Hi all,
My search for an AV has led me to these 2. I understand that in an AV forum, the answers will skew heavily that way. However, I'd like to just get your opinions anyways, especially after outlining my intended use for the vehicle.
2007 AV 3LT, Gold/tan color exterior, black leather, 4WD, 1 owner, 108K miles, $12K.
2007 Sierra, 4WD, Gray exterior, black leather, 170K miles, lifted on aftermarket wheels, not sure what lift kit or how much higher. $12K.
My intended use:
Twice a month landscaping job, need to load up the bed with lawnmower, weed whacker, ....haul away branches to dumpster.
Monthly trips to garden center to buy plants, bags of soils, fertilizers,....
Once to twice a year trips to ski slopes.
A few times a year to mountain hikes, with 2 dogs (they'll be in the bed, I don't want dogs inside the cabin)
My family consists of wife and 2 sons about 6' tall. I think they can fit rather OK in the back of the Sierra, definitely fine in the AV.
My preliminary impression is that I'd be fine with either truck. BUT, I don't know if the huge discrepancy in miles of about 60,000 should be a difference maker. Also the fact that the Sierra is lifted, quality of parts and installation, future issues with a lifted truck,.... So maybe the safe choice is the Avalanche?
What do you guys think?
Thanks!!!
My search for an AV has led me to these 2. I understand that in an AV forum, the answers will skew heavily that way. However, I'd like to just get your opinions anyways, especially after outlining my intended use for the vehicle.
2007 AV 3LT, Gold/tan color exterior, black leather, 4WD, 1 owner, 108K miles, $12K.
2007 Sierra, 4WD, Gray exterior, black leather, 170K miles, lifted on aftermarket wheels, not sure what lift kit or how much higher. $12K.
My intended use:
Twice a month landscaping job, need to load up the bed with lawnmower, weed whacker, ....haul away branches to dumpster.
Monthly trips to garden center to buy plants, bags of soils, fertilizers,....
Once to twice a year trips to ski slopes.
A few times a year to mountain hikes, with 2 dogs (they'll be in the bed, I don't want dogs inside the cabin)
My family consists of wife and 2 sons about 6' tall. I think they can fit rather OK in the back of the Sierra, definitely fine in the AV.
My preliminary impression is that I'd be fine with either truck. BUT, I don't know if the huge discrepancy in miles of about 60,000 should be a difference maker. Also the fact that the Sierra is lifted, quality of parts and installation, future issues with a lifted truck,.... So maybe the safe choice is the Avalanche?
What do you guys think?
Thanks!!!