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Body pucks maybe $200
Larger tires: mute point since you'd put them on the wrangler anyway.
Skid Plates $300-$400max
Bumpers $1000 total (of which some of that you'd spend on putting a beefed up bumper on the wrangler anyway)
So we are looking at a max total of $2000 extra.
-mike
If anyone has luck in getting GM to fix this problem, please repost right away with info. Thanks.
Sure, manuals are fun to drive, but
an automatic is better for offroading and towing. No clutch to burn up and less stress to the engine when going over bumps and rocks because of the fluid coupling.
I bought mine because of horsepower and rear wheel drive. Also to carry my surfboards to the beach.
The Toyota 4-runner is a great offroad SUV, but it is gutless and sways badly in the wind (poor on-road manners). They're finally fixing most of that with the latest model.
also ATs are superior in offroad situations.
-mike
"why would I want this"
because no one can. A whole bunch of your "defects" are in fact positives in my opinion. Why waste the time of everyone on this forum with a debate about the virtues of an automatic versus a manual transmission or some other feature that is not an option on these vehicles?
Oops. I guess maybe. Really? How about a Camaro? I am trying to picture RWD, V8, and coming up blanks. Wow, what has happened? No wonder SUV's have gotten so popular. The choices have dried up.
"also ATs are superior in offroad situations."
That is a highly debatable subject, and a can of worms I don't want to open.
OK. So that's all we'll hear out of...whoops!
"...because no one can...."
I bet marketing departments would like to try.
" A whole bunch of your "defects" are in fact positives in my opinion."
Different tastes for different people.
"...Why waste the time of everyone on this forum with a debate about the virtues of an automatic versus a manual transmission or some other feature that is not an option on these vehicles?"
Because it is a somewhat attractive vehicle to me, and I've heard some good things (as well as bad) about them, and I am interested if it would be a good fit for me. I am unfamiliar with them, and trying to get some information. I thought that was kinda the purpose of these forums. No? Just because certain things are not available or optional or whatever does not mean everybody knows that. Thanks anyhow.
The only benefit to the manual off road is downhill breaking, but the auto's are hardly bad. Besides, try starting up hill in a manual off road without wheelspin.
Don't even try to compare reliability as the autos of today are great...especially when you add in the clutch.
Just my thoughts.
That is an easy one. Just don't use the clutch. Just turn it over in gear. That's an old old offroad trick. In fact, that might be considered an advantage to the manual.
Back to our regularly scheduled program.
Please convince me why or why not the Trailblazer might be good for me (or not).
FYI: my '94 Z-28 is rated for 1000 lbs towing. Ever see a pop-up tent do 120 mph? Ha ha!
Manual vs Auto? Pathfinders are also availible with a stick but are rare. Autos are just way more common. Off road? Think of all the places
jeeps and trucks went during WWII. All sticks. It all depends on how you drive them.
GAM
-mike
Can't answer your question, but I say buy what you want, and let your personal experience judge a vehicle, not someone elses... look back about 100 posts... many people have had good experiences with their Triplets...
-mike
I at least want to replace my rear speakers with 3-way replacements. I am considering something from Crutchfield (www.crutchfield.com). They seem to have a good selection and good information to help select the right speakers that fit.
Anyone have any comments on Crutchfield?
Thanks
John
on their customer. When they start saying you can't have a loaner, the BUMP, Klunk, like your hit in the rear, your experiencing is a can rolling in the back (insulting) one starts getting a little more stressed and turns to places as this for help to find some answers to their dream car nightmares. I wish I never found this site, that would mean we had no problems with our Bravada. It comes loaded with some of them!
When I was in college, we used to go test drive Jeeps on a Saturday. After beating it through the cornfields, streams, and mountains, we'd come back to the dealership with the frazzled sales guy, and say we didn't want it or it was too beat up or something.
I've since grown up (a little).
:-)
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Keep up the good work!
john
thanks.
Seat at Highway Speeds on Smooth Roads
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cars 1997-2002 I asked the dealer when the car was in to have the rear HVAC control replaced to check on it and see if it applied to the trailblazer but that advisor forgot. We will use another advisor the next time, have not been at all happy with this one. I hope it get them to check the tire balance. We also just experienced a rubbing noise in the drivers window that I will have too check out. I still love our TB. Our other is a 2000 suburban. Previous ones were an 83,87 and 90 suburbans. After only buying suburbans for the 19 years, we tried all sorts of SUV's before deciding that we liked the TB the best. Just wish we did not have these hassles.
As a precaution I inquired about the license gasket (I had no scraping or noise - White Truck which probably helps reflect the heat), and the dealer tossed on a gasket while performing the fuel filter recall and my first complimentary oil/filter change.
Otherwise a very uneventful 10 months...and I am so far very pleased with the truck. (So far the nicest vehicle I've owned). I did however buy an extended warranty at a discount, after getting the truck at dealer invoice. (She's a first year model and I tend to keep my vehicles for 5-6 years).
Ray
For those of you complaining about reliability, I've had my Trailblazer since February, and this is the first recall notice I've received (for a new design in it's first "year"). I believe Ford had to recall the Escape 5 times in the first six months, and had several recalls on the Explorer. They also held off delivering the new Thunderbird to make sure they got it right. My TB may not be perfect, but so far so good. . .
http://www.trailblazer.homestead.com/
Does anyone know the crossover frequencies inside the amplifier?
Thanks.
Unfortunately the service data doesn't get that specific. I referred to the wiring schematic diagram that shows the speakers connect directly to the amp - no passive xover components between.
Hey there,
I did a complete overhaul of my audio system. Didn't have the bose system either, but didn't really want it. Crutchfield is good, but their prices are kinda high. Replacing the tb speakers was a piece of cake, so I suggest getting your speaks somewhere else that's less expensive. You could use the crutchfield guide for size and all, but thre's alot of room to play with, though I don't know about the rears though. I've bought stuff from www.thezeb.com and they are pretty good. Good prices and fast delivery. Hope that helps.
Saw your posts on speaker replacement. Pls. explain how you removed the door panels to access the speakers. Thanks.
I did not purchase an extended warranty and am curious if most buyers did, or if anyone has recommendations. Can I even purchase it at this point? cost? I plan to keep the car at least 5 years, most likely longer.
Air Conditioning question: For the 3rd time in about 3 months, I have turned on the car, run the a/c and all that comes from the vents is musty/outside air. When it happened this morning, I tried the "turn the car off then back on" fix that I read about here. It worked. I have read several posts on this - but don't recall if there is a fix available.
Thanks for the help!
Regarding the Ext Warranty.
You can purchase a GM extended warranty any time up until you reach the end of the existing 3/36 warranty. There are other warranties out there. I would suggest that if you go with other than GM, call your service department and ask about that company.
There are a fw ext warranty companies out there that are slow to pay. When they are slow to pay, you are slow in being able to pick up your vehicle.
Also some of them require used parts to be used in the repair.
Cost:
With the GM warranty. There are several ways you can go. GM offers variations from 3 years (from date of purchase) to 7 years and from 48,000 miles until 100,000 miles. I had a truck that I paid $900.00 for a 3 Year (from Date of purchase) 100,00 mile Zero Deductable warranty. Yes I drove ALOT. But this warranty paid for itself 5 times over. I had a transmission go, two A/C control heads ($600.00 a piece) and the rear differential.
Also remember that the dealer can mark up the warranty extensively. I knew someone at the dealer and got a good price.
I have never had a problem with the GM ext warranty and have heard of problems with others. Your local service advisor can tell you if the one you inquire about is a problem.
P.S. Service advisors most often make money when they refer a customer to purchase a car or other major expense like an Ext Warranty. This is usually called a spiff. Be wary if they try to sell you rather than answer your questions....
Walter
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_offrd/m1185/n6_v31/19308341/p1/article.jhtml
http://www.epinions.com/auto-Topics-3/pp_~1/pa_~1
http://www.vintagebronco.com/colobronco/tech/writeups/au_vs_ma.htm
Walter
Thanks