Howdy TFLtruck readers, I am pretty sure I am buying a first generation Chevrolet Avalanche. Sadly, my family has completely outgrown my awesome little Toyota Tacoma. I need more space, more towing and more utility while being able to handle Colorado’s rough weather. Like my baby Taco – this next truck is a third vehicle, so some augmentation is required.
Here we go:
Being that Andre is out of town (and can’t forbid me from tapping your opinions), I am going to strap on my big boots and ask you a question: 1500 or 2500 Chevrolet Avalanche? The price differences are negligible and I am only interested in the 2002 – 2006 models. What say all of you?
Have any of you driven these trucks?
I was fortunate enough to drive the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche when new and I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Had there been an updated version driving today, it would have been featured on TFLtruck many times. My only issues with the Chevrolet Avalanche was a difficult to reach in bed, a few blind spots and a mediocre interior – although the second generation was a big improvement.
Yes indeed, I’ve driven the older ones too. Still, I have yet to have the chance to pair one (1500) against the other (2500). That’s my problem. I’ve driven hundreds (literally – hundreds) of trucks and my internal scale I normally judge trucks is off-kilter. I think it’s because this vehicle is neither fish nor fowl.
I usually gravitate towards Heavy Duty trucks and I could definitely invent an excuse to pull more weight, but I am conflicted as other family members need to drive it too. I have a tiny 5-foot tall sister (among others) with miniature T-Rex-like arms who occasionally borrows my current truck. Is a 2500 heavy duty too much steel for a Hobbit?
Do you see my conundrum?
Let me know what you think. It will be a month or so, but I will be getting a Chevrolet Avalanche in the near future. That is, unless one of you gives me a damn good reason not to!
Speaking of Heavy Duty vs Light Duty…
