RE: What to do? Fix it or trade it in?
 

Yes, definitely a matter of opinion. Having owned and repaired both 1st and 2nd generation S-series trucks, I think I'd rather have the 2nd generation. Better motor (SCFI > CPI - in my opinion). Equivalent transmissions. Potentially a more problematic transfer case, but just about everything else is equivalent. Brakes got a lot better in the 2nd gens, especially when dual piston fronts and disc rear brakes came in.

RE: What to do? Fix it or trade it in?
 

I'm keeping the blazer!

Just figured out that a full gasket change from the heads up, milling the heads,
andto do a major tune-up, Tires, and anew driver andpass side mirror. Will cost me around $750-$800. So I will have a running car with new tires. My wife said she could deal with the insides the way they are as long as she has a car to drive.

So I'm trying to get a 90day loan for $1500 incase I need new heads. I will be able to pay it off with income taxes.

RE: What to do? Fix it or trade it in?
 

good to hear your keeping the blazer! good luck with the work. hope its back on the road soon!

RE: What to do? Fix it or trade it in?
 

this is very true, my mom has an o1 tahoe and it drves loose and accelerates really weird and hard.