Jeggers' New Ride (Pics)

jeggers · Post by **jeggers** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 12:28 pm

Jeggers, feel free to edit this post to your liking. Nice ride! -W

Steve2003 · Post by **Steve2003** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:12 pm

Nice truck Joe....I'm trying to talk my wife into getting a Avalanche

but the trick is I keep the crew and we trade in her XL-7.....I need something with more power to pull my boat

Post by **Walt** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:25 pm

Steve2003 wrote:Nice truck Joe....I'm trying to talk my wife into getting a Avalanche but the trick is I keep the crew and we trade in her XL-7.....I need something with more power to pull my boat

Now that is a smart man!

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:43 pm

Steve2003 wrote:Nice truck Joe....I'm trying to talk my wife into getting a Avalanche but the trick is I keep the crew and we trade in her XL-7.....I need something with more power to pull my boat

Oh no, we have another difference in thinking

I understand that the Avalanches have their following and I have absolutely nothing to back up my thoughts but, all that plastic over sheet metal (in non S CA environments) just begs rust to attack from my way of thinking. It is just an observation and I have never seen one attacked by rust but, I guess I am just showing my age.

Jeggers rig is sweet but, begging for money devouring mods

killian96ss · Post by **killian96ss** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:08 pm

The new 07 Avalanches don't have as much plastic on them and I think they look a lot better the the previous model!

The thought of getting one has crossed my mind a couple of times, but then I wake up and remember how much they cost.

The one I want would be a Black LTZ 1LZ 4x4 with most of the available options. This would cost $46,800 which is way too much for me right now!

BTW, nice truck Jeggers!

Steve

BADs Crew · Post by **BADs Crew** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:33 pm

Nice truck.

Post by **Walt** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:58 pm

killian96ss wrote:The new 07 Avalanches don't have as much plastic on them and I think they look a lot better the the previous model! The thought of getting one has crossed my mind a couple of times, but then I wake up and remember how much they cost. The one I want would be a Black LTZ 1LZ 4x4 with most of the available options. This would cost $46,800 which is way too much for me right now!

BTW, nice truck Jeggers!

Steve

Steve is right, there are three exterior option packages: The full plastic side molding that came on the original Avalanche models (don't know if this will be available for '07), standard Fender Flares similar to a Silverado, and No Fender Flares, like a Silverado without Flares.

Pauleo · Post by **Pauleo** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 5:34 pm

And yet ANOTHER goes full size!

Don't get me wrong, though!!! I still have an eye for the S-10 Crew Cab. I have very fond memories of mine and admittedly get kinda "gitty" when I see it on the road. But I wouldn't go back to one after now owning a full size crew.

Cool truck, Jeggers! Congrats!

jeggers · Post by **jeggers** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 5:50 pm

thanks guys,

I have no plans to mod up this truck! Not that there is anything wrong with mods. I bought it for pulling my camper and weekend driveing so i realy dont want to drop a hole lot of cash into it. mmmmmmm, well maybe a spray in bed liner and a camper cap and it needs a dvd for my daughter and there are some leveing kits out there and then maybe a 2" block in the backand well here we go again....

as far as tha avalanch goes i liked the plastic , and some without that i have seen with some aftermarket flares that were the riveted style. Now the 07 is just sweet but no rebates or anything so i always go with the bust deal.

jeggers · Post by **jeggers** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 6:18 pm

it now sits for sale $21999

mmmm not exactly what i got for it

killian96ss · Post by **killian96ss** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:14 pm

jeggers wrote:

it now sits for sale $21999

mmmm not exactly what i got for it

Wow, it sure does look nice!

How many miles did it have on it , and how much are they making off your old CC?

Steve

Steve2003 · Post by **Steve2003** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 6:42 am

Best picture of your crew you ever posted! That's one BAD A$$ truck

TexasBlaZeR2 · Post by **TexasBlaZeR2** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 8:51 am

Nice rig Jeggers,

What is the difference with the "Max"?

Here are Internet links to some spy photos out on the web of the new Z71 due out sometime in the next couple of months. From what I have been told the Avalanche is supposed to be more like this in Z71 form. Notice the bumpers are going to be more traditional. I think it looks like Colorado's big brother:

border man · Post by **border man** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 4:43 pm

I don't like the Z71. Those fender bulges are way out there, kinda looks like a dakota from the side

What's up with the hood???? GM workmanship?? or did they unlatch it. I believe the same thing happened in the spy shot of the Tahoe that someone posted.

BobbleSmitty · Post by **BobbleSmitty** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 4:59 pm

I think we've seen this pic on the forum before... In the article they mention that the hood is popped open.

jeggers · Post by **jeggers** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:05 am

Best picture of your crew you ever posted! That's one BAD A$$ truck

Thanks Steve

, I was sad to see it go.

Vortec Max 6.0L V8 Engine Features:

Thundering 345 horsepower @ 5200 rpm
HEMI-beating 380 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4000 rpm(1)
More horsepower than Ford, Toyota, and Nissan half-ton pickups(1)
Deep inside the combustion chamber of Vortec engines, a ferocious vortex is created to generate a better fuel-to-air mixture
A high-capacity cast-iron crankshaft with undercut and rolled fillets. And to help reduce stress, the crankshaft is internally balanced
High-flow cast-aluminum cylinder heads that feature a low-friction roller-rocker valvetrain
Electronic Throttle Control to help achieve optimum vehicle performance and efficiency
A Powertrain Control Module that continuously measures input to achieve optimized engine performance and smooth transmission shifts
Coil-near-plug ignition system for a precise delivery of high-energy spark
Based on 2006 competitive information

jeggers · Post by **jeggers** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:11 am

I was just on the chevy wed site and it doesnt look like the max package is an option any more

I gues the 14 and 17 mpg did away with it.

well i was only getting 13 avg in my crew.

They gave me 18000 for it .

chumley · Post by **chumley** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 10:42 am

Don't feel too bad, we just traded the Yukon ( '02 loaded w/41k mi) on a Land Rover LR3( what she wanted) and only got $ 16k

. But she made me a deal that in 2 yrs when I pay off the Harley I can buy another TRUCK!

jeggers · Post by **jeggers** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 4:30 am

ouch