Herokight Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 So, I went and looked at this Blazer yesterday. My gut is telling me I should get it. It's a '99 RWD with 200k miles, been Carmax inspected, clean Carfax with no wrecks, engine bay is clean, interior is clean, it's just all around a great looking car. On the test drive, it ran and drove like silk; started right up, no knocks, no rattles, purred like a kitten. I have a friend of mine that's a mechanic, so naturally I started asking him what he thought. He's trying to talk me out of it, saying the transmission in those (the 4l60) has a lot of problems. It shifted fine when I drove it, but it just has me thinking; have any of you had any issues with yours? I really like it. I'm gonna look at it again tomorrow, let my dad drive it, and get a closer look at since we didn't spend much time on it yesterday. I'd really appreciate some input from some people with first hand experience. Lane AKA HeroKight '96 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4x4 R.I.P. Molliboo $200 for new tires, on a jeep!? Is she stealing them or building them with a heat gun and rubber bands? You hear that????That's a category 5 shit storm coming n8: hey you doing today. What's it like being a bitch? you can pm me if you'd like to explain why you arent one. Just like you did for your vs threads. ^^^Rules. Follow them.^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 damn, i wish i could go deeper. MY travels, MY road. 1999, with the 4.3. Its starts like shit. but, it runs good. I get i wanna say 14-17 per. So far, i just did my first oil, lube and filter since i owned it. LOL. So far,... its running. I wish i knew more. sorry. Buying used, is a bitch.......... Good luck, really i wish you best of luck bro. SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amart88 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 I love mine. The 4l60 is a proven transmission same as the 4.3L. Don;t know why he would say that. If it made it this long dose that not prove anything in itself? I'd say go for it. Parts are cheap and common. Easy to work on. Room for second alt. Good engine with lots of power. Just my 2 cents. EDIT: With added weight, they can be a bit fuel hungry. My 2005 s10 blazer build. 4 zcon 18's walled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubs_fan0718 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 I really wouldn't be too concerned with the tranny, i believe its more of a hit or miss type thing. I love them I've had 1 and now i have a 99 Envoy ( Same Body Style as the blazer) it needs some fuel work right now but when it is running its a great vehicle. 06 Impala SSKenwood Excelon DDX593 Ampere Audio 150.4 Ampere Audio 5K1 XS D4700 (front)Mechman 320a Alt. w/ Big 3 Lots of Second Skin Damplifier Under Construction for 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amart88 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Doe sit have the 4l60 or 4l60E. There is a difference. Both are good but the E is a bit stronger. My 2005 s10 blazer build. 4 zcon 18's walled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmed Johnson Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 I wouldn't worry about the trans at this point either. It probably would've failed by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Herokight Posted March 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 I appreciate it guys. Buying anything can be a bitch really. We've had bad luck with used and brand new. There's just so many cars out on the road with that transmission that I was really wondering how bad it can be. Ya know? For what it is, for the price (listed for 2500, guy said he'll do 2300), and for my needs, I really feel good about this one. I just wanted to hear some testimonies. Doe sit have the 4l60 or 4l60E. There is a difference. Both are good but the E is a bit stronger. I'm really not sure. How exactly could I find that out? It's been so long since I've looked at cars... Lane AKA HeroKight '96 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4x4 R.I.P. Molliboo $200 for new tires, on a jeep!? Is she stealing them or building them with a heat gun and rubber bands? You hear that????That's a category 5 shit storm coming n8: hey you doing today. What's it like being a bitch? you can pm me if you'd like to explain why you arent one. Just like you did for your vs threads. ^^^Rules. Follow them.^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmed Johnson Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 You could smell the trans dipstick to see if the fluid smells burnt too. Usually problems would appear within a 15 minute drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 My slush box has a 3 speed, with an over drive. I DONT know what one i have. That said, right now, the last thing im tripping on, is the gear swapper. LOL. Im trying to get a trip alt bracket made, and where to put shit, and other things. Im just hoping the damn thing starts all the time. LOL. Like Allen said, the after market, is HUGE... the negatives on the platform, have the scales TIPPED with the good.... For a loud platform that is. Would i have it as my family get around,.. Nope... but, for what i need, its doing better than i thought. SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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