Looking at buying a Blazer

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#11

09-05-2014, 09:49 PM

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I say go for it they are a good vehicle, dependable, as with any vehicle ya gotta due the maintenance. I have a 2002 4 door Blazer with 355km runs like a top

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09-05-2014, 10:28 PM

KM346

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Originally Posted by JasonGoneFishing

Because this is what you have to look forward too

6 New Spark Plugs
6 New Spark Plug Wires
New Fuel Pump
New Fuel Filter
New Front Rotors
New Front Brake Pads
New PVC Valve
New K&N Air Filter
New 4x4 Actuator Valve
New 4x4 Vacuum Lines
New Alternator
New Radiator
New Gas Cap
New Antifreeze
New Oil Change
New Axle Seals
New Front Differential Seal
New Legal Window Tint
New Distributor Cap
New Rotor Button
New Front End Alignment
New Thermostat
New Fuel Pressure Regulator
New Battery
Heater Core Flushed - Now have heat
Headlights Adjusted
New Relay on Firewall
New Transmission Fluid
New Transmission Filter
New Transmission Pan Gasket
New Rebuilt Transmission with 12 month/12,000 mile Warranty, whichever comes first.
New Water Pump
New Front End Bushing D/P
New D/P Drip Rail D/P
New Upper Control Arms
New Swaybar Linkage and Bushings
Torsion Bar Adjusted To Correct Ride Height
New Universal Joints - Drive Shaft Only
New 4 Window Visors
New Ball Joints
New Tires
Transmission has been in the shop 4 times now

and this list isn't complete, now having 4 wheel drive issues

Lol... yeah and I need a new tank of gas after 250 miles, new windshield wipers every year, and have to take it to the car wash once a week. These things suck you should buy something else!

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09-06-2014, 12:22 AM

josh18657

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New 4 Window Visors

I like that one lol

#14

09-06-2014, 08:20 AM

snuffy

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Originally Posted by JasonGoneFishing

Because this is what you have to look forward too

Jason,

Thank you for your input and I am sorry your not happy with your truck. This does help a lot.

In my case I would be doing the work myself, and I can do all but the transmission rebuild. Maybe that will change in the future though

Thanks to all for your comments, very much appreciated. I will post pics of the new ride if I get one.

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09-29-2014, 08:50 AM

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2WD vs 4WD

I say go for it if you can find one in good condition Stick with the 03-05. I also say get a 2WD unless it is absolutely necessary to have 4WD where you live. 2WD Blazers are much easier to work on and maintain. Much cheaper and better gas mileage.

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09-30-2014, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jimspahr@msn.com

Thanks I would not mind driving a 2wd but I live in Pennsylvania and there are times I need the 4wd. I have 2 4wd pickups and my wife has the Jimmy and I have to say her Jimmy does the best in the snow. That is one of the main reasons for getting one is for the winter driving. If I lived in the south (hopefully someday) I would not hesitate in buying and driving a 2wd for all the reasons you mention.

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