Trailblazer, Envoy, Torrent, Jeep? What do I buy?

**Pulse Red GTO** · 01-27-2007, 06:37 PM

Ok so we just had a baby, our first & I think we are going to get rid of our 04 Mazda 6 & get a SUV, will be much easier to get in & out of. So I have been looking & don't know what to get. I would LOVE to get a TB SS, but I have the GXP, so don't really need that unless I get a hell of a deal! I was looking at 06-07's. I drove one of each today & actually liked the ride of the Torrent, but the TB & Envoy had some power!! I was also looking at the Grand Cherokee's but haven't got a chance to drive one of them yet. What do you guy's suggest??

**snaggeltooth** · 01-27-2007, 06:59 PM

I always liked the Grand Cherokee fell into the not to big not to small thing for me ... but dont know what all they have done to them for 06-07

**bmyers** · 01-27-2007, 07:14 PM

I have an 02 trailblazer has been a great vehicle so far

**joerockhead** · 01-27-2007, 08:21 PM

The new jeeps are kinda ugly.

Try an AWD Audi wagon or a Dodge Magnum AWD, hanlde great in bad weather and good weather

Or go for a Suburban or Expedition.

**91Z28** · 01-27-2007, 08:58 PM

Gotta love the 4.2 I-6 in the Trailblazer/Envoy. 291hp and the reliability of an inline engine, along with slightly better mileage than a V8.

**0rion** · 01-28-2007, 12:44 AM

We went through this scenario last spring with my wifes ride. We drove several and both ended up liking the Durango. Well, she liked it. I liked the price for what you get. Good prices for that category of SUV. I was real partial to the standard 3rd row seats that you don't have to take out, they fold down into the floor. I would recommend at least test driving a Durango.

**Packy** · 01-28-2007, 04:23 AM

I like the TB and Envoy! Our 2002 Envoy has proved itself over and over. It has towed the T/A across many of states and never needed anything but gas/oil changes for maintenance!

**White Rascal** · 01-28-2007, 04:47 AM

Just bought this '07 TrailBlazer LT last week (the NEW White Rascal) and am very happy with it. I've never owned a vehicle that didn't have a V-8 under the hood before. When I test drove one I was pleasantly surprised. The salesman said I could get one with a Corvette engine in it. I told him if I want a Corvette engine it's gonna be in a Corvette. Till that day comes I'll be more than happy to settle with the 4.2L I6 in my TB LT

**REDBEAST** · 01-28-2007, 04:54 AM

Your best bet is the GM twins. They pack more features for the money and they offer more space which is a must even with one child. I'm pretty sure there is a discount of some kind involving the GM twins. Hopefully you could get a discount on the SS. Congrats on the baby!

**pecha** · 01-28-2007, 07:40 AM

Nissan Xterra - 260hp V6 and a real back door
or
Toyota FJ cruiser - 240hp V6 and a half back door
I'd go with a FJ but I'd check how's putting in and getting out a baby with this funky back door.

***Ed Blown Vert*** · 01-28-2007, 07:46 AM

I have been happy with my 02 Envoy.

**91Z28** · 01-28-2007, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by pecha

Nissan Xterra - 260hp V6 and a real back door
or
Toyota FJ cruiser - 240hp V6 and a half back door
I'd go with a FJ but I'd check how's putting in and getting out a baby with this funky back door.

The FJ is tiny, might as well get a Jeep Wrangler. They are designed for offroading and not passenger comfort.

**bmyers** · 01-28-2007, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by 91Z28

The FJ is tiny, might as well get a Jeep Wrangler. They are designed for offroading and not passenger comfort.

you didnt mention ugly

**91Z28** · 01-28-2007, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by bmyers

you didnt mention ugly

I figured that goes without saying.

**SSTODD** · 01-29-2007, 08:00 AM

I've had the TB and 2 of the BUICK RAINIERS and they are great. The Buick has the airbag suspension in back for load leveling and comfort. About 22 mpg on the highway with the 3.73 rear.

**Secret Formula** · 01-29-2007, 08:16 AM

I like the looks of the jeep commander.

**SexOnWheels** · 01-29-2007, 09:10 AM

Yes I have to agree with the choices of either a Trailblazer or Envoy.

You could always get the SS model for a really sweet DD.

**Pulse Red GTO** · 01-29-2007, 01:42 PM

I have been leaning towards the TB & the Envoy, drove a TB the other day & that 4.2 has some power!!!! It will fly on down the road!! I haven't drove the Envoy yet going to do that tomorrow & see how it is? Was impressed w/ the Torrent, but didn't have the AWD which I would like to have & was a little smaller than I liked, but the MPG is a bit better which is a plus!

**Sassy Cassie** · 01-29-2007, 02:14 PM

I'm very happy with my Envoy. It has over 100k miles and hasn't had a major issue yet. The Jeep GC that I had before it was a totally different story. It liked to nickle and dime me to death and despite its smaller size, got worse gas mileage.