View Full Version : Official Trailblazer SS site is up & running
http://www.chevrolet.com/trailblazerss/
Ah...no more spy photos.
Envoy Fan
03-23-2005, 10:20 AM
Great link.
Tommy
03-23-2005, 10:38 AM
Cool, I've been checking it all month...FINALLY!
Thanks for the headups.
-Tommy
jdits7
03-23-2005, 10:40 AM
Awesome, I have been checking their site everyday for the last week. That thing is going to be awesome.
JD
02EnvoySLE Guy
03-25-2005, 05:55 PM
This thing looks awesome. I have decided that when my envoy wears out, I'm getting a used '06 SS to replace it :cool:
tehiv
03-25-2005, 10:43 PM
This thing looks awesome. I have decided that when my envoy wears out, I'm getting a used '06 SS to replace it :cool:
Yeah, that thing is pretty sweet.
Oh and 1st post... just found this site a few days ago via a recommendation...
adamjeeps
03-26-2005, 12:28 AM
With 4.10 gears, 400 hp, awd, and a 4 speed auto you can expect about 12 mpg tops. I want one though.
02EnvoySLE Guy
03-26-2005, 01:26 AM
Yeah, that thing is pretty sweet.
Oh and 1st post... just found this site a few days ago via a recommendation...
Welcome!! Just don't go badmouthing me because I said I would buy a TB :o
Envoy Fan
03-26-2005, 12:43 PM
Just don't go badmouthing me because I said I would buy a TB :o
No badmouthing here. If the TB SS is priced affordably and gas prices don't go thru the roof ($3.00+) a lot of folks will be looking to buy. :cool:
Envoy Fan
03-26-2005, 12:45 PM
Yeah, that thing is pretty sweet.
Oh and 1st post... just found this site a few days ago via a recommendation...
Another welcome. This site is worth spending some time on. :D
tehiv
03-26-2005, 03:01 PM
lol, I would never bad mouth anyone... (i bad mouth myself for buying an Envoy in the first place.. that's another story)...
But...
One of my former employers is a car connoisseur (collects crazy stuff), and recently sold his Jag to get the SS pickup. He absolutely hates it. I don't have any more specifics about it, but I do remember he wasn't crazy about the interior styling in particular and the amount of pick-up. Now I imagine 345 would be enough for most people, but this is coming from someone who has some other crazy cars... souped up F-body, (3) 79 "Bandit" Trans Ams, and an 89 Countach - and planning on getting a Ford GT. So who knows what his thinking is.
PaulP
03-26-2005, 03:04 PM
I like the idea of the cold air induction. Shouldn't take to much modification to outfit a current Trailblazer to this.
Does anyone have access to photos or the demo unit to get pictures of the right headlight/grill surround on a SS?
Thanks
Paul P
02EnvoySLE Guy
03-26-2005, 09:12 PM
lol, I would never bad mouth anyone... (i bad mouth myself for buying an Envoy in the first place.. that's another story)...
But...
One of my former employers is a car connoisseur (collects crazy stuff), and recently sold his Jag to get the SS pickup. He absolutely hates it. I don't have any more specifics about it, but I do remember he wasn't crazy about the interior styling in particular and the amount of pick-up. Now I imagine 345 would be enough for most people, but this is coming from someone who has some other crazy cars... souped up F-body, (3) 79 "Bandit" Trans Ams, and an 89 Countach - and planning on getting a Ford GT. So who knows what his thinking is.
It's a friggin chevy truck!! If he didn't know what he was getting into, he shouldn't have bought it, IMO. I'm sorry but you're never going to find a factory-built truck that can run like a modded f-body, lambo, or the like.
I would guess a 12/16 EPA rating. That is what the Chevy 1500 SS gets. It definitely sounds like it will be a screamer. The biggest question is how greedy the dealers are going to get?
Tommy
03-27-2005, 02:24 AM
I would guess a 12/16 EPA rating. That is what the Chevy 1500 SS gets. It definitely sounds like it will be a screamer. The biggest question is how greedy the dealers are going to get?
I hope they dont get greedy like the Chrysler dealers did with the PT Crusier. They were selling it more than the sticker!! Its all about supply and demand.
-Tommy
Envoy Fan
03-27-2005, 12:53 PM
MSRP should be between $42k - $46K
If it is that high, forget it. That is close to Corvette price. Gotta be under $40K to sell. GM priced the Silverado SS at $40K and it has not been a big success. And resale on them has been "like a rock" with falling value. And lets not forget the SSR, look on Ebay to see dealers wanting to rid their inventory. (Read where there is like a 300 day supply of the SSR.) In addition to the out the door price, you gotta feed and insure these puppies.
Tommy
03-27-2005, 07:49 PM
I hope your right. I sure am thinking of trading my 04 in to get one. If a fully loaded TB stickers for $38k you have to figure the SS package will be about $4-5k more. I would said $41k - $43k sticker.
-Tommy
The sticker is what kills GM. The 04 GTO is proof of that. I love GM cars because generally the engines use good old fashion pushrods. Their 5.3, 5.7 and 6.0 engines have proved that pushrod V-8s can put out tremendous amount of power. But if the dealer tries to see the TB for $45K he will lose a bunch of customers. People that pay that much for a vehicle won't tolerate cheap looking interiors compared to the competition. Chevy will have trouble if they try to sell it for much more than $40k.
Anyone know how many per year they will make? Low volume keeps the price around MSRP.
Dave
Anyone know how many per year they will make? Low volume keeps the price around MSRP.
Dave
I read elsewhere that they're planning on producing 20,000 a year, and it won't be a limited make model - so they will cut down that number if the demand is lower, and increase it if the demand is high.
Also read elsewhere that there’s no real way to get the duals (exhaust) to pass safety regulations, hence the single outlet. The bumper is another victim of the crash test. If you compare the production SS bumper to the spy photos out there, you will notice the trapezoidal tip is gone. Scott (the Chevy rep at the NY auto show) explained that this early bumper could not pass safety regulations, so a more conventional bumper and exhaust tip was used.
20,000 units should keep the supply up somewhat. The SS still looks fantastic with the new parts also.
Chevy seen all the hits to the Web site and jacked the price up.
I guess they don't realize it is the sames guys every night cruising online while eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
:duh:
They are selling them for 30k now
I know were there is a black one still sitting there.
Only a few more days left to the employee discount
deathbynosleep
07-25-2005, 09:59 PM
if i could have just waited one more year...I'm still happy with what i have though. Even though the sticker on my car was over 30k.
nyraider56
08-05-2005, 03:04 PM
With 4.10 gears, 400 hp, awd, and a 4 speed auto you can expect about 12 mpg tops. I want one though.
Chevy hasn't said a word. And I just saw the motor trend preview on another forum and MPG was mysteriously absent from that article as well. :x
westbayou
08-05-2005, 04:54 PM
Chevy has been VERY hush hush on this vehicle. I can't believe they haven't updated the website. Its been the same for like 4 months now....providing as little info as possible.
homertime
08-06-2005, 12:41 AM
Though I do love the truck, I don't see it going anywhere.
First of all the gas mileage in the current TB's are way under advertised, so as mentioned before, someone would be lucky to get more then 12mpg in an engine of that status. Considering the current fuel price, I only see people with deep pockets considering the TB SS.
With that in mind, you need deep pockets - so why not get one of the many other luxury SUV's on the market, you know, one with Interior Amenities, things that people with deep pockets like - not your mediocre interior design that the trailblazer offers.
For people like myself, a TB with only AWD and 20's is kind of useless - I utilize 4hi every winter, and there's no way I'm getting around safely in a 400hp AWD truck sitting on 20's with performance tires.
All I see is a limited range of buyers, I'd assume more Southern and Midwestern sales across the 2WD model. Sporadic AWD sales across the country, but overall not too many on the road.
Just like the SSR, I see the SS as something that's unbelievably awesome, but when you come down to crunching numbers, pro's, and con's - it just gets beat out by the competition. Why get the SSR when you can have a corvette for a couple grand more? Why get the TB SS when you can have a similar truck with a luxury interior with the Envoy Denali, Lincoln Aviator, or Infinity SUV?
jimmyjam
08-06-2005, 11:16 AM
Why get the TB SS when you can have a similar truck with a luxury interior with the Envoy Denali, Lincoln Aviator, or Infinity SUV?I agree for the most part except for this line, I would consider its competition the Benz ML55, Porche Cayanne S, Land Rover Sport, etc .. I think it outclasses the durango R/T. These cars are more luxurious but are pretty expensive and I tend to stay away from foriegn cars because the repair bills are horrible once they are out of warrantee. Anyway I don't think that someone who is seriously considering a TB SS would be happy with the power or handling of a denali or aviator.
I personally would spend the money on a more luxurious car (because I can't afford any more speeding tickets :worried: ).
IMO, I'm not sure if I blame Chevy too much for not making a big hoopla about this truck at the moment. They're constantly being hammered lately for just what is described above - being strong in trucks/SUV's, in a time where folks are becoming nervous or concerned about fuel prices.
It would seem to be a great performance vehicle to push, but at the same time, you know that portions of the automotive press will simply hold it up as an example of how GM's doing the "wrong thing."
"Wrong" or otherwise, we'll enjoy ours just the same, it's a great vehicle.
For the record, I'm with you on the Envoy's superior interior styling over the Trailblazer. It's sleeker, and just flat looks better. That said, here's how the differences shake out from what I see:
MSRP is $300 higher on an AWD Trailblazer SS vs. a similarly equipped 4WD Envoy Denali (both fully decked out, less Nav system).
TBSS Plusses:
-Sport Suspension (lowered, sportscar-like handling)
-Better Brakes
-20" Wheels
-Nearly 100hp and 65ft-lb over the 5.3L in the Denali!!
Envoy Denali Plusses:
-Better Interior
-Running Boards
-Better Ride Quality
They really target different markets, so I'm not sure it's a good comparison. One's a luxo-SUV, the other is the modern-day version of a Typhoon/Syclone. They both have load-leveling suspension, StabiliTrak, ABS, etc. With the load leveling and bigger rear axle of the SS, I suspect they'll have similar towing capacity.
I live in Michigan, so we know winter too. Full-time AWD, ABS and stability control leave me zero concern for performance in snowy conditions. I don't expect any problems in the winter commute.
Besides, performance vehicles aren't supposed to "make sense" are they? :D