[FC] [VV-talk] A Question Regarding New Vehicles (Minimal Corvair Content)

[RoboMan91324 at aol.com]

Thanks Bill,

Advice from an actual owner of one of these vehicles is great input.

Because the hard cover comes in 3 parts, I am not too surprised it leaks 
under extreme conditions.  If that is the worst, I don't see it as a problem.  
After all, it is just a pickup truck bed underneath.  My concerns were more about 
water getting into the cab if too much entered the bed.  Was that ever an 
issue?

Thanks again,

David
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In a message dated 2/21/2009 12:14:17 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
corvair at fnader.com writes:

> I have one of the first 2002 Avalanches (purchased used); it currently 
> has just over 100k on it.
> 
> http://fnader.com/Avalanche.htm
> 
> It still runs, looks, and drives like a new truck.  Whatever the "concerns" 
> about "American build quality" categorically does not extend to these trucks.
> 
> It tows extremely well and rides very well (both due to the long wheelbase). 
> The brakes are 100% better than my previous generation Suburban.
> 
> It is just about the most versatile vehicle I have owned... with the hard 
> covers off, the window out, cab windows down, and sunroof open, it's almost 
> like driving a full convertible!
> 
> The hard covers are not 100% waterproof... more like 99% (you might find a 
> few drops of water in the bed after going through a carwash or an extremely 
> hard downpour).
> 
> I did expect the mileage to be slightly better... it's a little worse than 
> my 5.7 Vortec Suburban was... other than that (and the fact it's somewhat 
> ugly) no complaints at all!
> 
> Bill


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