Would you sell the V for a TBSS
11-22-2011, 02:43 PM
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i loved the tbss but wanted a full size truck so i took my 04 tahoe, did a 6/9 drop, silverado SS conversion bumpers and wheels- then did headers, full exhaust, built trans, cam, nitrous, and tune- it was a fun truck, but was totally impractical- im sad i got rid of it but wouldnt trade it for my 05V
11-22-2011, 03:10 PM
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What kind of tires? I put on Dunlop Wintersport M3's for last winter, and the car was a dream to drive. We had a big snowstorm that the V made it through just fine as my DD. Only limit was ground clearance. I felt it performed slightly better than our FWD cars with *good* all-season tires.
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.
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.
Yea any platform you buy into is going to have issues. My dad works at a GM dealership so that really helps when it comes to getting things done cheaply. That is why I tend to stick with GM cars/trucks
11-22-2011, 08:21 PM
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I've owned both a 06 tbss and a 07 jeep srt-8 and the jeep was everything the tbss wished it was. Better seats, better nav and sound system, way better interior, better brakes and tranny. The tbss I had was 2 wheel drive so I could smoke the rears but "torque management" still took the fun out of things. the built in air compressor and self leveling rear was nice for towing and if memory serves the tbss could tow like 2000lbs more there but I never towed anything heavy with either. Both got 10-12 mpg and maybe 15 hyw so it was a moot point. I also personally liked the looks of the jeep better. I only kept the tbss for about 9 months and 14000 miles before getting a demo 07 jeep and didn't have any issues with it. With the jeep I went through a set of tires and front brake pads and had a leaky steering rack replaced under warranty in 35000 miles and 18 months of owning it. I did just pick up my 07 cts-v and I really considered getting another jeep and still might once the wives car gets paid off, I really enjoyed that ownership experience aside from the gas mileage.
11-23-2011, 12:39 PM
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I would love to have an SRT8 for all the reasons listed above. I like them a ton and realize they are better than the trailblazer in almost every category. At the same time, I am paying cash for whatever I buy and the SRT8 is still a bit out of my price range.
11-25-2011, 06:19 PM
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1st one:
brand new at 900 miles A/C went.
window would pop out of the track at 80mph. kind of funny lol
driver seat rocked in position
2nd one:
check engine light and limp mode
rough idle, and stuttering-probably same problem as above
seat rocked in position
My new 2011 CTSV-PERFECT
brand new at 900 miles A/C went.
window would pop out of the track at 80mph. kind of funny lol
driver seat rocked in position
2nd one:
check engine light and limp mode
rough idle, and stuttering-probably same problem as above
seat rocked in position
My new 2011 CTSV-PERFECT
12-05-2011, 01:03 PM
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I was in the same boat trying to get rid of my V for a TBSS. The SS i wanted sold out from under me and the next day i found a SRT8 jeep for a steal of a deal so i bought it. Other than drinking gas i love it man, there is nothing like launching the crap out of a 5000lb suv. The jeep surprises me and others everytime i drive it. Just dont make sense for it to be as quick as it is lol. But i would have bought the SS if he wouldnt have sold it. I loved my V and the looks it got but there aint nothing like jumping in a car and just driving no worries of clunks or broke rear ends.
12-05-2011, 03:07 PM
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I was in the same boat trying to get rid of my V for a TBSS. The SS i wanted sold out from under me and the next day i found a SRT8 jeep for a steal of a deal so i bought it. Other than drinking gas i love it man, there is nothing like launching the crap out of a 5000lb suv. The jeep surprises me and others everytime i drive it. Just dont make sense for it to be as quick as it is lol. But i would have bought the SS if he wouldnt have sold it. I loved my V and the looks it got but there aint nothing like jumping in a car and just driving no worries of clunks or broke rear ends.
