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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Psychropod
I also like the 4DR S10s, especially the ZR2 versions! It's the only way to get four doors and a stick in an S truck, because all 4DR Blazers are automatics. Extremely rare these days.

Hey, just slap a cap on it and it's almost a Blazer.
Zr5.... lol
 
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Sisk
Go full sized?
I would never need it. This would be my daily driver, so I am not looking for a huge pick up.

http://www.autowholesalersofrockvill...l.php?id=76405

That would be perfect, although the missing radio is kinda odd.
 
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 06:27 PM
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also a huge fan of the Avalanche when it came out too.

hmmm....so-so on the 1st gen one's, but the 2nd gen's are pretty sweet.

Originally Posted by Psychropod
I also like the 4DR S10s, especially the ZR2 versions! It's the only way to get four doors and a stick in an S truck, because all 4DR Blazers are automatics. Extremely rare these days.

that, my friend, is what i luv'd (and miss) so much about my '92 Jimmy.
 
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yea, when they first came out they had a lot of plastic bits on it but I still loved it. And I am leaning towards automatic. While in my 96 I have a manual and love it, its just one more thing that can go wrong. None of my friends can drive it, and one mistake and you could do some real damage to the transmission. In the future I will for sure be getting something in a manual, but for now I just want to be able to ride down the road and not have to worry about the next gear change (and yet, I knida do )
 
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Originally Posted by FlatTopFoley
yea, when they first came out they had a lot of plastic bits on it but I still loved it. And I am leaning towards automatic. While in my 96 I have a manual and love it, its just one more thing that can go wrong. None of my friends can drive it, and one mistake and you could do some real damage to the transmission. In the future I will for sure be getting something in a manual, but for now I just want to be able to ride down the road and not have to worry about the next gear change (and yet, I knida do )

hahahahaha, that's funny, i thought i was the only one.

when i first got my Blazer, i was always slamming my left foot on the floor, looking for the clutch whenever i went to start it. even now, if i'm tired or preoccupied, i'll find myself reaching for the shifter-and my Jimmy hasn't been on the road since Sept of '06!
 
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I still own my old 97 taurus, whenever I get it in I am looking for the clutch
 
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Even if you don't need the size of a full sized I say go for it. You'll probably get better mileage out of it then a Blazer, so it's a win win. Cheaper and bigger and better lol. Just my opinion. I would never need the space of a full sized since it's just me, but I can't wait to upgrade to a Silvy or Sierra.
 
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Originally Posted by Sisk
Even if you don't need the size of a full sized I say go for it. You'll probably get better mileage out of it then a Blazer, so it's a win win. Cheaper and bigger and better lol. Just my opinion. I would never need the space of a full sized since it's just me, but I can't wait to upgrade to a Silvy or Sierra.
looking around on craigslist, I see nothing under 10 grand.
 
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I still own my old 97 taurus, whenever I get it in I am looking for the clutch
another bad habit from my Jimmy, i'm still reaching for the rear wiper above the HL switch.

in fact i did it on the way to work yesterday.
 
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My blazer doesn't have that so I wouldn't know Also the upside to getting a 4 door would be getting something with keyless entry, and getting a stealth box.
 



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