1988 GMC S-15 review from North America
"Good Times at a good price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The week after I got the truck the tread fell off the tires. It only cost me $270 to put a new set of rubber on.
The throttle linkage had to be adjusted as soon as I bought it, it would idle really hard. The temperature sensor went out within the first 500 miles. This caused the engine to overheat. The distributor was destroyed and a few parts had to be replaced.
General comments?
This was the first vehicle I bought, my two criteria were cost and usefulness. It has great pick up and go, I race all sorts of cars, which would explain the repairs.
It is a great beginner vehicle at a low starting cost and minimal repair costs.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 256000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 266500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 10th June, 2004 |