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Hi Laurie,

Choosing your preferred supplier for your new truck obviously involves many factors including references from friends or other users as well as your location.

After numerous comprehensive emails from David Hunt outlining his buying experience, I felt more confident with my buying requirements (thanks David).

I chose to buy my Silverado from Performax for a number of reasons; one being that I live only 80km. from their factory and dealership in Gympie.

I am finding that their dealings with me have been very professional.

I have also toured their factory and was suitably impressed. Briefly they operate a production line which gives them an output of 1 vehicle per day of either Silverado, Dodge or GMC.

Their technique of using 3D imaging to produce an injection moulded mirror image of all of the interior mouldings that require changing ensures an exacting interior finish.

Performax also manufacture their own steering box rather than rely on the welded on Holden Colerado box that some others use in their conversion.

I also believe that Performax have a Toyota dealership, stockist in Melbourne to help those that live in the Southern states.

I believe that I got value for money remembering that you get nothing for nothing in this world unless your name is Gillard .

Regards,

JK.

Hi John,

I went to performax last week did the factory tour like you I found them very proffessional,and I purchased a vehicle on the day.

As I live on the Gold coast Performax is the closest and I like the warranty compared to the other companies,and the fact that they copy and reproduce the original parts for the conversion,and the all important steering box is an exact copy of the original giving that all important steering feel and turning circle as the original.

Regards LW.

[increasing your vehicle towing capacity]

Hi Laurie,

Choosing your preferred supplier for your new truck obviously involves many factors including references from friends or other users as well as your location.

After numerous comprehensive emails from David Hunt outlining his buying experience, I felt more confident with my buying requirements (thanks David).

I chose to buy my Silverado from Performax for a number of reasons; one being that I live only 80km. from their factory and dealership in Gympie.

I am finding that their dealings with me have been very professional.

I have also toured their factory and was suitably impressed. Briefly they operate a production line which gives them an output of 1 vehicle per day of either Silverado, Dodge or GMC.

Their technique of using 3D imaging to produce an injection moulded mirror image of all of the interior mouldings that require changing ensures an exacting interior finish.

Performax also manufacture their own steering box rather than rely on the welded on Holden Colerado box that some others use in their conversion.

I also believe that Performax have a Toyota dealership, stockist in Melbourne to help those that live in the Southern states.

I believe that I got value for money remembering that you get nothing for nothing in this world unless your name is Gillard .

Regards,

JK.

[increasing your vehicle towing capacity]

Hi Laurie

I spent a good 6 months researching all 3, looking at their conversions & talking to owners before I made my decision to go with American vehicle sales in Rowville Victoria. The decision was certainly the right one.

After picking up the vehicle I was so impressed with the conversion, you could not pick a fault.

They do such a professional job.

The vehicle drives exceptionally well with power to boot. Driving around outer sydney I am achiving 14.3 lt 100km.

I have not towed the Topender for any length of time but will be leaving for Perth on saturday for a 7 wk trip.

I purchased the heavier 3500HD crewcab.

The turn circle is not fantastic, but the Vehicle itself rides beautifully, should have purchased one a long time ago.

Would I buy another one throught American Vehicle sales, certainly would.

Just ensure you get everything written down on your quote exactly as agreed & you will have no problems.

mine was $27,600 cheaper than the QLD dealer.

Cheers

If you have any further questions you can call me on 0404 829 230

Thanks for the info looks like I will need to take a trip down to Victoria,it apperas to be a fourth converter I didnt realise Taralgon has two companies doing conversions, yes the Qld dealer price is a tad high however they put doubt in my mind regarding the Victorian companies.Qld claim they are the only company that reproduces the steering box.

Did rowville have the vehicle in stock ?

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Hi All

Origionally I was going to purchase the 2500HD but was told that the New 2011 was 50kg heavier than the previous models & would require a LR Licience. I had heard a few Vehicles had their GVM lowered & therefore could be driven on a C class licience. Not sure if that applies to the new 2011 model.

I had the opportunity to purchase the hew 2011 3500HD at the same price as the 2500Hd, the 3500Hd has heavier running gear which increases the Payload from 1417kg to 1917kg, pushing the GVM to 5218kg, well over the 4500kg limit. The curb weight is only 100kg heavier. The extra weight suited me as I sometimes take a quad bike for beach fishing.

If you do not need the extra payload as both vehicles can tow a trailer up to 5896 KG, I would suggest you purchase a 2500Hd, have the GVM reduced if that is still possible. Not sure how much that reduces the trailer tow capacity but it will certainly still tow any van with ease.

Upgading to a LR means your Greenslips are higher unleass you can register the vehicle through a business. I found the process of taking the test very easy.

Sue & Graham, no the vehicle is a Crewcab standard box 4X4.

Whilst I have not had the opportunity to tow the Topender on any long trips as yet ( heading off to WA in mid Feb for 7 weeks & Cape york in mid august for 7 wks)I concur with Phil & Darlene, the vehicle drives extremely well, leaves my V8 100series for dead..

Std driving, the manufacturer quotes 15 lt per 100km, the vehicle is only 6 wks old, currently getting 14.7lt per 100km.

Phil & Darlene, I would be very interested in what your fuel useage is when towing. It will definately leave the 33lt per 10km Iwas getting from the petrol 100 series.

If anyone would like more info on my experiences when purchasing a chevy please email dhunt@woolworths.com.au & I will be only to happy to respond via email of phone.

Cheers David

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HI David.

I have been looking to purchase a 2500 2011/2012 Silverado,Performax charge $990 for the Gvm to be lowered prior to rego,American vehicle sales in Victoria include it in the price.

This comes to my question I have spoken to Performax,American cars sales,and American vehicle sales they all claim they do the best conversion,however the Victorian companies are approx $15000 cheaper,I would be interested in hearing your experiences and what you think of the Silverado.

Regards Laurie Wadman.

[increasing your vehicle towing capacity]

Hi All

I also bought a 2500 Silverado, I had the gvm lowered 50kg by an engineer so it can be driven on a car licence, The dealer organised the gvm decrease, it cost $400.00 to do it. The Chevy is the nicest car/truck I have ever driven..

Cheers Phil

Hi,

I currently tow with 200 Td LC,and have been thinking about a new Silverado,my question is what do you think of the Silverado,and whom did you purchase it through,I have spoken to Performax,American Car sales,and American vehicle sales,they all claim they do the best conversions.

I look forward to your reply.

Regards Laurie Wadman.