Would you sell the V for a TBSS
11-21-2011, 11:44 PM
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Would you sell the V for a TBSS Currently trying to sell my V and pick up a TBSS. The '04 V is all stock with 54,500 miles. I have found the TBSS I would buy. It's an '07, AWD, 3SS Red Jewel, 32,000 miles, NAV, ect. I know they are two totally different types of vehicles, but am I giving up too much to lose the V?
11-21-2011, 11:47 PM
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I always liked the TBSS, but unless I was going to use it to tow (I saw one TBSS on the highway with a big boat hitched to it, and I was laughing cuz I kept thinking about all the LS2 jokes) I wouldn't give in a V for it. V has handling, and that will always be lacking IMO in lifted vehicles.
11-21-2011, 11:51 PM
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I always liked the TBSS, but unless I was going to use it to tow (I saw one TBSS on the highway with a big boat hitched to it, and I was laughing cuz I kept thinking about all the LS2 jokes) I wouldn't give in a V for it. V has handling, and that will always be lacking IMO in lifted vehicles.
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man! your not sure about selling that V. im on the same boat with my SS, but a V is a different story.. those cars are badass.. TBSS are badass too but not as quick as the V plus on the v you get a 6 speed transmission and better gas mileage.. idk if in your case gas mileage matters, but just for that i would keep the V.
unless you are shopping for a new car and you dont have the V, i would pick the one for the better price, but in this case you already have it! enjoy it man..
unless you are shopping for a new car and you dont have the V, i would pick the one for the better price, but in this case you already have it! enjoy it man..
11-22-2011, 12:06 AM
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man! your not sure about selling that V. im on the same boat with my SS, but a V is a different story.. those cars are badass.. TBSS are badass too but not as quick as the V plus on the v you get a 6 speed transmission and better gas mileage.. idk if in your case gas mileage matters, but just for that i would keep the V.
unless you are shopping for a new car and you dont have the V, i would pick the one for the better price, but in this case you already have it! enjoy it man..
unless you are shopping for a new car and you dont have the V, i would pick the one for the better price, but in this case you already have it! enjoy it man..
Yea that is my biggest concern honestly but I get shitty gas mileage in V because of the road system where I live.
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The V is probably going to go regardless but I am struggling a bit with what to replace it with. Pretty damn hard to beat what it offers for the price. With the winters we have in Northern, IN AWD would be extremely nice. I have always wanted an SUV and figured a TBSS would be the way to go. I'd love an SRT8 Jeep but can't afford one of those.
good luck with the sell and your new suv!
11-22-2011, 06:10 AM
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[QUOTE=SScamaro2001;15649382] With the winters we have in Northern, IN AWD would be extremely nice. I have always wanted an SUV and figured a TBSS would be the way to go. QUOTE]
just buy some snow tires. Mine did awsome last winter with the blizzaks.....Ill never buy an awd car again. My v did better than my wifes 325xi did last winter.
just buy some snow tires. Mine did awsome last winter with the blizzaks.....Ill never buy an awd car again. My v did better than my wifes 325xi did last winter.
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Generally I think "performance" trucks and SUV's are bizarre, I don't understand them. But that's because they usually have compromised utility. The TBSS seems to have the same tow ratings and such as the regular TrailBlazer. So I guess if you were interested in one of those anyways, why not get one with an LS2.
But it sounds like you don't really need a TB, so why do the trade? I'd think the V is a lot more fun to drive.
But it sounds like you don't really need a TB, so why do the trade? I'd think the V is a lot more fun to drive.
11-22-2011, 10:59 AM
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just buy some snow tires. Mine did awsome last winter with the blizzaks.....Ill never buy an awd car again. My v did better than my wifes 325xi did last winter.[/QUOTE]
I have a set of snow tires and the car was still no fun to drive. The worst part was at lights/stop signs. Thing would spin when you were just easing into the gas.
Yea that is what I am thinking. It would be nice to get into something and just drive. At the same time I have always wanted and SUV so this is the best of both worlds.
Yea I have thought of that too. I have heard a cai and efans will add about 1 MPG and if i got a tune I'm sure I could get a little more out of it.
I have a set of snow tires and the car was still no fun to drive. The worst part was at lights/stop signs. Thing would spin when you were just easing into the gas.
Yea I have thought of that too. I have heard a cai and efans will add about 1 MPG and if i got a tune I'm sure I could get a little more out of it.
11-22-2011, 11:30 AM
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you can get alot more than that outta it..when i put the blower on my car, it took me a little work and research but i went from 14ish mixed driving to 19ish now. and i drive my car! no ***** footin.
and if i do take it easy on a nice highway ride, i can see up to 24mpg
and if i do take it easy on a nice highway ride, i can see up to 24mpg
11-22-2011, 11:33 AM
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And if you want to enjoy the TBSS, I'd have to think you'll want some summer tires on it. So you don't cut down on tires/rims.
11-22-2011, 12:58 PM
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i love the look and performance of a TBSS but working at a dealer for 7 years- the trail blazer/envoy platform had way too many issues with it. at the end of the day you would be giving up a caddy for a trailblazer....
11-22-2011, 02:33 PM
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the TBSS does seem to be retaining its value fairly well though i must say..... i was looking for one as a shop truck over the summer and it seemed i couldnt touch one for under 20K
11-22-2011, 02:36 PM
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I'm not a fan of the TBSS's but it is a better platform to mod for the dragstrip then the V1.. I have also been thinking of getting a new car/SUV.. I love the new 392 Charger SRT-8's and the new JGC SRT-8's and the new V2's.... when I sell my car I will be stepping into one of 3 with the V2 being my first choice followed by the charger and then the JGC...