1985 Chevrolet S-10 Ex-Cab P/U review from North America
"A tough little truck for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I only had a few issues during ownership:
I replaced the clutch twice.
I did a full brake job twice.
I replaced the AC high & low pressure lines.
A pair of blown head gaskets did the motor in at 245000 miles.
It had some rust issues on the roof & the cowl area that I had to repair.
The 4 speed trans costs some gas mileage. A five speed would have been better for gas mileage.
General comments?
This was a great little truck. I paid 1800 dollars for it. I used it as a truck for 11+ years. From pulling stumps to hauling loads to pulling a boat.
The only reason I sold it is because I couldn't find another 2.8L motor to drop in it.
The original box shaped S-10's were great vehicles. I still miss mine.
I would recommend the X-Cab only (which this one was). The standard cab is a tad tight for room.
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| 1985 - S-10 Long Bed 2.5 Liter Tech IV A very strong truck, with great power |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8L V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 105000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 245000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 2nd June, 2009 |