1997 Chevrolet S-10 LS review from North America
"Indestructible, attractive and powerful"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It's not heating up very well right now and a mechanic suggested flushing the system in case of a clog before I suspect that it's the heater core. The thermostat was recently replaced, so I doubt it was that.
General comments?
I bought this truck from my brother-in-law who bought it new. He never replaced anything, but the tires! It's still running awesome at 128k and has no weaknesses.
It handles as well as a small pickup can and is unstoppable in MN snow (with sandbags in the back, of course).
The seats are more comfortable for me than anything I've driven or owned; I'm 6'4" and much of my height is upper body making me slouch horribly in most cars.
The paint is as glossy as most 1-year old cars, since my brother-in-law waxed it incessantly, and I keep it polished with Meguiars. Blinding!!!
Every mechanic I've talked to has said this engine/tranny combination is very rugged and will last a long time. Never mind the lemon reports... stuff happens!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 V6 180 hp Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 128000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Delta 88 |
| Date of Entry | 31st January, 2005 |