I bought my 2006 Chevy Trailblazer a few years back, and from the first time I drove it, I fell in love. The car has a lot of space, and I LOVE the fact that the back seats can come down. This comes in handy for long road trips as I normally just bring a sleeping bag and pillow and stop and sleep in the back when I need a nap on the road. I haven't had any major problems with the vehicle as of yet. When I purchased the vehicle it had approximately 70,000 miles on it and I have put about 40,000 miles on it since. It is still running great! Biggest fix I have had to make on it so far is replacement of the struts and shocks, but that is pretty normal wear and tear. The only con I can think of at this time is that it drives terribly in the snow. I visited my family in Michigan a year ago during the Winter, and without 4-Wheel drive and no weight in the back it slid all over the road. We ended up putting some weight in the back to prevent the back end from slipping so bad. Other than that, it's been a great vehicle. I would definitely consider purchasing a newer model when it comes time.

The Chevy engine is a timeless workhorse that can take a lot of abuse and still forgive you for it. It goes and goes, there is nothing this vehicle will not do. It will tow a large load, does well on a long distance, is comfortable in its ride, and is actually a good looking vehicle. I cannot begin to tell you how many loads this vehicle has carried for me, but it has never let me down and always gets me home. It is a quiet vehicle, and maintains itself well without a lot of professional maintenance. There are so many repairs I have made myself because the popularity of the vehicle means there are a lot of online commenters with a lot of data and information.