Hello all,

A couple weeks back I bought my first Blazer. I got a 2000 LS 4dr with 50k miles on it. I was skeptical about the age but it runs well.

So far I love this vehicle, It has new rods and hoses and I really want to put some money into it overtime. I want to put new rims a new system and new rear bumper.

My question is, since I am someone who is new to a blazer is it worth putting the money into it? I just hope I am not getting into a money pit with the vehicle because I really love it.

Thank you!

 

its always hard to get money back out of any vehicle but we still do it LOL
its even worse if you have to pay somebody to do your work




The majority if not all cars are a poor investment

 

Lol yea I know I am not getting anything back I just hope it lasts a few years. I own the car outright no car payment. The bumper has a dent so I want to replace it.

 

Its worth it if you think it is. Some people would say no, others yes.
I am on the fence with second gens, if it was a first gen I would say 100% yes LOL (I love first gens)

 

Brad welcome to the forum....just like the others have sayed
Iys is a personal thing....is the blazer a wise investment...
No....will it become a vehicle of any worth or value..
Probably not...but only to the owner will these vehichle have any value..
Oh , you mentioned in your first post that you would like to put some
Money into your blazer....Well brother your wish will come true.
So becarfull what you ask for....there are quit a few "repairs"
That are going to happen..its not a IF it goes bad..its a WILL go bad...
There is a there on this site that describes a lot of the repairs
That you will be doing....so save your money....Oh..I knicked
Named my jimmy the "moneypit"....for a reason..
Welcome...and I hope your blazer wont be the most expensive vehicle
You have ever owned

 

I always look at it as, fixing it is still cheaper than a loan every month

 

Is there "common issues" I should look out for? I agree with newguy I am just hoping its cheaper than a loan payment every month.

When I say money. I am just talking about a couple things like new bumper and a new head unit for now. I am not a big car guy but I want to learn so I may do some things myself.

 

the only one i'm aware is the lower intake manifold gaskets

 

if you got a first gen, you would not need to deal with that problem LOL

 

Unless of course u have to pay someone to repair it for u!!!