Retro Review: 1989 Chevrolet Blazer

Full-sized trucks with removable roofs can quickly be loved like a member of the family. Whether you're a Blazer, Bronco, or even a Ramcharger fan, there's always an extra seat at the table.

[@steverone7623]

spoiler alert the new rust proofing didn't work.

[@ghettomist1575]

dropn loads Haha, yea the American auto makers and the British seem to have problems with that.

[@Griffin_Industries]

Knowing GM, I'm sure it didn't

[@nap8187]

I know you are right, And I just got owned but: mostly

[@tonyinfinity]

It does if you don't live in the salt belt

[@DMD81773]

@I know you are right, And I just got owned but: If you bring it to New England you will be able to listen to it rust

[@Delorean217]

The design on this car is timeless!

[@Delorean217]

Oh yeah the one S10 made from 1982 to 1993 was a beauty as well. Miss these older mini pickups. New pickups are tacky, cheap and overpriced.

[@alexander1485]

Delorean217 its not a car

[@Delorean217]

The definition of car is, a self-powered motor vehicle used for transportation and a product of the automotive industry.

[@tylercouture216]

alexander1485 it's a truck version OS a car bitch

[@thenormalyears]

It's a car lol

[@MrR0botoh]

"Center cargo box provides amble storage for all the small items you need..." guy pulls out a gallon jug of washer fluid and a qt of oil. lol

[@tamapalagi]

i thought that was funny too.

[@davidaubin3902]

Agreed

[@memphismoney8463]

MrR0botoh. His X was still in there!

[@83K5Blazer]

Lol epic 😂😁👍

[@UNCFIPP]

My dad had a '81 k5 and kept 2 6 packs of beer in his

[@goblintruck6536]

I would love to see a Ramcharger review if you got a tape sitting around

[@ReyDeLasFierasCrocodine]

Goblin Truck x2

[@effend446]

Goblin Truck My old classmate from high school actually had a 74 Plymouth Trailduster. That truck was a beast.

[@johncollins7423]

Crocodine Huizar x3

[@philbuilds116]

The footage melted in the rain just like the Ramcharger 😆

[@sleepyemmas]

@@johncollins7423 x4

[@soldierski1669]

One of the best vehicles I ever owned, 1989 K5 Silverado, 5.7 TBI , 700R4.. It was like driving around in your Livingroom

[@a1yk_]

All these comments are making me want to keep my 5.7. Although I’d like to LS swap it because of the better economy of the new motor

[@Impala-qp9cb]

@@a1yk_don’t LS swap a TBI blazer. The 5.7 is efficient, reliable and has a good torque curve honestly don’t feel wanting for power. It is a chuck wagon with a motor. How much more power do you need?

[@a1yk_]

@@Impala-qp9cb uhm I ended up stuffing an lb7 in it 😶. That’s about how much power I needed

[@Impala-qp9cb]

@@a1yk_ hope that 10 bolt and gov lok lasts you.

[@a1yk_]

@@Impala-qp9cb previous owner sold it to me with 3/4ton axles on it. It’s fun as shit buy wiring was absolutely atrocious. It needed a 3 inch body lift to clear the Allison too 😂

[@Acc0rd79]

Time for Chevy to bring back the Blazer since Ford is bringing the Bronco back!

[@Tool0GT92]

Acc0rd79 they will probably bring it back in front wheel drive based on the Cruze lol

[@shynsly01]

I love the (full size) Broncos, but sadly Ford isn't actually bringing it back, they're reincarnating the stupid Bronco II on the new Ranger chassis :(

[@JackBandicootsBunker]

The Blazer is now the TrailBlazer, and is sold in various parts of the World. It's based on the S10/Colorado

[@RyDawg96]

They just did. But it’s now a crossover.

[@gamermike5279]

@@RyDawg96 and it fugly

[@rocnnrollbus]

I would love to have one of these. Love the older Chevy and GMC full size trucks.

[@dundeeecroc]

I had a 1989 Chevy K5 Blazer on 38's. miss that truck

[@colemajor8509]

The last blazer was the Chevy Tahoe 2 door

[@kbed405]

16 miles to The Gallon Was Considered A Hit. My How Far We've Come .

[@cpufreak101]

K Bed my moms AWD CRV averages 28 mpg lol

[@furgusuned15650]

K Bed i know it's sad. now we have awful econoboxes XD

[@furgusuned15650]

*****​ To be fair some cars of the same era were better than 95% of cars today.

[@furgusuned15650]

***** true. I still like those fun little death traps though lol.

[@7erDave]

My 1994 Bronco only gets 10-11 city and at its best 14.5 highway with it's 5.8L engine. I would love to be getting 16mpg even if it was just on the highway.

[@markelijio6012]

The 1989 Chevy Blazer is my favorite 4X4 pickup. The most dependable, longest-lasting trucks on the road. Chevy Trucks:Like A Rock!

[@888junkcarsbuyingteam8]

I'd love to see a BRONCO with a 5.7!!!

[@jbatic8094]

they had a 5.8

[@bighunter5476]

that gas mileage is as good as many more modern trucks

[@nicholasspecialmusic]

Ricer Hunter for sure. My 2011 5.3 can't get 14 mpg hwy.

[@yyeezyy630]

Nicholas Bradley that means there's something wrong with it lol even in v8 mode it should get more then that

[@wildbill23c]

HAHA, and add in twice as many gears, and they still can't achieve any better fuel economy than a 30+ year old truck that's actually more truck than today's trucks ever will be.

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

@@wildbill23c4 years later and the mpg still isn’t much better.

[@wildbill23c]

@@Commentleaver-c6x Not any better at all.

[@georgewilson1184]

They should’ve compared the Big Full size Plymouth Trailduster a.k.a. Brother to the Dodge Ram Charger and don’t forget Chevys brother the GMC Big Jimmy

[@user-ui5bx4pf9v]

I came here to see how it runs against the 2019 one,I'd prefer the old one

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

I'd daily it, I love these, especially with the fuel injected engine...wolf be really cool with the more modern ls 6.0

[@GreyTheFloydianSergal]

I've noticed that the test vehicle in question appeared to be crabbing towards the right (That's where one axle doesn't line up with the other) possibly explains the rather dramatic pull to the right in the brake test

[@bobcoats2708]

Okay, thank you. I was pretty sure I saw that too. Wondered whether anyone else did.

[@codeman1979]

I have a 1990 Jimmy I love these trucks

[@eltonjohn3236]

Back in the day, it really came down to personal preference. If you were a Ford person, you got the Bronco, and a Chevy guy got the Blazer. Very few people bought the Ramcharger.

[@MAGA4EVA1986]

Back when Chevy ACTUALLY KNEW HOW TO MAKE TRUCKS….OR ANYTHING FOR THAT MATTER BECAUSE THEY HAVEN’T MADE ANYTHING AND I DO MEAN…ANYTHING WORTH A DAMN SINCE ‘08!! I say that as a former GM automotive technician (which I did after using my GI BILL to go to school for 2 years in the GM ASEP program). I will keep driving Ford’s including my newly purchased ‘04 Ford Expedition that I just bought 2 weeks ago for $6,000 out the door. The interior is IMMACULATE and it’s only had two owners including the first one being a company (which took care of it having it dealer serviced for all required maintenance) and it’s only has 123,000 miles on it!!

[@ktpinnacle]

Bought a 1989 new. Steel blue with a while top and bottom panel. Larger tires and wheels. Got 275,000 miles out of it before I traded it in. It was a great truck. I'd buy another one with a modern braking system and more efficient V-8/tranny. Hope that GM decides to do it to compete with the new Bronco, which Ford will sell about a million of in the first year. It's a great looking truck.

[@thatoldschoolvolvoguy5012]

I would love to see a review of a Daihatsu rocky. 😂 it's hard to find anything on them.

[@jamesjamison9880]

They forgot to say that the chevy will keep running years into the future while the bronco won't

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

People love the square bodies!

[@edmeyer4800]

Those little tires are hilarious

[@benscampers1818]

Am I the only one who watches these and wonders where the car used in the review is at now? If it still exists somewhere?

[@ReadingAreaRailfan]

The game Mud runner did a good job on the handling. Whenever you turn, you dont go anywhere you jusy spin out.

[@dashriprock3468]

Redesign?? The tailgate and tail lamps are directly from the 1973 C10.

[@TJC450]

That's $40,000 in todays money!

[@davidenobile426]

TJC450 And actually nowdays V8 suvs are priced around 40000$

[@231mac]

Go price a new Tahoe, if you think that was expensive...

[@emmanuelnyongbo3385]

This car is a killer car, this car is scary just as the 1981 Ford Bronco!

[@firstmusic00]

Geez. Look at that rear end tracking sideways at 2:36+

[@timo5838]

Probably why the brakes made it pull to the right.

[@Alviniscute]

I want one so bad... nice front spoiler. I wonder how big that spoiler is compared to 2017 models!

[@mikesteelheart]

6 year/100,000 mile anti-corrosion warranty or 2 year/20,000 miles if you live in The Midwest!

[@mattg7952]

I love K5s I've owned 11 over the years. Now you can drop a 6.0 and 4l80 in one like nothing and have the ultimate daily driver. I prefer having a manual though and actually swapped 2 of mine from auto to 3 speed SM465. I've never seen a Silverado trim with a manual only Cheyenne. The auto hubs sucked but were better than the stupid vacuum actuated ifs junk that replaced it.

[@calebbown438]

4x4 shifter is too long of a reach while on the move?, correct me if i'm wrong but from my understanding you need to be stopped in either park or neutral to shift into 4 wheel drive without breaking some shit, thats how it is on my 93 suburban, mines a 2500 so maby it has a diffrent tranfer case but i would still think you would havce to be stopped. don't quite understand the criticism there.

[@danielphillips1094]

Caleb Bown this more than likely has the np208. You can shift on the fly for 2H to 4H. Obviously to go into low range you need to be stopped and in neutral.

[@jonathanhudson4623]

Correct, as long as the front and rear tires were going the same speed you could shift to 4hi as long as you were going (I believe) 40mph or less on these trucks. If you had manually locking hubs that was a different story. I drive train wasnt terrible but the frame, steering and power were all shit in these and the sissy ass bronco. I have an 87 on an 8" lift. My 2000 zr2 s10 with a 4.3 has a stronger frame and makes more power. Though the zr2 is still under powered for me.

[@MisterFoster74]

I thank GOD for my 1993 k1500 Blazer

[@mental_modeler2952]

James Worthy lol

[@Impala-qp9cb]

I owned a 93 and now own a 90. Love them both. 90 is better off road and 93 better on pavement.

[@timo5838]

Probably pulled to the right while braking due to poor wheel alignment. Take a look at 2:32.

[@robertellison4889]

Ford had a 5.7 L V8? I thought the 351 is considered 5.8 L?

[@dylanmacaya9166]

It is. They goofed.

[@lopezemilio87]

I would love to find a good body to do a modern conversation ls swap new suspension and nice size tires love those square bodies

[@VARITHMS]

Thank God for the oil and volt meter!!!

[@Dingleberry1856]

The 4WD shifter is fine for a normal size man

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Aaahh the original canyonero!!

[@jorgejaramilloarellano6129]

I love blazer 1973 1991

[@Onry1]

Updated styling? It's still a box on wheels. Chevy didn't update the styling until 1992, then couldn't figure out what to call it. Blazer, Tahoe, Yukon...

[@nathanmcdonald610]

All the ''update'' was, was just a face lifted grill that looked a little more modern.

[@tylercouture216]

I want a full sized suburban of this body style

[@osvalcs_]

Chevy Blazer K5 is the Chevy Tahoe's grandpa, don't @ me.

[@ChevyBM]

Wish I had on!

[@TimGi1]

Funny tiny Tires on this big car...😄

[@alexbibo6304]

I always love the classics! this one however its not too impressive. what really gets me is the hard pull to the right? how is that even possible??? you'll end up hitting the car next to you. i say i rather go bronco for 89

[@acersalman8258]

Beautiful ❤

[@m_w_8175]

very good

[@gibby7616]

that wheel Gap tho

[@Samspianopage]

What a truck. Anybody know the songs round about 7:18 almost can't figure them out it's like a second for each one LOL.

[@shineything4444]

was it dog tracking on the 0-60?

[@andreiionescu9482]

Now i see why nobody keeps the original wheels. They are too small, making the car look like it has short feet :))

[@emmanuelalva6597]

Throttle body fuel injection lolololo I feel old

[@redneckallseason1457]

Why can't I find anything on ramchargers you know where they competed against Ford in the K5 and all the others I'm just having a real hard time finding Motor Trend or any of them

[@peep39]

ha ha, factory dog tracking @ 2:37

[@trianonalex]

*Galvanized Steel* Now cars are refrigerators on wheels🚗

[@ToranaA9X308]

That thing MUST have had drum brakes on the front because that dive the right under braking makes it a fucking death trap.

[@lyman135]

They've always got to have someone just manhandling the gear shift through every gear while parked, slamming the tilt steering up and down and aggressively moving the seats forward and back in every review.

[@Fony_turgeson]

have to check qualitty

[@samholdsworth420]

People are hard on things...it's called testing

[@traviskingston4743]

If only modern SUV’s had this kind of cargo capacity. Also, I always thought these would be very slow but 9.7 seconds was pretty quick for an 80’s truck.

[@Impala-qp9cb]

I daily mine. People absolutely feel they need to get past me and are usually surprised it hangs in modern traffic well. They assume it’s slow

[@jackdough8164]

I remember someone I knew shoehorned the engine from one of these in his Camaro after it got rear ended and his uncle gave it to him. That thing hauled ass lol not much to anymore power than the 305 he took out but the torque off the start and every time it shifted into its next long ass gear was awesome

[@Impala-qp9cb]

@@jackdough8164 gobs of torque down low is it’s shine for sure!

[@traviskingston4743]

@Impala-qp9cb it does seem like old V8's lose a lot less power overtime than other engines. A lawnmower could outrun my V6 Sonoma 😅

[@Impala-qp9cb]

@@traviskingston4743 they weren’t built for racing. They were built for low end torque and longevity. Many of those S10 platforms were poorly geared. My K5 has 3.73s a 200k miles. Runs like new

[@ekscalybur]

I rarely see these with stock wheels and tires. Now I know why.

[@honorableeuropeannationali8742]

Eks calybur Why do you say that?

[@ekscalybur]

You would be wrong, dingus. This Blazer simply looks off balance on those dinky wheels and tires. It looks top heavy. Also, you don't need those things you mentioned to off road, but you do to off road better.

[@honorableeuropeannationali8742]

It does need bigger tires but you're an idiot if you don't like the rallye wheels.

[@Osmium192]

Back when trucks where actually trucks

[@76calidude]

Yes!! when youcan actually fix things yourself and not have to drop the engine to change plugs

[@emillard1976]

Dude with the trench coat getting in the backseat looks like he’s up to no good.

[@sheeznutz2254]

😂 better keep an eye on him!🧐

[@davidhicks2178]

He was also sporting them high-waters 😂

[@DoSum4Me]

0-60 in 9.7 seconds isn't bad

[@cpufreak101]

albert7139 faster than my car even

[@DoSum4Me]

Justin Noker lol.. it's about 3 tenths slower than my Civic but still not bad.

[@DoSum4Me]

Justin Noker lol.. it's about 3 tenths slower than my Civic but still not bad.

[@cpufreak101]

albert7139 yep, V8 powaa

[@7erDave]

not bad especially considering the power to weight ratio, only 210hp from a 5.7L engine pushing that full sized brick shaped SUV. its got to be like a sail pulling it backwards with the wind hitting that thing alone.

[@SolidShoikot]

These Retro Reviews are gold!

[@jeremyb4493]

Gold Jerry!!😄

[@Mindphaser98]

Just bought a 1988 K5 Blazer a week ago. I absolutely love it so far.

[@austinsutera557]

Masayoshi love those k5 s

[@speedwayman100]

@@austinsutera557 i got me an 88 a couple months ago original owner love it!

[@mewreal]

Awesome 👍 How’s it holding up :^)

[@ReadingAreaRailfan]

Masayoshi My uncle works for Chevy. How many miles? Esentialy its a 94 2 door Tahoe.

[@Mindphaser98]

@@ReadingAreaRailfan It's sitting at 194,000 on the body/chassis. Not sure on drivetrain though, motor was replaced by original owner and transmission is out of an '87 K5 parts truck.

[@DavidAndre657]

Full-sized trucks with removable roofs and quickly be loved like a member of the family. Whether you're a Blazer, Bronco, or even a Ramcharger fan, there's always an extra seat at the table.

[@wildbill23c]

I wouldn't mind have either of the 3. Actually it would be cool to have one of each. Those old 4x4 carry all's in their boxy form look so much better than today's cars trying to be well a car.

[@devonfisher7765]

They forgot to mention how sharp these blazers turn. I own a blazer myself and getting into any spot isn't a problem lol

[@ghamdi477]

The quad shocks were a seriously good addition in my experience.. given the short wheelbase as well

[@StevenEveral]

My buddy in high school had one of these, and it was a great truck. When I saw the braking test here, I was reminded of the one thing that I didn't like about that Blazer: emergency stops! That pull to the right in a panic stop made me panic even more!

[@dirtyitalian]

"Chevy is so confident this will eliminate rust-through problems..." lmfaooo

[@joshn938]

I've literally only seen these with rust holes in them. Oh the irony. lol

[@MichelLinschoten]

Depends on where you live, mine has 0 rust it's a 1992 s10 blazer ,tahoe trim....and original paint still in FAIR condition. no peeling...if you see our c/k 10 1982 truck you would not believe it yourself.....0 rust..

[@joshn938]

They last forever if you take care of them and garage them, or if you live in the south and don't have to worry about road salt. But most weren't, they were driven hard, and used for work, towing, and hauling...and rustproofing then was terrible back in the 80s. By the early 90s it started to get good.

[@KendallForshee]

Have you ever seent a dodge? lol

[@effend446]

The Northeast, in particular, is notorious for using salt on its roads, especially my home state of Pennsylvania. And as a consequence, salt will do a number on a vehicle's body and undercarriage. We had a 2000 Sierra and less than two years after we bought it brand new, the frame started to rust.

[@Albrecht8000]

0:48 Aren´t the wheels to small for this huge truck? Nevertheless a beautiful truck! Greetings from germany

[@louieatienza8762]

1) lower center of gravity for performance/safety 2) better performance as smaller tires have less rotating mass and also act as a smaller lever, requiring less torque to accelerate 3) better gas mileage

[@davidaubin3902]

Great review as always Motorweek

[@landyachtfan79]

Some day, I WILL have a square body Blazer...................some day, I WILL have a square body Blazer...................some day, I WILL have a square body Blazer.................................some day, I WILL have a square body Blazer................................some day, I WILL have a square body Blazer!!!!!!!

[@cpufreak101]

landyachtfan79 I wish for a square body one day... though that day will probably be after any car's not EV or self driving are banned from roads :/

[@philipengel6106]

In my day we just called them BLAZERS --- I'm 55!

[@6ec6YRFPTcC]

the '96 2-door Tahoe Z-71 was the truck of my teenage wet dreams

[@andyleo8418]

Perv

[@punchy207]

@@andyleo8418 says you

[@FriedShrimpPoBoy]

No ridiculous safety crap, round analog gauges, no center screen, no airbag, no antilock brakes, manual everything. These were the best trucks ever made. Seriously. Not sarcasm. I had the great pleasure of driving one back then.

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

They were great until they rusted out.

[@rwj777]

I absolutely love the box style body on these Chevys! 👍

[@fernandorocha8459]

I love this style square body of Chevy Blazer, GMC Jimmy, Sierra, Suburban and Chevy trucks. 85-88 is my favorites

[@jlang8213]

The Bronco had a 5.7l? Huh? Maybe I'm picking nits, but it had a 5.8

[@gocats1]

1 ci was the difference

[@jonathanhudson4623]

350 vs 351. Ford just didnt want to list theirs as a 5.7 also. Though they both had 5.0 which were polar opposites. 350 stroke and smaller bore for the chevy while the Ford had a 4" bore and a short stroke. The 5.0 in a ford truck was a turd but the tq of the 5.0 in a chevy truck was livable. The 350 will always be the king of the old v8s. People love LS swaps now but there are still tons of classic fords with SBC 350s under the hood. They are alot easier and cheaper to make real power with. Not to mention the stroker 383. I built a full race stroker 383 when I was 16 and had it in my 89 formula firebird with a 6 speed conversion back in 2001 and that thing was pure insanity, the 6 speed manual did make it some what controllable on the street and I did daily drive it for years. I had to change drag radials about as often as I had to change the oil. Add the 150 shot of nitrous on top of that and I was the fastest 17 year in Darlington that actually built his own car and daily drove it everywhere. It was one of the fastest "real" street cars around Darlington for a good while. Full interior, huge stereo (subs), working A/C and heat. No cage kept me banned from Darlington international dragway after one night of test and tune though.

[@noahgaray7923]

jonathan hudson yeah ok buddy 😂 the MPI 302 made 185 hp. What did the tbi 305 make? 160?

[@MotorFriend]

What the Hell is going on with those wheels? It looks like a lowrider on hydraulics.

[@bestmillimeter1858]

MotorFriend They look like donut spares. 😂

[@MotorFriend]

I get that they wanted as much travel as possible, but it would probably look better if they matched fender to the wheels. They look like they were cut by hand.

[@ziggymorris8760]

MotorFriend bigger tires screws up the front end and makes the truck wander all over the place. Ever hit a big water hole with those big dopey tires in a Blazer, you'll feel like you are ice skating. These tires give the truck much better handling and stability. That is why I never raised my Blazer, it takes away from the design intended.

[@briancastro313]

blazer South LA edition

[@johnwillis7796]

That's not rust as we know it. The good old blazer is making room for bigger tires. The funny thing is my 74 has far less rust than my 87 and 88. Which isnt a lot. You have to admit that they are tough old trucks that want to grow up to be suburbans. 😎

[@Tailgatesntoolboxes]

Chevy should remake the k5 ....the sane size n all

[@clutchcruiser2750]

I always liked the dash design of these GM trucks, but $40,000 (adjusted for inflation) with no tachometer? Even by 1989 standards that sounds a little bare...

[@WooferCooker]

ClutchCruiser Nor a clock.

[@TheAstrueblue]

Woofer Cooker the clock was in the radio, my Cutlass Ciera has the same radio.

[@bullitt3980]

That basic dash design dated back to 1973 as did the rest of the truck

[@tylernewton7217]

"The center console allows ample storage for all the small items you may need on any trip" - *Pulls out a quart of motor oil and a FULL GALLON JUG of fluid!*

[@MapleBar777]

This is an awesome look into the past. Thanks for posting!

[@bowtie-man]

The REAL Chevrolet Blazer, fast forward to 2019 and they build the 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 blazer. 😧😧😧

[@fender5247]

mr.18436572 the blazer Chevy just brought out is a big disgrace it’s not a blazer it doesn’t look anything like one I think I will keep my 2002 Tahoe

[@bowtie-man]

@@fender5247 I absolutely, positively agree. GM needs to bring some of the old retirees back to design and engineer the new stuff because the ones doing it now seem to have no clue. 👍👍✌✌

[@robs1852]

Yeah it's a shitty little unibody cross-over. The Blazer name shouldn't have been used it has nothing to do with a real Blazer

[@bowtie-man]

@@robs1852 I totally concur with what you said. 👏👏👏👏

[@fernandorocha6486]

This Chevrolet Blazer 89 is beautifull and my favorite, sexy classic truck. This Blazer 2019 is ugly

[@landyachtfan79]

I know you tested the '88 Bronco which you kept for your LTT's, but did you ever test a Ramcharger?!!!!!! Oh, & John got the engine displacement for the Bronco wrong at 6:00. The optional 351 V8 displaced 5.8 liters, not 5.7.

[@BryanGullickson]

when they said 5.7 they were talking about the blazer not the bronco im pretty sure

[@eldo59]

Still see many of these on today's roads along with the pickups and conversion vans.

[@mrHoppedupford]

Where?

[@DuckSongFan]

Jack Benton same here in Minnesota. Just old fords and chevys and the occasional dodge. Any K5 Blazer for sale is heavily rusted and or dented from being turned into an off-road rig and they still want big bucks for them

[@jeremyb4493]

I miss seeing those, pretty rare for me to see one in the south

[@blue06lt]

Base price adjusted for inflation is right around $30,000. As tested is around $40,600 in today's dollars. Great video to see as always, the full size Blazer as well as the Bronco and Ram Charger were true SUVs that were durable and could actually off road. Hopefully Ford's new Bronco is the same and doesn't break the bank too badly when it's finally released.

[@MrCarGuy]

blue06lt Oh, I can guarantee they will try to cash in like Jeep is with the Wranglers.

[@HatedJared]

Picked up an 89 K5 Scottsdale yesterday. Has some rust, but for spending its life in the northern US its actually not too bad.

[@egSmith-sp9gl]

2:40 Is the pour thing dog tracking ?? Maybe it's why it's pulling to the right !!

[@robs1852]

e.g. Smith It certainly looked like it from behind

[@joeknowz4898]

Base price 15K .test price 20 K....wow..cant buy a 10 year old use car for that much these days...

[@chadsteele1]

30 years. And fuel economy has hardly improved. Think about that.

[@jbatic8094]

power and weight have risen dramatically

[@nathanmcdonald610]

Fuel economy has improved ''slightly'' while power/torque has more than doubled from these days, you could have had a 400hp+ truck back in those days, but you wouldn't see double digit gas mileage with it, much less 20mpg like you do with today trucks.

[@chuckycheese84]

Testing methods are different now than 30 years ago. Same with how the EPA ratings are determined

[@lightningbuster]

Hey look, something I actually owned for once!

[@kevinrichards3288]

Nowadays I very seldom see any of those generation Chevy & GMC fullsize SUVs out on the roads although they became obsolete 29 years ago.

[@stephenkowalski2448]

Well in1989 I doubt you saw all that many 1960 trucks on the road.

[@mikep.9005]

Are there any visual differences in the 1990 model of the Blazer, then the 1989 model?

[@borla4491]

Nope.

[@Impala-qp9cb]

The rear seat was missing armrests built into seat. They became pads velcroed to the wheelwell in 90. Seat belts were lap belts for rear too. Attached to the removable top. Also the 90 had rear ABS. 91 was unchanged. 92 was first OBS Blazer. Lots of regulation rolling out killed the removable top. By 95 when renamed the Tahoe, driver air bags. And 4 doors. By 96 driver and passenger air bags. It was an era of helicopter parenting and putting helmets on your kids and being told by the government to do so.

[@mattfergusonmusic9422]

Looks like that truck is tracking weird. You can see it in the drag test and the steering manouvers...

[@lightningbuster]

One thing I can't get over is that listening to this video with headphones on it sounds like the Blazer they're driving around has aftermarket exhaust on it. The 89 K5 I owned didn't sound like this at all. It was much quieter. But then again the TBI 5.7 in it was one from Goodwrench when I bought it.

[@spaghetti7782]

"Still trails the Blazer"

[@ifindmetal]

Dash was same as 1973 so many lies they told about stuff being stylish

[@JohnnyGification]

Hot damn, Pablo Escobar wasn't just a drug dealer, he also reviewed cars for MotorWeek! Who would have known.

[@phillipsmarlin3030]

JohnnyGification lmfao!!!