daves87rs

Those early TBs had a buttload of issues....I haven't seem em cheaper either. My co worker's 03 TB has been a nightmare

I agree. I figure there is always things that I can do....

Okay, I know I'm going to get hammered, but I'm going to ask anyways.... First point- Wife has decided to keep her Cav. Does not want a new car. Surprised me, but wants to start saving more money for other stuff. Which is fine, so I'll just update the Cavalier (new ATF/Dex Shocks/struts) since it's pretty good shape for a nearly 7 year old car... Which brings to to my next point- I'd like to get a cheap SUV for the family, like for hauling stuff around, taking trips up north, so things like that. I only need two things-dependible and cheap ( and rust free). There's a good chance this thing will get upgraded anyways. Here's the trouble: Chevy Blazer. Why, you say? Yes, I know they have issues........ My buddy just picked up a 2001 Blazer w/103k for 2500. It's in pretty good shape, and he is on the process of tearing the front end (new ball joints). He likes it, and it runs great. He is doing what I've been considering. I don't need the latest and greatest, just something that will get me there. My bro has already spend money getting ready (new fluids, tires), and figures he'll still get his money out of it. He owns two small cars, and a classic mustang, so a cheap people mover made sense. Since I have no plan for a new car for a while (I'm thinking late 2011), and my cars are all still in good shape (still plan to money aside for "another" car, just in case), I'm really liking this idea myself. And I'm not afraid to put money into it, either (granted, this thing will be well cared for, like the rest). Opinions? Ideas?

hot

Ug....ugly color......

I would, but there is a pretty good difference in price with TR and CQ..... Wife has decided she plans to keeping her car....so I need shocks/struts that will hold up to MI roads. So far, only KYB seems to hold up well.....

Who? Happy Birthday Anyways!

police

Not a lot of CQ fans I see...

Very true....

runny

Happy Birthday!

double

twix

Yep. It's called " A lot of pissed off laid off people....

Time to upgrade the rears?

games

I would go Syn for sure. I'm going from dex III to Dex VI when I change the wife's ATF on the Cav. With the wear and tear of city driving, I feel the syn is worth it. I think the same way about gear oil too.....

Sadly, since it's been a while since we've seen 76, I am asking you guys what you think about Carquest stuff. It's pretty much the only parts store that is far away from me (about 40 miles) I know in many ways they are like Napa, but since I've not shopped there before, I'd figured I'd ask. I've been eyeballing KYB struts for the wife's car, and I found that most of CQ's struts and shocks are made by KYB. And for the price, I'm willing to drive. I just wish you could order online.......

Whips and chains!

Not me. I've seen more Toyotas than ever in my neck of the woods....

japan

Yep...

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