Edmunds.com | Inside Line | Auto Observer Your Account | Help | Directory
You are here:
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
SUVs Buick Rainier Buick Rainier, Chevy TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy
18277 messages, Last post on Nov 18, 2009 at 6:43 AM
You are in the Buick Rainier Forum. Your Hosts are steve_ & tidester
|
Check out the new Manik Brush/Grill Guard along w/ the rear bumper/tail light guards / Tube Side Steps for the 2002 Envoy:
http://www.manik.com/images/2002%20GMC%20Envoy-PR.jpg |
|
| I have my share of posts in the topic listed above this one so I need some GM fan input. it's time for my 96 explorer to go. all in all an adequet performer. seating and leg room the best for a larger guy. I have not been much of a GM fan in many years but these new vehicles intrigue me. this in line six loaded with torque and up looks very appealing but what's the thought on investing this much money in a vehicle with an unproven motor. anybody a little scared about this? when ford switched from the push rod v-6 to the SOHC six it turned into a nightmare for people. | |
| Thank you for your post, vfont. I feel better knowing this isn't a big deal. Happy Envoying! | |
|
Check this recent story in Business Week comparing the Envoy to the Explorer. Hope this helps you decide! http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/01_30/b3742119.htm |
|
| I can't find any info from the brochure on the Bravada that implies that it has a transmission cooler for towing. Does anyone know? | |
|
bjp5, your Bravada has a transmission cooler. Look at the bottom of the radiator area. It is the full width of the radiator and about 4" high. vfont, wonder about the grease fittings. As far as I know from observation, and checking the service section of the manual all joints ,etc are sealed. No grease Zerks.????? |
|
| GM will be using 4 and 5 cylinder versions of this inline 6 in other vehicles, so I would have to say that they have invested a huge amount of time and money in this engine. Also, inline motors inherently are more reliable, so I was not afraid to purchase this "new" technology. | |
|
Picked up my new 2002 Bravado on the 27th. The Envoy running boards look great on it... in fact, the sales re said they looked better on the Bravado than on the Envoy. Don't know since I haven't seen them on the Envoy. So, for all who've been asking about running boards, my experience turned out well (so far)and I only paid under $200 to have the dealership remove it from one of their Envoys in stock (their idea) and install it. Now I have a question as well. My Bravado doesn't have a cap covering the hole where a trailer hitch would go. My sales re (in his follow-up call Monday) said the Envoy and Bravado don't come with a cap. Is this true? My neighbor's Toyota 4-Runner has a cap with the Toyota emblem. I'm assuming I can get a cap at Pep Boys or another auto parts store but will it fit? Will it look as nice as the Toyota's? |
|
|
Edmunds' link 7 New Sport Utility Vehicles Sustain Big Damage In 5 Mph Bumps Steve Host Vans, SUVs and Aftermarket & Accessories Message Boards |
|
|
Quote from article: "The 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer sustained an average of $810 damage in each of the two frontal crash tests. The rear tests did not assess bumper performance because the trailer hitch, sold as standard equipment, absorbed all the crash energy." "But this result is more an artifact of the institute’s tests than an indication of good bumper design,” said Adrian Lund, the institute’s chief executive. “It’s clear that the TrailBlazer’s rear bumper design isn’t a good one.” Maybe this is justification for getting one of those bumper guards above... |
|
You are here:
Forums
SUVs Buick Rainier Buick Rainier, Chevy TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy
New? Join Now!
Forum Tools
Search Forums
Browse by Vehicle
2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
2009 GMC Envoy
2007 Buick Rainier
2006 GMC Envoy XL
2008 Isuzu Ascender
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada
Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
Today's Chats
