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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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Hi I'm new. I am looking at getting a S10 Blazer. My question is are the Blazers really top heavy? I have been told that all SUVs are likely to flip. Is that true?
 
Old Aug 2, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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Welcome!
Blazers are no more likely to roll over than any other SUV out there... any idiot can roll over any vehicle... I had a buddy who once rolled a Honda Prelude.
The real issue comes down to driver ability and common sense.
 
Old Aug 3, 2009 | 01:13 AM
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Welcome! from down under.
Haven't found the blazer any more top heavy than other SUVs i have owned or driven.
 
Old Aug 3, 2009 | 04:41 AM
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The Blazer has a high centre of gravity but then all SUV's do, but then they are not ment to be thrown around like a normal road car
 
Old Aug 3, 2009 | 09:12 AM
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If you want a vehicle that is going to handle like a go kart and be able to go around corners crazy fast, then don't buy an SUV. It is true that all SUV's have a high centre of gravity and are more likely to flip with sudden movements at high speed. It just comes with the size of SUV's and the weight. There is even a warning on the visor's stating not to make sudden movements at high speeds.
I've taken my blazer through some pretty tight turns though at some decent speeds. There is a lot of body roll, but I've never flipped mine. That being said, it's definitely a real possibility so I don't push it too far. If you're looking to drive like an F1 driver and have something that handles like a go kart...go with a civic or something small and low to the ground.
 
Old Aug 3, 2009 | 12:06 PM
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For something small and quick that still has AWD, you can't beat subaru
 
Old Aug 4, 2009 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Sisk
Welcome to the forum!

If you want a vehicle that is going to handle like a go kart and be able to go around corners crazy fast, then don't buy an SUV. It is true that all SUV's have a high centre of gravity and are more likely to flip with sudden movements at high speed. It just comes with the size of SUV's and the weight. There is even a warning on the visor's stating not to make sudden movements at high speeds.
I've taken my blazer through some pretty tight turns though at some decent speeds. There is a lot of body roll, but I've never flipped mine. That being said, it's definitely a real possibility so I don't push it too far. If you're looking to drive like an F1 driver and have something that handles like a go kart...go with a civic or something small and low to the ground.
Thanks for that Sisk, I was wondering what that Japanese writing said on the visor.LOL
 
Old Aug 4, 2009 | 01:29 AM
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Welcome from New Zealand.

I had a chap at the $3 Japan shop in the centre translate mine for me. LOL
 
Old Aug 4, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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