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If you are trying to buy a base Trailblazer LS with a sun roof, I don't see anywhere that they force you to buy On Star either?
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Drove by the local lot on my way home tonight. Still nothing. :-(
On Star is definitely a required option on the LS when ordering the sunroof. On Star is standard equipment on the LT and LTZ, but the cost is reflected in the base price of those vehicles, which is significantly more than a similarly equipped LS. A temperature readout and compass along with a self-dimming rearview mirror are included with the On Star, so the $850 gets you more than just the On Star.
I will share this vehicle with my wife so features like the 2 driver memory are very important to us. Power seems good, turning circle is incredibly tight, she gets a power passenger seat, I get lots of toys (DIC, etc)
Looked at a Highlander and it is missing those features and tow capacity for the same price.
I agree that the bigger tires on the Bravada should also be available on the Envoy as well as a roof rack delete option and an AWD system like the C3 and Denali get.
5/75 1505
5/50 1025
6/60 1280
i was able to negotiate the price down by 50 percent when i told the dealer i'd go to olds if they couldn't at least match the olds warranty. gm product is improving but the dealers are still low life car salesmen.
CF5 Sun Roof, Power $800.00
(Req's Console-DK7, Communication System-UE1 & Mirrors-DF5 on LS)
UE1 Communication System, OnStar - LS $965.00
So i was a little off, it actually adds $965 to the price. I understand adding the console and mirror, that's cosmetic, but I dont get why you need a cellular transmitter and a GPS receiver to have a sunroof? This is only evident on the LS model, which is the only model in my price range.
Mainly what I'm complaining about is the option "packaging". What's next, "sorry no power windows/doors unless you buy the garage door opener and brush guard"? Also, I don't want a non-functioning option in my 1 year old vehicle? What happens if you let the subscription run out and you need help? "Yes Mr. Smith, we'll send the ambulance right away, but first I need to authorize your credit card number please?"
netsolstice : I think because On Star is satellite based, you need the power of an external antenna. Like you said, Mercedes does it also. There isn't anything better yet.
Did you notice the Trailblazers radio ant. is very similar to the buick, it is in the rear windows on both sides. It looks like a defogger.
Where did everyone go??
RR
Still no TB's or Bravada's here in Sacramento. Very few Envoys.
and possibly for the Trailblazer/Envoy/Bravada. Check www.meritorauto.com to see if they
supply aftermarket. ASC supplies aftermarket sunroofs, check www.ascglobal.com.
I drive this wherever I go, and the engine get's freer reving as time goes by. They recommend a 500 mile "take it easy" break-in interval even though they stress that it isn't necessary to break in the engine and drive train. In general, that is marketing speak to be ignored. All mechanical systems benefit from a break-in period and 500 miles is not asking too much. Now that the engine and drive train is broken in, I am enjoying the car much more.
Both dealers were steering me to the Denili or Tahoe. Probably because they didn't have the others, but the interior on the Tahoe was much more finished than the Trailblazer. The beancounters at GM need to spend a little more on appointments. The Mountianeer was also better fininshed.
Local GM Dealers will receive further information on the Chevrolet TrailBlazer at the earliest possible date. Heather also said we should stay in contact with our local Dealers to hear the news first.
We Canadians can finally build our own TrailBlazer by going to:
http://www.gmcanada.com/english/vehicles/chevytrucks/trailblazer/trai_overview.html
then click on Build your own TrailBlazer.
The website lets you virtually do almost everthing. You can select the model/trim, option packages, powertrain, wheels/tires, interior/exterior, sound system, and a bunch of other options. It will total up all your selections and give you a final MSRP.
One word - expensive!
My review and test-drive will follow shortly stay tuned.
I saw the new 2002 Ford Explorer at Al Paladini's, I did not test-drive it. I was going to the movies so I did not have time.
Ok, Ok, the real reason is, I do not like Ford and this truck is ugly!
No bias of course.
A squeak was heard coming from the front rotors. Could be a flaw in the design of the brakes or calipers that allows things to get caught in there. The article did mention that this problem may have been fixed before the actual vehicle went into full production. I only hope so!
Otherwise, the writer had nothing but good things to say.
Have any current owners of the TrailBlazer heard any noise coming from front rotors?
Anyone know this to be true?
I could write a book on the lies they told me. Its not just GM. Its all automobile dealerships. There should be a better way to purchase an auto than to have to go thru the song and dance bs with dealerships.
I had two dealers try to pull the "we are selling them at MSRP price". I laughed at them and walked away. Both have phoned me repeatedly with a better offer each time. I would never deal with either one of these scumbags and told them so.