They say when a deal sounds too good to be true, it often is.

2002 Bravada with AWD, 57k miles, leather heated seats, sunroof, CD, $7,995

Opinions?

Save the money for that CTS Diesel of your dreams.

lol, well, I need an SUV for towing and hauling right now. Old Avalanches just command too much money.

That's quite nice. I'd just make sure that the recall work on it was done - there were quite a few on the early GMT360s.

That's quite nice. I'd just make sure that the recall work on it was done - there were quite a few on the early GMT360s.

+1

From the Pics, she looks good.

Get rid of the cheap chinese rubber, and you should be all set.

wow, nice rig.

personally, i f-c-ing hate pinstripes. I am not ever sure why people pinstripe vehicles these days. makes my blood boil.

Gold Package

YES!

That's quite nice. I'd just make sure that the recall work on it was done - there were quite a few on the early GMT360s.

Can you still get recall work done for free even if the recall was release years ago?

It is a very nice looking truck, and from the photos that sucker is spotless. If everything checks out that puppy is certainly a buy!

Can you still get recall work done for free even if the recall was release years ago?

YES YOU CAN!

YES YOU CAN!

+1

Too bad you didn't catch that certain Fleetwood or you could find a nice wagon yet. But yeah I like the Olds GMT360's the best

I like it, Oldsmoboi!

I like it, Oldsmoboi!

Me too!

Back when these first came out, I was able to get my best friend's father to get out of his Jeep GC and into an Envoy. I had him go check out the Bravada too because of the added warranty at the time, but it was too fancy for him. Still has the Envoy and its a great truck. We took it to go skiing over new years and over President's weekend.

Well darn it, it is a nice vehicle, but it cannot haul what an Avalanche can.

It's about 1/3rd the cost of an avalanche of the same vintage and same miles....... and that's what utility trailers are for.

It's about 1/3rd the cost of an avalanche of the same vintage and same miles....... and that's what utility trailers are for.

Very true.

And quicker to pay off....

I am personally a fan of the last generation Bravada. I like the looks and the interior and features( I have it on video) despite the analog gauges. To me it was the Ninety Eight or Eighty Eight of suv's. I had considered one, but was put off by the gas mileage. It has so many wonderful features. The thing I liked was the front end styling because it reminded me of Ninety Eight and Eighty Eight. This is only one of the few ways I can tolerate bucket seats in a vehicle.

Have the recall work done and have it checked out. That price is about right for a 2002.

You own a utility trailer?

Here are a couple of low mileage Avalanches in FL.

2002 Black 65,000 M - $8,300

2002 Red 72,000 M - $9,500

2002 Green 65,127 M - $12,994 - Based on one of my friend's experience, these guys can come down.

Ask Fly. He had a couple of good Ave's on sale a while back, when I was browsing his used car inventory.

Quite a long drive though...

Well it is Drew's decision, all I'm saying is he could have one purchase and source of expense, an Avalanche, or he can buy the Bravada and a trailer... two sources of expense plus the complications involved in towing. Plus as far as reliability, a GMT800 should be more reliable than a GMT360 and usually cheaper to fix if something does happen, possibly saving him more money over the course of his ownership.

On the other hand, he won't need to keep the trailer hitched to the Olds all the time...

Well, I also look at the Bravada as a stepping stone. I really need a vehicle like yesterday. If I could be like Rodger and drive around the Bravada for 6 - 8 months and then trade into an Avalanche, that would be ideal. The Bravada is much closer to being in reach for me right now.

Keep in mind, either way, I'm paying cash.

Well, I also look at the Bravada as a stepping stone. I really need a vehicle like yesterday. If I could be like Rodger and drive around the Bravada for 6 - 8 months and then trade into an Avalanche, that would be ideal. The Bravada is much closer to being in reach for me right now.

Keep in mind, either way, I'm paying cash.

I like that idea...

Go Olds! where the action is!

Go Olds! where the action is!

What he said.

Not sure what kind of action though...

well, I believe the seats do fold flat.... ..XD.

I've heard it's usually better when they're in the "up" position.

well, I believe the seats do fold flat.... ..XD.

Exactly why I'm not going to buy one for my horny sixteen year old son. I'm too young to become a grandpa!

I've heard it's usually better when they're in the "up" position.

Try a convertible, I've heard it's better when what "Top" is can be changed...

What he said.

Not sure what kind of action though...

Saw an old 1970ish cutty on the road yesterday...we should talk about Oldsmobile as much as we talk about Pontiac around here, they made some great cars!

Keep in mind, either way, I'm paying cash.

I like the Cash idea...thinking of living debt free once the wife's car is paid off...

Well it is Drew's decision, all I'm saying is he could have one purchase and source of expense, an Avalanche, or he can buy the Bravada and a trailer... two sources of expense plus the complications involved in towing. Plus as far as reliability, a GMT800 should be more reliable than a GMT360 and usually cheaper to fix if something does happen, possibly saving him more money over the course of his ownership.

On the other hand, he won't need to keep the trailer hitched to the Olds all the time...

I like the idea of the Bravada for ease of parking in a city like Pittsburg

Here are a couple of low mileage Avalanches in FL.

2002 Black 65,000 M - $8,300

2002 Red 72,000 M - $9,500

2002 Green 65,127 M - $12,994 - Based on one of my friend's experience, these guys can come down.

Ask Fly. He had a couple of good Ave's on sale a while back, when I was browsing his used car inventory.

You and Albert need a good road trip Drew...

Exactly why I'm not going to buy one for my horny sixteen year old son. I'm too young to become a grandpa!

I hope you're not teaching him abstinence only sex ed....

I like the Cash idea...thinking of living debt free once the wife's car is paid off...

I have an ongoing war with banks and anyone who charges interest. All future vehicles for me will be cash only.

I like the idea of the Bravada for ease of parking in a city like Pittsburg

Well the Avalanche was never an issue with parking. It's purely a cost issue and the amount of cash I can muster.

You and Albert need a good road trip Drew...

Still more than I want to spend right now. And that Bravada will last a good long time especially at that price..... now if only my bonus would finally come through...

I'm willing to bet that you can get a decent Suburban for the same money, and have 80% of an Avalanche's capability.

for that amount of money and 57k miles..... in an '02 or newer?

Try to contain yourself Camino... I did find this one with 49k miles for $2,990..... but it's a little on the old side.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCJ87KLOZCs

Try to contain yourself Camino... I did find this one with 49k miles for $2,990..... but it's a little on the old side.

Go for it, that sucker is a 454! That thing will tow a stinking house!

Edited March 26, 201015 yr by gm4life

I can pick you and Albert up at Orlando Airport and you guys can drive back with the vehicle. Or best yet, get the GM test drive loaner, you and Albert drive down and drive back with vehicle.

Try to contain yourself Camino... I did find this one with 49k miles for $2,990..... but it's a little on the old side.

One gorgeous sweet ride.

Wow, that's an amazing find (if totally impractical).

It may be a local thing, but there are sooooo many Suburbans (and Yukon XLs/Escalades) around here that they don't bring a ton of cash. How tolerant are you of higher mileage examples?

I may scan around a bit If you want me to.

Cash is king, but I think you're going to have a hard time finding a GMT800 for that money and those miles and that vintage.

The reason I am looking at the Oldsmobile is because they took the biggest depreciation hit of anything in the GM stable.

I'll take a look around.

What are your cut-offs for mileage and age?

Mileage is relative to price.

Age.... well.. no carburetors...

This one is way too cheap (scam alert), but who knows?

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ctd/1659285508.html

Here's an Av:

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/1617116370.html

Mileage is relative to price.

Age.... well.. no carburetors...

I saw a few '99ish ones for under 5k.

There are quite a few high mile cheapies around post carb.