1998 GMC Safari SLE (AWD) review from North America
"A very good minivan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced water pump at 95,000 and again at 115,000 (aftermarket) and front brake lines at 120,000.
General comments?
Lack of front leg room. This van has been a very reliable and is very roomy. Drives nice and ours is AWD and in Erie, Pa. it handled a lot of snow and ice better than my 4wd truck. Take the back 2 seats out and you have a lot of room, although the seats are heavy. Great engine, but gas mileage is less than most minivans. We would recommend this van.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac DeVille |
| Date of Entry | 31st October, 2007 |