Explorer vs Blazer/Jimmy

[chillin 10+ year member]

I am looking to buy a late 90's or early 2000's Suv. These are the two that I am considering. Just wondering about others experiences with these two vehicles for general driving and reliability as well as stereo install.

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[sacsking916 5,000+ posts]

blazer/jimmy even though i drive a '01 explorer right now //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif well the wifey does at least. either will work well for stereoz though.

 

[chillin 10+ year member]

I figure either will work for stereos. I don't think either comes with an above average alt size. Why don't you like the explorer?

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

Chevy for daily and all that fun stuff.

For SPL or just a massive system, then the explorer. Blazers are fun but limited space.

 

[sacsking916 5,000+ posts]

I figure either will work for stereos. I don't think either comes with an above average alt size. Why don't you like the explorer?

this is the 3rd one i have owned, and had one blazer and loved it. i have found the 4.3 is a lot easier to work with then the 4.0 ford engine. neither comes with a big alt as you said, and as rabbit said the explorer has more room in the cargo than the blazer. But the blazer is also a little smaller as well.

 

[chillin 10+ year member]

Just daily. About 1200-1500 watts to a single 12". The reason i am getting one of these is so I have more room to put my skis and sh*t. So I cant take up too much space. Also the reason it will have to be a 4 door. I just know some cars can be a pain to install in for various reasons, like internall amps, etc.

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

Just daily. About 1200-1500 watts to a single 12". The reason i am getting one of these is so I have more room to put my skis and sh*t. So I cant take up too much space. Also the reason it will have to be a 4 door. I just know some cars can be a pain to install in for various reasons, like internall amps, etc.

Which ever one you can get a better deal on then.

 

[sacsking916 5,000+ posts]

Just daily. About 1200-1500 watts to a single 12". The reason i am getting one of these is so I have more room to put my skis and sh*t. So I cant take up too much space. Also the reason it will have to be a 4 door. I just know some cars can be a pain to install in for various reasons, like internall amps, etc.

either will be able to use the racks on top of the car for your skis and shit. bro there is tons of room behind the 2nd row seat in the explorers. if you just want something a little more spacious then the blazer will work for sure, but if you want a tons of room then the explorer is the way to go

 

[chillin 10+ year member]

I need to be able to put the back seat down and store the skis inside. About 72" from back of front seat to the rear door. From what i have found, the blazer is just over 74" and the explorer is 71.4 (so i would have to angle the skis a little. The plan is to have the sub on one side and fold down the other seat for the skis to pass through.

 

[sacsking916 5,000+ posts]

I need to be able to put the back seat down and store the skis inside. About 72" from back of front seat to the rear door. From what i have found, the blazer is just over 74" and the explorer is 71.4 (so i would have to angle the skis a little. The plan is to have the sub on one side and fold down the other seat for the skis to pass through.

ski rack on top of the ride bruh.

 

[chillin 10+ year member]

Could do, but I feel safer with them inside.

 

[sacsking916 5,000+ posts]

Could do, but I feel safer with them inside.

just use some extra duct tape bruh. shit wont move then

 

[chillin 10+ year member]

I mean more safe for leaving in the vehicle while i am working and not having them get stolen, but thanks for the info. Sounds like i'll just go with whichever I can find a better deal on.

 

[brodeisel 10+ year member]

Blazer a lot more reliable then explorer.

 

[chillin 10+ year member]

Thanks for your imput Bro