Looking to buy 1998 Blazer
 

Anyting out of the ordinary that I need to pay particular interest to?
Give me some of your experiances with this vehicle.
Thanks

Re: Looking to buy 1998 Blazer
 

ball joints, pitman and idler arms, oil cooler lines leaking, intake gaskets leaking, fuel pressure up to specs and holding.

Re: Looking to buy 1998 Blazer
 

98 has some nice improvements over the 97 and previous but the fuel mileage sucks. Same motor and tranny - don't know why. Have had a 96 and still have and 97 and a 98.

Re: Looking to buy 1998 Blazer
 

in 98 they added a few more emission reduction parts which dropped the gas mileage so theres a few more parts to contend with

Re: Looking to buy 1998 Blazer
 

I had most of these issues with my 98' Blazer before I sold it and bought my 98' ZR2 pickup:lol: These vehicles are inexpensive to buy used and I personally like them. They run great and are reliable. The parts are usually inexpensive too! I say go for it:metal:

Re: Looking to buy 1998 Blazer
 

i know from very good first hand experience these vehicles will take alot of abuse. i have almost 200,000 miles on mine now and ive only ever replaced fuel pump rad and intake gaskets,

Re: Looking to buy 1998 Blazer
 

Thanks all, had the Blazer a couple weeks now and I'm really satisfied so far!