I'm Lusting After This Vehicle...HELP!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Ft. Walton Beach, Fl USA
I'm Lusting After This Vehicle...HELP!
I REALLY want a TrailBlazer SS. There's a good chance it'll go into production soon. Problem is I may have to sell the Vette (and my Grand Prix) to get it. Someone convince me I'm crazy...please. :crazy:
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From: gibsonia PA
Re: I'm Lusting After This Vehicle...HELP! (nastee383)
I read your sig, and by the description of your Vette, I'd dumpit and go for the SS. Just kidding, that SS will be cool for a few tears, maybe, and then the regret will set in. LOL either way Pat :yesnod:
Melting Slicks
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From: Tucson AZ
Re: I'm Lusting After This Vehicle...HELP! (Corey 68)
To spend that much money on image seems odd.
I have a Honda for the family stuff, a 4x4 pickup for hauling stuff, daily use and camping and the vette for speed.
I have a Honda for the family stuff, a 4x4 pickup for hauling stuff, daily use and camping and the vette for speed.
Drifting
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Re: I'm Lusting After This Vehicle...HELP! (nastee383)
Think about depreciation......what's a new SS going to be worth after you drive it off the lot???? You'll lose 10%.......Unless you're self employed and can soak up depreciation through your business, then buying a new car is a mugs game...
Hang onto the Vette.....it's not going to devalue.........
Hang onto the Vette.....it's not going to devalue.........
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Just realize that any desire you may have to purchase a new vehicle is the result of millions of dollars of cleverly spend advertising dollars. It's all about getting you to want something you don't want, don't need, and is pretty worthless if you look at it objectively! :) There, did that help? :) MJ
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Re: I'm Lusting After This Vehicle...HELP! (standup)
Think about depreciation......what's a new SS going to be worth after you drive it off the lot???? You'll lose 10%.......Unless you're self employed and can soak up depreciation through your business, then buying a new car is a mugs game...
Hang onto the Vette.....it's not going to devalue.........
Hang onto the Vette.....it's not going to devalue.........
Instructor
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From: Denver, CO
Re: I'm Lusting After This Vehicle...HELP! (nastee383)
Looks like every other "Me Too" generic SUV on the road today. Imagine a pimple faced, chubby nerd jumping in the air and waving his arms, yelling "Look at me, Look at me..." as people quickly cross to the other side of the street to avoid getting near the nerd... That was my first impression when I looked at a couple of web pages featuring Trailblazer SS.
Sorry, not a supporter here, not sure what you expected coming to a Corvette Forum? I too drive a SUV, full sized Suburban, sometimes I just try to think of it as a really BIG split window coupe. But it ain't a Corvette and will never take the place of one, either.
But, its your money, you decide. Might want to listen to the advice of some of us who have made the same mistake, unless you have a special karma and are somehow exempt from the normal "gotta have it/then regret it" cycle of auto ownership.
[Modified by Doug2500, 8:57 PM 6/27/2003]
Sorry, not a supporter here, not sure what you expected coming to a Corvette Forum? I too drive a SUV, full sized Suburban, sometimes I just try to think of it as a really BIG split window coupe. But it ain't a Corvette and will never take the place of one, either.
But, its your money, you decide. Might want to listen to the advice of some of us who have made the same mistake, unless you have a special karma and are somehow exempt from the normal "gotta have it/then regret it" cycle of auto ownership.
[Modified by Doug2500, 8:57 PM 6/27/2003]
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Melting Slicks
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From: Deltona (son of Deland and DAYTONA) FL
Re: I'm Lusting After This Vehicle...HELP! (standup)
Think about depreciation......Hang onto the Vette.....it's not going to devalue.........
And more like 25% per year. Just think, if that puppy goes for 30K (conservative estimate I think) you'll be paying $7500 per year ($625 per month!) in depreciation alone, for the first year, not to mention your insurance will be higher. Also if you plan to finance it, add the interest in.
The next year will be another $5625 in depreciation.
Is your Vette costing you anywhere near that much?
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From: ohio
Re: I'm Lusting After This Vehicle...HELP! (nastee383)
i wonder what engine plans they have for the trailblazer ss. I have to drive trailblazers all the time cause i'm a gm tech and let me tell you...those things are SLOW.
And thats coming from a guy who drives an 84 buick for a daily driver.
SS dosnt really mean what it used to anyway. An monte carlo ss? yeah, theres a zoomer. all 3.8 liters just for me? ooo....fwd too, man chevy sure does spoil people....
I still get a laugh when someone drives in the shop in a mont ss with nascar stickers all over it. Yeah buddy, you're a nascar driver. Then they always tell me to be extra careful with it. I'm kind of an a-hole, so i always ask them why i should be careful with it. "cause, its a monte ss man, its a nice car"
It is....?
And thats coming from a guy who drives an 84 buick for a daily driver.
SS dosnt really mean what it used to anyway. An monte carlo ss? yeah, theres a zoomer. all 3.8 liters just for me? ooo....fwd too, man chevy sure does spoil people....
I still get a laugh when someone drives in the shop in a mont ss with nascar stickers all over it. Yeah buddy, you're a nascar driver. Then they always tell me to be extra careful with it. I'm kind of an a-hole, so i always ask them why i should be careful with it. "cause, its a monte ss man, its a nice car"
It is....?
Burning Brakes
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Re: I'm Lusting After This Vehicle...HELP! (nastee383)
nastee whats up? long time no see. sale your vette R U NUTS? ur vette is too nice
i saw that ss on the power tour and i liked the tahoe but i would not get rid of my vette for it and your vette is like a 1000 times better than mine
i have been looking at a 65 coupe BB 500+hp :D
Mike
i saw that ss on the power tour and i liked the tahoe but i would not get rid of my vette for it and your vette is like a 1000 times better than mine
i have been looking at a 65 coupe BB 500+hp :D
Mike
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Re: I'm Lusting After This Vehicle...HELP! (nastee383)
Lust is short-term, love can last a long time. I have read the description of your Corvette and a lot of blood, sweat and tears went into it I imagine. Plunking down $x thousands for a new vehicle is very easy but the novelty can wear off very quickly. A Corvette can capture your heart and emotions for a very long time. Unless you have lost that feeling for your Vette, I would keep it.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Ft. Walton Beach, Fl USA
Re: I'm Lusting After This Vehicle...HELP! (Michael Tucker)
nastee whats up? long time no see. sale your vette R U NUTS? ur vette is too nice
i saw that ss on the power tour and i liked the tahoe but i would not get rid of my vette for it and your vette is like a 1000 times better than mine
i have been looking at a 65 coupe BB 500+hp :D
Mike
i saw that ss on the power tour and i liked the tahoe but i would not get rid of my vette for it and your vette is like a 1000 times better than mine
i have been looking at a 65 coupe BB 500+hp :D
Mike
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From: Chico Ca
Re: I'm Lusting After This Vehicle...HELP! (nastee383)
FOR SALE 2004 TRAILBLAZER-SS LOOK NO FURTHER THIS IS THE DOGS ***** CUSTOM MADE WING, GROUND AFFECTS, CUSTOM PAINT,$10,000 STEREO SYSTEM, OVER $30K INVESTED IN GOODIES ALONE! $20,000.00 O.B.O
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Re: I'm Lusting After This Vehicle...HELP! (Love My 72 and 77)
:lol: I think the wing is a little small though. :lol:
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Just realize that any desire you may have to purchase a new vehicle is the result of millions of dollars of cleverly spend advertising dollars. It's all about getting you to want something you don't want, don't need, and is pretty worthless if you look at it objectively! :) There, did that help? :) MJ