Looking to buy a work truck. Need expert assistance.

[S33k3r]

Tahoe is not going to be more reliable than an Escalade, to begin with. They are all the same vehicle, with different add-ons. You can look at my signature to see my experience with them.

That said, decide what features you can't live without (for example, a 6.0 liter vs a 5.3 liter engine). If you don't care about features, go for the one with the least mileage. Make sure you check things like oil leaks, water dripping out of the water pump weep hole, make sure the heat works and isn't dripping at the t-joint on the firewall, make sure all the power windows and door locks work. If it has heated seats, make sure they work. And make sure the AC works. This is the best time of year to sell a vehicle without working AC.

I don't make these suggestions to tell you to walk away. If it is stuff you are uncomfortable fixing/don't want to pay to fix, then do walk away. Otherwise, use them as bargaining chips to bring the price down. I still have to replace a blend door on my Cadillac ESV, and that fact saved me about $500 on the sale price.

 

[makintoshnex]

I know it's not really about this forum, but can someone tell me how good are these s10 and blazers

 

[tom3]

A rust free less than 100k miles for that price would be a really good deal. Those things run forever if maintained. Do have some common problems but a decent DIYer can do the wrenching.

 

[strutaeng]

I know it's not really about this forum, but can someone tell me how good are these s10 and blazers

I would do a search about them. The Car Wizard had that generation S10 on the list of most reliable compact trucks, but with the 4 cylinder engine. He said it was easier to work on.

I don't know if the Blazers had the 4 cylinders though, I think only the 4.3. The 4.3s were pretty reliable, just typical issues of that generation such as intake manifold gaskets leaking, distributor issues once you get into higher mileage and the "spider injectors" can be problematic. Transmissions are your typical 4L60e. 10 bolt rear. I've never owned one, so not sure on the other things.

Are you looking for one for a "work truck?"

 

[makintoshnex]

I would do a search about them. The Car Wizard had that generation S10 on the list of most reliable compact trucks, but with the 4 cylinder engine. He said it was easier to work on.

I don't know if the Blazers had the 4 cylinders though, I think only the 4.3. The 4.3s were pretty reliable, just typical issues of that generation such as intake manifold gaskets leaking, distributor issues once you get into higher mileage and the "spider injectors" can be problematic. Transmissions are your typical 4L60e. 10 bolt rear. I've never owned one, so not sure on the other things.

Are you looking for one for a "work truck?"

I'm looking for work vehicle. Id prefer SUV. The company I work on covers insurance, but I have to get a vehicle. They bought a GMC Sierra, that is good for towing and transporting of my Elevator test wights. But I have access to that only when I need that vehicle. I am looking for SUV that could utilize my daily driving+ can carry some 8 foot stuff. I will check that white pearl Escalade ESV tomorrow. The report from Carfax was true . Mileage and owners as seller described, but guy with Chevy Blazer lied, he said 139 k miles, report said 225 k + 5 owners and accident.