Pano ba bumili ng 2nd Hand Trailblazer?

[minicarph]

im planning to get a used TBZ for trips to nearby provinces in the next two years. our company is gonna scout for sale lands eh

what are the things I should look out for or watch out for a Trailblazer. any known weaknesses, suspension parts, engine quirks, etc...

and also what if I say facelift it myself, palitan ko yun buong harapan ng previous face to the current face. will this possible as cosmetics lang or may ibang placement ang mga windshield wipers, radiators etc. company budget is for an adventure lang kasi pero I'm trying to influence purchase to get a used trailblazer instead. why? eh real estate eh tapos haharap ka sa owners, naka-adventure. this company of mine kahit marketing company pulpol talaga sa presentation and image building eh kaya lang yun lang budget. I'm gonna pay for the facelift kung doable naman.

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[Gumusut_Amige]

im planning to get a used TBZ for trips to nearby provinces in the next two years. our company is gonna scout for sale lands eh

what are the things I should look out for or watch out for a Trailblazer. any known weaknesses, suspension parts, engine quirks, etc...

and also what if I say facelift it myself, palitan ko yun buong harapan ng previous face to the current face. will this possible as cosmetics lang or may ibang placement ang mga windshield wipers, radiators etc. company budget is for an adventure lang kasi pero I'm trying to influence purchase to get a used trailblazer instead. why? eh real estate eh tapos haharap ka sa owners, naka-adventure. this company of mine kahit marketing company pulpol talaga sa presentation and image building eh kaya lang yun lang budget. I'm gonna pay for the facelift kung doable naman.

walang masyadong issue ang aking 2014 tbz apart from its noisy powerplant and "cheap" interior plastics.
medyo may kabigatan din ang kanyang steering wheel.
pero yung updated variant has solved all my concerns.
bakit tbz ang napupusoan mo? akala ko fort o eve ang gusto mo?

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[minicarph]

hindi naman akin to, i need to create a team in the company to go to the countryside. pero syempre marketing ako eh, gusto ko me advantage kagad team ko. eh kaya lang yun lang budget na binigay so I'm adapting na lang.

[dr. d]

unless the hands doing it really know their stuff, i'd stick to stock.

personally, i do not care too much, what the agent drives.

[minicarph]

ganito kasi yan, na profile na namin ang mga provincial land owners, and they are very cooperative if say the company looking for land is an American-based company. Now, we can always use mga 2nd Ford Expeds or Navigators, pero since may budget talo kami sa gas. so I figure if I get a black TBZ tapos lagyan ng mga chrome linings, then it could very pass as a FBI like car, alam mo yun tipong American nga.

hindi naman mamamili ang company ng lupa, front runners lang kami to find prospective lands, yun ang tarbaho namin. so yun Chevy, Trailblazer, Diesel American. diba

isipin mo na para din kami si James Deakin, kung tuusin Deakin knows the best most frugal car there is sa dami ng na review, na test drive etc etc. pero bakit laging Chevrolet Trailblazer lang ang bukambibig, and in fact yun lang lagi binibile nya, eh kasi nga Amerikano sya, and that is one of his appeal, tapos support nya american car company.

[Marielen]

Any bank po nag fifinance naman ng 2nd car upto certain models.

[StockEngine]

you cant change the front. only way to hide that old face is with a nudge bar with led bar. or a full on bull bar.

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[minicarph]

that's ok i'm going for this look chevy tahoe with a lot chrome trims/lining so that i can make the car more American



i attempted to contact sellers of the 2013/2014 TBZs kasi eh, it turns out the 900K asking price is still negotiable up to 800K or even up to like 780K. so I think good na to represent what we are trying to convey. tapos halos bago pa car 3-4 years old lang. thats why im asking kung meron man problems etong model nato para kasing ang dali tumawad sa mga tbz owners. eh baka mapasa lang samin ang problema. though it's a diesel naman and yes sa thailand din naman gawa

[JMS12]

that's ok i'm going for this look chevy tahoe with a lot chrome trims/lining so that i can make the car more American



i attempted to contact sellers of the 2013/2014 TBZs kasi eh, it turns out the 900K asking price is still negotiable up to 800K or even up to like 780K. so I think good na to represent what we are trying to convey. tapos halos bago pa car 3-4 years old lang. thats why im asking kung meron man problems etong model nato para kasing ang dali tumawad sa mga tbz owners. eh baka mapasa lang samin ang problema. though it's a diesel naman and yes sa thailand din naman gawa

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[minicarph]

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actually ang plano ko lang naman isuot eh yun mga damit ng Uniqlo, some cotton coats and tapos mga oxford polo nila and skinny pants



di kasi ako pwede bumili sa marks spencers debenham na yan kahit na American, yun small bukod na sa hindi fitting, eh medium na sa uniqlo yun

[StockEngine]

check the bad reviews...
Holden Colorado / Trailblazer Reviews - ProductReview.com.au

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[GTcervan]

^^May budget naman daw sya for repairs and maintenance if ever eh kasi "real estate" daw atsaka ipapagamit lang naman sa iba kaya ok lang daw sa kanya yun.

[GTcervan]

I beg your pardon lol

Btt: 4x4 tb ltz ba or kahit 4x2 tb lang which is either l, lt or ltx? Btw, when it comes to hp and torque ratings may difference yung 2013 at 2014 models.

Yung 2.8 na 2013 has 180hp/470nm while the 2014 has 200hp/500nm.

Yung 2.5 na 2013 naman which is for m/t lang has 150hp/350nm while the 2014 has 163hp/380nm, which is similar to the 4jj1-tc ng 2016 mu-x at d-max.

Yung updated model makikita mo duramax na badge na nakalagay sa may doors instead of the trailblazer badge, which i think looks better than the former one. Mas tahimik na rin daw yung updated engine compared to the older one.

[dr. d]

[QUOTE;2885371]I beg your pardon lol

Btt: 4x4 tb ltz ba or kahit 4x2 tb lang which is either l, lt or ltx? Btw, when it comes to hp and torque ratings may difference yung 2013 at 2014 models.

Yung 2.8 na 2013 has 180hp/470nm while the 2014 has 200hp/500nm.

Yung 2.5 na 2013 naman which is for m/t lang has 150hp/350nm while the 2014 has 163hp/380nm, which is similar to the 4jj1-tc ng 2016 mu-x at d-max.

Yung updated model makikita mo duramax na badge na nakalagay sa may doors instead of the trailblazer badge, which i think looks better than the former one. Mas tahimik na rin daw yung updated engine compared to the older one.[/QUOTE]



interesting data.
but in this instance, i think is akin to throwing pearls to swine.
from what i understand, carpy isn't interested in the engine. it could be a daihatsu 3 cylinder, for all he cares.
what he is after, is the external ungas look, para may arrive!
heh heh.

[GTcervan]

[QUOTE;2885371]I beg your pardon lol

Btt: 4x4 tb ltz ba or kahit 4x2 tb lang which is either l, lt or ltx? Btw, when it comes to hp and torque ratings may difference yung 2013 at 2014 models.

Yung 2.8 na 2013 has 180hp/470nm while the 2014 has 200hp/500nm.

Yung 2.5 na 2013 naman which is for m/t lang has 150hp/350nm while the 2014 has 163hp/380nm, which is similar to the 4jj1-tc ng 2016 mu-x at d-max.

Yung updated model makikita mo duramax na badge na nakalagay sa may doors instead of the trailblazer badge, which i think looks better than the former one. Mas tahimik na rin daw yung updated engine compared to the older one.

interesting data.
but in this instance, i think is akin to throwing pearls to swine.
from what i understand, carpy isn't interested in the engine. it could be a daihatsu 3 cylinder, for all he cares.
what he is after, is the external ungas look, para may arrive!
heh heh.[/QUOTE]
He wants to be unique daw kaya he's after the american badges. Sabi daw rito dati mukhang old safeguard logo daw yung emblem ng chevy haha.

If he's just after the badge, then i would suggest this.



Maporma parin kahit papaano lol.

[minicarph]

^^May budget naman daw sya for repairs and maintenance if ever eh kasi "real estate" daw atsaka ipapagamit lang naman sa iba kaya ok lang daw sa kanya yun.

actually will be handed down to my team later on

[StockEngine]

pointing directions in forums help many...

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[SidCoronel]

im planning to get a used TBZ for trips to nearby provinces in the next two years. our company is gonna scout for sale lands eh

what are the things I should look out for or watch out for a Trailblazer. any known weaknesses, suspension parts, engine quirks, etc...

and also what if I say facelift it myself, palitan ko yun buong harapan ng previous face to the current face. will this possible as cosmetics lang or may ibang placement ang mga windshield wipers, radiators etc. company budget is for an adventure lang kasi pero I'm trying to influence purchase to get a used trailblazer instead. why? eh real estate eh tapos haharap ka sa owners, naka-adventure. this company of mine kahit marketing company pulpol talaga sa presentation and image building eh kaya lang yun lang budget. I'm gonna pay for the facelift kung doable naman.

im gonna get this



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Buying a secondhand car requires a lot of experience, skills needed to buy a diesel car is different from buying a petrol car.

Bring a very good diesel mechanic, bring an OBD2 scanner if you can borrow one.

Even if this is a 2014 model, it pays to be thorough in your inspection.

Some tips, but not even half of what you need to check:
1 Use an OBD check scanner
2 Over clean engine bay too good to be true, may be hiding leaks
3 Check engine bay alignment, should be straight vs crashes
4 Check underneath the engine, for leaks
5 check engine coolant, clear bright color... Not oily, else engine gasket leak
6 Check brake fluid tank for leaks or low levels
7 Power steering tank, clear bright color, good level
8 check engine oil , underneath the oil cap... frothy milkshake like oil is sign of gasket leak, check also inside of engine hole, check also the dipstick... vs metal parts, check also ATF dipstick
9 check hoses and belts vs bulging, cracks, brittleness, leaks... intake manifold hose vs oil!
10 Cool the engine, START and watch exhaust ... vs blue smoke (valve seal leaking to combustion chamber, worn piston rings)... then rev the car... vs white smoke (head gasket leak)
11 Back to engine bay, START the car, watch engine shake, too much... engine support is worn out , then check for leaks again... while engine running... vs pressure leaks
12 Open oil cap which engine running, check vs pulsating air or vacuum or smoke... vs blow by, worn piston rings
13 Check for excessive engine vibrations, erratic idling, no loud ticks
14 Repeat engine checks in both hot and cold engine
15 Listen as car is shut vs shaking and noise. Close hood... does it close well?

Did i already say bring a diesel mechanic?

[DatuRey]

Buying a secondhand car requires a lot of experience, skills needed to buy a diesel car is different from buying a petrol car.

Bring a very good diesel mechanic, bring an OBD2 scanner if you can borrow one.

Even if this is a 2014 model, it pays to be thorough in your inspection.

Some tips, but not even half of what you need to check:
1 Use an OBD check scanner
2 Over clean engine bay too good to be true, may be hiding leaks
3 Check engine bay alignment, should be straight vs crashes
4 Check underneath the engine, for leaks
5 check engine coolant, clear bright color... Not oily, else engine gasket leak
6 Check brake fluid tank for leaks or low levels
7 Power steering tank, clear bright color, good level
8 check engine oil , underneath the oil cap... frothy milkshake like oil is sign of gasket leak, check also inside of engine hole, check also the dipstick... vs metal parts, check also ATF dipstick
9 check hoses and belts vs bulging, cracks, brittleness, leaks... intake manifold hose vs oil!
10 Cool the engine, START and watch exhaust ... vs blue smoke (valve seal leaking to combustion chamber, worn piston rings)... then rev the car... vs white smoke (head gasket leak)
11 Back to engine bay, START the car, watch engine shake, too much... engine support is worn out , then check for leaks again... while engine running... vs pressure leaks
12 Open oil cap which engine running, check vs pulsating air or vacuum or smoke... vs blow by, worn piston rings
13 Check for excessive engine vibrations, erratic idling, no loud ticks
14 Repeat engine checks in both hot and cold engine
15 Listen as car is shut vs shaking and noise. Close hood... does it close well?

Did i already say bring a diesel mechanic?

I would like to know if the same 15 items more/less is applicable in buying a 2nd hand TB 2019 model? I would really appreciate anybody's response before I buy one within this week. Thaks!

[StockEngine]

I would like to know if the same 15 items more/less is applicable in buying a 2nd hand TB 2019 model? I would really appreciate anybody's response before I buy one within this week. Thaks!

2019 tapos 2nd hand na? check with the dealership kung meron history...