Trailblazer SS
10-04-2005, 10:40 AM
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Trailblazer SS
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What are your thoughts, this car is now in the mix for my next car. LS2
They said they did a lot of good work to the suspension and I know hotchkis also has some upgrades in the works. for 32K, looks like a stout truck, that can also tow 7K!
What are your thoughts, this car is now in the mix for my next car. LS2
They said they did a lot of good work to the suspension and I know hotchkis also has some upgrades in the works. for 32K, looks like a stout truck, that can also tow 7K!
10-04-2005, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by zamo
Very nice Gas Guzzler
got an LS2 w/ a 4L70, probably gets 20+ easily, plus it's not that heavy
10-04-2005, 10:58 AM
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yeah but the newer trucks now have much better designs/quality. jeep gc, all the foreign suvs, even the updated explorer. gm always lags behind in that department
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10-04-2005, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Infamous425
yeah but the newer trucks now have much better designs/quality. jeep gc, all the foreign suvs, even the updated explorer. gm always lags behind in that department
I also don't see them offering a motor like this in their platform for 32K
10-04-2005, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by dom
I see nothing wrong with this truck.
Never been a real fan of the Blazer/Trailblazer's, but this I like.
I would drive if it were priced a little less..
10-04-2005, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy88
I would take a Grand Cherokee SRT-8 over that
who wouldn't...
something tells me they aren't in the same price range....
10-04-2005, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy88
I would take a Grand Cherokee SRT-8 over that
if I had another 10K I would too. In fact, my dad actually has a deposit down on one.
10-04-2005, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Doom878
Not bad for the price. An SUV that runs low 14s. How much more are the Jeeps? The HEMI I think is in the high $30's. Does the 5.7 run that fast?
no, but the 6.1 SRT-8 has been reported to run high 12's
10-04-2005, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
if I had another 10K I would too. In fact, my dad actually has a deposit down on one.
The SRT-8's are only $40k+? Or are you saying the trailblazer is on the low-end of your price range?
I thought the GC SRT-8's were close to $60k...
10-04-2005, 11:39 AM
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i think you could make a bad ass ride out of it. plus it's practical.
does it run on regular unleaded?
does it run on regular unleaded?
10-04-2005, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by bgsm1th
The SRT-8's are only $40k+? Or are you saying the trailblazer is on the low-end of your price range?
I thought the GC SRT-8's were close to $60k...
I thought the GC SRT-8's were close to $60k...
i think final price is in the mid 40's, i'll have to check again
10-04-2005, 11:44 AM
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dude get the SRT8 magnum 
I drove one and its sick.
I drove one and its sick.
10-04-2005, 12:01 PM
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10-04-2005, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
Seems good but depreciates more than a CL when you take it off the lot..
10-04-2005, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
nothing depreciates as much as the CL, atleast the first gen, hell, you can buy a civic for the same price
http://www.cars.com/go/advice/Story....referer=advice
Anyways, Thank God I leased my CL-S; I have a locked-in residual. If the car is worth less when I return it, i don't need to give a dime.
10-04-2005, 12:46 PM
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hmm.....i like....but how come no dual exhausts?
my boys got a trailblazer...pimped it out with rims and beat....its a nice car, doesnt look too big on the outside but can fit alot of people in it
my boys got a trailblazer...pimped it out with rims and beat....its a nice car, doesnt look too big on the outside but can fit alot of people in it
10-04-2005, 12:47 PM
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single exhaust is pimp, take off the SS badges and you've got one hell of a sleeper
10-04-2005, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by joedokes28
I think it's a nice looking truck, but it def needs a nice set of duals out back to let the LS2 breathe
10-04-2005, 02:49 PM
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i like it...flame it just like your burb and add slap on some forged boyd's and you're in the game.
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10-04-2005, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
Probly gets 25 Hwy MPG.
I see nothing wrong with this truck.
I see nothing wrong with this truck.
I have to disagree, I don't think the EPA will be close to that, 20-21 at best.
As for the GC SRT, my problem with it (based on the real early info I read) is it can't pull a wet string outta a cat's butt... I need more towing capacity. The SS is interesting but the reliability issue scares me, the TB is one of the lowest satisfaction and reliabilty SUVs CU has reported on. But in this case at least the engine/tranny is solid. Although they don't have the verve of the SS I would buy a 4Runner, Sequoia or Pathfinder. However, if the reliability was/gets better and the transaction cost is resonable for a Chevy, I would definately consider it.
10-04-2005, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ilitig8
I have to disagree, I don't think the EPA will be close to that, 20-21 at best.
SS 4WD 14/17
Correct you are. I was hoping the 29 MPG numbers for the vette would somewhat carry over.
10-04-2005, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
SS 2WD 15/19
SS 4WD 14/17
Correct you are. I was hoping the 29 MPG numbers for the vette would somewhat carry over.
SS 4WD 14/17
Correct you are. I was hoping the 29 MPG numbers for the vette would somewhat carry over.
it'll be interesting to see what reality is, I haven't had faith in EPA's #'s for a long time, some are higher, some are lower
10-04-2005, 07:02 PM
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it'll be interesting to see what reality is, I haven't had faith in EPA's #'s for a long time, some are higher, some are lower
10-04-2005, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
it'll be interesting to see what reality is, I haven't had faith in EPA's #'s for a long time, some are higher, some are lower
10-05-2005, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline
I think it's a sweet ride. It was also fine-tuned by John Heinricy on the Nurburgring. You know it's bad-ass when an SUV is tuned on the 'Ring.
The reviews I have read indicate the suspension is softer and the steering more vague than one would think, I don't think you can go in expecting X5/Cayenne steering and suspension poise. It seems to be like the rest of the SS series now, somewhere between pedestrian and enthusiast, which in the end might be a good thing as it puts it in the middle where there is not much product now.
Earlier in the thread I think the MSRP was mis-quoted, the bottom level is 33,600 and it can be looked at more like a $5,195 package available on any of the non-EXT Trailblazers. In this light I think the engine, tranny (even though it apparently isn't great BUT it is strong), brakes and 20's make this a resonable price.
10-05-2005, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ilitig8
The reviews I have read indicate the suspension is softer and the steering more vague than one would think, I don't think you can go in expecting X5/Cayenne steering and suspension poise. It seems to be like the rest of the SS series now, somewhere between pedestrian and enthusiast, which in the end might be a good thing as it puts it in the middle where there is not much product now.
Earlier in the thread I think the MSRP was mis-quoted, the bottom level is 33,600 and it can be looked at more like a $5,195 package available on any of the non-EXT Trailblazers. In this light I think the engine, tranny (even though it apparently isn't great BUT it is strong), brakes and 20's make this a resonable price.
Earlier in the thread I think the MSRP was mis-quoted, the bottom level is 33,600 and it can be looked at more like a $5,195 package available on any of the non-EXT Trailblazers. In this light I think the engine, tranny (even though it apparently isn't great BUT it is strong), brakes and 20's make this a resonable price.
