Chevrolet S-10 Trucks | Vans
Chevrolet S-10 Trucks | Vans
USER REVIEWS
[Aug 01, 2001]
Bill N
Model Reviewed:
s-10
Strength:
v6 4.3 vortec is great for getting up on the highway in a hurry and good to show off with. the truck looks good and with the highrider package its even neater.
Weakness:
The interior could be a little neater but i dont care its a truck. i like the lights and grills of the newer models better than my model. This truck is great for someone still in highschool. You cant fit too many people in it and it has a great engineand looks great. Similar Products Used: none. |
[Aug 06, 2001]
Michael
Model Reviewed:
Chevrolet S-10, 2.5l 4cyl.
Strength:
Solid frame compared to other 85's, very extremely reliable, Doesn't burn any oil at all, and the body is in pretty good shape
Weakness:
There is a little bit of rust on the passenger side rear fender above and below the tail light, and the guy I traded for it hit a fence post on the front driver's side fender. I've had my little pickup for about a month or so, and it's great. In the first 2 weeks I had it, my father and I moved an entire house of furniture to another home, and it didn't have a speck of trouble. It's a 2.5 liter Throttle Body Injected 4 cylinder that's great on gas and good for gettin where I have to get. The only problem I've found is that the hydraulic clutch has a leak in a gasket, but it's getting replaced this weekend. Overall GREAT TRUCK. Similar Products Used: My uncle had an 89 chevy s-10, 4.3liter V6, X-cab, and my 85 4cyl. is just as good or better than his was. |
[Aug 08, 2001]
KyMurph
Strength:
Reliability, Power
Weakness:
Small cab, Goes through starters like tic-tacs, Interior trim items This is one bulletproof truck. I have the 4.3l engine with an automatic and this truck won't die. I have almost 300K miles and the exterior still looks good. Chevrolet makes the worst interiors, I have been breaking door panels, handles, and glove box covers for years (who needs that stuff anyway). I have seriously abused this truck and have had only minor repairs, it still had the original fuel pump until 6 months ago. It's easy to work on and the parts are readily available at most salvage yards. Similar Products Used: My dad had a mid-90's model S-10 and replaced the automatic transmission 3 times. Only buy an 88 or 89 model, Chevy screwed up the Vortec after that. |
[Aug 09, 2001]
Lex
Model Reviewed:
GMC Sonoma 4 cyl 5-spd regular cab base model
Strength:
Zippy four cylinder engine mated with five speed manual transmission. No problems varying highway speeds from 50-70 mph in fifth gear - didn't feel like I needed to downshift.
Weakness:
Haven't had this truck long enough to spot any real weaknesses, tho' I believe I'm being fairly objective since I regard the vehicle as a necessary tool and not an object of lust (don't get me started on sailboats tho'). Overall favorable impression based on just a few days unladen driving in dry conditions. Similar Products Used: Overall very comparable to the mid-1980s Mazda and Nissan trucks I drove as a salesman for those dealerships. Better than the Ford Ranger. I'm referring to the driving experience and not longterm reliability, cost of maintenance, etc. Despite the statistical evidence that Japanese brand trucks are more reliable, we went with the Sonoma because we've been pleased overall with a longterm relationship with one particular dealership and, especially, their excellent service department. |