1987 Chevrolet Blazer S-10 review from North America
"Don't waste your time on these trucks, save some extra money and buy a Toyota or Nissan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Interior ergonomics
* hand hits seat when window is rolled up/down
* vent lever positioned directly above emergency brake resulting in bent vent lever
* rear-view mirror hits sun-visor when the sunvisor is down
* front seating position is terrible due to lack of seating adjustments.
Gas mileage
Although my Blazer is a two-wheel drive and has a five speed with 2.8 V6 engine, it gets worse highway gas mileage than my 1977 Trans Am which has a 400 V8.
Power
Blazer has less power than my old 1991 Nissan King Cab which had a 2.4 cubic inch four cylinder.
General comments?
Reasons to buy a 1987 Blazer:
* Looks
* Ground clearance
* Inexpensive parts
* Roomy back seat
Reasons not to buy a 1987 Blazer:
* Lousy gas mileage (22 highway)
* Lack of power (2.8 V6 was a dud)
* Poorly designed interior
* Uncomfortable seats.
I realize that the Blazers have improved over the years, particularly with the introduction of the 4.3 V6. However, these trucks represent the low point in American SUV engineering.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 V6 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 181000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 200000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan 2 X 4 Truck |
| Date of Entry | 23rd August, 2002 |