Hard to find a Blazer substitute
#1
Hard to find a Blazer substitute
So, every now and then I consider that perhaps it is time to pass on to someone else my almost 20 year old Blazer and get something newer. Then I look at prices for anything that can do what the Blazer can do! Yowza! All that is available that has a minimum of 100,000 miles and is no more than 10 years old costs at least $10,000 if not $15,000. Granted what I'd consider a replacement is larger as there are no body-on-frame trucks like the Blazer anymore. These would be 4Runners, Xterras and I've even looked at Tahoes. I guess it is a good reminder of the great deal on got when I went with getting my Blazer 9 years ago.
#4
Someday I'll lose the war on rust like I did with my 91. She was double ugly! I have too many lifetime warranty parts to get into a different vehicle. I'll take a nice trip out of the salt belt and find a clean one.
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#7
I'll be sure to let you know if I ever sell it. And if I have any left in the freezer, I'd be glad to make up a batch of stew for you.
#8
Once in a great while I think about getting a different rig but a few things always shut the idea down: 1- I don't want a car payment. 2- I know my Blazer pretty much inside and out after the work I've done on it. 3- The insurance on a new rig would most assuredly be higher. 4- Car thieves go after newer vehicles. and 5- I have a lot of spare parts. LOL
Mine is not a daily driver. I take it to the golf course or the store once in a while. I originally bought it, and have kept it, for the 4wd. I must admit that it's relaxing to work on, and restoring it has been a lot of fun. I enjoy all the different builds and mods I see on here too.
Mine is not a daily driver. I take it to the golf course or the store once in a while. I originally bought it, and have kept it, for the 4wd. I must admit that it's relaxing to work on, and restoring it has been a lot of fun. I enjoy all the different builds and mods I see on here too.
#9
Once in a great while I think about getting a different rig but a few things always shut the idea down: 1- I don't want a car payment. 2- I know my Blazer pretty much inside and out after the work I've done on it. 3- The insurance on a new rig would most assuredly be higher. 4- Car thieves go after newer vehicles. and 5- I have a lot of spare parts. LOL
Mine is not a daily driver. I take it to the golf course or the store once in a while. I originally bought it, and have kept it, for the 4wd. I must admit that it's relaxing to work on, and restoring it has been a lot of fun. I enjoy all the different builds and mods I see on here too.
Mine is not a daily driver. I take it to the golf course or the store once in a while. I originally bought it, and have kept it, for the 4wd. I must admit that it's relaxing to work on, and restoring it has been a lot of fun. I enjoy all the different builds and mods I see on here too.
In the winter my Blazer is my daily-driver (my '82 Prelude is the rest of the time). I also use it for going to the woods and hauling my 16' sailboat.
#10
My 89 S15 2WD Auto is my daily driver, (Original Owner) and as a backup I have a 2000 GMC Jimmy Diamond Edition 4WD. The Diamond edition is always ready to fulfill it's duties if my wife's 04 Volvo S60R or my Jimmy is out of action for repairs.
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