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*The_Blur* · 10-04-2008, 10:05 PM

In a short while, the Trailblazer, Envoy, 9-7X, and Ascender will all meet their end. On 23 December 2008, long before the date of the plant's original closing, GM will end production at a plant in Ohio. Article is by Leftlane.

Discuss.

headpunter · 10-04-2008, 10:06 PM

good night sweet prince

bouncertime · 10-04-2008, 10:07 PM

I'm not suprised, they are a little outdated.

*The_Blur* · 10-04-2008, 10:11 PM

At the very least, this will cut costs and liabilities for GM in a market that is not doing very well, especially in the area of SUVs.

TheCaptain · 10-04-2008, 10:16 PM

Indeed, agreed. The Trailblazer SS was/is sweet, but they are all outdated now. And it appears the american economy isn't at its greatest, so nothing like precautionary measures? Too bad for the workers though.

bret03 · 10-04-2008, 11:02 PM

We knew it was coming, the traverse, acadia, outlook and enclave took there spots.

FenwickHockey65 · 10-04-2008, 11:04 PM

A sad farewell to the last GM assembly plant in Southwestern Ohio...:(

KatarHol · 10-04-2008, 11:41 PM

Good riddance. My parents have a Trailblazer and i hate that vehicle. It's been reliable for the 140,000+ miles and the I6 is powerful enough,but the sluggish drunken handling,the awful baby-mouse fur cloth,the horrible dash material(what IS it made from?),the running boards that dirty your clothes,the back door opening right on the wheel well that dirtys your clothes,the back hatch that weighs about 600 pounds,i could go on and on. How the hell did these cars last this long and who the hell actually bought the fake Saab versions?

Dave McFly · 10-05-2008, 03:02 PM

I for one will miss them my brother has a 04 LS 4WD that he took to L.A. from NY and he uses it all the time and he loves it the MPG is not bad for a 4000 pound plus body on frame SUV (which is rare unless its the full size GM and Ford and Chrysler). and that inline 6 is VERY powerfull but he put in a cold air intake and a Borla exaust on it and it sounds mean! I would love to get one of them or one that shares that platform. I almost bought the last of the Olds Bravadas in Dark Red Metalic and tan leather interior with only 24K miles on it and i passed

. sure the new 'Lambda" crossovers like the Traverese are nicer and more efficent but I will truly miss the old rear drive 4Wd mini suvs like the TBs and the Blazers before them.

R.I.P GM GMT360 platform SUVS
2002-2009

Hylton · 10-05-2008, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KatarHol

How the hell did these cars last this long and who the hell actually bought the fake Saab versions?

Fake Saab people?

Emher · 10-05-2008, 03:16 PM

^Silence! :P

I'm not sad to see the 9-7X go, but I am sad that it's so far the only Saab avaiable with a V8. I want a RWD V8 Saab damn it! :/

Hylton · 10-05-2008, 03:22 PM

^Have I got the perfect car for you......

stovt001 · 10-05-2008, 04:44 PM

Trailblazer SS was cool just because it performed exactly like an SUV shouldn't, but other than that those vehicles are not that great. My dad has an Envoy, and despite its large size you really can't fit much in it even with the seats folded due to awful interior packaging. It is sad that those plants can't get a different model line to produce, but I won't be missing those products.

Camaro Lives On · 10-05-2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave McFly

I for one will miss them my brother has a 04 LS 4WD that he took to L.A. from NY and he uses it all the time and he loves it the MPG is not bad for a 4000 pound plus body on frame SUV (which is rare unless its the full size GM and Ford and Chrysler). and that inline 6 is VERY powerfull but he put in a cold air intake and a Borla exaust on it and it sounds mean! I would love to get one of them or one that shares that platform. I almost bought the last of the Olds Bravadas in Dark Red Metalic and tan leather interior with only 24K miles on it and i passed

. sure the new 'Lambda" crossovers like the Traverese are nicer and more efficent but I will truly miss the old rear drive 4Wd mini suvs like the TBs and the Blazers before them.

R.I.P GM GMT360 platform SUVS
2002-2009

You truly couldnt have said that any better IMO, and I agree 100,000%.

10-04-2008, 10:05 PM	#1
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10-04-2008, 10:06 PM	#2
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10-04-2008, 10:07 PM	#3
bouncertime Miller High Life Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1, 2017 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,199 View My Garage	I'm not suprised, they are a little outdated. __________________ Jimmy

10-04-2008, 10:11 PM	#4
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	At the very least, this will cut costs and liabilities for GM in a market that is not doing very well, especially in the area of SUVs. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

10-04-2008, 10:16 PM	#5
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,734 View My Garage	Indeed, agreed. The Trailblazer SS was/is sweet, but they are all outdated now. And it appears the american economy isn't at its greatest, so nothing like precautionary measures? Too bad for the workers though. __________________

10-04-2008, 11:02 PM	#6
bret03 Drives: 30th anniversary Z28, Jeep XJ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MN Posts: 282	We knew it was coming, the traverse, acadia, outlook and enclave took there spots. __________________

10-04-2008, 11:04 PM	#7
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	A sad farewell to the last GM assembly plant in Southwestern Ohio...:( __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

10-04-2008, 11:41 PM	#8
KatarHol Drives: '04 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: TN Posts: 313	Good riddance. My parents have a Trailblazer and i hate that vehicle. It's been reliable for the 140,000+ miles and the I6 is powerful enough,but the sluggish drunken handling,the awful baby-mouse fur cloth,the horrible dash material(what IS it made from?),the running boards that dirty your clothes,the back door opening right on the wheel well that dirtys your clothes,the back hatch that weighs about 600 pounds,i could go on and on. How the hell did these cars last this long and who the hell actually bought the fake Saab versions?

10-05-2008, 03:02 PM	#9
Dave McFly new car smell Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang 'Natasha' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 2,127 View My Garage	I for one will miss them my brother has a 04 LS 4WD that he took to L.A. from NY and he uses it all the time and he loves it the MPG is not bad for a 4000 pound plus body on frame SUV (which is rare unless its the full size GM and Ford and Chrysler). and that inline 6 is VERY powerfull but he put in a cold air intake and a Borla exaust on it and it sounds mean! I would love to get one of them or one that shares that platform. I almost bought the last of the Olds Bravadas in Dark Red Metalic and tan leather interior with only 24K miles on it and i passed . sure the new 'Lambda" crossovers like the Traverese are nicer and more efficent but I will truly miss the old rear drive 4Wd mini suvs like the TBs and the Blazers before them. R.I.P GM GMT360 platform SUVS 2002-2009 __________________ "May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house." George Carlin

10-05-2008, 03:16 PM	#11
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	^Silence! :P I'm not sad to see the 9-7X go, but I am sad that it's so far the only Saab avaiable with a V8. I want a RWD V8 Saab damn it! :/ __________________ "Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?"

10-05-2008, 03:22 PM	#12
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	^Have I got the perfect car for you...... __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

10-05-2008, 04:44 PM	#13
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Trailblazer SS was cool just because it performed exactly like an SUV shouldn't, but other than that those vehicles are not that great. My dad has an Envoy, and despite its large size you really can't fit much in it even with the seats folded due to awful interior packaging. It is sad that those plants can't get a different model line to produce, but I won't be missing those products. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

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