what is the PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS (1SZ) for 04 av's?

[2suv]

does anyone know what is this PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS (1SZ) i see on some 04 av's?

 

[AvaLance]

When you get the PDA Sun and Sound Package you get a $1,000 discount

 

[TriSailor]

Oh, an even better one is the Texas Edition (PDE). It's a trailering package and roof rack for $405 MSRP. And in return, you get a $1,000 Texas Edition Discount (1SZ). So net "cost" is, uh, a $595 credit!

Yep, I got the Sun and Sound Package too. It's a decent sized sunroof, and really nice riding around with it open. May even keep the XM subscription for a year.

 

[Forbin]

Also I found that 1SZ discount is usually paired with the WBH Option, so you get $1600 discount.

In my last search for my Ava I found 30 cars and only 1 have the 1SZ without the WBH.

 

[TriSailor]

Ok, I hope we are not confusing 2suv. Here are the packages that have associated discounts or incentives:

PDA ? Sun and Sound package (basically, sunroof, XM radio, bucket seats, floor console, other stuff) ? MSRP $2,995
Sun and Sound Discount ? ($1,000)

PDE ? Texas Edition (trailering equipment and luggage rack) ? MSRP $405
1SZ ? Texas Edition Discount ? ($1,000)

WBH ? Without Body Hardware ? ($600)

You can get PDA without PDE or WBH. You can also get WBH without PDE. The fact that you?ve seen 30 vehicles with both WBH and PDE, I believe, probably reflects more that ordering a PDE results in lowering your truck price by $595! You spend $405, and they give you back $1,000. Didn?t take the dealers long to figure out that?s a good deal.

Alternatively, if you didn?t want the roof rack, you could order the Z82 Trailering package (which just includes the hitch and 7-pin connector) for $210 MSRP. Hmmm, order the Z82 alone, and it costs me $210. Order the PDE (adds roof rack), and it nets me a $595 credit. You better hope your wife finds the roof rack acceptable!

 

[Forbin]

Actually what I meant was that I couldn't find many PDE/1SZ by themselves. They almost always had a WBH. Just might be my area but I think they did it to create a nice large price gap between the Normal model and the Stripped down Special Models ($1600 Discount)

YMMV but you will probably find the PDE/1SZ discounts on the WBH models.

 

[TriSailor]

Actually what I meant was that I couldn't find many PDE/1SZ by themselves. They almost always had a WBH. Just might be my area but I think they did it to create a nice large price gap between the Normal model and the Stripped down Special Models ($1600 Discount)

So, is a WBH known as the "stripped down special model"? I think you need to rethink this. I think the higher volume sales of the WBH vs the cladded model say that most people don't care for the cladding. It has nothing to do with saving $600 on a $35,000 vehicle.

It also has nothing to do with what's inside the vehicle. FYI, I have leather, sunroof, XM, convenience - I think the only thing I skipped was DVD. I just didn't really care for the looks of the cladding. (I do like the looks of the front end a bit more, but not enough to go with the clad on the sides.) I think a WBH alternative was a smart move by Chevrolet, and from what my dealer tells me about WBH/clad model sales being 3/1 now, the market has responded favorably too.

 

[Forbin]

So, is a WBH known as the "stripped down special model"? I think you need to rethink this. I think the higher volume sales of the WBH vs the cladded model say that most people don't care for the cladding. It has nothing to do with saving $600 on a $35,000 vehicle

Ho ho Trisailor, I and not calling the WBH the stripped down special. I in fact have almost the same AV as you. WBH, and every feature but DVD and DIC. Everyone at works says the Flares are much better looking than the Cladding.

I am calling the Avalanche that is Retailing for 32135(CA) the Stripped down special. (Basic, WBH, and 1SZ) There is only one model cheaper than this and it's got a soft tonneau. (Big mistake IMHO - The hard tonneau is the Win)

All I was really saying is that I cannot (Except once) find a 1SZ by itself. I find the 1SZ always paired with the WBH.

 

[TriSailor]

Sorry, I misunderstood.

With the way the WBH sales are going, in a couple of years this will be a WBH site, and there will be a special section for those with cladding! Joking

I liked the DBM. Was my second choice. Actually, I think all waxed up, it looks better than the DGM. But I was a bit worried that I'd tire of the blue sooner.

 

[Forbin]

Hehe apology accepted!

DBM is nice, it has this weird effect of looking blue in the sunlight and black in low light...hehe.

I had a choice between a DBM or a white, I like the white but it will look just like all the other cars on the block....

Of course as my Personal Msg says, a nearby neighbor went and bought one too......COPY CAT!