Advice Needed: Trailblazer SS or BMW 335i?
04-05-2013, 10:18 AM
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I looked at the ATS, but ultimately even with the turbo 2.0, it can't touch the performance of the N54. Even the newer N55 engine can't touch the performance of the N54 with just a tune and basic bolt ons.
It's pretty tough to beat making 450/475 rwhp/rwtq in a car that weighs 3600 pounds with a tune and boltons that cost under $2000.
Check out the torque curve too. 450+ rwtq from about 2700rpm to 5300 rpm
I'm only 5'10", but it wasn't bad sitting in the back seat. In all honesty, there were only about 5 that people sat in the back of my m45, but I'd rather have it and not need it than the other way around.
It's pretty tough to beat making 450/475 rwhp/rwtq in a car that weighs 3600 pounds with a tune and boltons that cost under $2000.
Check out the torque curve too. 450+ rwtq from about 2700rpm to 5300 rpm
I'm only 5'10", but it wasn't bad sitting in the back seat. In all honesty, there were only about 5 that people sat in the back of my m45, but I'd rather have it and not need it than the other way around.
They run great though.
04-05-2013, 12:42 PM
#27
Went and test drove the TBSS yesterday. This is the one I looked at. Based on the talk with the owner I think I could get it for $17k pretty easy.
2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS
It felt solid driving it, but the interior struck me as a bit cheap and the navigation was laughable at best. It really was a dog performance wise compared to the 335i's I've driven. I think my mind is made up like Cody said.
2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS
It felt solid driving it, but the interior struck me as a bit cheap and the navigation was laughable at best. It really was a dog performance wise compared to the 335i's I've driven. I think my mind is made up like Cody said.
04-24-2013, 11:20 AM
#29
UPDATE: I ended up going with the BMW. I got to take it home last night. The deciding factor that made me choose the 335i over the TBSS was when I found an old computer screen wallpaper I had of a black 335i coupe from 2 years ago. I realized that the TBSS would have been more impulsive whereas the 335i I've wanted for a LONG time.
Specs on the car:
Black/Black 2008 E92 Coupe
Sports, Premium and Convenience Packages
Aluminum interior trim
58k miles and under warranty for another 8 months
The car was EXACTLY what I wanted to get. I found others that were probably a better deal, but ultimately, I got the car I wanted.
Near Future Plans:
Swap all the chrome pieces with black or carbon fiber parts
Cobb Tuner
Upgrade the dual intake system
Sub/Amp upgrade in the factory location (even though the stock system is the best I've ever heard)
I'm also debating if I want to go with electric cutouts or a full exhaust. The electric cutout on my truck was the best upgrade I ever did.
My goal is to have the car look completely stock to the untrained eye. I don't want a sub box in the trunk or anything that doesn't look factory.
Specs on the car:
Black/Black 2008 E92 Coupe
Sports, Premium and Convenience Packages
Aluminum interior trim
58k miles and under warranty for another 8 months
The car was EXACTLY what I wanted to get. I found others that were probably a better deal, but ultimately, I got the car I wanted.
Near Future Plans:
Swap all the chrome pieces with black or carbon fiber parts
Cobb Tuner
Upgrade the dual intake system
Sub/Amp upgrade in the factory location (even though the stock system is the best I've ever heard)
I'm also debating if I want to go with electric cutouts or a full exhaust. The electric cutout on my truck was the best upgrade I ever did.
My goal is to have the car look completely stock to the untrained eye. I don't want a sub box in the trunk or anything that doesn't look factory.
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