Trailblazer SS? - Page 2

72MachOne99GT · 03-25-2015, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by suzook

Why not a Chevy ss?

$$$ is my guess...

BGKySS · 03-27-2015, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jsafe17

We have the i-6 w/140k on it.. it needed a water pump and idler pulley and one wheel bearing, that's all in 140k it's a 2006 so it's 291hp but you'll get 5 - 7 more mpg

My buddy has a one with the straight 6 with over 250k on the long block and original alternator

BGKySS · 03-27-2015, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 72MachOne99GT

$$$ is my guess...

You are correct. I like to pay cash for the stuff I drive (hate paying interest). I've got about $20k put away so my thoughts are buy a TB SS out right and then spend $1500-2k doing a refresh on it. IE new brakes, fluids, deep detail etc etc.

McBeevee · 03-27-2015, 12:14 PM

I bought my wife a new AWD Red Jewel TBSS back in 2008 and we would've probably kept it a lot longer, if it weren't for the horrible gas mileage. She liked everything about it minus the mileage and I just got tired of hearing her complain, so we traded it. It was her daily and with only in-town commuting, best she could coax out of it was 12 mpg (maybe 13 rounding up). I had the resonator removed but it was otherwise stock and ran very well. If you don't mind, post up a few pics if you pick one up.

Frank in MD · 03-27-2015, 12:17 PM

I'd love a TB SS AWD as my "beater" but those things are going for 17K w/ nearly 90K miles in good condition.

Jason@JacFab · 03-27-2015, 12:20 PM

I had an 02 Trailblazer with the I6. The trans went out at about 200k, picked up a used one for $300 and was on the road again. The bose CD player was pretty problematic, seems common from what I've read. The I6 really is a great engine if you're not stuck on the v8.

I also currently own an 08 G8 GT. Super comfortable, and fun to drive. It gets 25mph HWY with the AFM disabled, only about 15-16 in town.

If you're going to keep the Camaro, might as well go the SUV route.

03-27-2015, 12:14 PM	#18
McBeevee 220/221 whatever it takes Drives: See sig.... Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette In Posts: 1,132	I bought my wife a new AWD Red Jewel TBSS back in 2008 and we would've probably kept it a lot longer, if it weren't for the horrible gas mileage. She liked everything about it minus the mileage and I just got tired of hearing her complain, so we traded it. It was her daily and with only in-town commuting, best she could coax out of it was 12 mpg (maybe 13 rounding up). I had the resonator removed but it was otherwise stock and ran very well. If you don't mind, post up a few pics if you pick one up. __________________ Brent 2022 BMW X5 M50i 2022 Ram TRX 2021 GT500 CFHP 2016 Challenger Hellcat A8 1058whp/898wtq 1970 Chevelle SS396 4spd

03-27-2015, 12:17 PM	#19
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,683	I'd love a TB SS AWD as my "beater" but those things are going for 17K w/ nearly 90K miles in good condition. __________________ Ordered 1/9/12 - Born 2/3/12 - Delivered 2/21/12 - '12 1SS/RS Summit White - TRADED. 2014 SS Performance Sedan #2974 - Red Hot 2 - S/R. & Spare. Built 01/09/14 #238 of 291 as configured

03-27-2015, 12:20 PM	#20
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	I had an 02 Trailblazer with the I6. The trans went out at about 200k, picked up a used one for $300 and was on the road again. The bose CD player was pretty problematic, seems common from what I've read. The I6 really is a great engine if you're not stuck on the v8. I also currently own an 08 G8 GT. Super comfortable, and fun to drive. It gets 25mph HWY with the AFM disabled, only about 15-16 in town. If you're going to keep the Camaro, might as well go the SUV route.

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