1998 Blazer?

blackout357 · 06-08-2006, 01:41 PM

I am thinking about buying a 1998 Blazer. The person says its loaded and is asking 4800 but says they will take 4200. This will be a daily driver. Just wandering if this sounds like a good deal or not. What are some frequent problems with the Blazers? I searched but couldnt come up with much. I will post more info up later after I have gotten the key to it and know more(odometer, features, etc). Vin is 1GNDT13W5WK160684 if anyone out there has a carfax membership. Any info on this would be great. Thanks

juddspaintballs · 06-09-2006, 02:39 AM

what's the milage and options on it? thats really whatcha need. also if you need a carfax post "carfax please" as the title in the off topic section and someone will be able to help you out quicker there.

to note, however: I got my 96 Jimmy 4 door 4wd in August of 2004 for $4995 from a Toyota dealership that took it as a trade in. They had it Maryland inspected and also replaced the AC compressor and system cuz it was shot. I got it with 86000 miles. Once I hit 100000 miles common items started needing replacement. Radiator, water pump, starter, alternator, power brake booster. I've now got 123000 miles and havn't replaced a thing in 18000 miles except my oil. 21mpg I get but I've modified my exhaust and intake. 19 it's rated for I think.

Can't really think of many common problems though besides the usual that happens to vehicles over 100000 miles. The 4.3L is supposed to be good for 200000-250000 miles and its a nice strong engine for the tiny little blazers they pull around.

I think if the blazer you're looking at is in nice condition and the miles arn't way high then it would be a decent deal.

Holeshot · 06-10-2006, 03:42 PM

My 98 has been a bit of a lemon..........tons of things have gone wrong - with only 70,000 miles too.

I like the looks of the truck and it has enough power to do anything I ask of it though.

~~Blazin810~~ · 06-10-2006, 04:08 PM

My transmission couldn't pull a kiddie sled down a hill....

blackout357 · 06-11-2006, 12:26 AM

Turned out the interior looked like a work truck. And it dropped into reverse like it was stuck on an incline.

06-08-2006, 01:41 PM	#1
blackout357 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 363 Location: User is: OffLine	1998 Blazer? I am thinking about buying a 1998 Blazer. The person says its loaded and is asking 4800 but says they will take 4200. This will be a daily driver. Just wandering if this sounds like a good deal or not. What are some frequent problems with the Blazers? I searched but couldnt come up with much. I will post more info up later after I have gotten the key to it and know more(odometer, features, etc). Vin is 1GNDT13W5WK160684 if anyone out there has a carfax membership. Any info on this would be great. Thanks
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06-09-2006, 02:39 AM	#2
juddspaintballs I pee standing Age: 24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,097 Location: Union Bridge, MD User is: OffLine	Re: 1998 Blazer? what's the milage and options on it? thats really whatcha need. also if you need a carfax post "carfax please" as the title in the off topic section and someone will be able to help you out quicker there. to note, however: I got my 96 Jimmy 4 door 4wd in August of 2004 for $4995 from a Toyota dealership that took it as a trade in. They had it Maryland inspected and also replaced the AC compressor and system cuz it was shot. I got it with 86000 miles. Once I hit 100000 miles common items started needing replacement. Radiator, water pump, starter, alternator, power brake booster. I've now got 123000 miles and havn't replaced a thing in 18000 miles except my oil. 21mpg I get but I've modified my exhaust and intake. 19 it's rated for I think. Can't really think of many common problems though besides the usual that happens to vehicles over 100000 miles. The 4.3L is supposed to be good for 200000-250000 miles and its a nice strong engine for the tiny little blazers they pull around. I think if the blazer you're looking at is in nice condition and the miles arn't way high then it would be a decent deal.
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06-10-2006, 03:42 PM	#3
Holeshot Canadian Dictatorship Age: 34 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 233 Location: Chilliwack, BC, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: 1998 Blazer? My 98 has been a bit of a lemon..........tons of things have gone wrong - with only 70,000 miles too. I like the looks of the truck and it has enough power to do anything I ask of it though.
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06-10-2006, 04:08 PM	#4
~~Blazin810~~ Banned Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,474 Location: Northeast Iowa User is: OffLine	Re: 1998 Blazer? My transmission couldn't pull a kiddie sled down a hill....
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06-11-2006, 12:26 AM	#5
blackout357 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 363 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1998 Blazer? Turned out the interior looked like a work truck. And it dropped into reverse like it was stuck on an incline.
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