1987 Chevrolet Blazer S-10 from North America - Comments

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.

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.

Hello. In my opinion the 87 Blazer is a very agreeable rig. Although it lacks in the power and gas mileage catagories, it more than makes up for it in it's capability to travel in snow and mud, beings you have the 4x4 model. Also it has loads of room in the backseat area for hauling various rubbish about. Try saying that about most other units. I have developed a lasting relationship with my own 1987 Chevy Blazer, and I just know that others who purchase one will readily agree. Just the low price in replacement parts alone makes up for the gas mileage issue. And it get's fairly decent gas mileage anyroad. I'm getting around 18 in the city right now, and by all means that isn't bad. Take a new Durango, they get about 15 in town. As a whole, an older S-10 is not a bad rig. It has a very sexy appeal about it. Anyways, you are entitled to your own opinion. Have a good day.

GREG.

Ah yes - the all powerful 2.4 cubic inch motor. Could you mean 2.4L?