I love my 00 blazer. It has almost 240k miles on it and still running strong. The only faults are cosmetic. The door panels tend to fall loose and break but that isn't a big expense to fix. It is very comfortable to drive and the 4x4 is awesome to if you live on the mountains or somewhere it snows. I have yet to bring my car to a mechanic. I haven't had a single problem. I wish the gas mileage was a little better. I get about 16 city 21 hwy, which isn't bad for an SUV. My blazer is fun to drive and handles well in all conditions. I think it is a very safe care. I've been hit and there was minimal damage. Only a small dent while the other car was totaled. I would recommend this car to anyone