2012 Chevrolet Trailblazer

[ram angle]

same experience , CHEVY COMMONWEALTH LANG ANG WALANG CONDITONS ( D.I., ACCESSORIES/ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE, ETC)

[albert_b]

hi mga sirs and madams

i am just a new member. i just want to share our experience. in the first week of feb, we decided to reserve for a trailb in north edsa since the SA told us that there will be a unit available the week after and we just need to reserve. anyway, we paid for the reservation thinking we will be getting our unit (4x2 MT) the following week. However, after 3 days, our SA called and inform us that there were having a problem with the thai plant, hence, we could only get the unit through in house financing. that time, we are already processing our application for bank PO. so, to our dismay, the SA told us that we have to wait until June or July to get our unit if we will be getting the unit through bank financing. so the following week, we went to qc ave and otis to inquire, chevy qc ave accepts bank PO but then the color only available that time was the color blue (and we're not really into that color). meanwhile, otis has only white at that time (and we're not really into that color either). actually, our first choice color is the auburn brown and second is the royal. both dealers told us to wait until may or june. otis branch encourage us to also make a reservation but we told them our experience with north edsa and told them that we are hesitant about it and if they cannot reserve unit for us without giving a reservation fee, then we cannot do anything about it. to make a long story, by our frustration in finding the right dealer for us, we went kia (next option). we were able to test drive a sorento (2.2 AT 4x2). the drive was smooth and we like the engine (as if you are drivng a gas car and not a diesel). it is very quiet. we almost instantly fell in love for sorento. however, during the holyweek, we decided to inquire again to other chevy dealers and last black saturday, we called upon several dealers like greenhills, pasig, but they were close. our last option is chevy commonwealth. to our surprise, there was SA at that time. we immediately went there and inquired about the trailb. to our suprise, there is an available unit 4x2 but not auburn brown but royal gray. since, it was our next color of choice, we immediately told the SA that we will be getting it but we will not be paying any reservation fee (i told her our horror story about north edsa) and she agreed and told us to immediately process our PO. she did not ask for anything. so, immediately last monday, we went to the bank and confirm our application. to make the long story short, we will be getting our new baby this afternoon. i will update you all and hopefully post some pix.

if you are looking for any dealer without any hassle, try chevy commonwealth, look for ms herry silva and tell her that we are the couple who just purchased the royal gray (4x2 MT) last saturday and will be getting it today. she is very approachable and will not pressure you...

excited for our new ride...

Congratualtions sir! Merong isang thread (here) where you can register your ride din. Post ka pics! Dumadami na tayong naka Royalty Gray! ;-)

[thebeard]

You may want to check this out
WINNERS: Car of the Year 2013

[strawhat]

mga sir tanong lang kung may nka exp na nito.

pag standing over the rear driver wheel may squeaking sound(yun tipong magpupunas)? tapos pag inalog yun trailb mas rinig na rinig yun sound(while standing over sa rear driver wheel).
pero sa rear passenger wala naman sya.ano kaya possible problem nya mga sir?wala pa kasi time para makapunta sa chevy

[drey1030]

Hi Sirs,

I would just like to ask if you have any idea how much bentahan ng stock rims and tires ng Trailblazer? And if you can recommend where it is better to buy Black Rhino rims and off road tires? thanks in advance! =)

[albert_b]

Hi Sirs,

I would just like to ask if you have any idea how much bentahan ng stock rims and tires ng Trailblazer? And if you can recommend where it is better to buy Black Rhino rims and off road tires? thanks in advance! =)

If you're looking at selling your stock rims and tires, leave post dito. Interested ako Ü

[Lapella]

You may want to check this out
WINNERS: Car of the Year 2013

Oh? The Montero won over Trailblazer? Ano ba yung criteria nila?

[jasonmcgov]

The link below might answer your question:

2012-2013 Car of the Year Philippines Nominees Performance Results Now Out - Car Awards Group, Inc.

Oh? The Montero won over Trailblazer? Ano ba yung criteria nila?

[jojo728]

The link below might answer your question:

2012-2013 Car of the Year Philippines Nominees Performance Results Now Out - Car Awards Group, Inc.

Of course, these "executives" just run the show and are proud owners of Monteros, what can you say? Are you born yesterday? So will you still believe these "executives"? That's why I don't buy Top Gear mags. I just buy C!

I won't! We can't get out of the traditional 3 (Toyota, Mitsubishi ans Honda) and no American car will ever win...

[numbah5]

Hi Sirs,

I would just like to ask if you have any idea how much bentahan ng stock rims and tires ng Trailblazer? And if you can recommend where it is better to buy Black Rhino rims and off road tires? thanks in advance! =)

Ms. Audrey yan ang inaabangan nila albert_b! Stock rims and tires I think will cost around 80k. For black rhino wheels doon sa Wheels Gallery Santolan Road or sa Dub Unlimited West Avenue or sa BCC Chrome Wheels City Banawe.

For off road tires, Nitto Terra Grappler or Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ Radial Plus or Cooper Discoverer A/T3 or BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO mga ok. Nitto Terra Grappler is readily available sa Wheels Gallery, Dub Unlimited at BCC Chrome Wheels City. Yung Mickey Thompson sa Auto Options Timog in front of Razon's. Cooper and BFGoodrich naman is at Ryco Inc. located at 117 Aguirre Street, Legazpi Village, Makati.

Get the 18s. Mas macho tignan kesa 20s and more comfortable in terms of tagtag. The tires I mentioned with the exception of Mickey Thompson has the exact size of the stock Bridgestone Dueler H/T tires (265/65 R18).

[Red_TLZ2800]

Ms. Audrey yan ang inaabangan nila albert_b! Stock rims and tires I think will cost around 80k. For black rhino wheels doon sa Wheels Gallery Santolan Road or sa Dub Unlimited West Avenue or sa BCC Chrome Wheels City Banawe.

For off road tires, Nitto Terra Grappler or Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ Radial Plus or Cooper Discoverer A/T3 or BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO mga ok. Nitto Terra Grappler is readily available sa Wheels Gallery, Dub Unlimited at BCC Chrome Wheels City. Yung Mickey Thompson sa Auto Options Timog in front of Razon's. Cooper and BFGoodrich naman is at Ryco Inc. located at 117 Aguirre Street, Legazpi Village, Makati.

Get the 18s. Mas macho tignan kesa 20s and more comfortable in terms of tagtag. The tires I mentioned with the exception of Mickey Thompson has the exact size of the stock Bridgestone Dueler H/T tires (265/65 R18).

Additional to Sir Numbah5: Sa Wheel Gallery Black Rhino & Nitto Grapler tires contact Ms. Mavi Tan CP# 0917 525 9578.

[drey1030]

Hi Sir Numbah5,

Thank you for your reply and suggestions! Will take it into consideration Yes, Sir..will definitely just get an R18, matagtag na po talaga ang 20s. I was in BCC last Saturday and the owner also suggested the Nitto Terra Grappler. I was just not able to decide yet which style of rims to get coz 3 designs lang yung available nila sa Black Rhino, the one that I wanted was only available in 20s. Anyways, thanks again Sir.

Ms. Audrey yan ang inaabangan nila albert_b! Stock rims and tires I think will cost around 80k. For black rhino wheels doon sa Wheels Gallery Santolan Road or sa Dub Unlimited West Avenue or sa BCC Chrome Wheels City Banawe.

For off road tires, Nitto Terra Grappler or Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ Radial Plus or Cooper Discoverer A/T3 or BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO mga ok. Nitto Terra Grappler is readily available sa Wheels Gallery, Dub Unlimited at BCC Chrome Wheels City. Yung Mickey Thompson sa Auto Options Timog in front of Razon's. Cooper and BFGoodrich naman is at Ryco Inc. located at 117 Aguirre Street, Legazpi Village, Makati.

Get the 18s. Mas macho tignan kesa 20s and more comfortable in terms of tagtag. The tires I mentioned with the exception of Mickey Thompson has the exact size of the stock Bridgestone Dueler H/T tires (265/65 R18).

[numbah5]

The link below might answer your question:

2012-2013 Car of the Year Philippines Nominees Performance Results Now Out - Car Awards Group, Inc.

I saw the technical results. The Trailblazer won over the Montero Sport and the Fortuner in all aspects of the technical test. That test is just one aspect of the judges' decision.

niky pointed out the reason why the Montero Sport won over the Trailblazer the COTY-P awards in topgear.com.ph. First, the Montero Sport being evaluated is the gasoline fed 3.0 V6 GLS variant. Most of the judges felt that the gas engine of the Monty is more refined than the Trailblazer's diesel engine (duh!). And the biggest handicap of the TrailB was the price. Well duh again! The variant sent was the top of the line LTZ, while the Monty had the mid range GLS. No brainer na yun. Some of the judges also didn't like the plastic interior of the TrailB and they felt that the 3rd row is more cramped than the Monty. On the latter I don't agree because the Monty's 3rd row feels more claustrophobic. niky said that he finds the interior of the TrailB good enough. Tapos another criteria are the features. Dito sa aspect na ito ako nagtataka. How will the judges rate the Monty higher if it doesn't have 6 speed A/T, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, Electronic Stability and Traction Control, which the TrailB LTZ has? Dyan lang ako nagtataka

[jojo728]

I saw the technical results. The Trailblazer won over the Montero Sport and the Fortuner in all aspects of the technical test. That test is just one aspect of the judges' decision.

niky pointed out the reason why the Montero Sport won over the Trailblazer the COTY-P awards in topgear.com.ph. First, the Montero Sport being evaluated is the gasoline fed 3.0 V6 GLS variant. Most of the judges felt that the gas engine of the Monty is more refined than the Trailblazer's diesel engine (duh!). And the biggest handicap of the TrailB was the price. Well duh again! The variant sent was the top of the line LTZ, while the Monty had the mid range GLS. No brainer na yun. Some of the judges also didn't like the plastic interior of the TrailB and they felt that the 3rd row is more cramped than the Monty. On the latter I don't agree because the Monty's 3rd row feels more claustrophobic. niky said that he finds the interior of the TrailB good enough. Tapos another criteria are the features. Dito sa aspect na ito ako nagtataka. How will the judges rate the Monty higher if it doesn't have 6 speed A/T, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, Electronic Stability and Traction Control, which the TrailB LTZ has? Dyan lang ako nagtataka

Nagtataka ka pa? These guys have Monteros!!! As long as we love our Trails, we are the new KIngs!

Kaya nga kapag may nadadaanan akong Montero, I always tell myself, panis yan at kakain ng alikabok saken! Hahaha

[arsen]

I saw the technical results. The Trailblazer won over the Montero Sport and the Fortuner in all aspects of the technical test. That test is just one aspect of the judges' decision.

niky pointed out the reason why the Montero Sport won over the Trailblazer the COTY-P awards in topgear.com.ph. First, the Montero Sport being evaluated is the gasoline fed 3.0 V6 GLS variant. Most of the judges felt that the gas engine of the Monty is more refined than the Trailblazer's diesel engine (duh!). And the biggest handicap of the TrailB was the price. Well duh again! The variant sent was the top of the line LTZ, while the Monty had the mid range GLS. No brainer na yun. Some of the judges also didn't like the plastic interior of the TrailB and they felt that the 3rd row is more cramped than the Monty. On the latter I don't agree because the Monty's 3rd row feels more claustrophobic. niky said that he finds the interior of the TrailB good enough. Tapos another criteria are the features. Dito sa aspect na ito ako nagtataka. How will the judges rate the Monty higher if it doesn't have 6 speed A/T, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, Electronic Stability and Traction Control, which the TrailB LTZ has? Dyan lang ako nagtataka

Wala malamang purposely built ramp, sand dunes or slippery section (to mimic snow covered road) sa Clark International Speedway kaya no chance to show off si TB.

Sabi nga ni Niky doon sa kabila, mahirap manalo ang truck vs car(basically smoother NVH). Kaya nag open ng Truck of the Year Award this time.

[numbah5]

Nagtataka ka pa? These guys have Monteros!!! As long as we love our Trails, we are the new KIngs!

Kaya nga kapag may nadadaanan akong Montero, I always tell myself, panis yan at kakain ng alikabok saken! Hahaha

AFAIK it's only Botchi Santos who owns a Montero in Top Gear. As I've mentioned, si niky lang bilib sa TrailB.

[Retz]

parang may protesta dito ah.

[dsjamd]

Mga Sirs mag iinput lang ako sa experience ko sa TrailB ko. Twice ko na sya ginamit sa SLEX, running 100-120kph parang nginig ang steering wheel nya and parang ang free play ng steering wheel nya ay maluwag at that speed compared to my Montero 3.2. All other aspects of the car lamang ang TrailB sa Montero ko. Ganon din ba experience nyo sa TrailB nyo? Salamat po.

[jonzjitsu]

Mga Sirs mag iinput lang ako sa experience ko sa TrailB ko. Twice ko na sya ginamit sa SLEX, running 100-120kph parang nginig ang steering wheel nya and parang ang free play ng steering wheel nya ay maluwag at that speed compared to my Montero 3.2. All other aspects of the car lamang ang TrailB sa Montero ko. Ganon din ba experience nyo sa TrailB nyo? Salamat po.

sir may problem yan make sure to go to your dealer and have it fixed... to many to mention yung possible problems.

[Horse Power]

Mga Sirs mag iinput lang ako sa experience ko sa TrailB ko. Twice ko na sya ginamit sa SLEX, running 100-120kph parang nginig ang steering wheel nya and parang ang free play ng steering wheel nya ay maluwag at that speed compared to my Montero 3.2. All other aspects of the car lamang ang TrailB sa Montero ko. Ganon din ba experience nyo sa TrailB nyo? Salamat po.

Sir! Never kung na experience yan sa unit ko I already tested here in Negros mountain range road including off road with out any problem also at high speed with out any steering vibration, hindi ako nabibitin sa steep incline and cornering at effective talaga ang lahat nang safety features nito as i tried everything. Try to bring it to your dealer to check.