Thinking about getting a Trailblazer SS
01-31-2011, 12:10 AM
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Thinking about getting a Trailblazer SS I usually change vehicles every couple of years and it's about that time, so I've been looking at the 400hp 2007-2009 Trailblazer SS. I would go with black, RWD preferred, but AWD would be fine.
Any opinions on the TBSS? Would you trade your 06-07 Monte SS for one? I have 2 kids and it is a pain to slide the seat forward & back when they get in/out of the car. What other vehicles would please my inner car sole and still get the kids to and fro?
Any opinions on the TBSS? Would you trade your 06-07 Monte SS for one? I have 2 kids and it is a pain to slide the seat forward & back when they get in/out of the car. What other vehicles would please my inner car sole and still get the kids to and fro?
01-31-2011, 07:00 AM
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that weird i thought it was the other way around a good friend of mine had three rear put in under warranty and i know the truck was never raced at all
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If you want a car that has more tranny problems go with the TBSS..... They love the service department at my local dealer..... My buddy is a GM service adviser and he told me that our cars (ls4's) and the TBSS's love the shop! If you find one under warranty I would go for it or try to finance a aftermarket warranty into it. Otherwise, I would be looking elsewhere. Jump on TBSS forums and ask around. I once considered this truck and decided if I were to go this route, I would go with a Grand Cherokee SRT8. Faster,less problems and better resale value. Also, I believe Chevy is coming out with a Silverado SS in the near future (again).
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If you have to get the trans done out of pocke on a TBSS, wouldn't the R&R labor be a lot less? I would imagine that it would have to be, as you're don't need to drop the cradle or anything like that, to get it out.
01-31-2011, 06:18 PM
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i have the 1ss, everything just no leather and navigation, and rwd, i was told that the 2007 and up went to the upgraded internals, 2007 used plastic pistons
so far i love mine, smooth ride for a performance based truck, power is unreal, lots of room, very happy with my ss
so far i love mine, smooth ride for a performance based truck, power is unreal, lots of room, very happy with my ss
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Builds for the tranny on the TBSS are pretty cheap, and a lot easier to pull in/out.
I'd get either the G8GT or TBSS. I traded my ISS in for a TBSS last month. No regrets yet, just gas is a bitch now lol
I'd get either the G8GT or TBSS. I traded my ISS in for a TBSS last month. No regrets yet, just gas is a bitch now lol
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The only drawback for me is the gas mileage. But with 400hp and 4700lbs it's to be expected. Another complaint I would have is it being a damn 4 speed. 4.10's is very nice, but cruising at 2400rpms at 70mph is a fail in my book. But overall I'm happy with my purchase for the Trailblazer.
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Bigger, more comfortable, real aftermarket, more aesthetically pleasing, right wheel drive, towing capability, did I mention right wheel drive?
The only drawback for me is the gas mileage. But with 400hp and 4700lbs it's to be expected. Another complaint I would have is it being a damn 4 speed. 4.10's is very nice, but cruising at 2400rpms at 70mph is a fail in my book. But overall I'm happy with my purchase for the Trailblazer.
The only drawback for me is the gas mileage. But with 400hp and 4700lbs it's to be expected. Another complaint I would have is it being a damn 4 speed. 4.10's is very nice, but cruising at 2400rpms at 70mph is a fail in my book. But overall I'm happy with my purchase for the Trailblazer.
01-31-2011, 09:51 PM
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ill deal with the gas mileage, for a bigger,better, huge aftermarket, great looking suv
my gxp was getting 17.0 mpg, but everytime i started that car something went wrong, so i`ll deal with the poor gas mileage and smile everytime i hear the ls2 come to life
my gxp was getting 17.0 mpg, but everytime i started that car something went wrong, so i`ll deal with the poor gas mileage and smile everytime i hear the ls2 come to life
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I traded my 06 Impala SS in for an 07 awd TBSS, about 3 and 1/2 years ago. By far a more practical, easier to live with vehicle, and it's alot quicker. One thing that helped me make my decision was my 06 Impala had a Vector tune, k&n intake, catless down pipe and a shift kit, and when I raced a stock TBSS, I could beat him. I told him to take his TBSS to Vector, and he did, and he could smoke me from a roll and a dig. Also, the mileage is only about 2-3mpg better at most.