Darhawk
Well-Known Member
Well it finally happened... the Blazer had to say goodbye. I sold it like 3 weeks ago and I had a hell of a time trying to find something newer to replace it. There were a lot of variables that made make my decision. It was best for our family to get this over the other choices. I came super close to buying a V8 Sequoia, but that didn't make much sense after I thought about it long and hard overnight ( plus it was a tight fit in the garage). I put out offers on 3 cars and finally after making a deal on the LE RAV4, we brought her home. We bought it at a Hertz car sales place and with my wifes Gold Card, we got it below 20K, which is about $3000 cheaper than any other one in my area. My wife and I are pretty excited about our purchase. It's not a bad driving car and it's AWD with Bluetooth and a backup camera, pretty good for a base model. GRIN! I had Bluetooth sync in my Hybird Escape and loved every minute of it. I podcast a lot.
The blazer had a lot of engine work done and last thing to go out was the right front hub bearings, so that cost another $350 to replace. So in the last year I paid over $8000 in repairs, and I didn't feel safe driving it and my wife had the steering lock up on her at a stop light; she had to force it loose. I was thinking the truck wasn't worth putting more money into it. So I fixed up the last problem and sold it on CL for a nice price, more than I thought I would get and now wish I had asked for more, but then if you get greedy it won't sell...LOL! [MENTION=17027]whiplash473[/MENTION] He knows my pain with this truck!!!
Anyway I already have the green light to get wheels ( wife can't stand the hubcaps ) and some fog lights for the RAV4...so I am trying to pick out a set. Some mild A/T's is what I prolly will go with, for the snow in this area, but I won't have to worry about that until next season.
I am just glad to have a vehicle that will run and not breakdown anymore and be safe for my wife to drive....I get the Highlander to my self now...whoo hoo. I guess we are officially Team Toyota, but with a side of Ford..lol
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THIS IS kinda funny , but interesting say the least...I will not be lowering mine.
The blazer had a lot of engine work done and last thing to go out was the right front hub bearings, so that cost another $350 to replace. So in the last year I paid over $8000 in repairs, and I didn't feel safe driving it and my wife had the steering lock up on her at a stop light; she had to force it loose. I was thinking the truck wasn't worth putting more money into it. So I fixed up the last problem and sold it on CL for a nice price, more than I thought I would get and now wish I had asked for more, but then if you get greedy it won't sell...LOL! [MENTION=17027]whiplash473[/MENTION] He knows my pain with this truck!!!
Anyway I already have the green light to get wheels ( wife can't stand the hubcaps ) and some fog lights for the RAV4...so I am trying to pick out a set. Some mild A/T's is what I prolly will go with, for the snow in this area, but I won't have to worry about that until next season.
I am just glad to have a vehicle that will run and not breakdown anymore and be safe for my wife to drive....I get the Highlander to my self now...whoo hoo. I guess we are officially Team Toyota, but with a side of Ford..lol
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THIS IS kinda funny , but interesting say the least...I will not be lowering mine.
