1986 Chevrolet S-10 Tahoe review from North America
"A little tough guy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel tank had a leak. Replaced. Fuel Pump was bad. Rusted fuel lines. Replaced wheel studs. This was known when I purchased the truck. Replaced entire exhaust system. I also have done the usual tune up.
General comments?
Other than the listed probelems this truck is a trooper. It isn't the best looking thing on the road. Definately not a chick magnet, but it is a trooper!
I have had 1.5 yard of dirt in it and this thing refused to give up! I really didn't notice much lack in performance other than the obvious of having about 700 lbs of dirt in the box. I have hauled all sorts of heavy scrap metal in it. I hauled a full size refrigerator and a water heater along with many other articles of metal panning out to 900 lbs and this truck hauled it with NO PROBLEM!
I bought this truck for the total purpose of a daily beater and to keep miles off my car. In most cases I drive the truck more and more and RARELY drive the car. I purchased it for $400 and done about $550 in work to it panning out to about $1000 total.
It I worth every penny and I don't have to worry about people denting it. It is my ugly duckling that is a tough guy underneath.
I suggest buying one to anyone.
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| $600 well spent |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 170000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 187000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme |
| Date of Entry | 28th September, 2004 |