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Robert M., 01/26/2018
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
2008 Avalanche purchased new 05/08. I take care of my vehicles. They cost too much money. Uses excessive amount of engine oil. Three months old, rear main seal replaced. Two years old, fan had to be replaced. Seven years old, dash is fracked and looks like crap, paint peeling, both quarter panels rusting and speaker replaced in drivers side door. Nine years, hvac fan replaced. Travel comfort love it. Next new vehicle 2018 F150.
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Scott, 09/16/2007
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
I traded a 2003 Z71 for a 2008 Z71. Many improvements, all for the better. This is a very dependable vehicle but components do go bad. There are so, so many that make it perform like it does I can't say enough good things about the 2008 Avalanche Z71. It is a go- getter. Although a little pricey the astute buyer can do his homework and negotiate smartly and save some money.
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2008 LS, a lot of truck for the money
Bill, 01/23/2009
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I chose the LS model for two reasons, first it was a few thousand dollars cheaper, and second, it had the 40/20/40 split bench, which I like better than the bucket seats that are the only option in the pricier LT and LTZ models. I really like this truck. It is a no-compromise crew cab (essentially, a Tahoe from the rear seats forward) that is easy to get into (I seldom even bother with the running boards, but then, I'm 6'3", my wife who is 5'2" uses the running boards and has no problems getting inside). The performance is excellent. Using the midgate, I can haul an object as big as a full sized couch with the rear seats down. I got 21.8 MPG on a recent road trip, hard to beat that!
Previous Toyota owner
Kevin Barnett, 12/19/2008
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wow. Can't say enough about this truck. Was considering the Tundra 4dr/4wd. But that would have cost about $5,000 more plus a cover. If you take my price and compare it to what I would have gotten if I'd gone Toyota, you'd be amazed. The Avalanche has a better interior and a better ride (not as stiff). The utility is also better as the seats can be folded or the cover stored. It may not be as fast as the Tundra, but if you are doing hwy miles, you should get this. I traded in a 1998 Toyota. I'm impressed. No problems yet. I also like the oil filter/drain set- up. Much better than the competitors if you do it yourself.
My Favorite Truck!!!
Steve Waddell, 04/19/2009
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I traded in a 2003 Dodge Ram QuadCab- Laramie edition, that I purchased new for a Chevy Avalanche LTZ, with Rocky Ridge customization package. I had visited several dealers in Hampton Roads, VA, and none had anything that met my needs. I found exactly what I wanted on eBay. My son and I drove over 400 miles Friday April 16, 2009 and traded in our old Dodge and bought the new Chevy Avalanche LTZ. The truck in white diamond (pearl white) with customization package makes it look just like the Escalade.