my new (used) truck
08-06-2006, 08:35 PM
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my new (used) truck
I have basically been using just my van which I use for work for the last year. I have a car that gives me nothing buy trouble, so I am trying to sell that. I came across this truck on Craigslist. It is a 1999 Chevy Blazer. Has right around 80,000 miles. It is in very good shape and extremely clean. It is a no frills truck, no power windows or door locks, but it was in such great shape I couldn't pass it up. They sellers are in the process of moving to Germany and had to sell it quickly. While I was finalizing the deal with the guy, his wife was showing their other car to someone, all while they were having an open house to try and sell their house. Anyway, here are some pics of it. I don't like the rims on it, but that is something I can always change later on.
A lot of tread left on the tires, they look brand new
my dog enjoying her first ride in the truck
A lot of tread left on the tires, they look brand new
my dog enjoying her first ride in the truck
08-06-2006, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by crazymjb
I just got a GM truck(see my thread), I hear they are bulletproof.
How much did you pay?
Mike
How much did you pay?
Mike
08-06-2006, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by crazymjb
Thats pretty good. Mines a 96(sierra) with 150K and I paid 5 
Gotta love people in a hurry to get rid of their stuff 
Mike
Gotta love people in a hurry to get rid of their stuff Mike
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08-07-2006, 10:18 AM
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My father has been driving S-10 Blazers for some time now. He's just had the typical GM problems come along. IIRC it's always been some sort accessory, like the AC or the radio, never the drive train. He gets pretty angry with the dealership, but what did he expect?
The few times I've driven his trucks they seem pretty solid, it's a good ride.
Cool dog too.
The few times I've driven his trucks they seem pretty solid, it's a good ride.
Cool dog too.
08-12-2006, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 2001AudiS4
I paid $4,000
www.iihs.org
This pice of crap will fold up like a tinm can in a crash. you couldn't GIVE me $4,000 to risk my life driving one of these. See for yourself, then *seriously*, SELL IT!
http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=54
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08-12-2006, 08:01 AM
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Thanks for your concern. Luckily you won't be driving it so you have nothing to worry about. I like the truck and I will not be selling it.
08-13-2006, 09:56 AM
#13
I love cars!
Well, at least you'll have the photo above as a nice little dose of reality when you check back in this thread. I guess there's no smiley for hard-headed, is there?
08-13-2006, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by fast-tl
Well, at least you'll have the photo above as a nice little dose of reality when you check back in this thread. I guess there's no smiley for hard-headed, is there?
08-13-2006, 12:04 PM
#15
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One last post on this. That can't be true, because my first post in this thread was out of concern for YOUR safety. I gave you info you did not have prior to the purchase. If I didn't give s crap, I would've skipped to the next thread, so clearly not every post of mine has been arguing, bitching, and all around pig headedness. And you must be joking to say that truck is anywhere NEAR as safe as the TL. That's ridiculous on the face of it. However, enjoy the truck.
08-13-2006, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by fast-tl
One last post on this. That can't be true, because my first post in this thread was out of concern for YOUR safety. I gave you info you did not have prior to the purchase. If I didn't give s crap, I would've skipped to the next thread, so clearly not every post of mine has been arguing, bitching, and all around pig headedness. And you must be joking to say that truck is anywhere NEAR as safe as the TL. That's ridiculous on the face of it. However, enjoy the truck.
08-13-2006, 03:53 PM
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Damn good deal for such a clean truck.
And don't worry, despite what that idiot has to say, they are not compete death traps. My father had one (Oldsmobile Bravada, just a fully loaded version) and we got hit in the front quarter panel at 25 mph by a 92 Nissan Sentra and the truck didn't even budge. It swayed about in inch during impact, but thats it. Our truck had to damage to the steering since the wheel was turned, but her car was toatled. The front of her sentra folded like an accordian.
And don't worry, despite what that idiot has to say, they are not compete death traps. My father had one (Oldsmobile Bravada, just a fully loaded version) and we got hit in the front quarter panel at 25 mph by a 92 Nissan Sentra and the truck didn't even budge. It swayed about in inch during impact, but thats it. Our truck had to damage to the steering since the wheel was turned, but her car was toatled. The front of her sentra folded like an accordian.
08-13-2006, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
Damn good deal for such a clean truck.
And don't worry, despite what that idiot has to say, they are not compete death traps. My father had one (Oldsmobile Bravada, just a fully loaded version) and we got hit in the front quarter panel at 25 mph by a 92 Nissan Sentra and the truck didn't even budge. It swayed about in inch during impact, but thats it. Our truck had to damage to the steering since the wheel was turned, but her car was toatled. The front of her sentra folded like an accordian.
And don't worry, despite what that idiot has to say, they are not compete death traps. My father had one (Oldsmobile Bravada, just a fully loaded version) and we got hit in the front quarter panel at 25 mph by a 92 Nissan Sentra and the truck didn't even budge. It swayed about in inch during impact, but thats it. Our truck had to damage to the steering since the wheel was turned, but her car was toatled. The front of her sentra folded like an accordian.
08-13-2006, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
Damn good deal for such a clean truck.
And don't worry, despite what that idiot has to say, they are not compete death traps. My father had one (Oldsmobile Bravada, just a fully loaded version) and we got hit in the front quarter panel at 25 mph by a 92 Nissan Sentra and the truck didn't even budge. It swayed about in inch during impact, but thats it. Our truck had to damage to the steering since the wheel was turned, but her car was toatled. The front of her sentra folded like an accordian.
And don't worry, despite what that idiot has to say, they are not compete death traps. My father had one (Oldsmobile Bravada, just a fully loaded version) and we got hit in the front quarter panel at 25 mph by a 92 Nissan Sentra and the truck didn't even budge. It swayed about in inch during impact, but thats it. Our truck had to damage to the steering since the wheel was turned, but her car was toatled. The front of her sentra folded like an accordian.
My point was if I have a CHOICE of what vehicle to purchase, safety is one of those criteria (I've gotten used to this "breathing" stuff.) I choose not to spend money on vehicles with ABOVE AVERAGE death rates. If that makes me an idiot, I'd hate to see what standards YOU use! the average death rate for the Blazer is more than TWICE the TL (http://www.informedforlife.org/demos...1999to2002.pdf) , which is one reason I have a TL and that my other vehicle is a Ford Expedition. I already wished the guy well, but don't call me an idiot without factual substantiation.
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