Quite a few folks would say the first thing you need to know is to "walkaway". Anyhow, I've got a CUCV truck and it's been great so far. One pet peeve is that with the stock tires and 4.56 gears in the truck, you're pretty much limited to 55 mph on the highway. The blazer's have 3.08's so they don't have that problem. The 24/12 volt hybrid system can be problematic as well as other electrical issues. Heck, read around the forum, there's plenty of drawbacks to owning older truck's unless you can do the wrench and multimeter work yourself. If you're good in that department, have fun with them. A good price depends on everything including location, condition and lately, if people have a tax refund that needs disposing of. I saw one on GL go for 4300 + fees and tax just today! I got a real deal on mine, search NOS USMC 1028 and you'll see my truck which was purchased private party for $2500 with only 2189 miles on it in perfect condition. New, not refurbished but that's one of those deal of the decade type things in my opinion.