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02-13-2009, 07:27 AM

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Chevy Trailblazer SS

Came across one last night when I was on my way home. Damn things are quick. Didn't realize Chevy put the LS2 in that thing.

He gave me a good run. Great sounding car. I don't think I've come across too many. However, haven't been looking for them.

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02-13-2009, 07:32 AM

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Yea they are pretty quick. Being the LS2 there are some good mods for it too.

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02-13-2009, 07:59 AM

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Jeep SRT-8 > TBSS

If I had to choose one or the other, it'd be the Jeep. I like the Jeep's looks and performance better. They both have a hell of a lot of potential though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-N4MJUNUO0&fmt=18

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02-13-2009, 08:04 AM

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^ The Jeep does look better, but it's not worth the extra money.

an '07 or '08 Trailblazer SS can be had for low $20s.

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02-13-2009, 08:17 AM

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That's an incredible buy.

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^ The Jeep does look better, but it's not worth the extra money.

an '07 or '08 Trailblazer SS can be had for low $20s.

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02-13-2009, 08:24 AM

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wow didnt know they were that cheap. theres quite a few kids here that have em

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02-13-2009, 08:31 AM

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That's an incredible buy.

I know. I saw one on the road the other day and decided to check them out on ebay. I was surpised.

http://motors.search.ebay.com/ss_Car...Z1QQsofocusZpf

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02-13-2009, 08:46 AM

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Quote:

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an '07 or '08 Trailblazer SS can be had for low $20s.

Really? Wow.

I've seen a couple around, but they are rare. Only seen a couple Jeep SRT-8's around, too, though.

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02-13-2009, 09:26 AM

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Dayum.

I should buy one for my wife.

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I know. I saw one on the road the other day and decided to check them out on ebay. I was surpised.

http://motors.search.ebay.com/ss_Car...Z1QQsofocusZpf

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02-13-2009, 09:31 AM

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Yeah I like the Srt8 better. The interior seems nicer, seems to perform better, and I of course like the exhaust lay out better. I got to drive em both on my lot about a month apart.

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02-13-2009, 09:39 AM

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I came close to buying a TBSS instead of my GTO, but the wife told me we didn't need an SUV yet.

I'm currently looking to get her a Saab 97X which comes w/ an LS2 (hard to find used ones, apparently not many people ordered this option)

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02-13-2009, 09:52 AM

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Those are cool, too. I never knew they put an LS2 in those. Always thought is was just the 5.3.

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02-13-2009, 01:56 PM

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Wow - they ARE pretty cheap...

Wait another year and pick one up for 10-13K with decent miles.

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02-13-2009, 02:40 PM

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I almost picked one up as a business vehicle but decided against it. They are sweet trucks...

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02-13-2009, 03:16 PM

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Those are cool, too. I never knew they put an LS2 in those. Always thought is was just the 5.3.

complete sleeper huh? I hadn't known either till I came across one with a blower.....complete f'ing sleeper!!!!!

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02-13-2009, 05:06 PM

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complete sleeper huh? I hadn't known either till I came across one with a blower.....complete f'ing sleeper!!!!!

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02-13-2009, 05:51 PM

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Reminds me of the old GMC Typhoon. You could only tell it was something sweet because of the lowering and wheels (and the 500 or 1000 lb towing capacity).

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02-14-2009, 01:36 AM

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My neighbor has a supercharged SS.

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02-14-2009, 04:47 PM

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Reminds me of the old GMC Typhoon. You could only tell it was something sweet because of the lowering and wheels (and the 500 or 1000 lb towing capacity).

Yummy. The Typhoon and Cyclone were two vehicles I wouldn't mind owning... even today...

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02-14-2009, 09:13 PM

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One went shooting past me several hours ago on I287 here in NJ while I was driving my Murano. Fast beast but like the Jeep SRT8, no interest in ownership here. I'd rather just wait for the ML63 to depreciate into my price range....which with MB's dramatic depreciation would only take a few years.