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CathDoc Enthusiast

CathDoc

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Highs and mild lows, overall a good thing.

1) Exceptionally smooth ride, especially when compared to the F150

2) Midgate thing works very well, but I would sort of like to see a power window that retracted into the midgate - I think this could lead to a more "Open cab" feel (Which you can do by taking the window out, but it takes a little effort.) Additionally, while I can take out the window while standing on the ground outside the truck, it is still a little awkward, and I can see how it would be hard for smaller people (I am 6'2")3. The drains for the midgate section work very well at least while the window is in and the gate is up, I have not had the cojones to try it without either in the rain yet. It is a little weird to hear the water flowing behind the cab when a lot has built up though.

4. OnStar is way cool.

5. I actually got more attention from the chicks at the Hooters' car wash when I drove it than I did when I drove the Vette. Avalanche.JPG  

That may have had something to do with my refusal to let them wash the Vette though. :)

6. It is almost impossible to see most cars behind you over the tailgate. Not a problem at stoplights, but requires a little extra care when backing up.

More thoughts as events warrant!

jessejames Enthusiast

jessejames

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Wow..you summed the experience up to the max. I could not agree more. I hadn't thought of an electric retracting rear window, but that would really work...I am not 6'2 so I have to kind of jump in and remove it.

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MountaineerTom Senior Enthusiast

MountaineerTom

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Gotta love reason number 5!!

Glad to hear yall are happy with your Avalanche's.

(Edited by MountaineerTom 99Z71 at 9:33 pm on Aug. 5, 2001)

Bear Enthusiast

Bear

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Yea, really love #5!!!

 Have you noticed that when running with the midgate down, window in place, and cover over the bed that there is more road noise?  I guess it is to be expected but kind of took me by suprise when I was returning from Lowe's with a bed full of lumber.

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jeggers Enthusiast

jeggers

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:wink: I love reason #5. By the time you read this I'll be on my way to Mobile, AL to get my truck washed by those hooters chics. YE HA !!!!!!!!!!!!!

CathDoc Enthusiast

CathDoc

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Quote: from The Beav on 8:22 pm on Aug. 6, 2001

Did #5 include polishing the chrome on your trailer hitch (wink wink nod nod...)

 

They must have polished it a little too much - I have lost all the shine! :biggrin:

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