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I have been looking for a daily driver to and from work. I have found 4 suitable vehicles that I am interested in. i was wondering if I could get your alls input on them.

 

Thanks,

Dan

 

I am looking for a cheap vehilce becuase my wife is driving the truck due to us have another little one running around.

 

They are not in any order.

 

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/1807299672.html

- Not sure what could be causeing it to intemittely lose power at 60 mph( any ideas would be much appreciated)

 

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/1807037640.html

- needs AC compressor and the hose that goes inside for the AC. Not sure whewre to get or which one to look for. ( if someone know which compessor to get I can look around and price them)

 

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/1803156969.html

- Needs an AC compressor only.

 

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ctd/1806070817.html

- this one is nice inside and out.

Matthias Enthusiast

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If gas milage is an issue then the ´01 TrailBlazer should be the one to go for...though I like the ´78 Blazer´s styling a lot

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

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I like the second one for sure!! :)

 

$3650.00 sounds like a lot for that third one :)

hockeypro1411 Senior Enthusiast

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I'd get the second one. They're full of shit when they say it's never been muddin', though. NOBODY owns a lifted truck that big and old and doesn't try it at least once. I'd get it, say the hell with A/C and roll the windows down. I've had my current truck over a year and have turned the A/C on once (during the test drive). I don't see what all the hype is about.

Dano07 Enthusiast

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I'd get the second one. They're full of shit when they say it's never been muddin', though. NOBODY owns a lifted truck that big and old and doesn't try it at least once. I'd get it, say the hell with A/C and roll the windows down. I've had my current truck over a year and have turned the A/C on once (during the test drive). I don't see what all the hype is about.

 

 

I live in san antonio, Tx. The AC will come in handy. Plus the wife would like a vehicle with AC just in case I hve to get the kids or something or she has to drive it.

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i have talked to the people about the '01 white blazer they are offering it to me for 4500 what do you think abpout that price.

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

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where can i get a ac compressor that dont cost alot for the 86 blazer. I was looking on ebay.

 

I'd check with NAPA,AutoZone,Advance,etc. on a new or reman. unit.

tylerjenkins92@aol.com Senior Enthusiast

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I like the second one for sure!! :thumbs:

 

$3650.00 sounds like a lot for that third one :eek:

 

A 74 chevy stepside is worth way more than a 86 blazer, and is also in better shape, everything has been restored. They want over 4500 for the second one and 3700 for the third and you're going to complain about the third one's cost. Definately the third one (74 chevy stepside). A 74 stepside is much more rare than a 86 blazer. There's tons of blazers around here and you can bet one thing about everyone, and that's that it's seen its fair share of mud and broken drivetrain pieces.

tylerjenkins92@aol.com Senior Enthusiast

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i have talked to the people about the '01 white blazer they are offering it to me for 4500 what do you think abpout that price.

 

In ALL reality, for a daily driver the blazer would be best, but I'd try to get them down to AT LEAST 4000.

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

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How much would you offer for the third one?

 

For a stock '74 2wd truck?.....I can't see no more than a grand,if that.

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

MS3DALE

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I like the second one for sure!! :thumbs:

 

$3650.00 sounds like a lot for that third one :eek:

 

A 74 chevy stepside is worth way more than a 86 blazer, and is also in better shape, everything has been restored. They want over 4500 for the second one and 3700 for the third and you're going to complain about the third one's cost. Definitely the third one (74 chevy stepside). A 74 stepside is much more rare than a 86 blazer. There's tons of blazers around here and you can bet one thing about everyone, and that's that it's seen its fair share of mud and broken drivetrain pieces.

 

 

The '74 is 12 years older,and its only 2wd,A stock '74 2wd truck just isn't worth much,especially compared to the '86 with 4wd.

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