NFS_SRT-10

what's this i hear about the new guy doin away with all the plastic on future avalanches, man he can't do that, if he does i can't call them tupper ware anymore....no seriously, is this true or what

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On the weekend I saw a new-style Avalanche... it had chrome 22"s with all the plastic panels painted gloss black to match the vehicle. In fact, you couldn't tell which panels were plastic & which were metal.

It looked so good that I was speechless - like an Escalade EXT for $20,000 less

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NFS_SRT-10

ok...i wasn't sure, thats what i heard and i was just makin sure

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kjpierce

it's true. i ordered one about a month ago and should get it in a few days.

it basically looks like a suburban with a truck bed.



so i'll be :smoka: in my new ride soon.

bowtiebandit

We had a bright yellow one delivered to us a month ago....

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Shortbus

IMO they look way better w/o the lower body side moldings.

NFS_SRT-10

i agree, they do look better, but i can't call them tupperware anymore lmao ok ok i'll stop now

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dub13

You can still get the plastic or you can order it with out the plastic.

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You like the plastic? That is the one think everyone dislikes about it. Thanks for the picture bowtiebandit, i might think about getting one now. I wonder if these avalanches are any lighter???

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NFS_SRT-10

i don't like the fact that they squared off the wheel wells at the top but lookin at that last pic they rounded them a little but other then that i would have to agree with except for when it is painted the same as the body (like on the escalade ext) i saw one like this the other day and it wasn't half bad lookin

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CougKid3030

The purpose of this SUT was to be an all-terrain, all utility vehicle. It wasn't really designed for some random guy to go blow 40 grand on a luxury SUV when he could go by some Ford Explorer. The plastic is GREAT while driving through tight trails lined with brush, or driving along cliff sides. My dad owns one and while you take a scratch or two to the plastic, the actually body remains undamaged. I don't really care if Chevy sells them without the plastic, but its really just for a sales reason, not functionality. If you are going for that, the plastic is great.

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Shortbus

You have some good points there. I never thought of the plastic saving your paint from low lying brush.

EMAXX

I think that the truck looks better with the plastic. It just gives it that Avalanche look.

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weiser

I like the clapping. I guess it's just one's opinion. I bought an 03 in July with clapping..Also less to buff wheb you wax it......

BMW_4.4i

Hey Emaxx - do you have an e-maxx?

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