- Apr 26, 2012
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I'm sure you guys get these questions all the time. I remember them popping up a few times at trailvoy. I did some poking around over there but most of that info seems to be at least five years old. I reserve the right to ask more questions later, but here we go.
In my intro thread I mentioned that I'm a prior TB owner. I sold it a few years after I bought it, mainly because I rushed and didn't do my research. I loved everything about it, but it didn't have everything I wanted/needed. Anyways, I'm now on the hunt for my perfect Trailblazer. I've been looking for an Imperial Blue Metallic 4wd(no two-tone) . Needs to have black heated leather seats, sunroof and would prefer navigation but not a deal breaker. Must have RPO G80 and GT4. Would like less than 50k on the clock. I think that's about what I'm looking for.
What does this have to do with engines? Well I'd also like to get the 5.3 on top of everything else. I've found a few that match, but they have the 4.2 that my old TB had. Now, I loved that truck and the power felt more than adequate, but I never towed with it and as long as the truck moved I didn't care what was under the hood.
I guess my main questions would be how does the 5.3 stand out from the 4.2? Am I being too difficult in my search and should I just settle for the 4.2? What I'm specifically wanting the V8 for is towing, maintenance, and the extra torque for a bit of off roading. Also, to be honest, I just plain want a V8.
What do you guys think? I'm open for any and all input. Thanks guys.
In my intro thread I mentioned that I'm a prior TB owner. I sold it a few years after I bought it, mainly because I rushed and didn't do my research. I loved everything about it, but it didn't have everything I wanted/needed. Anyways, I'm now on the hunt for my perfect Trailblazer. I've been looking for an Imperial Blue Metallic 4wd(no two-tone) . Needs to have black heated leather seats, sunroof and would prefer navigation but not a deal breaker. Must have RPO G80 and GT4. Would like less than 50k on the clock. I think that's about what I'm looking for.
What does this have to do with engines? Well I'd also like to get the 5.3 on top of everything else. I've found a few that match, but they have the 4.2 that my old TB had. Now, I loved that truck and the power felt more than adequate, but I never towed with it and as long as the truck moved I didn't care what was under the hood.
I guess my main questions would be how does the 5.3 stand out from the 4.2? Am I being too difficult in my search and should I just settle for the 4.2? What I'm specifically wanting the V8 for is towing, maintenance, and the extra torque for a bit of off roading. Also, to be honest, I just plain want a V8.
What do you guys think? I'm open for any and all input. Thanks guys.