Drew Dowdell
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I need a storage garage in SE PA...hmm...for...
Drew Dowdell replied to caddycruiser's topic in The Lounge
The cladding makes it much easier to take care of as a work truck. -
I need a storage garage in SE PA...hmm...for...
Drew Dowdell replied to caddycruiser's topic in The Lounge
Since I've been shopping for these lately, I frequently run into ads for trucks in the 190k to 230k range that'll say "Some wear in the interior, tear in rear seat, but the truck runs fine." They seem to old their value fairly well, so if you can get a slightly used CPO model you'll do fine on trade in at some future point. My aim is for an Avalanche with heated seats and 4WD for less than 15k and less than 120k miles. I'd prefer at least a 2004 since they'll burn E85, but if I end up with an older one, I'll just keep it as a transition till I can get a much newer model. -
I need a storage garage in SE PA...hmm...for...
Drew Dowdell replied to caddycruiser's topic in The Lounge
What's the point of a 2WD Avalanche? Even with a G80 diff, you've done nothing to improve your winter travel prospects. In the Avalanches, the 4WD can be turned off and you just run in 2WD mode. On the highway, my old '03 would get 18mpg no problem. The newer ones with AFM do better. As a former (and hopefully soon to be again) owner of an Avalanche, you just can't beat the versatility of these vehicles. You describe it as "lumbering", and compared to a G8 it very much is, but I found that an Avalanche drives around town like a much smaller vehicle than it really is. -
Not even the Roadmaster Estate second row fold perfectly level. The Equinox seats fold close enough to level for most people.
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I need a storage garage in SE PA...hmm...for...
Drew Dowdell replied to caddycruiser's topic in The Lounge
Not to cut in on you guys, but last night I located this: 112k miles, but I plan on beating the $h! out of it anyway. Price is right at $10k Leather, heated seats, sunroof, 4x4, 6-disk changer..... pretty much the same one as I had before but a different color exterior. Might go take a look on Monday. -
Didn't that eventually become the Northstar? One of the telling signs for me that it was at least an early test variant is the second pulley belt on the rear of the engine.
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I'll turn politics on for you if you want, just PM me when you want it turned right back off again,
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you haven't re-upped your premium membership yet have you?
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Remember that story about the Pruis that wouldn't go up a slight grade on a snowy but mostly cleared road because of the overly aggressive traction control?
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You're half way to Vodka then!
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95% of all seafood. 100% of shellfish. I can't even stand the smell. One notable exception to this, because it is one of my favorite dishes, is Swordfish. I love a great grilled swordfish steak. I have been known to do fish-n-chips from time to time if the batter is exceptionally good.
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Camino bought a Tundra?
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From the album: 2011 Chevrolet Caprice PPV
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The 2011 Chevrolet Caprice PPV at the Chicago Auto Show
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From the album: 2011 Chevrolet Caprice PPV
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From the album: 2011 Chevrolet Caprice PPV
© © CheersandGears.com 2010
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From the album: 2011 Chevrolet Caprice PPV
© © CheersandGears.com 2010
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From the album: 2011 Chevrolet Caprice PPV
© © CheersandGears.com 2010
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From the album: 2011 Chevrolet Caprice PPV
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From the album: Ford Transit Connect Taxi
I'm betting these numbers will go up.© © CheersandGears.com 2010
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Ford Transit Connect Taxi at the Chicago Auto Show
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From the album: 2011 Toyota Avalon
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The 2011 Toyota Avalon at the Chicago Auto Show
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From the album: 2011 Toyota Avalon
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From the album: 2011 Toyota Avalon
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