats on the new ride ... hope u have good luck with chevy

 

3 oil changes over 7 years isnt exactly regular...

grats on the new ride.

 

Who said it was three oil changes?

The fluids were changed regularly based on time, not mileage

 

Congrats on the new ride sad to see the CL go though. You don't see them a lot around in Central PA. I have to agree I always loved the Avalanche as well.

 

You think your sad to see it go
I don't think it has fully set in yet for me. Its the first car I purchased new. I have never gotten rid of a car before that had nothing wrong with it.

 

Its a sad day. Another OG CLS is gone....

Congrats on the new purchase, low miles too! Have fun with it, it sounds like you got what you wanted.

 

My brother really loves his Avalanche. It's his family and fun vehicle and has been pretty much indestructible. Good luck with yours!

 

Nice looking truck and incredible that it has such low mileage. While, I don't love the cladding, if you actually use it for what it was made for, the cladding is awesome. Enjoy it and take it through the woods w/o worrying, cladding is the way to go

 

Its too bad you had to get rid of the CL, but i'm sure your going to love the truck.

 

Congrats. I know my uncle likes his a lot, and he drives in tons of snow in the UP of MI.

 

nice ride, you gonna lower this one too? j/k @priesm you were entertaining

 

Fewer and fewer OGs left.

Either way, great purchase. I've always loved those trucks. Enjoy it!!

 

You will miss your cl you'll see. I hope you buy another one :P