Faults:

At 146000km, I had the mods made to run it on liquid petrol gas.

The alternator burned out twice (+ each time a new battery), the first at 190000km, the second at 215000km.

The door spring always made a hard popping noise when opening it (since I bought the car).

The idle went rough at 254000km, I replaced the air intake gasket. It also seems that the car has less power than it should... I think I`ll have to clean the ERG.

At 255000km the ABS light went on, it would run only in 2nd gear; I cleaned all electrical contacts and now it seems to work. I`ll also have to check the front ABS sensors and the speed sensor.

All other parts replacements were made in the usual service intervals.

General Comments:

I like the car, and I think all that has happened is rather normal at more than 250000kms in a cars life.

In Germany it is not easy to drive American cars; the parts are very expensive, and so is the gas. It is also hard to find qualified mechanics: that is why I had it modified to run on LPG, and why I have to do most of the repair by myself.

Faults:

Transmission slips sometimes, jumps from drive to overdrive and back a lot.

Will not shift into overdrive if the weather is 40 Degrees Fahrenheit or lower.

Poorly designed braking system.

Extremely poor fuel economy around town, OK on highway.

General Comments:

The performance of this vehicle is better than I expected.

The blazer handles very nicely. The ride is quiet and comfortable.

The fuel mileage is good on the highway, but around town is the worst I have ever seen on any vehicle I have ever owned.

I estimate 5-7 mpg around town, this is with a tuneup, properly inflated tires and taking it easy, as in not flooring it and driving fast.

15 MPG on highway at best.

The brake system is poor, when compared to other vehicles I own. I have replaced front and back, everything and still the brakes are poor. Not a good design I suppose.

The interior is nice and comfortable.