Opinions? Trailblazer SS?

SpyhunteR · 03-11-2008, 10:27 PM

Okay, guys my JEEP killed itself. So I'm in need of a new mini sport ute guy for daily driver duty.

Looking at brand new.

Options currently for me

JEEP Wrangler Unlimited

Chevy Trailblazer SS

JEEP Grand Cherokee

Toyota FJ Cruiser

Toyota Tacoma

so far I'm leaning towards the Trailblazer as I realize there's nothing on the market like my Cherokee, as to me it was very versatile but couldn't tow shiyet.

The Trailblazer I like, LSx AWD, towing 6000ish lbs, the Grand Cherokee expensive as hell, Tacoma it's a pickup blech, the wrangler no space, FJ cruiser tonka truck..

OPINIONS PLEASE!

DrFabulous · 03-11-2008, 10:29 PM

TBSS will become your new money pit

Intake/chip will put it at more power than the GA

crazypontiac03 · 03-11-2008, 10:35 PM

I'd take the Tacoma, Tow 6,000lbs and still get about 22mpg.
I like trucks more anyway but that would be my pick. Just know the Tacoma is alittle over priced.

ramair4thesoul · 03-11-2008, 10:49 PM

Trail blazer SS. I read somewhere that GM has actually down rated the horsepower, because it is atually making more horse power than the corvette. They are completely sex.

cardude007617 · 03-11-2008, 10:52 PM

heh wouldnt that be something ashley^

meh, import trucks ftl..... dodge, ford, chevy (in no order) ftw.
my vote is the TBSS as well.....with a couple things, they can be quite the nifty truck

Rich · 03-11-2008, 10:53 PM

ecotev vue + boost =

eh? eh?

cardude007617 · 03-11-2008, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich

ecotev vue + boost =

eh? eh?

heh not a bad idea...... but uh, the boost would get it to where the V6 models are, cuz it's already 88 HP behind.....

Rich · 03-11-2008, 10:59 PM

not if you do it right.

PhantomLover007 · 03-11-2008, 11:21 PM

Ajaxus · 03-11-2008, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardude007617

heh not a bad idea...... but uh, the boost would get it to where the V6 models are, cuz it's already 88 HP behind.....

this is spy we're talkin about here, he'll get more out of it, what you smokin?

notsoaveragej0e · 03-11-2008, 11:56 PM

TBSS

Cherokee is crap, so is the Tacoma. The FJ looks like a toy.

SikMindz · 03-12-2008, 12:05 AM

Ballin' in a Caddy SRX?

SpyhunteR · 03-12-2008, 12:17 AM

we'll see what happens im still shopping around.

chip the tbss? funk that, hptuners and a wideband to the rescue. after all myself and Trevtec did a fine job on grandma.

for the record the jeep wasn't junk, I could run over ****, it was a lil underpowered but hauled a lot of junk for the track. it served its purpose quite well. never had any real issues except that I beat the hell out of it to death.

tbss can tow 6000lbs from what I saw as well. which would be handy if grandma comes back together I won't have to worry about breaking ****.

if I modded the tbss it would be just intake, headers, exhaust, tune and some real nice wheels even Moms may want to borrow it!

ramair4thesoul · 03-12-2008, 12:37 AM

I have a caddy SRX and love it. Mine is V8 all wheel drive. It gets crap for gas mileage. But it looks good and has a lot of room.

williamGT · 03-12-2008, 12:59 AM

I like the Toyota Tacoma. If you do get it get the TRD. I love that hood scoop, My brother In-law has a 2006 Tacoma TRD and My co-worker just bought one last week.

williamGT · 03-12-2008, 01:03 AM

I like the Toyota Tacoma. If you do get it get the TRD. I love that hood scoop, My brother In-law has a 2006 Tacoma TRD and My co-worker just bought one last week.

SpyhunteR · 03-12-2008, 01:20 AM

Tacoma? Yeah, that just definitely doesn't jive to well with me at all. I'm not sure if a hood scoop is a selling point either. Thanks though.

2002GT · 03-12-2008, 05:12 AM

I'm partial to my Grand Cherokee.... Have you looked into the new Liberty? The look like a Mini-Commander.

If you go with a new JEEP I know the owner of a dealership very well. He will beat any price you can get shipped to your door. He sponsors my forum also. My sister got her Patriot from him.

bigbenSC · 03-12-2008, 12:08 PM

Unless you really need to tow a LOT, I'd skip all body on frame SUVs. Gas is going to be $4.00 a gallon very soon... The new VUE is really nice, if you want a tougher look an Acadia is a good choice. There's also a new Honda Pilot coming (I worked on it a lot at Honda and the interior is very good), Ford Edge is worth a look too.

SpyhunteR · 03-12-2008, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbengt67

Unless you really need to tow a LOT, I'd skip all body on frame SUVs. Gas is going to be $4.00 a gallon very soon... The new VUE is really nice, if you want a tougher look an Acadia is a good choice. There's also a new Honda Pilot coming (I worked on it a lot at Honda and the interior is very good), Ford Edge is worth a look too.

No Ford products.

The Vue looks girly, the Honda Pilot looks girly.

Towing wise it'll be a good backup in case the work van kills itself or i need to travel out of state with grandma.

Screw $4.00 a gallon gas, I'll go E85 conversion if I have to.

03-11-2008, 10:27 PM	#1
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	Opinions? Trailblazer SS? Okay, guys my JEEP killed itself. So I'm in need of a new mini sport ute guy for daily driver duty. Looking at brand new. Options currently for me JEEP Wrangler Unlimited Chevy Trailblazer SS JEEP Grand Cherokee Toyota FJ Cruiser Toyota Tacoma so far I'm leaning towards the Trailblazer as I realize there's nothing on the market like my Cherokee, as to me it was very versatile but couldn't tow shiyet. The Trailblazer I like, LSx AWD, towing 6000ish lbs, the Grand Cherokee expensive as hell, Tacoma it's a pickup blech, the wrangler no space, FJ cruiser tonka truck.. OPINIONS PLEASE! __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

03-11-2008, 10:29 PM	#2
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	TBSS will become your new money pit Intake/chip will put it at more power than the GA __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

03-11-2008, 10:35 PM	#3
crazypontiac03 MiDnIgHt AKA: Jason/Sparky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: IL Age: 37 Posts: 3,019 Vehicle: 2008 HHR/05 Galant	I'd take the Tacoma, Tow 6,000lbs and still get about 22mpg. I like trucks more anyway but that would be my pick. Just know the Tacoma is alittle over priced. __________________ Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if it wasn't for FORD's our tools would rust! "Unions were the rise and will be the fall of this Great Nation" "A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in... And how many want out." Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. -Tony Blair

03-11-2008, 10:52 PM	#5
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	heh wouldnt that be something ashley^ meh, import trucks ftl..... dodge, ford, chevy (in no order) ftw. my vote is the TBSS as well.....with a couple things, they can be quite the nifty truck __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

03-11-2008, 10:53 PM	#6
Rich Moderator AKA: Rich Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toledo, OH Age: 36 Posts: 4,513 Vehicle: 2001 2.4 Grand Am	ecotev vue + boost = eh? eh? __________________ "The news isn't so depressing when you're surrounded by bubbles." fquick

03-11-2008, 10:59 PM	#8
Rich Moderator AKA: Rich Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toledo, OH Age: 36 Posts: 4,513 Vehicle: 2001 2.4 Grand Am	not if you do it right. __________________ "The news isn't so depressing when you're surrounded by bubbles." fquick

03-11-2008, 11:56 PM	#11
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	TBSS Cherokee is crap, so is the Tacoma. The FJ looks like a toy. __________________

03-12-2008, 12:17 AM	#13
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	we'll see what happens im still shopping around. chip the tbss? funk that, hptuners and a wideband to the rescue. after all myself and Trevtec did a fine job on grandma. for the record the jeep wasn't junk, I could run over **, it was a lil underpowered but hauled a lot of junk for the track. it served its purpose quite well. never had any real issues except that I beat the hell out of it to death. tbss can tow 6000lbs from what I saw as well. which would be handy if grandma comes back together I won't have to worry about breaking . if I modded the tbss it would be just intake, headers, exhaust, tune and some real nice wheels even Moms may want to borrow it! __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires!** FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

03-12-2008, 12:59 AM	#15
williamGT 09 G8 GT AKA: william Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: yellowknife Age: 37 Posts: 1,390 Vehicle: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT	I like the Toyota Tacoma. If you do get it get the TRD. I love that hood scoop, My brother In-law has a 2006 Tacoma TRD and My co-worker just bought one last week. __________________ 2009 Pontiac G8 GT, Panther black. Mods: Doug Thorley shorties, Solo mach unbalance cat-back, catless, Roto-Fab intake, HP tuned and atari style center gauge

03-12-2008, 01:03 AM	#16
williamGT 09 G8 GT AKA: william Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: yellowknife Age: 37 Posts: 1,390 Vehicle: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT	I like the Toyota Tacoma. If you do get it get the TRD. I love that hood scoop, My brother In-law has a 2006 Tacoma TRD and My co-worker just bought one last week. __________________ 2009 Pontiac G8 GT, Panther black. Mods: Doug Thorley shorties, Solo mach unbalance cat-back, catless, Roto-Fab intake, HP tuned and atari style center gauge

03-12-2008, 01:20 AM	#17
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	Tacoma? Yeah, that just definitely doesn't jive to well with me at all. I'm not sure if a hood scoop is a selling point either. Thanks though. __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

03-12-2008, 05:12 AM	#18
2002GT GAGT - Junkie AKA: Nick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Southeast Posts: 3,817 Vehicle: Charger 392	I'm partial to my Grand Cherokee.... Have you looked into the new Liberty? The look like a Mini-Commander. If you go with a new JEEP I know the owner of a dealership very well. He will beat any price you can get shipped to your door. He sponsors my forum also. My sister got her Patriot from him.

03-12-2008, 12:08 PM	#19
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	Unless you really need to tow a LOT, I'd skip all body on frame SUVs. Gas is going to be $4.00 a gallon very soon... The new VUE is really nice, if you want a tougher look an Acadia is a good choice. There's also a new Honda Pilot coming (I worked on it a lot at Honda and the interior is very good), Ford Edge is worth a look too.

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