Trailblazer SS - opinions?

amg destroyer · 07-21-2008, 07:13 PM

Anyone here have a Trailblazer SS? I'm seriously considering getting one (not selling the STi, so don't fret). If anyone here even has strong opinions of it, one way or the other, please post here and explain your reasoning.

Thanks.

Stang2STI · 07-21-2008, 07:21 PM

Planning to tow a gas station along with it??

I looked at these a while ago. I think it is a pretty cool SUV. The modding potential is there but obviously it will never hande like a vette

. I know some people who have them and really haven't heard them complain about any problems with it as far as reliability goes. I am sure there are some who have had their problems though. If I was stuck with driving an SUV around for the family I would not be ashamed to have it as the family hauler. However if I lived in a nicer climate I think I would just go for an actual vette and a beater SUV.

jermdeez · 07-21-2008, 07:25 PM

no go man, lamerville.

amg destroyer · 07-21-2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stang2STI

Planning to tow a gas station along with it??

I looked at these a while ago. I think it is a pretty cool SUV. The modding potential is there but obviously it will never hande like a vette

. I know some people who have them and really haven't heard them complain about any problems with it as far as reliability goes. I am sure there are some who have had their problems though. If I was stuck with driving an SUV around for the family I would not be ashamed to have it as the family hauler. However if I lived in a nicer climate I think I would just go for an actual vette and a beater SUV.

Thanks for the quick reply.

Here's some background: my '01 Excursion is getting pretty old (101,000 miles) and is just too impractical for what I need. It gets 9.9 miles per gallon, which makes the TB SS 15 mpg look like heaven

I would consider the Jeep SRT8, but need an SUV that can tow large loads and fit a lot of cargo.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jermdeez

no go man, lamerville.

care to expand on that opinion?

Excuse the rambling - I'm trying to get all of my thoughts out there

GotSTI? · 07-21-2008, 07:28 PM

IMO Not nearly as sophisticated looking as the Jeep SRT-8.

USNSTI · 07-21-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GotSTI?

IMO Not nearly as sophisticated looking as the Jeep SRT-8.

But MUCH less expensive.

I think the TBSS is a pretty sweet platform reallly. No joke there was a guy who had a supercharger on an AWD version running DEEP in the 7's in the 1/8 mile. I would take a hard look at one if I were SUV shopping.

chargedvette02 · 07-21-2008, 08:30 PM

I think the Jeep SRT8 is pure sex. I like Chevy a lot but if I had to choose between the 2 it would be the SRT8. If the SRT8 isn't an option I think the SS is pretty damn cool.

twigg107 · 07-21-2008, 08:45 PM

My brother traded in his wifes 05sti for a trailblazer SS about a year ago because they have 3 kids now. He still has his 05sti to.

FlyinbySTi · 07-22-2008, 03:42 AM

My buddy used to have an 06 SS and he traded it in on his 07' STi. He had a few issues with his.

The front vailance would shake making the foglights bounce (we fixed that)
Day two he owned it the headliner around the sunroof fell down
The tranny would slip shifts on warm days.

Gas milage was a big factor since the thing was a DD for him. I think he averaged around 12mpg and on a really long trip he saw 16mpg a couple of times.

BrewPubeaver · 07-22-2008, 11:38 AM

15mpg in the SS, lol...

maybe 8. 15 on the free way... other than that they are awesome trucks

superhero06 · 07-22-2008, 01:15 PM

Friend of mine owned one too. Nice power nothing crazy, nice interior, good sound. Averaged 11-12 mpg and resale was terrible.

Track · 07-22-2008, 02:03 PM

Guy I know got one and is very happy with it. He's a real stickler for vehicles, so I was surprised it met with his approval.

DubyaSTi · 07-22-2008, 10:06 PM

My coworker has an 07. Mods include a K&N drop in replacement (apparently the intake kit made the truck throw a CEL), a resonator delete, and Superchips tuner. It gave another coworkers LS1 Camaro a run for it's money. He ran it at the track, IIRC he ran a low 14.
As for MPG I wouldn't count on 15, he says he's usually around 12-13.

It's a nice looking truck from the outside, but personally I can't stand the blandness of GM's interiors...even the Vette.
He's had no issues other then the muffler packing blowing out about a week into ownership.

chargedvette02 · 07-22-2008, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DubyaSTi

My coworker has an 07. Mods include a K&N drop in replacement (apparently the intake kit made the truck throw a CEL), a resonator delete, and Superchips tuner. It gave another coworkers LS1 Camaro a run for it's money. He ran it at the track, IIRC he ran a low 14.
As for MPG I wouldn't count on 15, he says he's usually around 12-13.

It's a nice looking truck from the outside, but personally I can't stand the blandness of GM's interiors...even the Vette.
He's had no issues other then the muffler packing blowing out about a week into ownership.

Vette = "Worst interior ever." Sorry for the OT but I had to put it.

07-21-2008, 07:13 PM	#1
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Stang2STI Professional STI Racer Car: 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Rare USDM SUBARU letters on trunk Location: Autozone Posts: 645 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Trailblazer SS - opinions? Planning to tow a gas station along with it?? I looked at these a while ago. I think it is a pretty cool SUV. The modding potential is there but obviously it will never hande like a vette . I know some people who have them and really haven't heard them complain about any problems with it as far as reliability goes. I am sure there are some who have had their problems though. If I was stuck with driving an SUV around for the family I would not be ashamed to have it as the family hauler. However if I lived in a nicer climate I think I would just go for an actual vette and a beater SUV.

07-21-2008, 07:25 PM	#3
jermdeez Spec C Club Posts: 1,753 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Trailblazer SS - opinions? no go man, lamerville.

07-21-2008, 07:28 PM	#5
GotSTI? Silver Member Car: 08 White STI Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,547 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Trailblazer SS - opinions? IMO Not nearly as sophisticated looking as the Jeep SRT-8.

07-21-2008, 08:30 PM	#7
chargedvette02 Silver Member Car: 05 STi \|STOCK\| Fav Mod: Not a post 07 sti fan Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 930 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Trailblazer SS - opinions? I think the Jeep SRT8 is pure sex. I like Chevy a lot but if I had to choose between the 2 it would be the SRT8. If the SRT8 isn't an option I think the SS is pretty damn cool.

07-21-2008, 08:45 PM	#8
twigg107 Spec C Club Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: Me..... Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 1,517 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Trailblazer SS - opinions? My brother traded in his wifes 05sti for a trailblazer SS about a year ago because they have 3 kids now. He still has his 05sti to.

07-22-2008, 03:42 AM	#9
FlyinbySTi Silver Member Car: 05' STi Fav Mod: JDM Fogs Posts: 2,393 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Trailblazer SS - opinions? My buddy used to have an 06 SS and he traded it in on his 07' STi. He had a few issues with his. The front vailance would shake making the foglights bounce (we fixed that) Day two he owned it the headliner around the sunroof fell down The tranny would slip shifts on warm days. Gas milage was a big factor since the thing was a DD for him. I think he averaged around 12mpg and on a really long trip he saw 16mpg a couple of times.

07-22-2008, 11:38 AM	#10
BrewPubeaver S204 Racer Car: 89 GT-R32 Fav Mod: no brake fade Location: Portland OR Posts: 2,585 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Trailblazer SS - opinions? 15mpg in the SS, lol... maybe 8. 15 on the free way... other than that they are awesome trucks

07-22-2008, 01:15 PM	#11
superhero06 Grassroots STI Racer Car: MY06 Fav Mod: Valentine-1 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 554 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Trailblazer SS - opinions? Friend of mine owned one too. Nice power nothing crazy, nice interior, good sound. Averaged 11-12 mpg and resale was terrible.

07-22-2008, 02:03 PM	#12
Track Silver Member Car: 06 Aspen white Fav Mod: Surfboard in passenger seat Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 417 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Trailblazer SS - opinions? Guy I know got one and is very happy with it. He's a real stickler for vehicles, so I was surprised it met with his approval.

07-22-2008, 10:06 PM	#13
DubyaSTi Spec C Club Car: WR Blue 05 Wingless Fav Mod: V-Limited lip/Kansai Diffuser Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,090 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (12)	Re: Trailblazer SS - opinions? My coworker has an 07. Mods include a K&N drop in replacement (apparently the intake kit made the truck throw a CEL), a resonator delete, and Superchips tuner. It gave another coworkers LS1 Camaro a run for it's money. He ran it at the track, IIRC he ran a low 14. As for MPG I wouldn't count on 15, he says he's usually around 12-13. It's a nice looking truck from the outside, but personally I can't stand the blandness of GM's interiors...even the Vette. He's had no issues other then the muffler packing blowing out about a week into ownership.