1996 Chevrolet Blazer LS ZR2 review from North America

A lot of things have gone wrong, and often at almost the same time resulting in costly repair.

Water pump went out around 120,000.

Radiator busted around the same.

Intake manifold gasket too.

Seat hardware worn through the fabric, since 80k miles.

Side mirrors break off incredibly easy by themselves.

Interior rattles worse than any car I've heard.

Spare tire rack rattles a ridiculous amount.

A/C hasn't worked in years.

Alternator (not a big deal though)

The car would be alright with better parts and quality, but wouldn't they all?

The Blazer needs an alignment, but to due so requires replacement of most front suspension components, costing over $1000.

The A/C doesn't work, and for repairs to make it work, yet another $1000, yes that one-thousand dollars.

The ZR2 package was new in 95-96, and lends the Blazer to good off-road performance, which I have put to the test and can give some praise.

Unfortunately, a decade later, the car is nearly undrivable due to interior/spare tire rattles, and the fear of another costly repair.