hpfiend Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Hey all- What do you know about the TBSS? I rarely drive the corvette anymore now that our 3 kids are older and going different places. I have heard they drive pretty sporty for a truck. If I could get an X5M from Honda/Acura I would have it. I will not go German or this would be easy. Does it make sense to buy a 100k mile TBSS when you can get a 5.3 4x4 trailblazer dirt cheap since you will have to replace the suspension anyhow on the SS at 100k and the 5.3 is a lot better CR for boost. I also have a 4wd 4L80e sitting in a truck at my dad's farm. Basically trying to find something fast enough in a straight line and curves to not make me terribly miss the vette but also haul the kids and a 4x8 sheet of plywood/drywall in snow. Subaru Outback winter beater I currently have will not handle a 4x8 sheet and I am getting tired of maintaining three cars/insurance/gas tanks/etc Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Front end has normal items that wear out a lot like toe rods and ball joints, stock cooling fan set up sucks, bottom of all the doors rust, if it's not awd don't bother with it. If the price range fits look at a srt8 Cherokee instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I would also say SRT8 > TBSS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Really? I would think the ls+boost combo would easily destroy a Hemi - Are you saying pass on 2wd or also Pass on 4wd for only awd as the non Ss comes with 4wd Thanks for the info on doors and suspension. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Looks wise the SRT > TBSS too. The Trailblazers just look so outdated these days and are only getting worse...meanwhile the SRT still looks pretty slick (not sure if they are inherently newer or not) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Are you guys referring to the wk2 or wk1 srt8? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Just my opinion but get a 5.3 4x4. I have nothing positive to say about owning a tbss. They have glass transmissions (AWD at least), the oil sending unit easily clogs/sticks and starves the engine of oil, the ABS units are super sensitive and will randomly put the thing into limp mode on the freeway, Stabilitrak causes more headaches than anything, and only having 4 gears is a joke. The trans felt like it was either at too low rpms or too high, and it couldn't make up its mind which to be in. This was all on a stock one though. Upgrade a few bits and I'm sure they're more reliable for daily grinding. They are pretty quick and fun trucks when they work. If you're stuck on a tbss I'd get a RWD model and shoot for 2007+. '06s (first production year) seemed to have all the issues. Or just get an SRT8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Brian- that's what I have heard also- a few on tbss with upgraded trannys and oil pickups but otherwise I don't see the point of the ss unless u want the badges- thanks for the advice - also will look at srt8- not really a fan to be honest of our experiences with my dad's wk2 in Chrysler in general... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Personally I have always hated the Trailblazers, never did anything for me. The front diff on a 4wd might as well be made of glass, it's a big enough vehicle that a 4L60 would need upgraded to take much abuse. I like the trim in the SS better. I think a nice one would. E hard to find. Most Trailblazers with 100k on them just feel beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Also I remember not being able to ever find a comfortable seating position, like, ever. The wheel doesn't telescope and the seat felt like an office chair. There is a switch to adjust the pedals, but I still could never find the sweet spot where everything aligned. Also not found are pockets to store shit all over the place like any other suv ever. Minor gripes but they really start rubbing you after a while. I just remember the whole experience as it's not a great suv, and it's not a great sports car. Only has the cons of both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Personally I have always hated the Trailblazers, never did anything for me. The front diff on a 4wd might as well be made of glass, it's a big enough vehicle that a 4L60 would need upgraded to take much abuse. I like the trim in the SS better. I think a nice one would. E hard to find. Most Trailblazers with 100k on them just feel beat. I had a 4wd V6 TB and the glass thing is right. Front dif crapped out before 100k. By 100k it was just a ragged out POS. Chasing down check engine lights for the fuel/evap system since 60k. POS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Haha wow- you guys are making the issues of a German sedan/boss SUV sounds good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudes Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 And the AWD TBSS eats front diffrentials like candy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Yeah I have read that- hence the 4wd and using my 2500 Silverado 4l80e 4x4 setup in a 5.3 4x4 as opppsed to the ss Why won't Cadillac put awd in the v?? But I would need it in the discontinued wagon for the plywood Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 You will only have issues with the Xm5 if you dont maintain it. It is better on every single level than the TBSS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Or better yet, pick up an '06+ Porsche Cayenne turbo and be happy. The Porsche had been more reliable than the Honda Odyssey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BStowers023 Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I'd say keep the z06 and buy a crew cab work truck/family hauler honestly. If it were me, I'd miss the z06 within a week of getting rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I'd say keep the z06 and buy a crew cab work truck/family hauler honestly. If it were me, I'd miss the z06 within a week of getting rid of it. +1. Although, he's working on a drag car that would be his "occasional road hammer". I can see how the Z06 may be redundant... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Wait for the Jeep GC Trackhawk (aka GC Hellcat) to come out. 700hp family hauler, what's not to like? EDIT: Or say screw it, go German, get a debadged R63 AMG mommymobile that'll blow the doors off almost anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 If your looking for a suv that's still fun like stated look at the srt8 or a Porsche or a X series BMW, Audi makes a couple RS SUVs as well but they are hard to find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattKatz Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I liked my TBSS's. And some of the stuff here is a BIT exaggerated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I liked my TBSS's. And some of the stuff here is a BIT exaggerated. Says the guy who modified almost every item on the vehicle lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 I've had my Saab (3SS AWD) for 3 years and 50k miles. The biggest issues I've had were replacing the front wheel bearings/hubs twice and I currently have a slightly seeping p/s pump and front pinion seal. I'm also starting to get some of the GM rust bubbles. I'll probably do shocks next year as well. My vehicle has had an aftermarket trans cooler since I bought it (very important on these) and I did Amsoil driveline fluids when I got it. Other than a tune and intake filter all else is stock. It's my family DD and I use it to tow my rx7 to/from the track. It's been great at both with the only glaring negative being crap MPG (although not bad for towing). It's not a sports car replacement in any way though. It's fun to mash the gas and make noise but you quickly realize it's futile when you're carrying around so much weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Yep literally need to have a stack of new front hubs on hand. When they go, so does ABS and Stabilitrak, and it's dangerous. Mine went limp on the freeway home from the dealership. It was scary. I also had issues with the tailgate glass not opening. I could adust some gay little plastic piece inside the gate so it would open, but then I couldn't unlock the whole tailgate. I even made a youtube vid about it. Weird/silly little issues like that all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattKatz Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Says the guy who modified almost every item on the vehicle lol Small details. :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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