Right now I have a 1979 Dodge Ram Charger but its too rusted. I want a 1990s model like it (Bronco, full size Blazer, Ykon, etc). Should I look at a K1500 Blazer with 290,000 + miles? I assume with that many miles, the engine has been reworked/replaced, the current owner doesnt know. Is it worth investigating? I just want it for weekend work and hauling a bit (like my dogs), not a daily driver.
2007-05-29 03:29:09 · 5 answers · asked by Chazzer 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
yes .. it may still be original motor..with a timing chain replacement they can easily go that many miles..
as long as it don't smoke it will run many more years.
IF IT IS A 4X4 lock it in 4 low and turn a tight circle in both directions forward and reverse...
listen for u joints popping and transfer case trouble
2007-05-29 03:35:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yah i'd have to agree with everybody else here. There are a million used cars on the market right now. Stay away from this one. Even if you don't use it everyday, I can't imagine the maount of money it will require down the road.
2007-05-29 11:05:29 · answer #2 · answered by Jay P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't even consider it....I imagine that with the track record of that vehicle it has had the engine replaced.....however, without distinct knowledge of how many miles are on that engine I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole
2007-05-29 10:46:44 · answer #3 · answered by rob m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know how little mpg the ramcharger gets, the K5 is also bad, TBI and all. The best mpg I got out of my old 79 ramch was 15. And that was on a real good day.
2007-05-29 11:22:39 · answer #4 · answered by done wrenching 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't even consider it!
2007-05-29 10:36:28 · answer #5 · answered by samhillesq 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋