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Truck For Germ - Poll
05-23-2007, 06:30 AM
#91
Join Date: May 2005
Location: georgia
Posts: 3,297
RE: Truck For Germ - Poll
I had a 2002 ZR2 extended cabp/u with the 4.3 litre Vortec. I put 160k on it,and never did anything but brakes, and tires--oil chnages of course! I had a new 95 Toyota Tacoma 4wd extended cab and had to have the front end rebuilt, and a head gasket--with less than 20k!!! It was the first year of the new design, and , according to the dealer, the front end was a design flaw--the front end and the weight of the vehicle were not balanced, causing vibrations, and it would eat up the front tires in bout 7k miles as a result. To their credit, they gave me a full sized replacement vehicle, rebuilt the front end, added heavier springs, and even replaced a cassette player because it ate a tape! I had the replacement vehicle for 3 months, since the replacement parts weren't available yet, being a new model. When they were finished, they put a whole new set of tires on the truck, although the front ones were teh worn ones--and gave me the choice of tires!
05-23-2007, 07:12 AM
#92
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Michigan/Ohio
Posts: 11,682
RE: Truck For Germ - Poll
ORIGINAL: GR8atta2d
I would stay away from the late 90's or early 2000's GM smaller suv type or pick-ups unless they've had the tranny replaced. I know too many guys with 1996-2000 that have had tranny problems once 85k-100K miles.
I myself have a 2000 Blazer ZR2 it's been a great ride I have99,000+ miles on it. (only owner) and yep 2nd-3rd gear is slipping Estimate from yesterday is $1650 to fix. My cousins 96 tranny went. A buddy in bow league spent $2200 on his 2001 tranny..and a guy I golf with has a 2000 with the same problem as mine with 90K miles.
The tranny guy saysGMS of the lighter class are plagued with this weak transmission problem.
I would stay away from the late 90's or early 2000's GM smaller suv type or pick-ups unless they've had the tranny replaced. I know too many guys with 1996-2000 that have had tranny problems once 85k-100K miles.
I myself have a 2000 Blazer ZR2 it's been a great ride I have99,000+ miles on it. (only owner) and yep 2nd-3rd gear is slipping Estimate from yesterday is $1650 to fix. My cousins 96 tranny went. A buddy in bow league spent $2200 on his 2001 tranny..and a guy I golf with has a 2000 with the same problem as mine with 90K miles.
The tranny guy saysGMS of the lighter class are plagued with this weak transmission problem.
I believe you have the 4L60E tranny.If they were made in Mexico or Romulus plant look out[:@] I believe Romulus is shut down now.
05-23-2007, 07:19 AM
#93
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,913
RE: Truck For Germ - Poll
ORIGINAL: Germ
Yes I wrote software to test those I believe you have the 4L60E tranny.
If they were made in Mexico or Romulus plant look out[:@] I believe Romulus is shut down now.
ORIGINAL: GR8atta2d
I would stay away from the late 90's or early 2000's GM smaller suv type or pick-ups unless they've had the tranny replaced. I know too many guys with 1996-2000 that have had tranny problems once 85k-100K miles.
I myself have a 2000 Blazer ZR2 it's been a great ride I have99,000+ miles on it. (only owner) and yep 2nd-3rd gear is slipping Estimate from yesterday is $1650 to fix. My cousins 96 tranny went. A buddy in bow league spent $2200 on his 2001 tranny..and a guy I golf with has a 2000 with the same problem as mine with 90K miles.
The tranny guy saysGMS of the lighter class are plagued with this weak transmission problem.
I would stay away from the late 90's or early 2000's GM smaller suv type or pick-ups unless they've had the tranny replaced. I know too many guys with 1996-2000 that have had tranny problems once 85k-100K miles.
I myself have a 2000 Blazer ZR2 it's been a great ride I have99,000+ miles on it. (only owner) and yep 2nd-3rd gear is slipping Estimate from yesterday is $1650 to fix. My cousins 96 tranny went. A buddy in bow league spent $2200 on his 2001 tranny..and a guy I golf with has a 2000 with the same problem as mine with 90K miles.
The tranny guy saysGMS of the lighter class are plagued with this weak transmission problem.
I believe you have the 4L60E tranny.If they were made in Mexico or Romulus plant look out[:@] I believe Romulus is shut down now.
05-23-2007, 07:56 AM
#94
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 2,862
RE: Truck For Germ - Poll
ORIGINAL: HuntingEd
Get a new chevy... you'll love it... I just got one 2 months ago.. its awesome.
Get a new chevy... you'll love it... I just got one 2 months ago.. its awesome.
Ford Super Duty - Nuff said. Solid front axle, enuf room from factory to clear 35" rubber - can still get the 4x4 lever on the floor where its supposed to be.
05-23-2007, 01:44 PM
#95
Giant Nontypical
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Heaven is my home, temporarily residing in WNY :)
Posts: 6,679
RE: Truck For Germ - Poll
ORIGINAL: Rammer
You couldn't pay me to drive a 4x4 that low to the ground.
ORIGINAL: HuntingEd
Get a new chevy... you'll love it... I just got one 2 months ago.. its awesome.
Get a new chevy... you'll love it... I just got one 2 months ago.. its awesome.
By the way Germ, have I mentioned that I would go GM?
05-23-2007, 02:12 PM
#97
Giant Nontypical
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Heaven is my home, temporarily residing in WNY :)
Posts: 6,679
RE: Truck For Germ - Poll
ORIGINAL: Germ
Yes Preacher, but if I would have listen to my Preacher college would not have been nearly as fun
Yes Preacher, but if I would have listen to my Preacher college would not have been nearly as fun
