1987 GMC Jimmy S-15 review from North America

When I first bought this vehicle for $250, my brother in-law and I pulled the transmission and engine, and replaced both.

The transmission was rebuilt and the engine was brand new.

About a month ago the starter went out.

The belt squeaks although there seems to be no reason for it. I am not worried about that.

The plastics are starting to break in this vehicle.

The window gets stuck after I roll it down.

The 4 wheel drive doesn't like to lock on, sometimes it takes about five to ten minutes for it to switch over.

Nothing major since I replaced the transmission and engine.

I thought this vehicle would be fun to drive, and easy to get around in the winter snow. We haven't had any snow since I bought the vehicle, so this is the first year (we've actually had snow 16") to be able to try it out. I had no problems getting stuck in the snow unless I was in 2WD, in that case I just popped it into 4WD and boom I was out.

It doesn't have top speed, but once at speed can manage it well.

Cornering needs to be taken slower than most vehicles.

Braking is great, I do not drive this all the time, but when I need a change up from my truck or my jeep, I usually drive this or my van.

The interior is nice and not too worn (I expected worse). It is very comfortable for those long drives.

I would like a little more space in the trunk area, but it works.

Maybe there's a better place for the spare than hooked to the tail-gate.

But overall it suits me just fine.