need your advise on a new car

[LIZMO]

so i haven't had any real good bites on my car... i lowered it to 4000 about two weeks ago. and i just got a call today with a kid asking to trade it for a 1996 blazer 4x4 120xxx miles. i looked online and the only thing that questions me about it is the gas milege, seeing as i deliver pizza for a living, but i do need a car thats good in winter. so i don't know what to do. should i trade him? does anyone have an experience w/ these cars? are they reliable?
thanks guy/gals

[CobraSnake]

I say tell him no trades and sell it. If you sell it you could always just buy his car. Does he have his car listed??? If so how much does he have it listed for??

Mark

[4eyedstang]

you could buy two blazers for 4k

http://www.kbb.com/KBB/UsedCars/PricingReport.aspx?YearId=1996&Mileage=120000&VehicleClass=UsedCar&ManufacturerId=9&ModelId=61&PriceType=Private+Party&VehicleId=8748&SelectionHistory=8748%7c28973%7c53405%7c0%7c0%7c&Condition=Fair&QuizConditions=

[-stew-]

Blazers are common for the failures of the following: Intake manifold gaskets (can lead to engine failure), transmissions are suspect, the fuel pump WILL fail, A/C compressors, combination switch (windshield wipers/cruise control/turn signal stalk), tune ups are expensive, steering/suspension parts are garbage (ball joints, tie rod ends, idler and pitman arms) power window motors and switches, four wheel drive switches and actuators (electric and vacuum). Alternators fail commonly. They get shitty gas mileage.


Aside from all that, they are wonderful.

[LIZMO]

thanks guys.
he didn't tell me if he had his up for sale.
i did check kbb and they prices were a little low.
he said the tranny has been replaced or fixed i don't remember.

but yea, im probably not gonna do it. but thanks for the advise.

[ND4SPD]

Don't buy anything until you talk to me... I might have an alternate source for a different car for you.

[946speedz]

stew where were you last year when i made the great call to buy a blazer :)

[Car Guy]

Blazers are common for the failures of the following: Intake manifold gaskets (can lead to engine failure), transmissions are suspect, the fuel pump WILL fail, A/C compressors, combination switch (windshield wipers/cruise control/turn signal stalk), tune ups are expensive, steering/suspension parts are garbage (ball joints, tie rod ends, idler and pitman arms) power window motors and switches, four wheel drive switches and actuators (electric and vacuum). Alternators fail commonly. They get shitty gas mileage.


Aside from all that, they are wonderful.


Couldn't have said it better, so in other words STAY AWAY...!!! :devil

[pOrk]

Blazers are common for the failures of the following: Intake manifold gaskets (can lead to engine failure), transmissions are suspect, the fuel pump WILL fail, A/C compressors, combination switch (windshield wipers/cruise control/turn signal stalk), tune ups are expensive, steering/suspension parts are garbage (ball joints, tie rod ends, idler and pitman arms) power window motors and switches, four wheel drive switches and actuators (electric and vacuum). Alternators fail commonly. They get shitty gas mileage.


Aside from all that, they are wonderful.

:rolf Hey look, the same problems EVERY vehicle has with high mileage!!!

The Blazer I picked up for Lisa gets 19.7 mpg consistantly and had very little problems when I purchased it. I replaced the fuel pump and fixed a minor wiring issue, it just rolled 146,000 miles.

[pOrk]

stew where were you last year when i made the great call to buy a blazer :)

No kidding. These trucks are reaching 250000 miles with ease, apparently everyone is dumping millions into them to keep them running :rolf

[awsomeears]

JUNK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Car Guy could write a bible on those :rolf

[LIZMO]

haha okay, ill stay away from blazers lol

[Car Guy]

:rolf Hey look, the same problems EVERY vehicle has with high mileage!!!

The Blazer I picked up for Lisa gets 19.7 mpg consistantly and had very little problems when I purchased it. I replaced the fuel pump and fixed a minor wiring issue, it just rolled 146,000 miles.

2 or 4wd...???

I also beg to differ on the EVERY vehicle statement, I love Fords :goof but I know (and admit) they aren't anywhere near other makes as far as reliability/engineering/etc.....
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[pOrk]

2wd, I don't think a 4wd blazer can do 16-17 mpg hwy.

[Car Guy]

That is why, no 4wd = not that bad......:thumbsup

[T-Bag]

I got 23mpg in my 2002 2 door 4x4 blazer with 4 people in it on the way back from Mercer....of course that was non ethanol gas. I got a max of 21 on the way up there.

[Rocket Power]

That is why, no 4wd = not that bad......:thumbsup

2WD SUV = station wagon with big tires:rolf

[Sprayaway Fox]

Side plug cap distributor good. Top plug distributor bad.

[A B4C Z]

Blazers are horrible dont get one