How to Buy a Chevy Trailblazer

The Trailblazer is a mid-range sport utility vehicle manufactured by Chevrolet. Because the Trailblazer is one of the top-selling SUVs in America, they are readily available for purchase in any national market. Manufactured since 2002, they do range in price quite a bit: A 2002 with over 100,000 miles will be priced around $5,000, while a 2009 SS with a 390 horsepower, 6.0 liter V8 engine is priced between $38,000 and $44,000. Purchasing a Chevy Trailblazer is easy and depends primarily on your needs and budget.

Instructions

How to Buy a Chevy Trailblazer

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Decide whether you want to buy a new or used Trailblazer. The average national price for a new Trailblazer is just under $30,000 (with the deluxe edition running between $38,000 and $44,000). If you've decided to buy a new Trailblazer, then contact your local Chevrolet dealership for more information.

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If you've decided to buy a used Trailblazer, then you'll need to compare options with your budget. The best way to do this is to use Kelley Blue Book (Kbb.com). Kelley Blue Book is a free online service which, with a few clicks of your mouse, can help you determine a price structure for the Trailblazer you need. Simply check the options and features you desire (such as 4WD) and Kelley will tell you approximately how much that Trailblazer is worth.

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Start investigating your local dealerships (don't forget that Chevrolet dealerships often sell used cars as well). Call around and see if the used car dealers have any Trailblazers in your area, and if they are within your price range and the range of Kelley Blue Book.

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Check into online marketplaces as well. Craigslist and eBay are excellent sources for purchasing used cars, and since the Trailblazer is one of America's best-selling SUVs, it is not difficult to find used and new Trailblazers online. There are also national used and new car marketplaces such as Cars.com and Carmax.com to investigate.