1998 Chevrolet Venture LS review from North America
"I'd sell it if I thought I could find another vehicle that would treat me this well"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Intake manifold gasket, replaced by dealer $500.
General comments?
I think this may be the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned.
The only repair in 8 years was for the intake manifold gasket (common to 3.4 V6).
It's never been in a garage and the paint shines like new (although I do wash and wax the car appropriately).
Excellent on long trips as it swallows a ton of luggage and returns almost 30 MPG on the highway.
I almost cried when I traded my 1995 Impala SS in on this, but to be honest, it's been more reliable.
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| If you buy, trade in before 80,000 miles. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 89000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Impala |
| Date of Entry | 7th December, 2006 |