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Old Nov 16th 2008, 12:42 am
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I know someone who has an avalanche for sale - PM Ruby Murray if interested
As someone who drives a pastel New Beetle Convertible I'm comfortable in saying that an Avalanche is too gay for me. For an immigrant plumber? Forget it, do you want to torture him?
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Avalanches are overdressed and over priced.
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Avalanches are overdressed and over priced.

The reason Avalanches were built and sold was to make the Pontiac Aztec look like a good design.
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The reason Avalanches were built and sold was to make the Pontiac Aztec look like a good design.


Too true. But they didn't succeed!
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A bit off topic but OP how easy was it to sort out an aprenticeship and what qualification/expierience did they look at?
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As someone who drives a pastel New Beetle Convertible I'm comfortable in saying that an Avalanche is too gay for me. For an immigrant plumber? Forget it, do you want to torture him?
I only mentioned it as it's one of the trucks mentioned earlier. I have only ever been a passenger in one so I can't comment on the drive or reliability or any of that. Don't shoot me
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I only mentioned it as it's one of the trucks mentioned earlier. I have only ever been a passenger in one so I can't comment on the drive or reliability or any of that. Don't shoot me
Here's the ideal vehicle. Lots of storage or mobile workshop space. If you happen to be a Polish plumber there's lots of room for signage. It's recognizable so people will know it's the plumber guy ! Great advertising.
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I only mentioned it as it's one of the trucks mentioned earlier. I have only ever been a passenger in one so I can't comment on the drive or reliability or any of that. Don't shoot me
It's the worst option, always a joke for not being a real truck but with all the costs of a real truck. A used minivan is ideal but a bit dull.
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Doesn't this look like a plumber's van should???

Baby steps. Rip the seats out of a beater mini-van.
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Here ya go -a little looking, but IMNSHO a greast deal.









1996 Chevrolet Express 1500 cargo van
Price: $4,900.00
Ad ID: 83112920
Visits: 150

Street address: Bridlewood Manor SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2Y 3T4 View map
Location: Calgary
Date Listed: 01-Nov-08


305 V8 engine with AC, insulated, perfect work van. Drives and looks like new. Must be seen and driven to appreciate. 212 000 km. Call Steve @ 403-923-7106 for more info.


Just kidding, this may not be your cup-o-tea, but there's some great finds out there!
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I really wouldnt worry what you drive to work, nobody cares here you should see what hubbys plumbing buddies drive to work in , we hired a 4x4 dodge ram and it ate the fuel like nobodies business and was a very uncomfortable drive, that bad it put him off buying one , maybe you could try that first before commit?
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