Decent deal for this Blazer?
 

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/ctd/2099162921.html

I am in the process of selling the 92 Blazer I recently bought. It isn't quite the vehicle I can depend on and daily drive for a few years to come. Have had problems with the 4wd not working and just want to get into something nicer.

I came across the linked Blazer above on CL today. I called the guy about it and he said it is in real nice shape, has new tires, and everything works like it should. He is 65 years old and getting out of the car business and his dealership license is up at the end of this month and he needs to get rid of 10 cars. Figured I could get a decent deal on this one because of that.

I live about an hour away from the dealership it is at and he said he would drive it to me and show the truck. He is going to meet me after work on Friday so I can check it out. What do you guys think would be a fair price to offer on it? I figured if I could score it for $2500 or so that would be a pretty decent deal, no? Anything in particular I should look for on the 2nd Gen Blazers? I know my way around an engine bay pretty well (built up my 2000 SS Camaro that I had) so I know the usual things to check out. Just wanted some pointers from some of the residential 2nd Gen experts.

Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks all.

with the age and mileage I would probably wouldn't pay more than 2500$

That's what I was thinking too. I need to find something less than $3000 and to find a nice 4wd Blazer/Jimmy around this area under $3000 with decent mileage is hard to do.

It sounds good to me, check for minor scrapes or other colors of paint (maybe it's hit something, maybe it's been repainted.. or had body work done) how does it crank? right away or is it delayed a little bit?, do your guages read, and how much oil and/or brake fluid is in it, does the mileage seem right to what he tells you about it?, carfax it, just a basic visual inspection, we bought mine only a couple years old from my grandma in perfect condition, it only has 105k for a 97 (we've gone through two trannys, an a/c compressor, 2 sets of brakes, etc)

I just picked up my 96 for $2500. It has 25k less miles and is really clean and looks like it was well cared for. It is fully loaded with tan leather. Right now is a bad time for car sales and if he is a dealer he knows it so you might be able to hammer on him a bit and get it for less then $2500. The dealer I got mine at wanted $3995 for it and I beat him up till I got it for $2500. 2 things that will help is have the cash in hand so they know your not playing and the holidays suck for most car sales. Don't be afraid to lowball him. If you like it and really want it then start low and go from there but make sure you have cash in hand.

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Yeah 2500 would be my top price also. Start honestly, I've done this with both of my vehicles. When I showed up to buy I showed up with cash. For my Blazer they were asking 6k (32,000 miles on a 2002). I pulled out 4.5k in cash, almost had them there, and went to 5. So I say show up with 2k and see what happens.

Thanks all. I will make sure to bring the cash with me. I was thinking of offering $2200 for it and see if he bites. That's not too much off the asking price and is $300 less than what I would settle on. I will make sure everything checks out ok, and give it a good look over.

Oh, and after your test drive, let it run for 5 minutes in park and see what the coolant level does. That will tell you if the fan clutch and cooling system are all in check.

Well I looked at the Blazer yesterday. Wasn't quite what I was expecting. First thing I noticed is that there were a couple of small rust spots on the rocker panel. The left side of the back bumper was a little crumpled in and some paint was missing. There were some other scratches on it but nothing serious.

The interior was pretty clean for a 96. Nothing out of the ordinary. Didn't like the fact that there was no tach on the instrument cluster though.

When I backed out of the parking spot and put it in drive it seemed delayed a little. I actually hit the gas quicker than the transmission shifted into drive because of this. Not sure what was going on there but I am not about to deal with trans issues. Other than that it ran and drove great. A/C wouldn't kick on though. He was going to look into it.

Also, does anyone live in the Kansas City or Omaha area?

http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/2105319308.html - This one has a salvage title the guy said. Body is rust free, and said interior is real clean. I guess it had the passenger fender and door replaced. Not sure if I want a salvaged title vehicle though.

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ctd/2105646636.html - This one looks decent too, but kinda far for me to drive and be disappointed.

that 99 looks good. the 2000 looks good to but a salvage title... :(

Yeah x2 on that. I'd stay away from the salvage title.

I talked to the guy a little bit more in depth. He called me back about a half hour after we talked wanting to know exactly what I was looking for. He said he has a friend selling a 99 LT w/ 113k miles on it for $4000. It has a clean title and in great shape he said. Both vehicles are rust free he said. All the ones in Iowa I have looked at have had some sort of rust on them.

Apparently the guy with the 2000 owns a body shop. He bought the Blazer two years ago, fixed it, repainted the whole truck, and has been driving it just as a winter vehicle. He said the frame is good and was never bent.

He said everything he has bought from Iowa has had rust on the frame. These two are rust free everywhere he said. Must be something different they use to put on their roads compared to here? I think I am going to go take a look at them. Whatever I plan on buying I will probably drive for quite some time so the salvage title I guess doesn't scare me too bad as long as it was fixed right and looks good. He also said that the titles are different there also. From what I took away from the conversation (could be wrong as I was driving at the time) is that the truck has a clean Nebraska title now since he had to have it inspected before he could put it on the road. All I would have to do here is register it for plates he said. I don't know as I have not dealt with a salvage title vehicle out of state.

Not sure about other states but I do know here in Ohio something as simple as replacing rotted doors and changing the color of your vehicle gets you stuck with a salvage title (due to the loss of the factory sticker with vin, tire size etc that was on original door) However taking said vehicle into the state highway patrol and having it inspected can get you back to a clean title...ask me how I found all this out :icon_doh:

Alright guys sorry to bring this up again but would like your opinions on these Blazers. I got my 92 sold so I have a bit more money to work with now and want something with less than 120k miles or so that is in good shape. Found these three in Omaha. So the g/f and I thought why not make a nice little weekend out of it. We are going to take our son to the Zoo's indoor activities and stay the night there Saturday and check out some Blazers on Sunday. Anyway, on with the trucks.

http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/2115884090.html - This one I posted earlier in this thread. The guy said title is salvaged/rebuilt. He bought it two years ago, replaced the fender and passenger door, and has only put 7k miles on it since. I talked to him quite a bit the other night on the phone and he said it is clean with fresh paint two years ago (he owns a body shop) and no imperfections at all. I guess we will see. He has the next one listed for a friend.

http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/2116703902.html - Same guy as above listed this for his friend. Few more miles, leather, clean, and a year older. He said it is in great shape as well. Selling because his friend is trying to start his own business and he initially bought this for his g/f but she is now driving a 92 S10 Blazer and no longer needs this vehicle.

http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/2109652369.html - Just saw this one today. Obviously quite a bit cheaper than the others. Would have some left over money for other things (mods!) and would be cheaper to register and insure probably. Sent an email and have not heard anything back so other than the ad, I don't know much about it.

I figure one of them should be what I am looking for. I really like the 2000 because it doesn't have leather and it has less than 100k miles. However, the title thing kind of scares me although he said it was merely cosmetic and no bent frame or anything. The 99 looks clean but tan leather is a turn off for me, although it doesn't look too bad with the maroon. The 95 is that same issue with the tan leather. Although it would be the cheapest, it is also the oldest and probably prone to more problems with the CPI motor. Also, it was the first year for the newly remodeled Blazer.

So, I leave it to you guys for your input and opinions. I am of course going to try and get the one that drives the nicest, looks the best, and also the amount I can talk them down to will play a huge role in it. Thanks guys!

I personally like the 2000. As long as what everyone is saying is true, you could get it inspected and get a new title if its done right.

I'd go for the 2000 if you can get the salvage title thing taken care of... if not the 99.

the 95 just doesn't look as clean.

Yeah I like the 2000 as well. Talked to the guy again today and he said he had an offer of $3500 but he didn't take it. Hoping I could get it for $3600 or so if it checks out ok.

If you can make until june/july mine might be up for sale *hides*