1999 Chevrolet Blazer LS review from North America

Tune up at 90000 miles. including cap and rotor, plugs, fuel filter, PCV valve, and wires~ 150.

-replaced original shocks at 90000 miles, I was getting the washboard affect~ $240.

-original alternator went at 92000 miles~ $150.

-original battery went 93000 miles, cold winters will do that ~ $74.

-idler arm, upper and lower ball joints, tie rod ends, and upper control arm bushing done at 102000 miles, 2 alignments, first one the mechanic screwed it up so got the second one for free~ $500.

-Some odd reason two of my wires got burnt to a crisp, so replaced all of them~ $60.

-Front and rear sway bar bushings 103000 miles, polyurethane, old ones were starting to crack~ $60.

-water pump gasket at 106000 miles, but replaced the whole pump~ $52.

-belt tensioner- I broke that trying to put the belt back on when the water pump gasket took a dump~ $42.

Next is pitman arm, forgot to do that with the rest of the front end 108000 miles~ $50.

Overall it has been a very reliable automobile for the mileage it has on it. Most of the stuff that I needed to replace, was replaced due to being 7 years old and a lot of miles on it. Parts are not meant to last forever. I also do not wait till the part totally fails. Since a clunking ball joint means it is going and eventually it will snap causing the whole wheel assembly to fall apart on itself. The only complaint I have is the PRICE OF GAS!!! Since I drove quite a bit for a college student.

Seats are comfortable, but a little low to the ground in the rear. However I took care of the low rear seat by raising it up a little bit.

Rides decently, no car ride, but better than any old design SUV built on a truck frame!

Acceleration is good, but it is better with an exhaust, flat throttle blade, and open air element.