David2677

my friend suggests that i get a late 70's to 87 era chevy c/k pick-up. he says they are more reliable, strong, and tuffer than the 90's era chevy trucks. I was looking to get a 88-98 era chevy c/k pick-up because they are not to old but not to new(especially through 1988-1995 year range) and they look really cool and i think they are more reliable. I like the older chevy trucks to, but I feel they are not very reliable and they are more worse on gas then the 88-98 chevy trucks. I want to find a Chevy truck that fits my lifestyle which includes hunting, fishing, camping, and occational offroading (mudding not serious offroading) I want to get a truck that saves me money in gas and repairs(although I have enough money to spend for truck upgrades). So which era of truck is more stronger, more reliable, more tuffley built, and would fit my life style the best, the late 70-87 chevy trucks or the 88-98 chevy trucks??, please any help,info, pros and cons, or personal experiance would be much appriciated cause i dont want to make the wrong finacial decision.

rick29148

Unless you're going to pull a multi-ton trailer, either should fill the bill. The new one will start every time, but an older one can be just as trustworthy, if it's cared for. It's really down to what you want in style, because on either end of the age thing, they're a good solid trucks.

AllenW

I like both bodystyles. The 1973 to 1987 bodystyle has a stronger frontend for the fourwheel drive set up because it has a solid axle up front. Same with the 1973 to 1991 V series K5 Blazer, and the Suburban, those bodies were redesigned in 1992.
The older bodystyle drove more like a truck, while the newer bodystyle had a more comfortable ride, and better braking capabilities.
The 1988 to 1995 trucks, actually to 1999 if I am thinking correctly, had an IFS front suspension (independent front suspension), which is prone to breakage if it is lifted, and or wheeled harder.
The newer bodystyle has a better crash rating, fuel injection setup, which gave better power and economy, better brakes, and a frontend that handles more like a car due to the IFS suspension.
The older bodystyle has a more rugged front suspension, which is better for offroad tasks, it drives more like a truck, doesn't stop as well, usually didn't get as good as gas mileage as the newer bodystyle.
All that said, I drive a 1991 suburban, the solid front axle is easier to lift, I have a four inch lift with 33x12.50x15 tires, it handles well, and with attention to other vehicles, I don't tend to have much of a problem in traffic. I like the way it drives.

Clay5592

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