Should I invest in a paint job for my 2000 gmc jimmy Slt ?

Question

Low miles, the hood needs done, dent and touch up on some areas which will cost me $800 from a shop. Or should I trade in for a suv with a good paint job and is bigger? What is the difference between the trail blazer with the 4.2 where as my jimmy has a 4.3? Mine is smaller and a little bigger

Answer 1

It doesnt matter what they tell you. In reality, "They" are not going to give you more than a couple hundred dollars for your jimmy in that condition as a trade in on a used car. So if you want a newer suv. You should go buy what you want for best deal you can make. Using cash and buying from a private party will save you $. Get a bank loan if you dont have the cash on hand. Then after you have another suv to drive , Then sell your jimmy for at least $1000 or more. Low miles ? I would go advertise it for 1500 at least. Depends on the miles etc of jimmy how much $ you can get. But you should sell it fast and get at least $1000 very easily. Not the $200 the dealer will give you. You dont need the 200 to buy a newer suv. So buy your new one first, then sell.the jimmy. That way you can take your time and search for a great SUV from a private seller and get a much better deal. and not give away your jimmy for nothing. It is more work, but not a lot. Start looking at used SUV for sale buy owner , Most all will take less than they are asking for. Search for one that has been well cared for. Maybe even garage kept.

Answer 2

If yours is in good mechanical condition it would be worth paying the $800. There is very little difference between the 4.2 and 4.3 engine.

Answer 3

I wouldn't put much money into a 17 year old Jimmy.



" What is the difference between the trail blazer with the 4.2 where as my jimmy has a 4.3? "



Basically everything. The 4.2L is an all-aluminium DOHC, 24 valve Inline 6. It's much more modern and much more powerful, 270-290 HP depending on the year. The 4.3L is basically a 350 with two cylinders lopped off, it's been around since the mid 80's. It's a pushrod engine with 2 valves per cylinder. iron block and aluminum heads, by 2000 it made about 190 HP in the Jimmy/Blazer.



" Mine is smaller and a little bigger"



Seems that those things would be mutually exclusive.....

Answer 4

An investment is something that grows in value. A paint job on an old car isn't an investment.

$800 on a 2000 gmc jimy slt? Gt out of here.

Answer 5

the 4.2 I6 was used from 02-05 it made more power then the 4.3 due to its 10:1 compression ratio the 4.3 was a slow low compression engine numbers are talking about how many liters engine is

Answer 6

Waste of money. A shiny turd is still a turd. Find a decent used Toyota 4Runner, PreRunner or RAV4. You won't be sorry.