TRAILBLAZER
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Thinking of buying one, any clues to how it handles or negative reviews?
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>Thinking of buying one, any clues to how it handles or negative reviews?
I’ve got a 2003 LS, opt pkg #3. Happy with engine, trans, brakes, & suspension. Quality of fit & finish is very poor, super-cheesy dashboard, worst radio ever, steering ratio too slow. Windshields have major distortion at L & R edges (last 6-7" or so, they’re all like that), bad wind noise, and heater blower is obnoxiously loud. Wouldn’t buy another. In fact, I’m probably going to sell it to buy an Explorer XLT.
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ok thanks for the info, i like the new chevy envoy xuv too.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Thinking of buying one, any clues to how it handles or negative reviews? > I’ve got a 2003 LS, opt pkg #3. > Happy with engine, trans, brakes, & suspension. > Quality of fit & finish is very poor, super-cheesy dashboard, worst radio ever, > steering ratio too slow. > Windshields have major distortion at L & R edges (last 6-7" or so, they’re all > like that), bad wind noise, and heater blower is obnoxiously loud. > Wouldn’t buy another. In fact, I’m probably going to sell it to buy an Explorer > XLT.
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Hi, I own a TB 2002 LT, built in August, bought in December. At present 27000 kms. Positive: powerful engine, rides great and smooth (even at very high speeds – I live in Germany), plenty of room for 4 passengers, overall good build-quality, reliable car. Great for towing. Negative: poor fuel economy at high speeds or tank too small (just as one sees it), loud wind noises of different intensity and frequencies. Troubles: blocked front wiper motor (exchanged at no costs) Recommandation: Yes, but don’t pay too much. Andreas
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>Thinking of buying one, any clues to how it handles or negative reviews?
I’ve got an 03 TrailBlazer LS. Strange proportions. Steering wheel too far away/ peddles too close. Can’t rest arm on door sill, don’t have enough legroom (And I have long arms and only a 32" inseam!) As others have mentioned, bad wind noise. You’d think GM put the TrailBlazer/Envoy in production without anyone driving them. Repairs: Properly set wipers, replace rear carpet, intermintent A/C, door window gaskets don’t fit doorframe, (unfixable). I’d suggest you look at the new Durango or Explorer.
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Thanks for the advice
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Thinking of buying one, any clues to how it handles or negative reviews? > I’ve got an 03 TrailBlazer LS. Strange proportions. Steering wheel too far > away/ peddles too close. Can’t rest arm on door sill, don’t have enough legroom > (And I have long arms and only a 32" inseam!) As others have mentioned, bad > wind noise. You’d think GM put the TrailBlazer/Envoy in production without > anyone driving them. > Repairs: Properly set wipers, replace rear carpet, intermintent A/C, door > window gaskets don’t fit doorframe, (unfixable). > I’d suggest you look at the new Durango or Explorer.
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>Thinking of buying one, any clues to how it handles or negative reviews? > I’ve got an 03 TrailBlazer LS. Strange proportions. Steering wheel too far > away/ peddles too close.
Holy crap, Thats what I HATED about by ‘96 Blazer. That’s one of the reason’s I finally sold it. It was hard to put into words but something was not right with the wheel/seat/pedal placement. db Can’t rest arm on door sill, don’t have enough legroom – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> (And I have long arms and only a 32" inseam!) As others have mentioned, bad > wind noise. You’d think GM put the TrailBlazer/Envoy in production without > anyone driving them. > Repairs: Properly set wipers, replace rear carpet, intermintent A/C, door > window gaskets don’t fit doorframe, (unfixable). > I’d suggest you look at the new Durango or Explorer.
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> Holy crap, > Thats what I HATED about by ‘96 Blazer. That’s one of the reason’s I > finally > sold it. It was hard to put into words but something was not right with > the wheel/seat/pedal placement.
????? IMHO there’s nothing wrong with the pedals / steering wheel position Fits both my wife and me perfectly. What kind of feet and arms have you got? Andreas
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> Holy crap, > Thats what I HATED about by ‘96 Blazer. That’s one of the reason’s I > finally > sold it. It was hard to put into words but something was not right with > the wheel/seat/pedal placement. > ????? IMHO there’s nothing wrong with the pedals / steering wheel position > Fits both my wife and me perfectly. What kind of feet and arms have you got? > Andreas
Regular size AFIK. I also agree with the point about "no place to rest your elbow/arms". To reach the wheel, your arms are hanging in mid air. db
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I have an 04 LT. It’s got an adjustable driver-side seat. I must say, it took me a while to get comfortable but I did find the comfort zone. You can also get adjustable pedals on some models. Having said that, maybe someone can help me: Last night my driver side window-washer spray valve stopped working (passenger side works). It was great timing as I was driving home from NH in a dry, dirty snow storm. Shouldn’t happen on a new car. There was no blockage at the spount and opening the hood is useless as it is buried under plastic. Also, although my engine performance is great, hear a distinct, yet subtle, engine rattle when I accelerate. Is this just a Trailblazer quirk or might something be wrong? Finally, to the person that’s thinking about buying one, I live in NYC (one of the reasons I got a TB was for the weather, potholes and growing family–but the real benefit is the turning ration, which is excellent). To the point: Although I have 1500 miles on it since purchasing it new in November, I am getting about 12-mpg (split mileage city and highway-predominantly in 2WD). Might be something to consider. Best to all. A
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->[snipped] >Also, although my engine performance is great, hear a distinct, yet subtle, >engine rattle when I accelerate. >Is this just a Trailblazer quirk or might something be wrong? >Finally, to the person that’s thinking about buying one, I live in NYC (one >of >the reasons I got a TB was for the weather, potholes and growing family–but >the real benefit is the turning ration, which is excellent). To the point: >Although I have 1500 miles on it since purchasing it new in November, I am >getting about 12-mpg (split mileage city and highway-predominantly in 2WD). >Might be something to consider. >Best to all. >A
First, I don’t hear any rattle (or any other strange noises) when I accelerate (‘03 TrailBlazer w/ 13,500 miles) Second, 12 mpg would be kinda poor in the city, it’s especially bad in mixed driving. I get in the low 15s in pure city driving and on my Christmas trip to FL, (from Det.), I averaged 21.1 mpg for the round trip.
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Thanks for your comments. Any advice re: my mileage and how to raise it?
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>Thanks for your comments. >Any advice re: my mileage and how to raise it?
I wish I did. All I can think of is perhaps your city is a lot more congested than mine. Since you mentioned you only had 1500 miles on your TB, I would expect (or hope) your mileage will improve as your engine breaks in.
