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SS4EVER · 12-01-2008, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcernik

So to answer your question. Get an Avalanche for the winter, and a Camaro for the summer.

Why not?

*DGthe3* · 12-01-2008, 10:48 AM

The avalanche would be great if you need a general purpose vehicle, it makes more sense for the average buyer than most trucks and SUV's out there. It can do pretty much anything except haul lumber and the family. If you can only have 1 vehicle for the family its a better buy than the Camaro. If you have a family hauler and/or something to go to home depot with, I recommend getting the Camaro.

ljustin293 · 12-01-2008, 11:02 AM

maybe look into a LTZ Silverado...I just got mine and I am so glad I went with that decision.

rolnslo · 12-01-2008, 11:06 AM

Get both!

No seriously, if you need the functionality of the Avalanche, then buy a used one and drive it for a year, then consider trading it in on a Camaro SS.

Something like this - Link

Or any of these - Link

My sister had an '04 Avalanche and loved it until it started having all kinds of issues around 100k miles. She also complained that the plastic trim pieces had started to fade and it made the rest of the truck look like crap, even though the painted areas were still nice.

Unless you actually need the functionality of a truck everyday, get a used one to do the work when you need it and get a new Camaro for everyday driving. I'm retiring my '97 C1500 next summer, after driving it daily for 9 years, and relegating it weekend chores and helping friends move.

wildpaws · 12-01-2008, 02:10 PM

If you need a truck, buy a real truck, if you want a performance car, buy the Camaro. The Avalanche is not a real substitute for a pickup truck or a van, it IMHO has a much too small truck bed to do any truly useful hauling.
Clyde

WAY2FAST · 12-01-2008, 02:33 PM

I know what it is like to be on the fence! On the one hand the Avalanche is way more practicle. It is Cheaper, it is a nice vehicle. You can tow things, put things in the back like lumber and fertilizer and tools and other guy stuff. Of course your insurance will be less. Your wife would probably rather see you get the Avalanche. You wont get tickets or kill yourself. Those are just a few of the reasons why you should go with what your mind is telling you. Now go with your heart and get your freak on in your brand new 2010 SS CAMARO!

Moose · 12-01-2008, 02:55 PM

Choose the vehicle that fits your needs better.

If the Avalanche fits those needs at the moment, go for it.

If you're choosing the Avalance soley based on how much you like it v. how much you need it, you may second guess yourself when the Camaro arrives.

Don't forget, the Avalanche will probably use more gas, and the "fun" quotent may not be equal to driving the Camaro.

Good luck in your decision.

At least they're both GM vehicles you're considering.

*radz28* · 12-01-2008, 03:10 PM

If you don't need a truck anymore, and Camaro fits your lifestyle, I'd go Camaro. I like the idea of the Avalanche, but I have a feeling they won't be around too much longer.

*GTAHVIT* · 12-01-2008, 03:17 PM

You would rather drive the Camaro.......

SS4EVER · 12-01-2008, 03:31 PM

^ LMAO!

TJ91 · 12-01-2008, 03:41 PM

The avalanche is a beautiful truck, but if you don't need it completely, get the Camaro

*GTAHVIT* · 12-01-2008, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS4EVER

^ LMAO!

*CamaroSpike23* · 12-01-2008, 05:11 PM

Avalanche....

Half Plastic
Half Metal

all ugly crap.

sorry, but i dont care for them, or the Ridgeline or any of the half SUV/half trucks.

if you are going to buy a truck, buy a truck.

but i would say wait for the camaro.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 12-01-2008, 05:14 PM

SS

12-01-2008, 10:48 AM	#16
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	The avalanche would be great if you need a general purpose vehicle, it makes more sense for the average buyer than most trucks and SUV's out there. It can do pretty much anything except haul lumber and the family. If you can only have 1 vehicle for the family its a better buy than the Camaro. If you have a family hauler and/or something to go to home depot with, I recommend getting the Camaro. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

12-01-2008, 03:10 PM	#22
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,796 View My Garage	If you don't need a truck anymore, and Camaro fits your lifestyle, I'd go Camaro. I like the idea of the Avalanche, but I have a feeling they won't be around too much longer. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

12-01-2008, 03:17 PM	#23
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12-01-2008, 03:31 PM	#24
SS4EVER Camaro Convert... Drives: 2006 Cobalt SS Supercharged Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, Mi Posts: 595 View My Garage	^ LMAO! __________________ 4 life! Currently Driving: 2006 Cobalt SS Supercharged

12-01-2008, 05:14 PM	#28
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	SS __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

12-01-2008, 11:02 AM	#17
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	maybe look into a LTZ Silverado...I just got mine and I am so glad I went with that decision.

12-01-2008, 11:06 AM	#18
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,366 View My Garage	Get both! No seriously, if you need the functionality of the Avalanche, then buy a used one and drive it for a year, then consider trading it in on a Camaro SS. Something like this - Link Or any of these - Link My sister had an '04 Avalanche and loved it until it started having all kinds of issues around 100k miles. She also complained that the plastic trim pieces had started to fade and it made the rest of the truck look like crap, even though the painted areas were still nice. Unless you actually need the functionality of a truck everyday, get a used one to do the work when you need it and get a new Camaro for everyday driving. I'm retiring my '97 C1500 next summer, after driving it daily for 9 years, and relegating it weekend chores and helping friends move.

12-01-2008, 02:10 PM	#19
wildpaws Drives: 1999 Blazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,228	If you need a truck, buy a real truck, if you want a performance car, buy the Camaro. The Avalanche is not a real substitute for a pickup truck or a van, it IMHO has a much too small truck bed to do any truly useful hauling. Clyde

12-01-2008, 02:33 PM	#20
WAY2FAST Drives: 2010 CAMARO 2SS Red M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 187	I know what it is like to be on the fence! On the one hand the Avalanche is way more practicle. It is Cheaper, it is a nice vehicle. You can tow things, put things in the back like lumber and fertilizer and tools and other guy stuff. Of course your insurance will be less. Your wife would probably rather see you get the Avalanche. You wont get tickets or kill yourself. Those are just a few of the reasons why you should go with what your mind is telling you. Now go with your heart and get your freak on in your brand new 2010 SS CAMARO!

12-01-2008, 02:55 PM	#21
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	Choose the vehicle that fits your needs better. If the Avalanche fits those needs at the moment, go for it. If you're choosing the Avalance soley based on how much you like it v. how much you need it, you may second guess yourself when the Camaro arrives. Don't forget, the Avalanche will probably use more gas, and the "fun" quotent may not be equal to driving the Camaro. Good luck in your decision. At least they're both GM vehicles you're considering.

12-01-2008, 03:41 PM	#25
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	The avalanche is a beautiful truck, but if you don't need it completely, get the Camaro

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