Well... It came down to decision time on my 2003 LTZ. Put in a new engine at 156k or let her go... Since I also needed to fix the rust bubbles on the rear fender panel and some hail damage, I decided to move on... Sadly it was worth next to nothing on trade even though it was never wrecked and in great shape inside.
I began looking at getting a high desert silverado because I don't use the midgate much anymore due to kid seats in the back. But in the end I convinced myself that I would not be happy unless I had a new avalanche. lol
So, as fortune would have it, we found locally a Black Diamond LT Z71 with sunroof with only 63k on it that was just brought in on trade. Snatched it up! lol.. It's a pretty truck, just got her today. I will admit I almost cried a bit giving up the keys to the old one! The rear window trim is cracked in 2 places (of course). Some things never change no matter what year Avalanche you buy.
I really like having remote start and a key fob locking tailgate! But-- I miss the power folding mirrors and the bumper steps my 03 had... time to start modding I guess!
I began looking at getting a high desert silverado because I don't use the midgate much anymore due to kid seats in the back. But in the end I convinced myself that I would not be happy unless I had a new avalanche. lol
So, as fortune would have it, we found locally a Black Diamond LT Z71 with sunroof with only 63k on it that was just brought in on trade. Snatched it up! lol.. It's a pretty truck, just got her today. I will admit I almost cried a bit giving up the keys to the old one! The rear window trim is cracked in 2 places (of course). Some things never change no matter what year Avalanche you buy.
I really like having remote start and a key fob locking tailgate! But-- I miss the power folding mirrors and the bumper steps my 03 had... time to start modding I guess!