I picked this Bravada up from my cousin, it is a 1999 that had a "few" problems, at this point I have done a few things:1. Had the transmission rebuilt $1700
2. Four new tires $300
3. Replaced both front wheel bearings $300
4. Four new shocks $116
5. both front stabilizer pins $22
6. A new battery $45
7. A new master cylinder* $75
8. A new door hinge pin and bushings* $5
9. Replaced the serpentine belt $40
*Not completed yet
I bought the Bravada KNOWING it had problems so I'm NOT complaining in any way, I did all but the tires and transmission myself which saved me a TON of money! the truck and the repairs have cost me a total of $3290 so far, a VERY good deal indeed. I have had it for nine weeks now and it has been a nice distraction so far, the interior still needs a bit of cleaning, but that is no biggie!
My Bravada is actually FUN to drive, I had a 1996 Chevy S10 before, and it was a fun vehicle to drive also, the Bravada is the same body style so I like it just as much, better yet it is AWD! COOL!
I'm hoping to complete the Bravada this weekend or during the fourth holiday, I'd love to see it done! I will have $3290 into a vehicle worth $5500! PLUS! it has all those new parts in it! COOL!
If I haven't said it yet, God is GOOD! God provided the vehicle and the ambition to repair it!
I should also mention that I would NOT have been able to get this Bravada had I not sold the second vehicle I had, and the "stimulus" check I received helped in a BIG way also, it would not be near finished otherwise.
It is time to head off for now, coffee's calling!
Later!
Me~~
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