1988 Chevrolet Van G20 review from North America
"Very reliable and durable and interesting alternative to a car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Passenger side power window.
Spots of rust around conversion windows.
Doors sagging.
General comments?
Very reliable. Of the 20 odd cars I have owned, this is the surprisingly most reliable and durable. Parts are cheap. Repairs are easy.
Considering many old cheap vans I looked at had clocked over 500, 000, most well over 300, 000 I get the impression this will run a long long time.
Much better experience with Chevy Van over last 2 Ford Econolines (oil leakers) and Dodge (just didn't like it). Drives nice like the Ford, but found the 350 FI gets far better gas mileage than the Ford 351s.
The 35O Fuel Injected is pretty quick for a van or even some cars. Very powerful. It sure don't stop fast though.
I WILL buy again. Tons of car for the money. No current car comes room a bed and TV and VCR and a minibar either.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 350 5.7L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 190000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 250000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Econoline |
| Date of Entry | 20th February, 2003 |