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charleslong · 09-09-2004, 12:58 AM

Hello all, im new here, but I have been peeking into the board. Im thinking of getting a 98+ Bravada for me and my family. Can anyone suggest what to look for when looking? What are the differences in models 98 and after?
I also own another GM vehicle and post on another board,
Thanks

Charles

SteveI · 09-09-2004, 03:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by charleslong

Hello all, im new here, but I have been peeking into the board. Im thinking of getting a 98+ Bravada for me and my family. Can anyone suggest what to look for when looking? What are the differences in models 98 and after?
I also own another GM vehicle and post on another board,
Thanks

Charles

Charles, Are you dead set on the Bravada? I like the Bravada too but it's the AWD system that makes me avoid them. I prefer the Jimmy or Blazer because I can choose 2wd, 4wd or Auto Awd.

chizwizdiz · 09-09-2004, 09:00 PM

I agree, my wife has a 00 bravada and I'm dreading the day I have to diagnos that system.

charleslong · 09-09-2004, 10:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SteveI

Charles, Are you dead set on the Bravada? I like the Bravada too but it's the AWD system that makes me avoid them. I prefer the Jimmy or Blazer because I can choose 2wd, 4wd or Auto Awd.

My main reason for choosing this truck over the other 2 trucks are b/c, most come standard with leather and the wood trim. Are there any major problems with this truck? Its got the same tranny as the other turcks right? I really dont know much at all about these trucks, I just thought that they were pretty much all made the same, just by different companies in GM.
Thanks for the info, if there is anything else, please let me know.
Charles

charleslong · 09-09-2004, 10:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by chizwizdiz

I agree, my wife has a 00 bravada and I'm dreading the day I have to diagnos that system.

Yeah, im buying the truck for my wife. How have your bravada been, since you have owned it? What do you guys like and dislike about your trucks? Oh yeah, how do your wife like her truck.
Thanks
Charles

SteveI · 09-10-2004, 09:57 AM

You can get the same interior in a loaded up Jimmy Diamond Edition (wood trim etc).

I like the Bravada, don't get me wrong. I like the outside styling (bumper cover, side moldings etc) probably the best of all the S-series SUVs. My biggest gripe is the electronic All Wheel Drive system. Even the new style Bravadas (2002+) have lots of problems with this system. I work PT at a GM dealership so I see them in for repair often.

Here's the interior of a Jimmy Diamond Edtion with the wood trim etc

Steve

charleslong · 09-10-2004, 12:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SteveI

You can get the same interior in a loaded up Jimmy Diamond Edition (wood trim etc).

I like the Bravada, don't get me wrong. I like the outside styling (bumper cover, side moldings etc) probably the best of all the S-series SUVs. My biggest gripe is the electronic All Wheel Drive system. Even the new style Bravadas (2002+) have lots of problems with this system. I work PT at a GM dealership so I see them in for repair often.

Here's the interior of a Jimmy Diamond Edtion with the wood trim etc

http://images5.fotki.com/v81/photos/...lueJDE7-vi.jpg

http://images6.fotki.com/v83/photos/...lueJDE5-vi.jpg

Steve

Are these trucks hard to find? and how much do they normally run for?
Charles

SteveI · 09-10-2004, 12:33 PM

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SteveI · 09-10-2004, 12:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by charleslong

Are these trucks hard to find? and how much do they normally run for?
Charles

They are harder to find than standard Jimmys. They were limited production in 2000 and 2001. Do a search on Autotrader.com for 2000-2001 Jimmy. You can always tell by looking at the picture if it's a Diamond Edition or not. Sometimes the seller lists it's a Diamond Edition in the text, but not always. The Diamond Edition only came in Pewter, Majestic Red, Indigo Blue and Black. I have a Blue one.

Pricing is all over the map, sometimes less sometimes more depending on the seller.

Here's some pictures of mine: http://public.fotki.com/kclm7/2000_gmc_jimmy_diam/

Steve

SteveI · 09-10-2004, 12:36 PM

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charleslong · 09-10-2004, 01:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SteveI

They are harder to find than standard Jimmys. They were limited production in 2000 and 2001. Do a search on Autotrader.com for 2000-2001 Jimmy. You can always tell by looking at the picture if it's a Diamond Edition or not. Sometimes the seller lists it's a Diamond Edition in the text, but not always. The Diamond Edition only came in Pewter, Majestic Red, Indigo Blue and Black. I have a Blue one.

Pricing is all over the map, sometimes less sometimes more depending on the seller.

Here's some pictures of mine: http://public.fotki.com/kclm7/2000_gmc_jimmy_diam/

Steve

I did a search on autotrader, and I didnt see any. I like the interior also. You have a nice looking truck.

SteveI · 09-10-2004, 03:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by charleslong

I did a search on autotrader, and I didnt see any. I like the interior also. You have a nice looking truck.

charleslong · 09-15-2004, 04:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SteveI

They're out there, sometimes "Diamond Edition" isn't always listed in the title. Here's some examples I found on AutoTrader.

BLUE

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=167512128&dealer_id=&car_year=2001& search_type=used&make=GMC&model=JIM&transmission=& distance=any&address=68154&advanced=y&max_mileage= 100000&max_price=&min_price=&first_record=76&end_y ear=2001&start_year=2000&drive=4WD&engine=&body_st yle=&advcd_on=y&doors=4&=&fuel=&color=BLUE&cardist =708

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=167557958&dealer_id=&car_year=2000& search_type=used&make=GMC&model=JIM&transmission=& distance=any&address=68154&advanced=y&max_mileage= 100000&max_price=&min_price=&first_record=76&end_y ear=2001&start_year=2000&drive=4WD&engine=&body_st yle=&advcd_on=y&doors=4&=&fuel=&color=BLUE&cardist =668

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=169019050&dealer_id=1375495&car_yea r=2000&search_type=used&make=GMC&model=JIM&transmi ssion=&distance=any&address=68154&advanced=y&max_m ileage=100000&max_price=&min_price=&first_record=1 01&end_year=2001&start_year=2000&drive=4WD&engine= &body_style=&advcd_on=y&doors=4&=&fuel=&color=BLUE &cardist=1148

BLACK

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=167023601&dealer_id=582484&car_year =2001&search_type=used&make=GMC&model=JIM&transmis sion=&distance=any&address=68154&advanced=y&max_mi leage=100000&max_price=&min_price=&end_year=2001&s tart_year=2000&drive=4WD&engine=&body_style=&advcd _on=y&doors=4&fuel=&color=BLACK&cardist=601

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=169867322&dealer_id=72401&car_year= 2000&search_type=used&make=GMC&model=JIM&transmiss ion=&distance=any&address=68154&advanced=y&max_mil eage=100000&max_price=&min_price=&end_year=2001&st art_year=2000&drive=4WD&engine=&body_style=&advcd_ on=y&doors=4&fuel=&color=BLACK&cardist=760

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=157976335&dealer_id=171202&car_year =2001&search_type=used&make=GMC&model=JIM&transmis sion=&distance=any&address=68154&advanced=y&max_mi leage=100000&max_price=&min_price=&end_year=2001&s tart_year=2000&drive=4WD&engine=&body_style=&advcd _on=y&doors=4&fuel=&color=BLACK&cardist=566

RED

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=160485687&dealer_id=578060&car_year =2001&search_type=used&make=GMC&model=JIM&transmis sion=&distance=any&address=68154&advanced=y&max_mi leage=100000&max_price=&min_price=&end_year=2001&s tart_year=2000&drive=4WD&engine=&body_style=&advcd _on=y&doors=4&fuel=&color=RED&cardist=566

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=169655987&dealer_id=480438&car_year =2001&search_type=used&make=GMC&model=JIM&transmis sion=&distance=any&address=68154&advanced=y&max_mi leage=100000&max_price=&min_price=&first_record=26 &end_year=2001&start_year=2000&drive=4WD&engine=&b ody_style=&advcd_on=y&doors=4&=&fuel=&color=RED&ca rdist=997

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=169653346&dealer_id=756663&car_year =2001&search_type=used&make=GMC&model=JIM&transmis sion=&distance=any&address=68154&advanced=y&max_mi leage=100000&max_price=&min_price=&first_record=26 &end_year=2001&start_year=2000&drive=4WD&engine=&b ody_style=&advcd_on=y&doors=4&=&fuel=&color=RED&ca rdist=365

PEWTER

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=166095422&dealer_id=70301&car_year= 2000&search_type=used&make=GMC&model=JIM&transmiss ion=&distance=any&address=68154&advanced=y&max_mil eage=100000&max_price=&min_price=&end_year=2001&st art_year=2000&drive=4WD&engine=&body_style=&advcd_ on=y&doors=4&fuel=&color=SILVER&cardist=357

Steve

Thanks for the help Steve. I will have to shape up my credit in order to get the note close to where I want it. I will also want to see if I can find one that is within 200 miles of my zip code. My wife like that truck better than the bravada, but I think the problem will be finding one when the time approaches.
Charles

SteveI · 09-15-2004, 08:25 PM

How much are you wanting to spend? Miles? etc? Maybe I can make you a deal on a Blue 00 Diamond Edition.

Steve

09-09-2004, 12:58 AM	#1
charleslong Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6 Location: Warner Robins User is: OffLine	Im new here Hello all, im new here, but I have been peeking into the board. Im thinking of getting a 98+ Bravada for me and my family. Can anyone suggest what to look for when looking? What are the differences in models 98 and after? I also own another GM vehicle and post on another board, Thanks Charles
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09-09-2004, 03:19 PM	#2
SteveI Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,184 Location: Omaha, NE User is: OffLine	Re: Im new here Quote: Originally Posted by charleslong Hello all, im new here, but I have been peeking into the board. Im thinking of getting a 98+ Bravada for me and my family. Can anyone suggest what to look for when looking? What are the differences in models 98 and after? I also own another GM vehicle and post on another board, Thanks Charles Charles, Are you dead set on the Bravada? I like the Bravada too but it's the AWD system that makes me avoid them. I prefer the Jimmy or Blazer because I can choose 2wd, 4wd or Auto Awd.
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09-09-2004, 09:00 PM	#3
chizwizdiz www.oaktowntrucks.com Age: 28 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 278 Location: Shelby Township , MI User is: OffLine	Re: Im new here I agree, my wife has a 00 bravada and I'm dreading the day I have to diagnos that system.
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09-09-2004, 10:33 PM	#4
charleslong Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6 Location: Warner Robins User is: OffLine	Re: Im new here Quote: Originally Posted by SteveI Charles, Are you dead set on the Bravada? I like the Bravada too but it's the AWD system that makes me avoid them. I prefer the Jimmy or Blazer because I can choose 2wd, 4wd or Auto Awd. My main reason for choosing this truck over the other 2 trucks are b/c, most come standard with leather and the wood trim. Are there any major problems with this truck? Its got the same tranny as the other turcks right? I really dont know much at all about these trucks, I just thought that they were pretty much all made the same, just by different companies in GM. Thanks for the info, if there is anything else, please let me know. Charles
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09-09-2004, 10:36 PM	#5
charleslong Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6 Location: Warner Robins User is: OffLine	Re: Im new here Quote: Originally Posted by chizwizdiz I agree, my wife has a 00 bravada and I'm dreading the day I have to diagnos that system. Yeah, im buying the truck for my wife. How have your bravada been, since you have owned it? What do you guys like and dislike about your trucks? Oh yeah, how do your wife like her truck. Thanks Charles
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09-10-2004, 09:57 AM	#6
SteveI Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,184 Location: Omaha, NE User is: OffLine	Re: Im new here You can get the same interior in a loaded up Jimmy Diamond Edition (wood trim etc). I like the Bravada, don't get me wrong. I like the outside styling (bumper cover, side moldings etc) probably the best of all the S-series SUVs. My biggest gripe is the electronic All Wheel Drive system. Even the new style Bravadas (2002+) have lots of problems with this system. I work PT at a GM dealership so I see them in for repair often. Here's the interior of a Jimmy Diamond Edtion with the wood trim etc Steve
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09-10-2004, 12:24 PM	#7
charleslong Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6 Location: Warner Robins User is: OffLine	Re: Im new here Quote: Originally Posted by SteveI You can get the same interior in a loaded up Jimmy Diamond Edition (wood trim etc). I like the Bravada, don't get me wrong. I like the outside styling (bumper cover, side moldings etc) probably the best of all the S-series SUVs. My biggest gripe is the electronic All Wheel Drive system. Even the new style Bravadas (2002+) have lots of problems with this system. I work PT at a GM dealership so I see them in for repair often. Here's the interior of a Jimmy Diamond Edtion with the wood trim etc http://images5.fotki.com/v81/photos/...lueJDE7-vi.jpg http://images6.fotki.com/v83/photos/...lueJDE5-vi.jpg Steve Are these trucks hard to find? and how much do they normally run for? Charles
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09-10-2004, 12:33 PM	#8
SteveI Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,184 Location: Omaha, NE User is: OffLine	Re: Im new here Delete Last edited by SteveI : 09-10-2004 at 12:40 PM.
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09-10-2004, 12:34 PM	#9
SteveI Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,184 Location: Omaha, NE User is: OffLine	Re: Im new here Quote: Originally Posted by charleslong Are these trucks hard to find? and how much do they normally run for? Charles They are harder to find than standard Jimmys. They were limited production in 2000 and 2001. Do a search on Autotrader.com for 2000-2001 Jimmy. You can always tell by looking at the picture if it's a Diamond Edition or not. Sometimes the seller lists it's a Diamond Edition in the text, but not always. The Diamond Edition only came in Pewter, Majestic Red, Indigo Blue and Black. I have a Blue one. Pricing is all over the map, sometimes less sometimes more depending on the seller. Here's some pictures of mine: http://public.fotki.com/kclm7/2000_gmc_jimmy_diam/ Steve
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09-10-2004, 12:36 PM	#10
SteveI Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,184 Location: Omaha, NE User is: OffLine	Re: Im new here Delete Last edited by SteveI : 09-10-2004 at 12:41 PM.
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09-10-2004, 01:30 PM	#12
charleslong Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6 Location: Warner Robins User is: OffLine	Re: Im new here Quote: Originally Posted by SteveI They are harder to find than standard Jimmys. They were limited production in 2000 and 2001. Do a search on Autotrader.com for 2000-2001 Jimmy. You can always tell by looking at the picture if it's a Diamond Edition or not. Sometimes the seller lists it's a Diamond Edition in the text, but not always. The Diamond Edition only came in Pewter, Majestic Red, Indigo Blue and Black. I have a Blue one. Pricing is all over the map, sometimes less sometimes more depending on the seller. Here's some pictures of mine: http://public.fotki.com/kclm7/2000_gmc_jimmy_diam/ Steve I did a search on autotrader, and I didnt see any. I like the interior also. You have a nice looking truck.
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09-10-2004, 03:23 PM	#13
SteveI Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,184 Location: Omaha, NE User is: OffLine	Re: Im new here Quote: Originally Posted by charleslong I did a search on autotrader, and I didnt see any. I like the interior also. You have a nice looking truck. They're out there, sometimes "Diamond Edition" isn't always listed in the title. Here's some examples I found on AutoTrader. BLUE http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...&cardist =708 http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...&cardist =668 http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js... &cardist=1148 BLACK http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...CK&cardist=601 http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...CK&cardist=760 http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...CK&cardist=566 RED http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ED&cardist=566 http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...&ca rdist=997 http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...&ca rdist=365 PEWTER http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ER&cardist=357 Steve
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09-15-2004, 04:42 PM	#14
charleslong Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6 Location: Warner Robins User is: OffLine	Re: Im new here Quote: Originally Posted by SteveI They're out there, sometimes "Diamond Edition" isn't always listed in the title. Here's some examples I found on AutoTrader. BLUE http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=167512128&dealer_id=&car_year=2001& search_type=used&make=GMC&model=JIM&transmission=& distance=any&address=68154&advanced=y&max_mileage= 100000&max_price=&min_price=&first_record=76&end_y ear=2001&start_year=2000&drive=4WD&engine=&body_st yle=&advcd_on=y&doors=4&=&fuel=&color=BLUE&cardist =708 http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=167557958&dealer_id=&car_year=2000& search_type=used&make=GMC&model=JIM&transmission=& distance=any&address=68154&advanced=y&max_mileage= 100000&max_price=&min_price=&first_record=76&end_y ear=2001&start_year=2000&drive=4WD&engine=&body_st yle=&advcd_on=y&doors=4&=&fuel=&color=BLUE&cardist =668 http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=169019050&dealer_id=1375495&car_yea r=2000&search_type=used&make=GMC&model=JIM&transmi ssion=&distance=any&address=68154&advanced=y&max_m ileage=100000&max_price=&min_price=&first_record=1 01&end_year=2001&start_year=2000&drive=4WD&engine= &body_style=&advcd_on=y&doors=4&=&fuel=&color=BLUE &cardist=1148 BLACK http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=167023601&dealer_id=582484&car_year =2001&search_type=used&make=GMC&model=JIM&transmis sion=&distance=any&address=68154&advanced=y&max_mi leage=100000&max_price=&min_price=&end_year=2001&s tart_year=2000&drive=4WD&engine=&body_style=&advcd _on=y&doors=4&fuel=&color=BLACK&cardist=601 http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=169867322&dealer_id=72401&car_year= 2000&search_type=used&make=GMC&model=JIM&transmiss ion=&distance=any&address=68154&advanced=y&max_mil eage=100000&max_price=&min_price=&end_year=2001&st art_year=2000&drive=4WD&engine=&body_style=&advcd_ on=y&doors=4&fuel=&color=BLACK&cardist=760 http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=157976335&dealer_id=171202&car_year =2001&search_type=used&make=GMC&model=JIM&transmis sion=&distance=any&address=68154&advanced=y&max_mi leage=100000&max_price=&min_price=&end_year=2001&s tart_year=2000&drive=4WD&engine=&body_style=&advcd _on=y&doors=4&fuel=&color=BLACK&cardist=566 RED http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=160485687&dealer_id=578060&car_year =2001&search_type=used&make=GMC&model=JIM&transmis sion=&distance=any&address=68154&advanced=y&max_mi leage=100000&max_price=&min_price=&end_year=2001&s tart_year=2000&drive=4WD&engine=&body_style=&advcd _on=y&doors=4&fuel=&color=RED&cardist=566 http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=169655987&dealer_id=480438&car_year =2001&search_type=used&make=GMC&model=JIM&transmis sion=&distance=any&address=68154&advanced=y&max_mi leage=100000&max_price=&min_price=&first_record=26 &end_year=2001&start_year=2000&drive=4WD&engine=&b ody_style=&advcd_on=y&doors=4&=&fuel=&color=RED&ca rdist=997 http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=169653346&dealer_id=756663&car_year =2001&search_type=used&make=GMC&model=JIM&transmis sion=&distance=any&address=68154&advanced=y&max_mi leage=100000&max_price=&min_price=&first_record=26 &end_year=2001&start_year=2000&drive=4WD&engine=&b ody_style=&advcd_on=y&doors=4&=&fuel=&color=RED&ca rdist=365 PEWTER http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=166095422&dealer_id=70301&car_year= 2000&search_type=used&make=GMC&model=JIM&transmiss ion=&distance=any&address=68154&advanced=y&max_mil eage=100000&max_price=&min_price=&end_year=2001&st art_year=2000&drive=4WD&engine=&body_style=&advcd_ on=y&doors=4&fuel=&color=SILVER&cardist=357 Steve Thanks for the help Steve. I will have to shape up my credit in order to get the note close to where I want it. I will also want to see if I can find one that is within 200 miles of my zip code. My wife like that truck better than the bravada, but I think the problem will be finding one when the time approaches. Charles
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09-15-2004, 08:25 PM	#15
SteveI Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,184 Location: Omaha, NE User is: OffLine	Re: Im new here How much are you wanting to spend? Miles? etc? Maybe I can make you a deal on a Blue 00 Diamond Edition. Steve Last edited by SteveI : 09-15-2004 at 08:26 PM.
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