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Old 02-13-2010, 02:15 AM
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hi all i am a really big newb to blazers and any kind of truck.
im 22 and drive a acura integra so i know hondas but not any domestics.
i have been driving hondas since i could remember.

my choices for a near future car like real soon im talking 1 to 2 month's. the cars im looking at and am saving for is going to be either a 4 door 1st gen blazer maybe a 4 door second gen. or a honda civic wagovan.


help me choose the better choice i know it will be biased but i will take everything into consideration when the time comes.

please give me pros and cons of owning and daily driving a blazer.
 
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Old 02-13-2010, 04:04 PM
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Welcome! from the north Island of New Zealand.
Depends on if you own your own gas station & if you want to have a bit of real fun in a 4x4 or are you thinking of a 2wd Blazer.
 
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Old 02-14-2010, 05:20 PM
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well am thinking of a 2wd but i would by a 4x4 if the price is right
 
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Old 02-14-2010, 06:03 PM
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The 4x4 drives are good, but seeing Socal=crazy amount of gas you will burn...

I have a 4x4 98 4 door and I can squeak 20+ pretty easy, but I drive mostly highway and mostly trips of 30+ miles.....

2wd blazers are cheaper to drop/lift and a ittle lighter...
 
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Old 02-15-2010, 03:40 AM
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thanks wlorton i will keep that in mind
 
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Old 12-25-2010, 11:20 PM
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well looks like after a year since I joined this forum my friend is selling me his Jimmy. it a 96+ body style don't remember the year but its a teal green color.

good
It has new suspension kyb shock's
new poly bushing
new alternator
just serviced the 4wd
clarion head unit with new speakers all around
has HID's
just had a full tune up about 3 months ago his uncles a mechanic.


bad
front seats need to be recovered recovered
and needs new tires soon.

other than that im happy with it. i get it tomorrow so pics tomorrow if its not raining.
 

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Old 12-26-2010, 12:38 PM
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Can't wait to see the pics. BTW welcome to the forum from Idaho.
 
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welcome! lets see some pics!
 
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Old 12-26-2010, 11:23 PM
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