Purchasing a ZR2
#1
Purchasing a ZR2
Hey Guys.
So im in the market for a new Blazer and i have been looking at the ZR2's.
I currently own a 91 4 door it is in much disrepair. It isnt in my best intrest to fix
all the issues as that would cost far to much.
So I have a few questions and the ZR2.
What issues should i be looking/listening for when i test drive?
What is more durable automatic or manual?
What options should i avoid/look for?
How avalible are aftermarket parts and how much (compaired to a 91) work would be involved in installing such parts?
How easy is it to maintain? Given the obvious frequent fluid changes.
Slightly a tall order but any help is Appreciated!
So im in the market for a new Blazer and i have been looking at the ZR2's.
I currently own a 91 4 door it is in much disrepair. It isnt in my best intrest to fix
all the issues as that would cost far to much.
So I have a few questions and the ZR2.
What issues should i be looking/listening for when i test drive?
What is more durable automatic or manual?
What options should i avoid/look for?
How avalible are aftermarket parts and how much (compaired to a 91) work would be involved in installing such parts?
How easy is it to maintain? Given the obvious frequent fluid changes.
Slightly a tall order but any help is Appreciated!
#3
It's going to be virtually the same as the regular 2nd gen Blazers. Just take a peak through the 2nd gen tech board and you'll see the common problems. The most common are 4x4 problems, ABS issues, and lots of rattles and creaks inside.
If you can find a manual one good luck. Manual 2nd gen Blazers are fairly rare. They are as easy to maintain as any other Blazer.
As for after market parts you'll probably find more for a ZR2 then you would for your current 1st gen. There are TONS of parts out there for 2nd gen Blazers. Anything from brush guards to lifts.
If you can find a manual one good luck. Manual 2nd gen Blazers are fairly rare. They are as easy to maintain as any other Blazer.
As for after market parts you'll probably find more for a ZR2 then you would for your current 1st gen. There are TONS of parts out there for 2nd gen Blazers. Anything from brush guards to lifts.
#6
Im not sure what its like down your way but so far here in Alberta i have come across a few 5 spd's However they are about 30-40% more expensive compaired to the auto ZR2. Hopfully by the time im full out ready to purchase one they will still be around. Most of the ads keep getting re posted possibly due to lack of sale.
#8
I love the manual tranny. I have one in my 2dr. They put the manual only in the 2drs and the majority of them went into the ZR2s. It's a nice shifting gear box, the only downside at least with mine is that the clutch is super heavy.
#10
It's going to be virtually the same as the regular 2nd gen Blazers. Just take a peak through the 2nd gen tech board and you'll see the common problems. The most common are 4x4 problems, ABS issues, and lots of rattles and creaks inside.
If you can find a manual one good luck. Manual 2nd gen Blazers are fairly rare. They are as easy to maintain as any other Blazer.
As for after market parts you'll probably find more for a ZR2 then you would for your current 1st gen. There are TONS of parts out there for 2nd gen Blazers. Anything from brush guards to lifts.
If you can find a manual one good luck. Manual 2nd gen Blazers are fairly rare. They are as easy to maintain as any other Blazer.
As for after market parts you'll probably find more for a ZR2 then you would for your current 1st gen. There are TONS of parts out there for 2nd gen Blazers. Anything from brush guards to lifts.
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