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RE: Truck For Germ - Poll
I had a 2002 ZR2 extended cabp/u with the 4.3 litre Vortec. I put 160k on it,and never did anything but brakes, and tires--oil chnages of course! I had a new 95 Toyota Tacoma 4wd extended cab and had to have the front end rebuilt, and a head gasket--with less than 20k!!! It was the first year of the new design, and , according to the dealer, the front end was a design flaw--the front end and the weight of the vehicle were not balanced, causing vibrations, and it would eat up the front tires in bout 7k miles as a result. To their credit, they gave me a full sized replacement vehicle, rebuilt the front end, added heavier springs, and even replaced a cassette player because it ate a tape! I had the replacement vehicle for 3 months, since the replacement parts weren't available yet, being a new model. When they were finished, they put a whole new set of tires on the truck, although the front ones were teh worn ones--and gave me the choice of tires!
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RE: Truck For Germ - Poll
ORIGINAL: GR8atta2d I would stay away from the late 90's or early 2000's GM smaller suv type or pick-ups unless they've had the tranny replaced. I know too many guys with 1996-2000 that have had tranny problems once 85k-100K miles. I myself have a 2000 Blazer ZR2 it's been a great ride I have99,000+ miles on it. (only owner) and yep 2nd-3rd gear is slipping Estimate from yesterday is $1650 to fix. My cousins 96 tranny went. A buddy in bow league spent $2200 on his 2001 tranny..and a guy I golf with has a 2000 with the same problem as mine with 90K miles. The tranny guy saysGMS of the lighter class are plagued with this weak transmission problem. If they were made in Mexico or Romulus plant look out[:@] I believe Romulus is shut down now. |
RE: Truck For Germ - Poll
ORIGINAL: Germ ORIGINAL: GR8atta2d I would stay away from the late 90's or early 2000's GM smaller suv type or pick-ups unless they've had the tranny replaced. I know too many guys with 1996-2000 that have had tranny problems once 85k-100K miles. I myself have a 2000 Blazer ZR2 it's been a great ride I have99,000+ miles on it. (only owner) and yep 2nd-3rd gear is slipping Estimate from yesterday is $1650 to fix. My cousins 96 tranny went. A buddy in bow league spent $2200 on his 2001 tranny..and a guy I golf with has a 2000 with the same problem as mine with 90K miles. The tranny guy saysGMS of the lighter class are plagued with this weak transmission problem. If they were made in Mexico or Romulus plant look out[:@] I believe Romulus is shut down now. |
RE: Truck For Germ - Poll
ORIGINAL: HuntingEd Get a new chevy... you'll love it... I just got one 2 months ago.. its awesome. 
Ford Super Duty - Nuff said. Solid front axle, enuf room from factory to clear 35" rubber - can still get the 4x4 lever on the floor where its supposed to be. :D |
RE: Truck For Germ - Poll
ORIGINAL: Rammer ORIGINAL: HuntingEd Get a new chevy... you'll love it... I just got one 2 months ago.. its awesome.
By the way Germ, have I mentioned that I would go GM? :D |
RE: Truck For Germ - Poll
Yes Preacher, but if I would have listen to my Preacher college would not have been nearly as fun;)
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RE: Truck For Germ - Poll
ORIGINAL: Germ Yes Preacher, but if I would have listen to my Preacher college would not have been nearly as fun;) |
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