NICE 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

[@jeremyelford7926]

My 1997 has 300,000 miles on it...still a daily driver. Converted it to rear disk brakes and MPFI, still runs great

[@luizmiranda1950]

I live in Brazil and my car is a 97 Chevrolet Blazer, the best car ever.

[@bradnewberry8004]

Nice find, that one is in great shape, make a good daily drive for someone

[@jefferysmith3930]

I worked at a Chevy dealer when these were new. They were the hot ticket when they came out in ‘95. Took a new forest green over gold ‘97 LT to Atlanta for a work trip over a long weekend. Comfortable, plenty of power. About the best mid size SUV you could buy at the time. Still a good looking truck. Had to be an older retired original owner with all the maintenance labels under the hood. Nice find.

[@razor_wuff]

The Heartbeat of American! Sweet little truck!

[@razor_wuff]

6:12 Also I spy a 84-96 two door XJ

[@hunterwaldroup6403]

When I see these they have different color body panels, cracked windshields, and usually the rockers are just gone. This is a prime example of a well cared for southern truck.

[@tommyboy8524]

That’s a real nice blazer. Great flip

[@torythefanman]

The pre refresh 2nd gen S10 Blazers were always a favorite of mine. Still see allot of them running around my area but clean ones like that one are hard to find. 4.3 was one of GMs best V6s

[@jamesmcdonald3113]

I absolutely love this Blazer. I had this Blazer in gold with the column shift. I would give anything to have another one. I got about 320 thousand miles out of it before it through a rod

[@lovellmills7959]

I bought my mom a Gold one LT with leather from my local San Diego auction for $1000 with 127k miles she loves it

[@Jason_Phillips3679]

2wd 😫

[@pajerofan22]

Crazy when you see an older suv like this and then you see new 2021 vehicles that don't even have power mirrors and seats and stuff

[@masonlay4457]

Love that style of Blazer. Such great SUVs and the Bravado was pretty nice as well. Great video Jay. Honestly miss these older Suvs.

[@MXguy95]

Couldn't agree more!

[@davida.p.9911]

My mom had an '84 S10 Blazer...1st Generation. And we went everywhere in that little truck. Very reliable! The only bad thing...it had the TINY 2.8 V6, possibly the smallest V6 GM has ever made. And it only had 95 HP. I'll never understand why they made a 6 that small, it may as well have been a 4 cylinder. But for the time, it did the job. This is excellent example of the 2nd generation Blazer. No doubt it will make a nice daily driver for somebody. I'd love to buy it, if I had the money. Love those Blazers.

[@MXguy95]

Ive own a few of those gutless wonder 2.8s. While they wouldn't get out of their own way I never had any reliability complaints. They might whine and groan, but they always got the job done!

[@scottdunn4506]

Whoever had that blazer they took good care of it and that engine runs strong

[@nevergiveup9560]

Love these old gems . Can’t find something like this anymore. My aunt had the newer one 2001 like you were saying we drove that thing to the wheels came off she finally went around 400 something thousand miles . And that’s with my aunt driving probably never checked the oils or anything. Kind of like a Honda you can’t kill them . Good times

[@herbiehusker1889]

Every single s10 blazer I've ever seen had a column shifter or floor mounted manual. I've never see one with a floor mounted automatic.

[@Stressless2023]

I think most if not all the 2door versions had a floor shift (this generation), especially the Extreme's. The floor shift was always an option on the 4doors though.

[@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN]

I'm a dealer and I see the floor shifters just as often as the column shift

[@jamesrobert782]

In 1997 they converted to the floor shift

[@ralphvaccaro2638]

I have kinda rare though

[@nedaCFilms]

Wow, it’s literally only halfway through it’s life. These things run reliably to 300,000 miles. What a beauty

[@djcyn41]

Someone took very good care of that blazer

[@thesilentgeneration1711]

It seems that there’s always something that never works correctly on these blazers but overall they are really great

[@Stressless2023]

Yeah those front seat recline handles would snap off even when they were newer and under warranty lol, but these always had alot of charm and those Vortec 6's were peppy and mostly reliable.

[@thesilentgeneration1711]

@@Stressless2023 yeah those handles sure love to break, I replaced mine and I told the passenger that I would help him with the seat and his response was “nah I can figure it out” then I heard the lever break and he realized why I always moved the seat

[@michaelbustillo9583]

This reminds me of the one that y’all used to have years ago, I remember seeing it because you had used it to haul a trailer when you had helped the old man rebuild his Mustang and put a new motor in it.

[@CR7659]

That's really clean for the miles. New York State is surplusing some with lower miles and they're rotted junk. The only thing I hate on the spider injection is the damn fuel pressure regulator is under the top of the intake. At least it is on the 5.7, don't know why the 4.3 would be different.

[@90scarguy]

Man I love the 87-04 blazers. I have an 87,93,2002. I rather like the floor shifts.

[@zidanetribal6231]

My brother has a super clean 98 blazer. His is the updated dash and headlights. 176k miles. 2 door. Those are nice. But as any vortec engine , the lower intake gasket is always needed changed. #milkshake anyone?

[@buddy8225]

Always like the Blazer/Jimmy. Myself owned a ‘90 GMC Jimmy. My sister owned a 2000 Blazer and my dad had a 2002 Blazer. This one is really nice. ❤️😊

[@MXguy95]

I like the early ones, like your 90, nice and square!

[@michaelb7798]

Nice! Great example of one of Chevy's finest creations, I had a 96 that wasn't that nice 15 yrs ago when I owned it

[@bluerazor7049]

This and the Oldsmobile Bravado were really beautiful SUV's, much better looking than today's SUV's but that's my opinion so no pressure to anyone who loves modern dsy SUV's. I know that this is unnecessary but whenever a owner changes the radio they should keep the original one somewhere so if they sell it, the next owner can reinstall it if wanted.

[@brittballard4030]

I agree 100 percent I daily drive a 98 ford expedition I like it.

[@redgreen66]

Loved the Bravados. grew up always wanting one

[@bluerazor7049]

@@redgreen66 Bravada's, just a small correction. And I think that you might end up finding one in great condition one day for a good price!

[@redgreen66]

@@bluerazor7049 Sorry. Autocorrect on my tablet for you! But man I hope I do. In Canada here they only sold them for the last couple of years between 2000 and 2003. I would love an older one, say a 93 square body 2 door - Of course that would mean an import from the states or getting a front clip and some additional parts to add to probably a Jimmy (although i'd do a blazer in good condition too). Tough to find them not rusted out however. But hopefully one day!

[@gregdiiamond3899]

Another good one Jay. Somebody will love on it. I wouldn’t buy any new GM products right now. That Blazer was made when they cared about quality.

[@MXguy95]

GM seems to be pumping out pure garbage lately. And there's no reliability left in their name anymore. If you need a new vehicle, buy Japanese ! lol

[@BennyT_3434]

Sweet Blazer, what a time capsule! I actually like the floor shifter, was surprised to see the tach, almost all the 2wd Blazers I remember up here in Ohio had the low end cluster with the huge speedo in the middle

[@jaredlyons3453]

Sudden flashback to high-school 2004 the parking lot was full of these and bad disitions....

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

I can't get over how clean that nice little rig is!

[@danswartwood4580]

Thank you Jay S.

[@jamjames1971]

Wow such a clean engine compartment

[@filmer765]

Love those Blazers. Makes me wonder what it’s like to own one. As for the aftermarket radio, I once had the same one in a 2004 Ford Ranger, and it’s been in there at least 6 years.

[@chucksudduth6244]

Nice Blazer Jay. I have a 95 Blazer with only 117,000 + miles on it. I have owned it for 22 years.

[@samholdsworth3957]

My 99 Chevy Blazer LT has 260,000 mi on it still running strong. Only took two transmissions getting there tho

[@lovellmills7959]

My 97 Blazer has 130k runs like new 276k on my 2005 Trailblazer runs like new 290k on my 2003 Avalanche runs like new I wouldn't trade any of my trucks for a 2021

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Nice looking Blazer Jay! :) Should sell fast. Take care

[@MXguy95]

I think so too! Make someone a great rig!

[@beautifulrenders6155]

that is a really nice truck and a rare floor shift(nvr seen any except for one)

[@roryj625]

I love blazers, I always wanted one

[@eder7468]

Just needs that rear bumper trim painted plus the stuff you said and it's good to go!

[@jamjames1971]

Love how low the miles are. Wish you was closer id buy it

[@iamnotu79]

I owned a Red 1997… loved it!

[@cohenmyles8766]

I'm glad you made this video. I was looking into it and I found one for 5k with 74k miles on it, no issues so I bout it 🙂

[@MXguy95]

Thats awesome! I hope it brings you many trouble-free miles of motoring!

[@tommyhall8301]

How are you doing jay hope your dad is doing great take care buddy

[@TheStone600]

You might appreciate the little blazer I have on my channel, it reminds me of your old red s10 pickup

[@isaac24]

OH MY GOD that is in good shape!! Are all 90s cars down there in that good of shape? I live in Michigan, so I see a thousand of these a day, and EVERY SINGLE ONE has tons of rust.

[@michaelbustillo9583]

I’m in Wisconsin, I feel like a lot of cars here in the Midwest have rust.

[@isaac24]

The Midwest, and the north in general, likes eating cars.

[@Stressless2023]

@@isaac24 Detroiter here and I can attest to that. These aren't really rare sights yet, but seeing one this clean sure is.

[@isaac24]

@@Stressless2023 For sure. Same with the GMT400s. Plentiful, and every single one is rusty.

[@lovellmills7959]

Here in California all the cars are in great shape I have a Blazer Trailblazer and Avalanche and none have any rust what so ever

[@bobparker3215]

I had a 96 4x4 Blazer just like this. Didn't really appreciate how good it was until after I sold it. Forgot how good looking they were. They don't exist here in Wisconsin anymore.

[@jamesrobert782]

On the 98 and newer they did a redesign on the dash, with the canter part of the dash angled slightly more towards th driver instead of the 97 and earlier wich faces straight, the newer design makes it feel more comfortable.

[@kbtruck65blair64]

Had a 94 Blazer, went to a 96 Suburban next. Will not go back to a smaller vehicle. The Blazer served it's purpose and was a very nice four wheel drive.

[@Dirty.Engines]

My daily is a 98 Bravada it does have the floor shift 198k it needs love but it keeps going.

[@lermancurry9651]

My Wife would give you her 2019 equinox for that right now, she loved her blazer! Unfortunately, after hurricane Dorian here in the Bahamas on Sept 1st 2019, we're only allowed to replace our vehicles with newer models..10 years or less, but we loved our S-10/S-15 trucks and blazers!

[@bombadilian]

So you're not allowed to buy any older vehicles at all? That must really suck for any enthusiasts over there.

[@lermancurry9651]

@@bombadilian we can.. but we have to apply for a antique permit of sorts.. and the import duty tax and permit fees make it near impossible for the average Bahamian like me.. who's favorite truck was a 77 Chevy C-10 Stepside..454cid/ TH 400.. I'll never be able to own another one like her!!

[@bombadilian]

@@lermancurry9651 I feel your pain man, those are nice trucks indeed. My friend owns a '79 C10 Custom Deluxe.

[@korn111685]

Pops has a white square body 4door s10 blazer. 4x4. It was a solid truck. I remember being pissed and scratching the top corner of the fender. Popes traded it in but we later saw it when our house was for sale someone showed up in that white blazer with my scratch on the fender.

[@Adeline9418]

It's nice!! I drive a 05 Ford Escape Hybrid!!

[@thomashickman4082]

Love that big old green suburban!

[@JeffCD77]

I'm NOT a Chevy guy (or any kind of Domestic vehicle guy for that matter) but I will admit that the new Blazers are pretty sharp looking.

[@MXguy95]

I cant say I agree, and the reliability has went to pot.

[@JeffCD77]

@@MXguy95 I didn't say anything about the reliability or that I'd EVER buy one haha.

[@lovellmills7959]

New ones are garbage

[@JeffCD77]

@@lovellmills7959 All I said was I thought that they looked good. That's it.

[@lovellmills7959]

@@JeffCD77 How? It's pretty sad when GM couldn't even make them right. How could they manage to make the Trailblazer smaller than the Blazer? Now the Trailblazer is a crossover? 🤮

[@-DA3]

Missed you JAY!

[@antiqueguy4062]

I luv these things

[@alexanderharlow298]

Nice! Hard to find one in this shape anymore!

[@josephpacelli3691]

That blazer looks like it's been meticulously taken care of

[@jamjames1971]

The whole truck is clean wow

[@isaiahmerrill7178]

Them old blazers are killer

[@jewllake]

Nice! But I love the 93 down Blazers and S-10's. Always loved the square bodies.

[@freckles3705]

Got a 1992 s10 4.3. 5 speed dark teal with 302,000 miles. Needs paint and valves adjusted but runs like a champ. Love my little rocket. Nine year old grandson wants it when he gets 16.

[@lovellmills7959]

I bought my mom the exact same one same year but it's gold 127k miles paid $1000 for it at my local San Diego auction LT with leather she loves it

[@meganpaull6140]

Wow she’s beautiful definitely a keeper

[@bobmorrison5636]

Good tosee you again haven't seen anything in a while

[@zachnuketown]

O'Reillys must run the same white Nissan frontiers for all their parts trucks. I'm up in Massachusetts and as soon as you panned up I thought about the delivery goofs who come into work.

[@kc0lif]

i had a 2001 chevy blazer 4x4 decent vehicle. i don't know what dated means as long stereo works. 2wd never made sense me

[@datboyfredie656]

WOOOOAH WHAT?! They made these with a floor shift?! All mine always had column shifts!

[@cwbusrides]

I remember this being death traps

[@97I30T]

These S10 Blazers are definitely death traps but Ford Explorers and Toyota 4Runners of the same era weren't much safer.

[@Jason_Phillips3679]

How so ?

[@Jason_Phillips3679]

@@97I30T how so?

[@97I30T]

@@Jason_Phillips3679 The Blazer did horrible in crash tests. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYXFcmOcnaeUqM0 But like I said, other SUVs from this era didn't fare much better. The Explorer didn't do very well back either.

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

Very nice condition, Liked, Have a Great week

[@gerredstallings465]

My grandma burt had a truck like this only a Jimmy in brown came with a key fob 4.3 v6 in side was also brown

[@Yoyo81828]

I really prefer the square blazers. My brother had a 1994 LT with 4WD with the spare in the trunk and factory bullet hole alloys.

[@tmoz1228]

I think the recliner knob missing is factory! Lol! My 96 i could hardly find one in the junkyard backthen

[@rocky7097]

my first car was a 95 blazer LT. Looked pretty much identical to this one, except mine was silver, had a leather interior and a column shifter

[@MXguy95]

Bruh those column shifters are my favorite! Thats what mine was too. But it was Champaign color !

[@rainesbobo]

Aww. man! I want that! Good SUV's

[@lovellmills7959]

Them old Chevys last forever, 130k on my 97 Blazer, 276k on my 2005 Trailblazer, 290k on my 2003 Avalanche. Wouldn't trade any of my trucks for a 2021

[@DieseltheWhiteTailedBuck]

Not a big fan of that gen of S10s/ Blazer but that does look pretty nice ngl

[@redbeardtrucker6162]

My 95 blazer has 251,000 and runs like a beast 💪🏽

[@uriahpolite1594]

Another gem

[@forzafunzone8575]

picked one up for 200$ couple month ago had to do the door pin was a pain but besides that its good to go look exactly the same i got the clone of the one in this video

[@brianharriss4366]

Nice truck Jay. Good see you posting again, time for a house update?

[@JT8D200C]

That head unit is from around 2004

[@Titanic19127]

My parents had a 2001 top of the line Blazer when I was young

[@kimmarcy2859]

Beautiful for a 97, clean

[@Yugeneitor]

hey nice video!! i just got mine but the 3 doors version, and without so much digital gear. My question is: Do these have high and low lights and flashing headlights ? I cant figure !

[@ats77]

what size of tires are those? aint 235/75/r15 seem bulkier which I like.

[@ItzYaBoyJesse]

Jay honestly if I were ever working for you I'd definitely would be glad to record videos for you anytime, maybe even be the camera man! And if you ever had Android phone, it doesn't do like iPhones do where it stops recording when someone is calling.

[@alanfilip8896]

All I want to know is how much and where are you located

[@danieljoseph905]

Does your dealership have a website?

[@bbodinefan11]

My stepdad had an 85. Stayed in the shop more than on the road.

[@MXguy95]

85 was a completely different animal, with a entirely different drivetrain.

[@bbodinefan11]

@@MXguy95 Well yeah. I aint knocking your Blazer. 4.3 is a good motor. In 85 it was garbage. Im thinking a 2.8?

[@Chrisb4318]

What carlot is it at ?

[@mattsmall3033]

I love a good Jay Smart video

[@ruwithlee1970]

How much do these go for??

[@brentboswell1294]

The only way to say 1990's any better is if it was purple or green....glad it's a rare whitie that doesn't have a GM peeling paint job. My white 1999 Pontiac Sunfire (GT, 5 speed) suffered from a white GM peeling paint job 😪

[@iBonnieYT]

A great car. Jay

[@AaronBilger]

how much? thinking of a possibly buy

[@tombob671]

Not being a 4wd is a plus to me, nice truck.

[@Jason_Phillips3679]

You’d rather have 2wd? I think it’s pointless to have a blazer or any suv that’s not 4wd. My opinion.

[@tombob671]

@@Jason_Phillips3679 not for schlepping around town while avoiding the extra cost of repair. I do not need a 4wd

[@Jason_Phillips3679]

@@tombob671 ok well maybe not u.

[@tombob671]

@@Jason_Phillips3679 yup that is why they make a few 2wd...👍👍

[@Jason_Phillips3679]

@@tombob671 Understandable

[@treasuresofthepast3208]

Hey buddy! I need your help looking for center caps for 1986 Plymouth voyager minivan

[@MXguy95]

Well, thats gonna be a tough one, but ill keep my eyes open for you. Do you know what style you are looking for? I believe they made more then one.

[@worth2worthnation]

Hey... I am looking for 97 gasoline 2.2 Carburetor. Thanks in advance!

[@jzero9299]

my dad had one , we got almost 1m km out of it

[@joshuawilson597]

How much for that blazer man

[@backyardinventions]

jay i wanna see the grey explorer in the back ground

[@MXguy95]

Its already long gone, sorry