buying a 2nd gen. blazer, need advice on what to look out for...

EXJAY · 01-20-2003, 06:10 PM

well, the title said it all. were ditching our 2k jeep XJ at the end or our lease and were prob gonna buy a 96-2k 4 door 2wd blazer with the 4.3 v-6 and a auto trans. i owned a 84 and a 87 years back but im not too familliar with the newer models. is there any common problems associated with these years or any year models to avoid? any major recalls? thanks!

Derrick824 · 01-25-2003, 02:42 PM

The 98+ blazers have a different suspension setup. If you plan on lowering the 98+ drop spindles are $280 a pair unlike the $150 a pair for the older models. I believe this is because they have a heavier duty suspension and bigger brakes. Also most newer trucks have 4wheel disc brakes. My '01 has them and I love them.

Audiodogg · 02-01-2003, 08:41 PM

The '98 Jimmy's and up are better than the 95-97. They have less problems since they are the updated 2nd Gen. with most of the problems solved. Try to buy one with less than 60G miles..around 100,000kms, that's when the trouble start, just like most new vehicles.

We have a '98 and through 4 years we've had 2 O2 sensors go, the speed sensor (tranny/computer problem), and we replaced the alt.

Those have been our only problems, beside some brake problem which was fixed by the deal when we first bought it.

The styling on '98+ is better also, and the overall reliability is better. One with less mileage and less repairs is sometimes better. Sometimes one with the bigger repairs is better, cuz it's been replaced already so you don't have to worry about it. But due to this vehicles and like many others, when you notice lots of problems it usually means their a lemon, so be careful looking for a newer one and buying it private.

If you "buy" not lease, a new one from the dealer and want it paid off in 4 years, it's 900CAN a month for us, so around 700US a month, so I'm not too sure what kinda price you're looking at. But also we got top of the line 4x4, so the price adds up quickly.

Good luck on finding one you like, and is in your price range.

Nate

01-20-2003, 06:10 PM	#1
EXJAY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2 Location: User is: OffLine	buying a 2nd gen. blazer, need advice on what to look out for... well, the title said it all. were ditching our 2k jeep XJ at the end or our lease and were prob gonna buy a 96-2k 4 door 2wd blazer with the 4.3 v-6 and a auto trans. i owned a 84 and a 87 years back but im not too familliar with the newer models. is there any common problems associated with these years or any year models to avoid? any major recalls? thanks!
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01-25-2003, 02:42 PM	#2
Derrick824 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,164 Location: Sumter, SC User is: OffLine	The 98+ blazers have a different suspension setup. If you plan on lowering the 98+ drop spindles are $280 a pair unlike the $150 a pair for the older models. I believe this is because they have a heavier duty suspension and bigger brakes. Also most newer trucks have 4wheel disc brakes. My '01 has them and I love them.
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02-01-2003, 08:41 PM	#3
Audiodogg dubdS10 Age: 25 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,283 Location: Langley, BC, Canada User is: OffLine	The '98 Jimmy's and up are better than the 95-97. They have less problems since they are the updated 2nd Gen. with most of the problems solved. Try to buy one with less than 60G miles..around 100,000kms, that's when the trouble start, just like most new vehicles. We have a '98 and through 4 years we've had 2 O2 sensors go, the speed sensor (tranny/computer problem), and we replaced the alt. Those have been our only problems, beside some brake problem which was fixed by the deal when we first bought it. The styling on '98+ is better also, and the overall reliability is better. One with less mileage and less repairs is sometimes better. Sometimes one with the bigger repairs is better, cuz it's been replaced already so you don't have to worry about it. But due to this vehicles and like many others, when you notice lots of problems it usually means their a lemon, so be careful looking for a newer one and buying it private. If you "buy" not lease, a new one from the dealer and want it paid off in 4 years, it's 900CAN a month for us, so around 700US a month, so I'm not too sure what kinda price you're looking at. But also we got top of the line 4x4, so the price adds up quickly. Good luck on finding one you like, and is in your price range. Nate
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