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#10 of 18277 extended version in a few years! by greg116 Jan 05, 2001 (2:42 am)
Ive heard great things about the Trailblazer and might just sp[ring for one myself. Theres word going around that the Extended-wheelbase version big enough to compete with the Durango will come out as a 2003 model, complete with 3rd row seat. What happened to the old K-Blazers? I want one!
#11 of 18277 2-door models by dindak Jan 05, 2001 (5:32 am)
I also heard there will be no 2-door Trailblazer, but the old model 2-door Blazer will continue to be produced. Is this true??
#12 of 18277 ENVOY PRICING? by cburrous Jan 05, 2001 (8:03 am)
Very excited about getting a new Envoy. Do you have any idea about pricing? Will this be a 30,40,thousand dollar suv or could you get one in the low 20's?   chris cburrousyahoo.com
#13 of 18277 ENVOY PRICING by jblaze13 Jan 05, 2001 (10:25 am)
I'm also considering an Envoy. I talked to a local dealer who said there is no pricing yet. They aren't accepting orders yet either. When they begin accepting orders then you will see the pricing. I looked at the pricing of the 2002 Explorer which is not much higher than the current Explorer (roughly 30k for an XLT). I can't imagine GM not being competitive with Ford in their pricing. I suspect the Trailblazer with a few options will match the Explorer at about 30k and the Envoy will run in the area of 32-33K. In between the blazer and the bravado. I'll let you know if I hear anything concrete.
#14 of 18277 pricing by b4z Jan 05, 2001 (4:15 pm)
One of the advantages of buying domestic is the price advantage. Lets they don't price them like Lexus and acura. GM just say no to $35,000 bravadas.
#15 of 18277 I want an Envoy!!! by swsms Jan 05, 2001 (5:14 pm)
I have talked to a local dealership and they informed me that each dealership will have one Envoy for customer viewing by mid February. I have also heard that complete road test info on the Envoy will not be available until Feb 1, 2001.   I have reviewed almost every article on the Envoy in anticipation. Here are some links to review we see the real thing:   http://www.edmunds.com/edweb/hellwig/envoy/02.gmc.envoy.fl.html   http://www.edmunds.com/edweb/hellwig/gmsuv/gm.suv.fd.html   http://www.cars.com/carsapp/usatoday/?szc=75077&srv=review&act=search&mkid=15&mdid=1301&yr=2001&x=17&y=12   http://www.cars.com/carsapp/usatoday/?szc=75077&srv=parser&act=display&tf=/features/2001overview/gmc/envoy.tmpl   Enjoy...
#16 of 18277 the motor is quite impressive. by lbthedog Jan 05, 2001 (9:51 pm)
Going to a straight six is brilliant. Though it may be a bit intiminidating visually, the advantages are numerous. The Japanese have recognized the value and advantage of variable cam timing. This is the first domestic effort and it's in a market that is very competitive. This motor has some really neat features. Coil per plug ignition, electronic throttle control, an engine mounted ECM, a relatively high capacity oiling system, (uses oil pressure to advance or retard cam timing, electronically controlled) all aluminum construction. What will be missed by some is that this motor gets by with only one catalytic convertor which not only helps with emission numbers but allows GM save a few bucks. GM claims 270 horsepower and that was announced after Ford announced the ratings of it's new Explorer. Explorer has a couple of eights while this is a solo choice. This six out powers both of Ford's motors. I have to agree the Envoy appeals to me me more. Not having seen the new Explorer, it better be an exceptional vehicle to compete with the Envoy TrailBlazer duo. there is no doubt that GM has gotten back in this market. The previuos vehicles weren't in the ball park.
#17 of 18277 Awesome vehicle by greg116 Jan 06, 2001 (10:51 pm)
I can't stop drooling over these things! Can you imagine what that new straight-six could do for the next S-10s? I just wish the new platform included a two-door ZR2 model. What a demon that would be! I can't decide wether to go out and buy one now, first-year problems be damned, or wait for the extended version. With this new engine, GM can give the boot to the 4.3 V6 and 4.8 V8! An American truck with valve timing! Amazing! Can't wait to see a comparison test, in which the new Exploder will be blown away!
#18 of 18277 by dindak Jan 07, 2001 (6:09 pm)
I would think with a good marketing campaign, GM should be able to take the sales crown with these new models. Ford is having problems both with production of it's 2002 models and with it's image after the Firestone fiasco.   I am really looking forward to the 2001 Toronto Auto Show in February!
#19 of 18277 2002 Envoy on my bumper by jimxo Jan 08, 2001 (7:19 pm)
Spotted 2002 envoy on Christmas eve tailing me at 70mph. I noticed the GM plate from Ohio. I let him lead to get a better look and size him up next to other SUV's Bigger than the Dodge Durango and a Rx300 he drove next to. Looked very sharp in black. I tried to keep up until he hit the gas and easily left me and my taurus with little vision of envoys dancing in my head.

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