1993 GMC Typhoon review from North America
"A lot like a girlfriend - takes a lot of money to keep going, but when she puts out... man oh man!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Developed somewhat severe knock retard at around 50,000 miles.
Used as a daily driver, it is beginning to rust under cladding.
Stock air duct cracked on both ends, GM discontinued the part so I had to hunt one down.
General comments?
I dreamed of owning a Typhoon for years. Turbocharged to 15psi, full time all-wheel drive, 285 horses with over 400 foot/pounds of torque, this is a dream machine. A sport utility that can out-accelerate and out-perform most sports cars, this limited run truck is an absolute blast to drive. I have every intention of keeping this truck for many many years, with hopes of adding its older pickup brother, the Syclone, as well as possibly a second Ty, to my lot.
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| Awesome |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L Turbocharged V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 44680 miles |
| Most recent distance | 54990 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Probe |
| Date of Entry | 6th April, 2002 |