On Fri, 20 Feb 2004 17:21:07 -0800, "Iowa883" >
wrote:

>Does anyone run one of these for a 4X4 ? How does it do offroad ?


My dad owned a 2-door S-10 Blazer back in the mid 80s. The limiting
factor is the low-slung IFS and no real flex. I imagine the 4-door
suffers that plus a longer wheelbase which would high center quicker.
General 4x4 performance itself was fine and it was good on snowy
roads.


>I am looking at buying one with a 4.3 and 80,000 miles. Is there any trouble
>spots to look for ? How about any wear points ?


The 4.3L engine and 4L60E transmission are dependable units. I've got
155,000 miles on this combo in an AWD Safari van with no significant
problems. I think your problem areas are going to nit-noy things,
like HVAC controls and power windows/doors. Things that will annoy
you, but probably not strand you.


>What kind of gas mileage should I expect for average driving ?
>Anything I can do to help out performance and or gas mileage ?


My AWD van pulls down about 15-16 around town and can hit 20 on the
highway. I'd guess you'd see 16-19 in general driving with a mix of
town and highway. There isn't much you can do to increase mileage or
performance that would be cost effective. (Keep it well tuned and
drive with a light foot.)

Matt
99 V-10 Super Duty, Super Cab 4x4
96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion