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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 11:11 AM
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It's about that time I get a new vehicle and I'm interested in either a trailblazer SS or Cts-v. I need some input on these two vehicle to make my final decision. The only down side I see to the trailblazer is the gas mileage. I am looking for something under 20k with decent mileage. If you all know of anything out there could you send me info.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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Are u looking for a family hauler? either or i would go with the TBSS. Get it in AWD. Are u going to be modding it? Also depends if u want auto(TBSS) or stick(CTS-V)
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 11:28 AM
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Does the awd get the same gas mileage as the 2wd? I plan on putting mild mods like exhaust on cai. It's also been like 5 yrs since I drove stick.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 11:32 AM
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Pontiac G8 GT.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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awd usually does get less MPG...more weight. Its nice to have but either way is good on those SUV's. Id say AWD if u were planning on big power like forced induction/nitrous. On that SUV with a tune and bolt ons, i would say around 20-22mpg highway if ur lucky with the 2wd and a bit less with the awd. The CTS-V is only stick so its up to u.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by -Ross-
Pontiac G8 GT.
Hes trying to stay under 20k.....
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 11:57 AM
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TBSS honestly
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Originally Posted by 99whitez28
Hes trying to stay under 20k.....
He stated:

decent mileage
Compare the prices of an 04-05 CTS-V with the prices of an 08-09 G8 GT with "decent mileage". With 40k miles or so, they are priced right about the same. $21-$22k
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I thought about a G8 but I'm not a big fan of that body style.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by -Ross-
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Compare the prices of an 04-05 CTS-V with the prices of an 08-09 G8 GT with "decent mileage". With 40k miles or so, they are priced right about the same. $21-$22k
thats why i said to get the TBSS...they can be had for cheap. Around here, u can get a CTSV for under 20 with good miles.(40-60k) but its really rare.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by -Ross-
Pontiac G8 GT.
agreed here
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Not a fan of the TBSS. Too heavy, shitty mileage and slow.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 01:18 PM
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If you like the Chevy interior of the 90's then get the TBSS. Personally I wouldn't get either the TBSS or the CTS-V. But your price range is limited.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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**** it get an f body an mod it lol
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave_the_SS
**** it get an f body an mod it lol
If staying stock get the V if modding it get the SS
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 01:47 PM
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Theres a guy selling a 03 cobra (99whitez28)for 17,500 here I'm San antonio
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Realistic mileage out of a bolt on tbss is going to be mid teens on the highway. Best I've seen people report is upper teens in a 2wd on the highway driving slow. They're gas hogs but with some decent mods they can get up and run and have a decent amount of room.

Really depends on how much you're going to drive it. The G8s get mid to high 20s with bolt ons. That will probably be my wifes next car. They drive good, 12s with a tune, plenty of room and get decent mileage.

The Vs are nice but overpriced for how old they're getting imo.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave_the_SS
Theres a guy selling a 03 cobra (99whitez28)for 17,500 here I'm San antonio
Yea that guy....yea if ur interested i can make u a hell of a deal! Some on the site can vouch for it. Thanks Dave_the_SS
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I actually wanted a vette but I don't feel like paying vette insurance. Ive had my z for 5 years now and just feel like getting something new. I seen that cobra but I'm more of a GM guy.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 99whitez28
Yea that guy....yea if ur interested i can make u a hell of a deal! Some on the site can vouch for it. Thanks Dave_the_SS
not a problem. i like the car and if i was able too id get it.
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