Could we tlk bout different cars? [Archive] - Chevy TrailBlazer, TrailBlazer SS and GMC Envoy Forum

MoJoe

07-09-2005, 12:33 AM

jallshouse

07-09-2005, 12:35 AM

In general chat I could see it being ok to talk about anything. But, I would not take it anywhere but in this section :m2: This is still a, lets see if I get this right the first time, a Chevy, GMC, Saab, Isuzu, Olds, Buick forum :laugh: :)

i second that motion....this site is growing so much its hard to keep track of all the new posts as is (which is an awsome thing)

Tommy

07-09-2005, 12:38 AM

Hello,
I was just curious if we could talk about different cars. If we are allowed tommy, then i will start if not then dont worry about it

thnx
Manbir

Sure, you can talk about anything. That is what the General Chat section of the forum is for, so it's fine. :yes:

Dave

07-09-2005, 12:53 AM

I think most of us here are car/SUV enthusiasts so talking about other cars is a great idea. We just need to respect each other opinions, especially when it comes to something that is very subjective such as looks.

MoJoe

07-09-2005, 01:03 AM

I concur; I am a motor vehicle nut :yes:

Jman423

07-09-2005, 01:06 AM

Ewww, Ewww, Ewww.... Can we talk about the 400HP Pontiac GTO!?!?! :eek:

MoJoe

07-09-2005, 01:08 AM

Ewww, Ewww, Ewww.... Can we talk about the 400HP Pontiac GTO!?!?! :eek:

And then C6 Vette :yes: Now that is a sweet ride :m2: The GTO ain't bad either ;)

Jman423

07-09-2005, 01:22 AM

And then C6 Vette :yes: Now that is a sweet ride :m2: The GTO ain't bad either ;)
Thats a sweet ride, it doesn't fit on me very well though... :rotfl:

Manbir Sandhu

07-09-2005, 01:41 AM

Well we have that cleared out:)
I'm thinking of buying a new car, Am looking into G35 Sedan or the 350Z. I dont really like the G35 2 dr, so thats why i'm going for the Sedan. I dont know if i'll be allowed to buy a brand new one or second hand. I know they will be changing the design for the G35 in comming years, does anyoen know which year the design will change? I dont wanna wast my money n then find out the current G35 i have is old! I was also looking at 05 maxima's but that car is too heavy. I'm trying to stick to 4 door cuz i'm pretty sure my dad wont allow me to drive 2d. his always saying "Manbir, how many times did i tell you....your too small to be rolling in black" u hv no idea how many times he says that front of my friends. but am sure his kidding around, well i hope he is:(
Please give me your feedbacks.

Thanks
Manbir

Edit:
About the GTO, i dont think its out in Canada!!!!

Jman423

07-09-2005, 01:45 AM

...........About the GTO, i dont think its out in Canada!!!!
Your kidding!?!? I'll have one of those parked next to my TB one day!!! You'll see!!

Then I'll wake up.... :( :mad: :duh:

jimmyjam

07-09-2005, 09:21 AM

I'm thinking of buying a new car, Am looking into G35 Sedan or the 350Z. I dont really like the G35 2 dr, so thats why i'm going for the Sedan.My friend just got a 4dr G35, personally I LOVE the 2dr so I was a little dissapointed. In my make beleive world, my weekend car is either a 2dr G35 or an SL55... (the SL costs a little more)

MoJoe

07-09-2005, 11:19 AM

The G35 gets my vote. We have two at work, I drool over them each day, one black, one silver. The 350z is nice, just a little to younger person sport compact to me thing to me. :undecided

Dave

07-09-2005, 05:30 PM

I went to look at a GTO on St Pattrick's Day and drove home in my Cadillac CTS V. I know big difference in price, but the extra standard features make up for it, along with the brand name and that it has 4 doors. I thought about the C6 vette also but insurance was double that what the CTS V is and of course it has two doors. I have noticed that the V is a sleeper. Most people think it has a V-6 (It has the 400hp LS6) with a 6 speed manual. Its performance numbers are usually higher than the GTOs by a slight margin (3.73, vs 3.42 gears in the rear) but slightly slower than the C6 vette (600 lbs heavier).

I have attached 2 pics. The first is on top of Logan Pass in Utah, the 2nd in Death Valley.

I'm a car nut so I like anything with decent performance. SRT series for Chrysler, GTO, Vette, V series, Mustang, european cars and a few Asian cars.
Although I love good old American pushrod V-8s.

And yes I still have my 03 TB EXT V-8. My wife drives it mostly although I use it for ski trips.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/400HPLS6/a83bd2ec.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/400HPLS6/100_1720.jpg

02EnvoySLE Guy

07-09-2005, 06:23 PM

Most people think it has a V-6 (It has the 400hp LS6) with a 6 speed manual. Its performance numbers are usually higher than the GTOs by a slight margin (3.73, vs 3.42 gears in the rear) but slightly slower than the C6 vette (600 lbs heavier).

That's because lots of people do the CTS-V fascia and grille swap on their base CTSs. I see a bunch of 'em running around here with the smaller stock CTS wheels and everything else (badging included) decked out as if it were a "V."

:duh:

(Oh wait.... I can't talk too loud since I put OEM Denali parts on my SLE....) :raspberry

MoJoe

07-10-2005, 10:20 AM

Ah yes, I was meaning to drool over your Caddy also. nice ride. A very classy sleeper. :yes:

Manbir Sandhu

07-10-2005, 12:02 PM

Hey,
thats a nice cts, is that urs?
anyways, i'm ading SUBARU WRX STI in my list. The perfomace of that car is WICKET!!!

Dave

07-10-2005, 12:24 PM

Hey,
thats a nice cts, is that urs?
anyways, i'm ading SUBARU WRX STI in my list. The perfomace of that car is WICKET!!!

Yes! The V is my daily driver. My TB is my wife's vehicle. I love both of the vehicles for different reasons.

The STI is a sharp vehicle also. It definitely has excellent performance year round.

After I realized that I really love old American pushrod V-8 motors, my choices became limited. I just came back from California with my V and the Sierra Nevadas never felt so flat.

The Grand Prix GXP is probably another car I would consider. I keep telling the wife she needs to get a TB SS when it comes out but she is very happy with her EXT.

GroundChuck

07-10-2005, 11:06 PM

Manbir,

Here's my daily driver. It's the perfect family car. 4 doors, all wheel drive, and big Brembo brakes for safe stopping. I suppose 0-60 in 5 seconds is a safety thing too ....... for safe mergers into traffic :) . I agree with Dave, anything with performance is cool. I've actually bought GM all my life except I could not find anything in their stable to fit the bill when I bought this car. All wheel drive and fast were the key (er, safety like I told my wife). The Pontiac Vibe was the only GM choice at the time and that just didn't do it for me. I think the Big Three are starting to do the AWD thing with their cars more now.

The Trailblazer is actually my wife's daily driver.
http://webpages.charter.net/groundchuck/EVO/EVO_rear.JPG

ls1jon

07-11-2005, 01:17 AM

i love having a sleeper car. most people down in florida are morons so they assume since i'm an asian guy, i got a grand am and stuck GTO decals all over the cars. or they think it's a cavalier.

i've heard it all, even from the announcer at bithlow drag strip. "now pulling up in lane 1 is a cavalier... oh wait. is that a new GTO? no it's gotta be a cavalier. it's paired up with a mustang."

http://www.mpedrick.net/gallery/albums/jlee/DSC00115.sized.jpg

doesn't look like a cavalier to me...

http://www.mpedrick.net/gallery/albums/jlee/2005_0428Image0005.sized.jpg

http://www.mpedrick.net/gallery/albums/jlee/2005_0428Image0007.sized.jpg

http://www.mpedrick.net/gallery/albums/jlee/DSC00137.sized.jpg

do you?

02EnvoySLE Guy

07-11-2005, 01:35 AM

I still can't see how it looks like a cavalier, OR a grand am. Some folks are just stupid, or perhaps just mean.

Jman423

07-11-2005, 01:36 AM

:yes: :D :cool:

Jman423

07-11-2005, 01:37 AM

I still can't see how it looks like a cavalier, OR a grand am. Some folks are just stupid, or perhaps just mean.
Well put! I haven't been able to see that either, but everyone has their opinion... :duh:

I love the sporty look!

02EnvoySLE Guy

07-11-2005, 01:39 AM

Yes! The V is my daily driver. My TB is my wife's vehicle. I love both of the vehicles for different reasons.

The STI is a sharp vehicle also. It definitely has excellent performance year round.

After I realized that I really love old American pushrod V-8 motors, my choices became limited. I just came back from California with my V and the Sierra Nevadas never felt so flat.

The Grand Prix GXP is probably another car I would consider. I keep telling the wife she needs to get a TB SS when it comes out but she is very happy with her EXT.

I'd rather grab a Bonneville GXP while there are still new ones around. I like the styling better and the extra room is great with a fullsize sedan. I agree totally about the V8 enjoyment; personally while I could tolerate FWD, I'd really rather have RWD based stuff (which means I'll always be buying Trucks or "Truck SUVs" or muscle cars of some sort). :m2:

Dave

07-11-2005, 11:00 AM

I'd rather grab a Bonneville GXP while there are still new ones around. I like the styling better and the extra room is great with a fullsize sedan. I agree totally about the V8 enjoyment; personally while I could tolerate FWD, I'd really rather have RWD based stuff (which means I'll always be buying Trucks or "Truck SUVs" or muscle cars of some sort). :m2:

I actually lked the Grand Prix GXP better than the Bonnie GXP. Bonnie just didn't handle that well, too soft for my tastes. Still a nice car though.

I prefer RWD (or AWD) in a car also. For trucks or SUVs I rather have 4 wheel drive (look where I live).

GTO is a nice car. I hope GM doesn't kill it in a couple years since the zeta platform is being axed. (Along with the proposed 07 Camaro)

jimmyjam

07-11-2005, 12:13 PM

I still can't see how it looks like a cavalier, OR a grand am. Some folks are just stupid, or perhaps just mean.If you had ever been to Bithlo, FL, you wouldn't be suprised. The name even sounds redneck, "Bithlo". Although, the way orlando is expanding, the yokels are getting over-run by subdivisions.

XTREEME

07-11-2005, 01:33 PM

I prefer the rwd 2 seater types:

http://home.comcast.net/~joelischynski/Vette04800.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~joelischynski/StingersSML.jpg

deathbynosleep

07-17-2005, 10:42 PM

anyone ever buy a suzuki car? I'm trying to get a cheap car for my girlfriend. They had one at the dealer new for 8grand. We were also looking at the chevy Aveo's. They are about 10-11grand, but i trust a chevy more because i've had a couple chevys.

jimmyjam

07-17-2005, 11:39 PM

you can get a used chevy tracker (i guess they dont make them anymore?), your TB could have a mini-me!

sallen

07-17-2005, 11:43 PM

i think those equinox things are kinda cheep, dunno, but as far as the suzuki thing i have never owned one dont know anyone who does, just get a good warranty

shay

02EnvoySLE Guy

07-18-2005, 12:57 AM

What about the Scion tC? Those aren't that expensive (base model) and have lots of potential for growth. :m2:

tb_ky

07-18-2005, 10:03 AM

The Scion tc is a great car. You can get one for about 15-16 grand. Plus its basically a toyota so you more than likely wont have any problems

As for other cars, I absolutely love my moms mustang. For the dollar it is the best IMO
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y295/trent_ky/Mustang002.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y295/trent_ky/Mustang004.jpg

We took it to the dragstrip a couple weeks ago and saw a 13.6~ quarter the first run and a 13.5~ the second. Note this is a stock 5 speed AUTO mustang gt for 26,000-28,000 no markup.

MoJoe

07-18-2005, 10:22 AM

Two great cars you just mentioned, the new Mustang is just plain awesome. :cool: And I think the entire Scion line-up is great. :yes:

jimmyjam

07-18-2005, 10:40 AM

I'm not a fan of the xb box, but the tcs are pretty hot, I saw one in a car audio mag all pimped out and was really impressed.
I saw a stang this weekend, gt with very nice looking body kit, exhaust, rims, custom paint, racing stripe, however someone sideswiped him and his door was pretty damaged. Very sad to see.. :cry:

deathbynosleep

07-18-2005, 06:19 PM

Yeah i don't like the Scion boxes. The cars do look alright though.

triz

07-18-2005, 08:25 PM

I like the Lexus IS300...I had one before, those things are sweeeeet. Did 145MPH down Alligator alley in FL, and I used to race up on the Berlin Tpke. I hear they redesigned it for 2006, and I think they switched to a V-6 :duh: instead of the old I-6 Supra engine it came with before :worried: . Sounds backwards to me. But I am a biiig Vette fan...one day...one day. Actually almost every car I have had was RWD and a I-6. My 2001 Lexus IS300 I-6, my 1989 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L I-6, and my Trailblazer 4.2L I-6...but I love my 96 Hyundai Accent 2dr.

jimmyjam

07-18-2005, 09:24 PM

I like the Lexus IS300...I was watching a show on INHD or one of those HD channels and they were documenting the creation of a prototype IS430. :eek: SICK
http://www.rodmillen.com/Is430.htm

sallen

07-18-2005, 09:38 PM

lol i watch those inhd channels all the time, always have some cool things on there

shay

triz

07-18-2005, 09:42 PM

I was watching a show on INHD or one of those HD channels and they were documenting the creation of a prototype IS430. :eek: SICK
http://www.rodmillen.com/Is430.htm

That is sick...we talked about it all time on is300.net, that car will move. Hopefully they'll make it more M3'ish in handling though.

MoJoe

07-18-2005, 10:29 PM

One word to instill fear into everyones hearts.

DAEWOO :rotfl: :rotfl:

deathbynosleep

07-18-2005, 10:36 PM

One word to instill fear into everyones hearts.

DAEWOO :rotfl: :rotfl:

Ha i remember when they were going out of business near me and they were having a buy one get one free deal. I was going to get them just to resell...but i didn't.

Jman423

07-19-2005, 12:31 AM

One word to instill fear into everyones hearts.

DAEWOO :rotfl: :rotfl:
Thats it mister, I am getting the soap!! :rotfl:

02EnvoySLE Guy

07-19-2005, 07:19 AM

Thats it mister, I am getting the soap!! :rotfl:

Lets lock him in the trunk of a Kia and drive it off a cliff just to teach him!! :undecided :eek:

:rotfl: Kia is about the only thing worse, I think