Trailblazer SS

[scott5]

Anyone know anyone who got one? They DD it? pros and cons? I know Brian from JJs has one and it is freaking sweet and sounds awesome.. I am starting to look at them for a DD soon.. Since im selling my dirtbike i will have no need for a truck anymore so it was down to a SS and a Jeep srt-8 and i cant justify a 10mpg on the HIGHWAY vehicle right now.. And the SS can haul a trailer and the srt-8 cant..

[SS-Swaney]

Anyone know anyone who got one? They DD it? pros and cons? I know Brian from JJs has one and it is freaking sweet and sounds awesome.. I am starting to look at them for a DD soon.. Since im selling my dirtbike i will have no need for a truck anymore so it was down to a SS and a Jeep srt-8 and i cant justify a 10mpg on the HIGHWAY vehicle right now.. And the SS can haul a trailer and the srt-8 cant..

My buddy had one and he absolutly loved it and he misses it really bad. it ran like a raped ape to. Hes one here he should reply to this! Where you at 2010 ss?!

[2010 SS]

Yep, I loved it. Get an SS. Wish I wouldn't have gotten rid of mine. There nice and they run great.

[2tall]

pm sent

[somethingclever]

what kind of fuel mileage would you expect to get with the SRT-8 or trailblazer??????

[2010 SS]

Around town I usually got around 13 mpg in my tblazer.

[scott5]

what kind of fuel mileage would you expect to get with the SRT-8 or trailblazer??????

guy down the street has a srt-8 and he gets about 7 around town and like 10 on the highway(one reason i am going with a TB)... TB ss from what i have been seeing anywhere from 13 to 20 mixed driving.. I get 9mpg in my f-150 right now so anythign is better than that

[scott5]

pm sent

I totally forgot he had one rob, i will have to give him a call to see what he says

[scott5]

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n137/scottydc52000/100_0557.jpg
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[2010 SS]

Now that's nice!

[scott5]

Yea now i have to find a blue one.. I found one red, black and a few silver but no blue.. I may have to travel..

[2010 SS]

Yeah, I tried for silver myself. Had to settle for black, and even that one came from Maryland. I don't think I've seen any blue ones around.

[SS-Swaney]

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n137/scottydc52000/100_0557.jpg
:tongue1:

Dude thats just sick!!!!!!!!

[somethingclever]

Looks good Scott......when you picking yours up???

[scott5]

Looks good Scott......when you picking yours up???

got to find one first.. The one was for sale but sold.. I want to try to find a blue one or red first and if i cant i will start looking for other colors.. I found a red one also but they want 33k for it..

[cwh19]

Blacked out TBs look amazing.

[scott5]

Blacked out TBs look amazing.

I agree, but it WILL be a dd including winters and salt and black just takes too much time to keep looking good for a dd...

I have a custom cam, l92s and a fast intake already in the shopping cart for this thing:D

[2010 SS]

Yeah I cleaned my black tblazer more than I drove it.

[scott5]

Yeah I cleaned my black tblazer more than I drove it.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n137/scottydc52000/0903gmhtp_02_z2001_chevy_camaro_ss_.jpg
Yea they look good, but it takes too much to keep them looking good.. I will barely wash the thing. lol

[2010 SS]

Lol That's why I wanted silver. You lookn for an all wheel drive or rear drive?

[somethingclever]

Hey Scott.....good news....I did 5 second autotrader search and came up with 84 trailblazer SS's to choose from within 200 miles!!!! The most expensive one I saw was $28k......


http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/searchresults.jsp?lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&search_lang=en&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&search_type=both&distance=200&address=15314&marketZipError=false&style_flag=1&make=CHEV&model=TRAILBLZ&make2=&start_year=1981&end_year=2011&min_price=&max_price=&seller_type=b&transmission=&engine=&drive=&doors=&fuel=&max_mileage=&color=&keywordsrep=083083&keywordsfyc=__U1M%2C__&keywords_display=SS&sort_type=priceDESC&body_code=0&certified=&advanced=y&highlightFirstMakeModel=&showZipError=y&default_sort=priceDESC&awsp=false&systime=&sownerid=30795282&rdm=1265335547065

[scott5]

Hey Scott.....good news....I did 5 second autotrader search and came up with 84 trailblazer SS's to choose from within 200 miles!!!! The most expensive one I saw was $28k......


http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/searchresults.jsp?lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&search_lang=en&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&search_type=both&distance=200&address=15314&marketZipError=false&style_flag=1&make=CHEV&model=TRAILBLZ&make2=&start_year=1981&end_year=2011&min_price=&max_price=&seller_type=b&transmission=&engine=&drive=&doors=&fuel=&max_mileage=&color=&keywordsrep=083083&keywordsfyc=__U1M%2C__&keywords_display=SS&sort_type=priceDESC&body_code=0&certified=&advanced=y&highlightFirstMakeModel=&showZipError=y&default_sort=priceDESC&awsp=false&systime=&sownerid=30795282&rdm=1265335547065

YOU DA MAN!!!!!!! i will keep everyone posted:bowl:

[police4.6]

hey just saying i dunno if they have the same rear ends as the regular ones? but my friend had a problem with his rear end changed it twice.. and his windows quit working after 3 months and it wasnt a fuse lol.. might have just been a lemon. but who knows. i wish the best of luck to you

[scott5]

Lol That's why I wanted silver. You lookn for an all wheel drive or rear drive?

AWD.. 3ss.. in red or blue

[psu goat]

As for the rear question, the SS doesn't have the same one as regular Trailblazers. It has a 9.5" 14-bolt that is pretty much bullet proof from what everyone says. The transmission is the main potential weak link on the SS.

I got mine for a steal compared to those highest prices on Autotrader, and mine had 1,671 miles on it when I bought it :)

[2010 SS]

As for the rear question, the SS doesn't have the same one as regular Trailblazers. It has a 9.5" 14-bolt that is pretty much bullet proof from what everyone says. The transmission is the main potential weak link on the SS.

I got mine for a steal compared to those highest prices on Autotrader, and mine had 1,671 miles on it when I bought it :)

You got your steal because I stole it. I walked away with a brand new one for 29k.

[psu goat]

Yup, and I definitely appreciate it! haha

[SS-Swaney]

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/ctd/1584265453.html Heres a silver one

[somethingclever]

I posted a link with 84 of them.


When do you think you'll pick one up Scott?


That silver one looks like a good deal!

[psu goat]

That price seems kinda steep for the silver one...looks like as base model as you can buy. No digital climate controls, no steering wheel controls, cloth seats, and the listing doesn't even say if it's awd or rwd. I'm guessing it's rwd since it's optioned pretty low. I could've sworn that base option rear wheel drive TBSS's could be had for $24k new.

Most guys that drag race them though want one exactly like that. Rear wheel drives are better at the strip, and the lack of features cuts out a decent amount of weight, since there's no leather, power seat motors, heated seats, and so on.

Mine's a daily driver, so I'm very happy Drew originally bought one with all of the bells and whistles :)

[scott5]

I posted a link with 84 of them.


When do you think you'll pick one up Scott?


That silver one looks like a good deal!

I was planning on going to do some test drives and visit some dealerships, but with this weather i have decided there is no point in to start driving it in this kind of weather when i have my truck with brand new off road tires that i can finish getting the use out of..


Yea im looking for a 3SS with the leather and inserts, all the bells and whistles and sunroof.. This time i am def buying exactly what i want

[police4.6]

do they have all wheel drive.. or four wheel or are they just rear?

[2010 SS]

do they have all wheel drive.. or four wheel or are they just rear?

SS tblazers came in rear and all wheel drive.

[scott5]

All wheel drive is what im looking for

[2010 SS]

All wheel drive is what im looking for

Did you know in the all wheel drive the axle for the front passenger side wheel runs thru the oil pan? Never saw something like that. I remember I changed my oil and said WTF. Just makes for lower center of gravity.

[scott5]

Did you know in the all wheel drive the axle for the front passenger side wheel runs thru the oil pan? Never saw something like that. I remember I changed my oil and said WTF. Just makes for lower center of gravity.

Yea.. the first time i saw it i thought something wrecked and that was the result:rofl:

[2010 SS]

Scott5, find your tbss yet?

[somethingclever]

I was wondering the same thing. :)

[scott5]

nope not yet.. still looking.. im in no rush, once my dirtbike sells i will get alil more on the ball. Im sorta just looking for the deal of the century right now, but have been thinking of keeping the truck and getting a gto or just getting a 2wd SS and using the truck in winter.. Seems like the 2wd are thousands cheaper.

[psu goat]

GTO's are getting seriously cheap on the used market. I can tell you all of the common issues and problems to look out for if you want.

[scott5]

GTO's are getting seriously cheap on the used market. I can tell you all of the common issues and problems to look out for if you want.

TB ss is still on my number one list with another vehicle, but if i could find a low mileage 05-06 6spd GTO for less than 15k i will look into it

[2010 SS]

nope not yet.. still looking.. im in no rush, once my dirtbike sells i will get alil more on the ball. Im sorta just looking for the deal of the century right now, but have been thinking of keeping the truck and getting a gto or just getting a 2wd SS and using the truck in winter.. Seems like the 2wd are thousands cheaper.

Was just wondering what was going on, havent heard anything in a while. Tblazers are better than the gto in my opinion. And the 2wd SS wouldnt be a bad thing. Lightr,better fuel econ,faster, and cheaper. Thats the platform everybody builds on anyway, if you were going to do any upgrading.

[psu goat]

Tblazers are better than the gto in my opinion.

Have to disagree with you there, lol. Unless the only concern is straight line acceleration, where stock for stock, the TBSS is still slower ;)

[2010 SS]

Have to disagree with you there, lol. Unless the only concern is straight line acceleration, where stock for stock, the TBSS is still slower ;)

Better, not faster.

[scott5]

Was just wondering what was going on, havent heard anything in a while. Tblazers are better than the gto in my opinion. And the 2wd SS wouldnt be a bad thing. Lightr,better fuel econ,faster, and cheaper. Thats the platform everybody builds on anyway, if you were going to do any upgrading.

Yea i am taking my time and made up my mind to keep my truck so the 2wd are starting to catch my eye since awd is not needed and it wont be driven in the winter anyways.

I had a 07 Red jewel for 17k out the door with 13k miles on it, but said i wanted to think about it, the next day while i was in work they sold it.

[2010 SS]

I had a 07 Red jewel for 17k out the door with 13k miles on it, but said i wanted to think about it, the next day while i was in work they sold it.


Who had that red jewel? Were you going to buy it?

[scott5]

it was at Stocker Chevrolet.. yea i was going to. When i called to head up there, they said it was bought that morning.

[2010 SS]

it was at Stocker Chevrolet.. yea i was going to. When i called to head up there, they said it was bought that morning.

Well that just sucks. See anything else since then? I've come across a few, not that I'm looking for another one. Seen a couple silver ones, that's what I originally wanted. I'll let you know if I come across any that are close by again.

[scott5]

For the price of them, it has put me into the market of a G8. I have seen a very few go under 20k and until my dirtbike sells that all the more comfortable i am willing to go, but since its summer out and i have had my buell out on nice days i just take the time and look and look and not rush into something that i dont really want

[2010 SS]

What have you seen G8s going for? I've never looked at them.

[scott5]

What have you seen G8s going for? I've never looked at them.

mid 20s

[psu goat]

G8 GT's are real nice, and a very rare car. I test drove one on a GM Performance track out at Carlisle two years ago and was very impressed with the ride comfort, decent power, quality, and handling for a 4,000 pound car...and that was a car that 100's of people were hammering on for about 10 hours straight. I seriously considered buying one for a daily driver before I decided to buy 2010 SS's TBSS instead. I'm very happy with the decision I made :)

The G8's have a few common problems from what I've read:
- Very thin and weak clearcoat, so rock chips are very easy just like the GTO, afterall, both cars come from Holden in Australia.
- Some have lifters that tick, but I think that's common with most GM engines, lol
- Some have hard shifting, but the dealership could probably reprogram that.

Check out g8board.com if you haven't yet...lots of good information on there.

Edit: I would love to have a G8 GXP someday...very rare, 6 speed manual, LS3, huge brakes, more aggressive front and rear bumpers, awesome wheels, better seats, and better suspension...drool. Throw a TVS supercharger on it and you would have an AMG/M5/CTS-V killer for $20k less :) I need to win the lottery.

[scott5]

yea.. the g8s are nice, but i still have my heart set on a trailblazer SS so when i trailer my Buell somewhere i dont have to take my rusty f150, i could cruise in the TB SS in style, and have room enough for the lady and son and all the luggage

[psu goat]

I hear ya there, TBSS is a helluva ride :)

[scott5]

well, after working on my truck today, i found a few things that im not liking too much that i am going to have to fix/replace that i just dont have time to do with this being my only vehicle, but will be fixing the stuff and using it for the winter.

So i am going to now start getting serious on this, this week.. I am hoping in the month of April i will be cruising in something.. The list

1. Trailblazer SS
2. 04-06 GTO
3. G8
4. 99-02 Camaro

Its really going to be either 1 or 2, but if i find an AWESOME deal on 3 or 4 i will jump on it, like a 50k mile SS for 6k or a new G8 for 15k haha..

[scott5]

finally after a long time of searching and saving and finally talking myself into just buying a new ride, i bought this
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n137/scottydc52000/06%20TB%20SS/001.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n137/scottydc52000/06%20TB%20SS/002.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n137/scottydc52000/06%20TB%20SS/003.jpg

2006 AWD 3ss with all options

[SS-Swaney]

CONGRATS !! nice buy

[scott5]

thanks

[somethingclever]

looks good Scott!

[SonofaBish]

Go figure - scott bought another vehicle!

lol

Congrats buddy! :)

[2010 SS]

Congrats. Real nice ride you got there.

[scott5]

Thanks everyone


Go figure - scott bought another vehicle!

lol

Congrats buddy! :)

Haha.. This is the first one i bought it a while and i actually bought two that day considering i got the women her christmas gift.. 06 Cobalt SS
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n137/scottydc52000/06%20TB%20SS/0012.jpg