Well, The Blazer is going to get parked & sold or traded. The only problem is it is only worth about $1600 or less wholesale.
I have had it with this truck. I have had an engine noise that I had reason to believe that I was facing replacing the engine. Well, today I jumped into it & started checking the common stuff, then I pulled out a stethoscope & I'm about 98% sure I have a main bearing making noise. I'm not putting anymore money in this Blazer. I have had to get humble & admit I got a REAL GOOD SCREWING on this truck. I have never bit the big one like I did on this one. It is paid for but I think I will put it up for sale on Ebay for $2500 & be honest about the engine noise.
Then I have to get Travis' permission to buy a Ford. It is hard to get a name change so I hope it can be done Travis.
Hey Mark does your company have a store in Reno or Sacramento? If it does would you PM me with the name of your company?
I was looking on Carmax in Sacramento they have some 04 Explorers XLT 4x4 in the $12,000 range with around 50K on them. So we thought we would see if there is any money left to finance a used Explorer 4x4. I have also looked at Rangers.
I know Carmax is like your company. Everything is out in front, & they check there cars pretty complete. If I remember correct Mark we talked about that at the Lynx Lake outing.
Anyway I would like yours & everyones ideas & advise. I don't trust myself after this last deal so I'll start by asking you guys what you think & advise.
Thanks,
Craig

 

Hey Craig!

sorry bout the blazer!

we do not have a store there, Vegas would be the closest store to you!

Good luck on your next purchase!

 

If you ask me Dont buy an Exploder either! lol

Craig, Just do like you said and Keep fixing your Truck.

 

I'm looking at about $3000 to fix the motor. My other thought was to buy an older Explorer I found a 97 XLT 4x4 with 100,000 miles, from a private owner for $2500 or best offer. I emailed him in Reno. See if it works better. Was my other thought. Bill, you have a good point. I will have to take it to Fallon or Reno to get it fixed. Chevy wants $2641 for a long black plus install around $1000 with a 3 year 100,000 mile warranty. I got quoted about $3000 to rebuild, around $1800 for another used motor & install.

 

an exploder! isn't that the ones that roll over when you drive them in the desert?