Chevrolet Blazer Station Wagon 4.3 V6 LT Lux 4WD 5d Auto (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Huge depreciation & the British knowing little of the Blazer, means unbelievable bargains to be had!
Costs
Fuel economy not as bad as the Range Rover but a 4.3lt is never going to be economical. Servicing through Vauxhall network but some parts, such as wing mirrors are sky high.
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On the road
Driving
Great drive if a little soft and bouncy. Great spec right down to the auto 4WD system. If only a small criticism some bits inside are a little plastic.
Performance
Huge amounts of torque and power low down and mid range, but not as quick as you'd expect. Similar again to a Range Rover 4.6lt. Will keep up with most saloon cars and can cruise at 100mph all day long if you can afford the fuel bills.
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Living with it
Reliability
Heavily detuned engine will go on forever. Everything made & put together very well.
Image
In standard trim i think they look pretty nasty but there's serious potential with this bargain. I've fitted 22inch rims, blacked out all the windows and tinted the front, side and rear lights. Now it looks real nice in my opinion being both rare & diff.
Comfort
Big, soft and bouncy - typically American. Great comfort but certainly not a 4x4 you'd want to chuck around.
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Security and Service
Security
Great alarm and security fitted but its very temperamental. Have found that after alarming and locking, the 4x4 the alarm would start chirping or going off for no reason & I have yet to get it checked.
Service
Not yet received its service so not sure on dealership backup. Have found all the questions etc Ive asked have been very well answered
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Alarm/immobiliser is temperamental.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes