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Did not really need a new car but I've been driving my 2011 Avalanche too much in local traffic lately. Noticed Chevy was doing their 20% off thing again and I had some $$ on my GM card so I bought a 2017 LS AWD in Red.
Of course 4 days after I bought it I received an additional $750 coupon from GM card. Oh well....still a good deal.
I noticed the less than stellar reports from the automotive press. Low power, hi road noise, bouncy ride, poor MPG. All I can say is I guess when you drive around in $60k cars for a living, inexpensive cars are a disappointment.
I can't remember the last time I dragged raced anyone in an SUV. The power is fine even with the AWD drag.
Even on the highway it does fine on the 100 mile trip from NJ to PA we do weekly.
The road noise is no worse than my $40k Avalanche with the stock tires when it was new. It does not rattle any more either. On the highway it is not a Cadillac but what do you expect for a short wheelbase.
The MPG on the 1st tank is 25mpg on a mix of local and highway.
Anyone can make a nice car for $60k, The challenge is making a good one for $19k
For the price it is a good vehicle.
Of course 4 days after I bought it I received an additional $750 coupon from GM card. Oh well....still a good deal.
I noticed the less than stellar reports from the automotive press. Low power, hi road noise, bouncy ride, poor MPG. All I can say is I guess when you drive around in $60k cars for a living, inexpensive cars are a disappointment.
I can't remember the last time I dragged raced anyone in an SUV. The power is fine even with the AWD drag.
Even on the highway it does fine on the 100 mile trip from NJ to PA we do weekly.
The road noise is no worse than my $40k Avalanche with the stock tires when it was new. It does not rattle any more either. On the highway it is not a Cadillac but what do you expect for a short wheelbase.
The MPG on the 1st tank is 25mpg on a mix of local and highway.
Anyone can make a nice car for $60k, The challenge is making a good one for $19k
For the price it is a good vehicle.