2003 The North Face Edition

[AvaLance]

When I was on my trip I went over to Smith Chevrolet and looked at the 2003 North Face Edition Avalanche I like the new seats they are very nice and I love that insterment cluster this one had the DVD player in the rear seat also

Pics: 2003 Sage Green

 

[AvaLance]

Here is a pic of the cluster

 

[AvaLance]

Here is a pic of the new gray leather front seat

*sorry about being sideways*

 

[byron]

I want one.

However the wife has made it very clear that my next Avalanche will be nothing newer than a 2007.

 

[NJAV]

oh man that is too sweet...I love the NFE gray leather.....the gauge cluster could use some work....but can you imagine the escalade cluster in silver dropped in that baby with the rest of the goodies....hmmm

 

[mtnbkr]

I understand that the seats in TNF are unheated. In Canada, it's a hefty premium for TNF. Playing devil's advocate, I personally can't see the value, but there may be something that I'm missing in terms of what you get.

 

[zimmthumps]

TNF is just a looks thing. No real functional differences like the z71 or z66. I like the extras, and all add on differences, but I agree, I don't think it's worth how much they charge. I'd much rather take the differnce (around $1500-2000 right?) toward my own personal mods.

That does look sweet though.

 

[RJLACK]

I saw that NFE when I went to the Canyon Lake cruise. Goo got some really great shots. The window sticker on that unit was over 45,000. But it was nice (although I dont care for the exterior color) JMHO

 

[AvaLance]

No acually the sticker was only $42,741.00 I don't think you can get an Av over 45K with out adding ADMU or Mods

2003 Avalanche 1500 4WD
Sage Green Met
Dark Charcoal Trim

Base Price $34,394.00
P265/70R17 OOR WOL Tires $125
Driver Convenience Package $592
Rear Seat Entertainment System $1,295
The North Face Edition $5,100
Trailering Equipment $165
XM Satellite Radio-100 channels $395

Total MSRP $42,741.00

Sales price that they gave me for me is $38,675.00
-1,500 rebate
-500 bonus cash
-Trade-In

WOW WHAT A DEAL
I would do it but I would most likly get fired from M.J. Goss Motors

 

[pdxkevin]

TNF is just a looks thing...

And a price thing. Well you do get those cute little backpacks. Now if the North Face Edition came with a lift, wench, better off-road tires, and some other basic off-roading equipt to match with the theme of the edition's namesake - - well, then I would b more interested. Don't get me wrong, it is a nice looking AV. I just can't justify the extra cost.

 

[steelheadchaser]

And a price thing. Well you do get those cute little backpacks. Now if the North Face Edition came with a lift, wench, better off-road tires, and some other basic off-roading equipt to match with the theme of the edition's namesake - - well, then I would b more interested.

I think if it came with a wench we could expect a much higher cost, both up-front an in maintenance!


Lets see what you get with a NF (2002):

White faced instruments - a popular mod

Engine block heater - a ~$35 item

Leather interior unique to edition made by TNF

All the Z71 stuff

TNF badged floor matts (oooh, trick beyond words!)

Day Packs (2) ?I have seen these sell on ebay for close ?to $100 each.

"Water Duffalo" bags I have seen these on ebay go for over $100 a piece.

A couple of c-pillar badges

All in all, a fairly costly option package.
? ?

 

[AvaLance]

Steelheadchaser, if it is not to big of a hassel would you post a pic of your white face gages at night I would like to see how they look at night with the lights on

 

[steelheadchaser]

I'll give it a try, Lance. Might not turn out very well though. At night, all the numbers appear white, while the white background goes black. All you see are the numbers and needle.

 

[AvaLance]

That sounds cool if the pic doesn't turn out and if you go on the coast cruise mabe I can look at them then

 

[AvaLance]

Well I am going over the the tri cities on Saturday to look at a 2003 Sage Green North Face Edition they have one in I would like to get a few more pics of them and I want to see what the cluster looks like in the dark I will post pics when I get back

 

[NJAV]

The first and foremost item I would like to thief off the North Face Edition Av for myself would be the unique leather seats....I love them in charcoal...with the trim etc.....with all the available cluster guages and overlays they have available now ...I much rather go with the Escalade instrument cluster over the NF cluster.....everything else would be a nice edition...but just can't justify the heafty pricetag..associated with it..

 

[Awesomebase]

I actually really like NF edition. I know it is a bit too much, but, on the other hand, it includes some packages that by themselves would cost a good sum. Of course, the good thing is the seats are really good on the NF edition. I don't know about the luggage though...

 

[AvaLance]

well the dealership in Pasco, WA doesnot have a North Face Edition they forgot to tell me it was In Transit so I am driving over to Boise, ID tomarro and looking at one in Onyx Black and I did a dealer loctor and they are sitting on the lot so I will have pics and a review tomarrow night

 

[NJAV]

If some of the accessories aren't to your liking ...you may attempt to sell them and make a portion of your money back...of course this is not a real realistic way of looking at it ..considering the dealership will always charge you more than what you will be able to sell them for... I don't have much use for daypacks and water buffalo's...

 

[KnightHawk]

And a price thing. Well you do get those cute little backpacks. Now if the North Face Edition came with a lift, wench, better off-road tires, ......

I'm not sure my wife would like the "wench" option with the avalanche. ?

A winch would be nice....

Other than the duffel bags I didn't like the TNF edition much... although the guages are definately cool.... the seats to me are screwy lookin... proly just me..

 

[NJAV]

I'm not sure my wife would like the "wench" option with the avalanche. ?

A winch would be nice....

Other than the duffel bags I didn't like the TNF edition much... although the guages are definately cool.... the seats to me are screwy lookin... proly just me..

If you like the NF guages than look at the escalade silver face guages....

 

[AvaLance]

I just got back from Boise, ID and went to the dealership there and looked at The North Face Edition Avalanche in Onyx Black loaded it was very nice I love the White gages and I like the seats I will have pics to post later tonight

 

[AvaLance]

2003 Onyx Black The North Face Edition Avalanche
Pic one

 

[AvaLance]

Pic 2 of the White Face Cluster

 

[AvaLance]

The North Face Seats