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From: blt@cbscc.UUCP (Brian L. Tymchak)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Need input from S-10 Blazer owners
Message-ID: <4744@cbscc.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 6-Feb-85 12:08:35 EST
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Posted: Wed Feb  6 12:08:35 1985
Date-Received: Thu, 7-Feb-85 04:13:18 EST
Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories <SCCS>, Columbus
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  I am considering the purchase of an '85 S-10 Blazer 4wd.
So far, I've been fairly impressed with the vehicle in that
it caters to the gray area between off-road performance and on-road
drivability.  I have a friend that owns an '84 and he loves it.
The only problem he has encountered has been a failure of seals
in the hydraulic clutch.  They were replaced with no major effort
extended.
  Some of the options I am looking at and would like some response
upon are:
  
   1)  5 speed vs. 4 speed manual w/wo the use of cruise.
   2)  Off-road package.  More specifically, I would like to hear
          about the on-road drivability of a Blazer equipped with
          this package.  No dealers in my area have such a beast
          on their lots.
   3)  Cold climate package.  Is this worth the effort and money?
   4)  What tires to order with the truck.  I would like to hear
          opinions concerning performance of the various types
          of tires Chevrolet offers with the truck.
   
  General comments from owners/past owners will be greatly appreciated.
My buying point of view stems from the fact that I need a vehicle
that does well in snow on country roads, but also rides well on the
highways.  I do an amazing amount of interstate travel.  Also, the
vehicle needs a moderate amount of space as my lifestyle varies
between tech-pro and country boy.  I would also like to have some 
input from Jeep and Toyota truck owners.  I would prefer to stay
with a GM model as I am fairly familiar with their lines.  However,
I am open to change if someone can provide a sound case.
  Please respond by email and I will tally the results and post
at a future date.

                               Thanks much in advance,
 
                               Brian Tymchak
                               AT&T NS, Columbus, OH