Bravadas Anyone?

Back_N_Black · 12-04-2008, 02:02 AM

So im thinking since i need a winter vehicle a latemodel Olds Bravada would be nice. Ya know 4 doors, backseat, AWD blah blah blah and still stick with an s-series right? Saw a redish burgandy one the other day and i love that color since then my mind has been coming up with all kinds of ideas, mainly simple but i was curious to see what you guys have come up with . . . anything?

MikeInCtown · 12-04-2008, 09:27 AM

What's the question?

A bravada is just a blazer or a jimmy with all sorts of bells and whistles. getting one (1999) myself as soon as the damn bank gets the lady that I'm buying it from her title. The 02 and up models are really nice looking and have the newer engines. In fact, I think the new body style looks pretty damn good.

The Griff · 12-04-2008, 09:33 AM

no, a bravada is a blazer/jimmy with the bolts tightened on it

and yeah, I'm failing to see what you're asking...

'JustDreamin' · 12-04-2008, 10:15 AM

Yeah, I'm not seeing the question here....

However, I bought my Bravada for the sole purpose of swapping in an LSx motor. Wanted to do AWD in a 2nd Gen, and decided the on-demand type tcases were nice.

Plus, for whatever reason, Bravadas seem to be going for less money than Blazers or Jimmys (or where when I bought 2+ years ago). There were definitely better deals to be had on Bravadas

'JustDreamin'

cpolaris502 · 12-04-2008, 02:01 PM

I want to get a Bravada for a daily too. They're like the luxury blazer.

ExtCab96S_Dime · 12-04-2008, 02:34 PM

I had to choose between a Blazer and a Bravada when I bought mine and I chose the Blazer because it was basically the same interior (except for the wood stuff and Oldsmobile symbols) and it had selectable 4WD, which I liked. The Bravadas don't give you the choice of 2WD. Also, I liked the Blazer front end better.

Edit: Mine's an LT with all the options, except the Bose stereo thing, that's why I said basically the same interior. The Bravadas just came standard with the options that were in mine, pretty much.

Back_N_Black · 12-04-2008, 02:36 PM

Sry for not being more clear. I know what a bravada is just are there any nice ones on here, like lowered wheels and mirrors etc.

MikeInCtown · 12-04-2008, 05:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ExtCab96S_Dime

I had to choose between a Blazer and a Bravada when I bought mine and I chose the Blazer because it was basically the same interior (except for the wood stuff and Oldsmobile symbols) and it had selectable 4WD, which I liked. The Bravadas don't give you the choice of 2WD. Also, I liked the Blazer front end better.

Edit: Mine's an LT with all the options, except the Bose stereo thing, that's why I said basically the same interior. The Bravadas just came standard with the options that were in mine, pretty much.

You do know that the Bravadas are normally always in 2wd mode right?

They only switch to 4wd when the rear wheels are slipping. just like when you turn on the auto 4wd button on the nice NP8 Jimmy and Blazers.

I also think the front grill of the Bravada sucks though. I would put a Jimmy grill on it before a blazer grill though.

ExtCab96S_Dime · 12-05-2008, 01:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Back_N_Black

Sry for not being more clear. I know what a bravada is just are there any nice ones on here, like lowered wheels and mirrors etc.

Mr Bravada on here has a pretty nice one, if I remember correctly. There's also another guy who did a 6.0 swap into one, but I don't know if he had wheels and whatnot.

Quote: Originally Posted by MikeInCtown

You do know that the Bravadas are normally always in 2wd mode right?

They only switch to 4wd when the rear wheels are slipping. just like when you turn on the auto 4wd button on the nice NP8 Jimmy and Blazers.

I also think the front grill of the Bravada sucks though. I would put a Jimmy grill on it before a blazer grill though.

I do realize that. I have one of the NP8 Blazers, and I like the Auto 4WD, but I also like not using it sometimes too. I was just giving information and I forgot to mention that part, sorry man. Thanks for adding to it though.

purplepassion · 12-05-2008, 02:00 PM

buy one and give me the front bumper

ExtCab96S_Dime · 12-05-2008, 02:04 PM

? Why what's wrong with your Envoy one?

purplepassion · 12-05-2008, 02:05 PM

nothing. i want a bravada one for my truck

ExtCab96S_Dime · 12-05-2008, 02:08 PM

purplepassion · 12-06-2008, 12:11 AM

because i do. is it that important?

lee-mill · 12-06-2008, 12:12 AM

apparently it is

Back_N_Black · 12-06-2008, 05:38 PM

lol no brian i wanna keep it if i do buy one, found a green 97 maybe for 450. . . nothing outstandingly nice. but interiors there no rips. Im think just a drop and mirrors since it will be a winter beater lol

12-04-2008, 02:02 AM	#1
Back_N_Black static is where its at Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,456 Location: Mt. Washington, Ky User is: OffLine	Bravadas Anyone? So im thinking since i need a winter vehicle a latemodel Olds Bravada would be nice. Ya know 4 doors, backseat, AWD blah blah blah and still stick with an s-series right? Saw a redish burgandy one the other day and i love that color since then my mind has been coming up with all kinds of ideas, mainly simple but i was curious to see what you guys have come up with . . . anything?
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12-04-2008, 09:27 AM	#2
MikeInCtown Registered User Age: 35 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 927 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Bravadas Anyone? What's the question? A bravada is just a blazer or a jimmy with all sorts of bells and whistles. getting one (1999) myself as soon as the damn bank gets the lady that I'm buying it from her title. The 02 and up models are really nice looking and have the newer engines. In fact, I think the new body style looks pretty damn good.
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12-04-2008, 09:33 AM	#3
The Griff Fronkensteen Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 17,163 Location: Minnesota User is: OffLine	Re: Bravadas Anyone? no, a bravada is a blazer/jimmy with the bolts tightened on it and yeah, I'm failing to see what you're asking...
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12-04-2008, 10:15 AM	#4
'JustDreamin' Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 73 Location: Baltimore, MD User is: OffLine	Re: Bravadas Anyone? Yeah, I'm not seeing the question here.... However, I bought my Bravada for the sole purpose of swapping in an LSx motor. Wanted to do AWD in a 2nd Gen, and decided the on-demand type tcases were nice. Plus, for whatever reason, Bravadas seem to be going for less money than Blazers or Jimmys (or where when I bought 2+ years ago). There were definitely better deals to be had on Bravadas 'JustDreamin'
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12-04-2008, 02:01 PM	#5
cpolaris502 The Dreamsicle Age: 20 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 16,052 Location: Rogers, MN User is: OffLine	Re: Bravadas Anyone? I want to get a Bravada for a daily too. They're like the luxury blazer.
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12-04-2008, 02:34 PM	#6
ExtCab96S_Dime Wannabe Dragger Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,664 Location: Neenah, Wisconsin User is: OffLine	Re: Bravadas Anyone? I had to choose between a Blazer and a Bravada when I bought mine and I chose the Blazer because it was basically the same interior (except for the wood stuff and Oldsmobile symbols) and it had selectable 4WD, which I liked. The Bravadas don't give you the choice of 2WD. Also, I liked the Blazer front end better. Edit: Mine's an LT with all the options, except the Bose stereo thing, that's why I said basically the same interior. The Bravadas just came standard with the options that were in mine, pretty much. Last edited by ExtCab96S_Dime : 12-04-2008 at 02:36 PM.
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12-04-2008, 02:36 PM	#7
Back_N_Black static is where its at Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,456 Location: Mt. Washington, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: Bravadas Anyone? Sry for not being more clear. I know what a bravada is just are there any nice ones on here, like lowered wheels and mirrors etc. Last edited by Back_N_Black : 12-04-2008 at 02:37 PM.
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12-04-2008, 05:05 PM	#8
MikeInCtown Registered User Age: 35 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 927 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Bravadas Anyone? Quote: Originally Posted by ExtCab96S_Dime I had to choose between a Blazer and a Bravada when I bought mine and I chose the Blazer because it was basically the same interior (except for the wood stuff and Oldsmobile symbols) and it had selectable 4WD, which I liked. The Bravadas don't give you the choice of 2WD. Also, I liked the Blazer front end better. Edit: Mine's an LT with all the options, except the Bose stereo thing, that's why I said basically the same interior. The Bravadas just came standard with the options that were in mine, pretty much. You do know that the Bravadas are normally always in 2wd mode right? They only switch to 4wd when the rear wheels are slipping. just like when you turn on the auto 4wd button on the nice NP8 Jimmy and Blazers. I also think the front grill of the Bravada sucks though. I would put a Jimmy grill on it before a blazer grill though.
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12-05-2008, 01:32 PM	#9
ExtCab96S_Dime Wannabe Dragger Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,664 Location: Neenah, Wisconsin User is: OffLine	Re: Bravadas Anyone? Quote: Originally Posted by Back_N_Black Sry for not being more clear. I know what a bravada is just are there any nice ones on here, like lowered wheels and mirrors etc. Mr Bravada on here has a pretty nice one, if I remember correctly. There's also another guy who did a 6.0 swap into one, but I don't know if he had wheels and whatnot. Quote: Originally Posted by MikeInCtown You do know that the Bravadas are normally always in 2wd mode right? They only switch to 4wd when the rear wheels are slipping. just like when you turn on the auto 4wd button on the nice NP8 Jimmy and Blazers. I also think the front grill of the Bravada sucks though. I would put a Jimmy grill on it before a blazer grill though. I do realize that. I have one of the NP8 Blazers, and I like the Auto 4WD, but I also like not using it sometimes too. I was just giving information and I forgot to mention that part, sorry man. Thanks for adding to it though.
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12-05-2008, 02:00 PM	#10
purplepassion blazer is dunnnnnnnnn! Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 10,625 Location: Mt. Washington, KY User is: Online	Re: Bravadas Anyone? buy one and give me the front bumper
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12-05-2008, 02:04 PM	#11
ExtCab96S_Dime Wannabe Dragger Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,664 Location: Neenah, Wisconsin User is: OffLine	Re: Bravadas Anyone? ? Why what's wrong with your Envoy one?
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12-05-2008, 02:05 PM	#12
purplepassion blazer is dunnnnnnnnn! Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 10,625 Location: Mt. Washington, KY User is: Online	Re: Bravadas Anyone? nothing. i want a bravada one for my truck
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12-05-2008, 02:08 PM	#13
ExtCab96S_Dime Wannabe Dragger Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,664 Location: Neenah, Wisconsin User is: OffLine	Re: Bravadas Anyone? Why?
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12-06-2008, 12:11 AM	#14
purplepassion blazer is dunnnnnnnnn! Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 10,625 Location: Mt. Washington, KY User is: Online	Re: Bravadas Anyone? because i do. is it that important?
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12-06-2008, 12:12 AM	#15
lee-mill where's my chippy? Age: 20 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7,846 Location: staatsburg, ny User is: OffLine	Re: Bravadas Anyone? apparently it is
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12-06-2008, 05:38 PM	#16
Back_N_Black static is where its at Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,456 Location: Mt. Washington, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: Bravadas Anyone? lol no brian i wanna keep it if i do buy one, found a green 97 maybe for 450. . . nothing outstandingly nice. but interiors there no rips. Im think just a drop and mirrors since it will be a winter beater lol
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