1988 GMC Safari SE review from North America
"A good buy for the money."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced water pump three times.
Replaced two door handles.
Replaced alternator once.
Replaced starter once.
Replaced fuel pump twice.
Relaced AC motor once.
Replaced power steering pump once.
Replaced turn signal switch once.
Replaced radiator twice.
Replaced muffler once.
Replaced light and rear AC switch once.
Replaced headliner and painted vehicle once.
Replaced transmission seal 3 times.
Replaced brakes 5 times.
Replaced tires 4 times.
General comments?
Hi maintenance vehicle, but a real work horse for towing. Loads of room for the traveling family.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4 miles |
| Most recent distance | 286000 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Safari |
| Date of Entry | 1st April, 2003 |