Freebird Posted May 11, 2012 Share #1 Posted May 11, 2012 A couple of years ago, I traded our 2004 Kia Sorrento for a new 2011 Kia Sorrento. The '04 was a 6 cylinder but when I bought the 2011, you had to go with a much more expensive package to get the 6 cylinder so we settled for the 4. It was fine for the most part but I bought a small fishing boat a while back and even though it's only a 16 1/2 ft. deep V aluminum boat, it gave the little Kia a hard time. So....I decided to upgrade the Kia so something with a little more pulling power. Believe it or not, gas mileage is close to the same when not pulling anything and this actually gets much better gas mileage when towing. So....here is my new toy. Avalanche LT, 5.3 V8, AWD, all the bells and whistles except for leather interior. Bought it used though. One owner, GM certified, new tires and etc. I think we are going to really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nance56 Posted May 11, 2012 Share #2 Posted May 11, 2012 Looks good. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eusa1 Posted May 11, 2012 Share #3 Posted May 11, 2012 you will enjoy that, my 5.3 serves me well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted May 11, 2012 Share #4 Posted May 11, 2012 Guess you never saw that Dodge commercial where the old lady says "Don't you buy no ugly truck." On the better ide, I can say we have only had occassion to examine two burned up Avalanches..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eusa1 Posted May 11, 2012 Share #5 Posted May 11, 2012 i don't see any ugly truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.J. Posted May 11, 2012 Share #6 Posted May 11, 2012 Nice toy Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted May 11, 2012 Share #7 Posted May 11, 2012 Cool, How does the cassette player sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Marshal Posted May 11, 2012 Share #8 Posted May 11, 2012 A nice vehicle, Don! My Mother In Law has the loaded '09 Avalanche, and it is a very comfortable, quiet ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm482 Posted May 11, 2012 Share #9 Posted May 11, 2012 Nice, I am sure you will love the new toy. Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted May 11, 2012 Share #10 Posted May 11, 2012 Don Enjoy the ride. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share #11 Posted May 11, 2012 That old OWL is just trying to hurt my feelings. He knows how sensitive I am. I did get ripped off in that it has no cassette player. What's up with that? It does have an in dash 6 cd changer though, MP3 input and Bose speaker system. Stereo actually sounds fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted May 11, 2012 Share #12 Posted May 11, 2012 That old OWL is just trying to hurt my feelings. He knows how sensitive I am. Yah Right....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpagak Posted May 12, 2012 Share #13 Posted May 12, 2012 NICE!!! but it still aint no ford... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted May 12, 2012 Share #14 Posted May 12, 2012 I guess a girly truck is still a truck.:rotf::rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted May 12, 2012 Share #15 Posted May 12, 2012 Well, I just happen to have a new toy that is simular to yours Freebird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playboy Posted May 12, 2012 Share #16 Posted May 12, 2012 Well, I just happen to have a new toy that is simular to yours Freebird And the leather is really nice. So what kinda stuffed animal is on your dash Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share #17 Posted May 12, 2012 Very nice Eck. I'm glad that I'm not the only one here with a "girly truck". I hope you love it as much as we do so far. Really a nice riding vehicle. I just learned that 2013 is going to the the last year it is produced. I like leather but I didn't have the money to buy new and the only used one I found around here with somewhat low miles and leather had a very light tan...almost white...interior and I didn't care for that. I tell you though, after driving two different Kia Sorrentos for the past few years, this thing feels like a monster truck in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoneman1981 Posted May 12, 2012 Share #18 Posted May 12, 2012 Sweet!!!!!! I am sure you will enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted May 12, 2012 Share #19 Posted May 12, 2012 I've been looking at the KIA Optima with the Turbo Charged 4 Banger. With the Saab there wasn't any worry about power any time. I haven't drove the Optima yet I guess I need to do that. Just not getting along with my Pontiac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman Posted May 13, 2012 Share #20 Posted May 13, 2012 I like them both. My 5.3 will tow my 18ft bayliner cuddy and I can't even tell it's back there, and I wish these bikes had that BOSE boom box, they sound nice! Good choice on both rides. Ya'll enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted May 13, 2012 Share #21 Posted May 13, 2012 We love ours. I cant tell Im doing 70 MPH in it.. It feels like Im doing about 50MPH..Rides real smooth. Cant find good pics of the interior but this pic comes real close.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted May 14, 2012 Share #22 Posted May 14, 2012 I'm glad that I'm not the only one here with a "girly truck".. I didn't see you with a pink one. Cant find good pics of the interior but this pic comes real close.. Is your camera broke ? Can't go out and take a picture ? Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted May 14, 2012 Share #23 Posted May 14, 2012 Is your camera broke ? Can't go out and take a picture ? Brad My camera is in Huntsville, and Im in Charleston, and my cheap (replacement) phone doesnt have a camera on it.. So there you turkey.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted May 14, 2012 Share #24 Posted May 14, 2012 Is your camera broke ? Can't go out and take a picture ? Brad My camera is in Huntsville, and Im in Charleston, and my cheap (replacement) phone doesnt have a camera on it.. So there you turkey.. Just like the kids, an excuse for everything, My Father has the same truck also same colour as Don's. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HALRSV99 Posted May 14, 2012 Share #25 Posted May 14, 2012 Hey Don, I have an '06 and love it. It's my work truck, hunting truck and all around everything else truck. Drop the mid-gate, take out the rear Window, open the sun roof and enjoy the drive. Hal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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