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I'm at the point right now of needing a new vehicle. I have a '97 Chevy Blazer LT. I've had it about 4 years and things are starting to go. I really like the truck, and it has every option. But, the old question of whether to put the money into an old vehicle or buy new is haunting me.
I really need a vehicle for it's utility. I carry the dogs to the vet, make supply runs, so a two seat Ferrari is out of the question (ha, ha). I got the two seat anxiety solved in the '80's with a Porsche 911 and after that a Turbo. Yup, kinda got it out of my system along with the costs of the thrill. But, I haven't lost the desire to have something sporty and satisfying to my right foot.
As for heavy hauling, I have a 4'x8' flatbed trailer for when I can't get delivery. I don't want a pick-up. I've resigned myself to an SUV. I'm thinking something really different just for the grins, like a Hummer, or a Trailblazer SS, or maybe even a Jeep Commander with the Hemi. Considering also the Durango with a Hemi.
I would like something at least the size of what I've got or maybe a little larger. I don't drive a lot, so gas mileage isn't really a consideration. The wife and I are going out this weekend to see what we can scrounge up. Of course if I was realistic, I should stick with something basic like an Explorer, or a Pathfinder. We had use of an Infinity FX35 when wife's car went in for service. Cool SUV, very fast and handled like a sports car.
I gotta make up my mind pretty quick, and my thoughts are that this most likely will be my last vehicle. Any comments or recommendations would be appreciated.
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I really need a vehicle for it's utility. I carry the dogs to the vet, make supply runs, so a two seat Ferrari is out of the question (ha, ha). I got the two seat anxiety solved in the '80's with a Porsche 911 and after that a Turbo. Yup, kinda got it out of my system along with the costs of the thrill. But, I haven't lost the desire to have something sporty and satisfying to my right foot.
As for heavy hauling, I have a 4'x8' flatbed trailer for when I can't get delivery. I don't want a pick-up. I've resigned myself to an SUV. I'm thinking something really different just for the grins, like a Hummer, or a Trailblazer SS, or maybe even a Jeep Commander with the Hemi. Considering also the Durango with a Hemi.
I would like something at least the size of what I've got or maybe a little larger. I don't drive a lot, so gas mileage isn't really a consideration. The wife and I are going out this weekend to see what we can scrounge up. Of course if I was realistic, I should stick with something basic like an Explorer, or a Pathfinder. We had use of an Infinity FX35 when wife's car went in for service. Cool SUV, very fast and handled like a sports car.
I gotta make up my mind pretty quick, and my thoughts are that this most likely will be my last vehicle. Any comments or recommendations would be appreciated.
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Loring in Katy, TX USA
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