I was just wondering how come this vehicle which has reaped a lot of good reviews abroad seems to be seldomly discussed, especially now that it has been modified in looks as the new tahoe and engine to have been increased to 291 HP with Stabilitrak for an I6 and the smoothest ride... Just my observation. Any thoughts?
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August 21st, 2006 02:36 PM #1
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August 21st, 2006 02:50 PM #2just a guess, but maybe people hadn't had a lot of experience with it? i for one have only seen the exterior passing by on the street.
have you driven it? if so what are your impressions?
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August 21st, 2006 02:53 PM #3because its not a mainstream model? and gas guzzlers are not popular here?
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August 21st, 2006 03:29 PM #4I'm in the market for a new SUV and this is one consideration.
Test drove it and loved the reassuringly smooth comfy ride. Plus it has Gm's stabilitrak(anti-rollover)thingie since safety is a priority for me.
Pales in comparison with the Ford Explorer. It had a severely jarring ride, so bad that the sales guy was begging me to give him another chance after I asked him if the tires were over inflated. Grabe! My wife said she thought she was gonna throw up. Funny, friends who have Ford Explorers rave about the ride, being the one with an all independent suspension set up. No idea what went wrong with the unit I test drove.
That's why I went back to test drive the Trailblazer a second time and I wasn't disappointed. Bose na rin daw ang sound system, as in the 4x4 model. Smooth I6 engine, now tweaked to 291hp(from 275). CBU from the US, di nga lang leather for the 2m asking price.
The Sta Fe is in the running but I haven't test driven the diesel variant yet since it only has one airbag! The gas variant has all the bells and whistles and ok naman. Only wished the 3rd row was less cramped or more habitable; kids doon no problem.
Hope matuloy test drive ko with the Honda Pilot this weekend so I can compare.
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August 21st, 2006 04:55 PM #6dont forget the nissan murano if you're going to test drive the honda pilot. wow 291hp na pala ang trailblazer! finally another person who enjoys the smoothness of 6,8 cylinder engines... low end grunt is the bomb.
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