Think I'm headed to the Blue Oval

firecadet613 · May 4, 2003

Well I think I'm finally going to sell the Blazer. A major change in my life is helping me make the decision, my mom is selling the house and moving to Florida. I have a full scholarship already so I'm going to live up here through school. My moms helping me pay for an apartment for me and my sister. So no more garage for my truck. The Blazer's got 103,000 miles on it already and although no problems, it makes more sense for me to have a pickup now that I'll be in an apartment instead of my house. I'm looking at getting an 02 Ranger Supercab 4x4 w/ the offroad package, pretty well loaded. I can pick one up around here for just under 15 grand with under 20,000 miles on it, not a bad deal if you ask me. If anyone has any advice on what I should look out for that'd be great. And I'm still gonna stay at GMTC, best truck forum out there. LoL also looking for a buyer for my 95 Blazer, currently, $7000 is what I want to get for it.

Joe

k1500chevy97 · May 4, 2003

AHHH another blue light special LOL

If you could get a new one for just a couple grand more go that route .

Also why not an S-10 ???

pacodiablo · May 4, 2003

If anyone is going to ride in the jump seats, get the 2-door SuperCab (if possible), it is actually easier to get into than the 4-door. Other than that all I can say is that Rangers are great trucks...our first one was practically bulletproof and our second one has been great so far too. Good luck with your search.

firecadet613 · May 4, 2003

Thanks Paco, I'm going to get the 4door, better for me and no one will be using the jumpseats.

I would get a S10 ZR2 but they have the same oil cooler lines my Blazer has that I want to get away from and also no cargo light.

Joe

chevy4x4trucks · May 4, 2003

Joe, say it ain't so?!?!?!?!?!?

So what school are you going to? Where are you planning on living, still around the libertyville area?

The SPEEDY · May 4, 2003

Well, just look it over real good. After we got my brother's ranger home we realized that the frame was tweaked. But so far no problems except for my dad burnning up the ac.

firecadet613 · May 4, 2003

Yea Jon I'll be staying in the Libertyville area. Going to College of Lake County next year. Looks like I might be getting a brand new 03, a dealer in the area had an ad in today's paper for a loaded 2WD that stickered for just under 20 for just under 13, probably 16 or so for the one I want. If anyone here can give me some financing advice that'd be great!

Joe

chevy4x4trucks · May 4, 2003

Well, glad to hear you'll still be in the area

Not much advice on financing, if you buy a new one go for 0%

99silveradoz71 · May 5, 2003

Just do your homework and shop around.

firecadet613 · May 5, 2003

Test drove an 02 and an 03 today at two different dealerships. 02 is a certified used for $16495 with 26000 miles on it, 03 is brand new, stickers at $25065 and my price is $19584. Probably could get better financing on the new one right? I'm looking at doing either 60 months if I buy used or 72 if I buy new.

Joe

95whtZR2 · May 5, 2003

Just make sure your apt. allows trucks

Tom

chevy4x4trucks · May 5, 2003

Just make sure your apt. allows trucks

Tom

C'mon, this is the midwest, we don't have silly laws like that

Shaners · May 5, 2003

My Credit Union offers 3.9% for 60 months and 4.9% for 72 months. Shop around for rates... usually the dealer will have an "in" with some bank that can be very competitive.

With these low rates you are much better off taking the rebates and paying a little interest as opposed to passing on the rebate and taking 0%.

I'm seeing new Silverado 4x4's advertised under $20K. Are you sure you are making the right move by going to the "Oval"?