1997 GMC Safari LX review from North America
"High performance bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Wiper motor died- reimbursed because of recall.
Alternator replaced (after 160000 miles)
Replaced rotors after 175000 miles.
General comments?
This van has been absolutely fabulous. It rides very smooth and is a comfortable ride. It accelerates nicely for a vehicle this size, and gets about 20 miles a gallon for me. The seats come out and I can haul a typical 4 x 8 sheet of plywood in the back, which makes it very handy when you are doing projects. The a/c is ice cold and I have had no problems with it other than the alternator and the rotors, which of course typically go by the time you hit 150000 miles!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 180000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Caprice |
| Date of Entry | 16th May, 2003 |