I can't understand why people complain so much about the 2.8 litre engine. I drove my 2.8l S-10 Tahoe (which I had bought in used condition) in Germany for almost a decade and it never gave me any troubles. With the 5-speed manual, it had nice acceleration, reasonable fuel consumption and wasn't too slow for long-distance rides at the Autobahn (no speed limits). When I sold it in 2006 with ~245.000 miles on the clock, it still ran perfectly smooth. The engine never required repairs beyond the regular maintenance, except once when I had to replace some sensor at the injection system (which cost me 35 Euros). I still miss that car.
@@donnieinskeep7264 i have a 1983 S10 Durango 2.8L V6, i rebuilt the motor! Wow, lots of work and $!!! cause I had to bore and hone the motor! but it will be worthed it at the end!
2.8 towing 50 lb hahahahahok ok honestly, my dad had a 2.8 4speed and he towed cars with it more than once, its not the safest feeling in the world but to my surprise, the dang truck did it !!
could you imagine if they build a truck this size now with todays tech?, they could literally tear everything off the sonic and make the pickup everyone needs, getting 40 mpg from a light hauler, thats probably 18k fully equipped the colorado was a joke, it was an excuse to make a fatter truck for the fat ppl who buy them. the brand new colorado is bigger than the mid 90s silverado which is fucking sad. most pickups now are like 26k+, you can buy a WRX for that.
I special order a GMC Sonoma in 1998 right out of high school. I've had an S10 based vehicle one way or another ever since. I have a 2001 4x4 Jimmy as of now.I have no plans to get rid of. If it wasn't for the need to move around kids I'd have a ZR2 S10. They just can't be beat.
I like how the tow ratings are higher on these trucks which are lighter and less powerful than a modern small truck. Seems like a conspiracy to sell full size trucks to me... Trust me, this truck with 5000lb on the boot is gonna suck trying to stop. But it "can" do it. Now they say something like 3000lb max on the newer ones. Now we have ABS and a heavier tow vehicle which would be more stable at 5000lb - although neither sounds exciting to try to go very far with.
The S-10's were able to tow more than the first gen Colorado's that replaced them. 2004-2012 Colorado was only rated at 3500 lbs with the 3.5L inline 5. What a joke.
First for me, too. I had the single cab, short bed with a 2.8 and a 5-speed. Paid $500 for it in '95 when I was in high school. I wish I still had that truck...
The White EXTENDED cab pickup with the Red stripe is my favorite out of the other ones in this video. Is the model a Durango, Tahoe or a Sport? Please and Thank you.
Without a groundbreaking new idea to test our trucks in wind tunnels, we have determined the most aerodynamic design for the new 1982 S-10. Ladies and Gentlemen, we present you.... A box.
Had a '93 extended cab, 2.8L, 5sp for many years, never should have gotten rid of it. No head rests on the bench seat? Hope you don't get rear ended and crack your head on the rear glass.
Hi, I bought a 1983 chevy s10 pickup about 6 months ago. The original owner, a farmer and mechanic, ordered it from the factory in 1982. He had 3 trucks, and used this one for going into town.. when he died, his daughter inherited it..she gave it to her son in the last year of high school. He blew the head gasket. They had just repainted it, put new tires on it and re-did the exhaust system. Its gorgeous, silver w an aluminum tool box on the bed. Best of all, it only has 69,004 original miles on it ! Once the head gasket is repaired and the carburetor.. I am going to sell it. I am in Charlotte NC. How do o go about getting the best price ? Thank you..haven't done it before and hoping for some advice.
Hmmm...My 1992 S-10 has been through hell. The two previous owners were teenage boys, ant they took it field hopping, mudding, street racing, and have dented and banged up the body, more on the bed than the cab, though. It has been through he'll weather-wise, too; yet, my floors don't have the least bit of rust. My rear wheel wells, front fenders (where mud is known to accumulate and hide), and some rusting of the rockers and lower rear cab panels, and the bottoms of the doors, have a bit of rust. However, for the hell it's been subjected to, and the neglect it has endured, for the 26 years of it's life, I believe it to be in pretty decent condition. They're not all rust buckets. The condition of any automobile is subject to its care--or lack thereof--throughout the duration of its lifetime; if it is neglected and abused, it will be in really abhorrent condition, as opposed to one that is regularly and properly maintained. That is simple logic. That's not to say that no lemons exist, as I've been privy to the ownership of several--they do exist, of course; it's just that, on the whole, when an automobile is used and maintained in the manner in which it was meant to be, most are, on the average, decent and reliable. It seems that all the naysayers on here have gotten lemons, an instead of trying for another example or making lemonade from the lemons, they decided to be finished with, I believe, a vehicle they really weren't thrilled to be acquiring to begin with.
I see plenty of Ford rangers and Either Nissan or Toyota tundra Tacoma frontier and some Titan though it seems the frontier is more popular than the titan, seen a Toyota T100 which are very rare these days
True Story! They're good little engine if you're just into cruising on flat roads, but towing anything heavy, or when going up hill, they lack serious power.
No, he's just telling the truth. All manufacturers make lemons. American-made automobiles from that time period were overly regulated, as they are today (though it is far worse today); without the restrictions these automobiles would have been as grand (in performance and reliability) as they were before the PEA crackdown in 1970 that began for the 1971 model year.
@@donnieinskeep7264 with the oil crisis and strict emissions it gave imports a big leap especially Japan since they had the best experience in small economy cars and no one wanted an underpowered big V8 gas guzzler but before no one understood why anyone would want a small car with good economy when gas was 38 cents and then skyrocket to 55 cents but in today money that only be from $2.16 to $3.12 though California has seen well above $4
You are also telling the truth. The energy crisis, EPA restrictions, and many other factors figure in in the equation. These, and others, are the reasons that the Big 3 went to imported mini trucks when they did, first rebadged imports, then their own: to have fuel-efficient machines with utility that they could sell. As the foreign autos had, as you've stated, mastered fuel efficiency and utility out of such autos, and the Big 3 decided that they could up profits and credibility by building their own. Though they made valiant efforts to do so, it took them several years to work out bugs and other issues; but once they had those issues under control, their own domestic-branded pickup trucks were actually really good trucks. It just took some automakers longer than others to get these issues worked out, unfortunately.
1.9 liter available in Cali., but .1 liter more not available lol. And could someone explain to me why California would allow a 3 speed auto but not the 4 speed auto? That's California for you.
It's all about emissions. There are many things that were less efficient but would pass emissions in California. Hell 49 state vehicles got better mileage than California once did.
LongIslandP8ntball no way. I have a 1989 2.8 5speed with 200k. It out runs my son’s 2010 Toyota Tacoma 4.0 v6. I know another person that has 328k miles on 2.8 never smokes. Just leaks rear main seal. I was always told 2.8 sucks. I believe not very strong lil engine.
Yep. My sister-in-law had an '87 Blazer with the 2.8 V6 and it was toast by 55,000 miles...spun a rod bearing. Ended up getting a new short block covered under the 60,000 mi warranty.
Only the early ones. They changed the oiling system when they started going into the Fiero, Late 87 i think. Also the Fiero used a small crane camshaft that boosted the horsepower to 140 vs. the 125 HP they had. This is the TBI truck 2.8's i'm talking about, same heads as the fiero just a tiny cam.
My first truck was a 86 S-10 2.8 V6, biggest piece of junk I've yet to own, that thing gave me my bias to buying Ford's when I got rid of it in favor of a Ranger. Then again I've yet to own a chevy to impress me at all.
Those early Rangers were junk as well, hate to tell you. Yeah the 2.8 V6 motors were junk but those 2.3L Ranger motors were garbage. My nephew had one and had nothing but trouble with it.
I had a 94 ranger I put 370k miles on the oem block, less the cam and head gaskets since I liked to drive it overheating a few times early in it's life. To add I've had a few others all the way up to my only new car I've ever bought was a 02 Ranger I just didn't keep it long till I saw a Cobra I liked better. 4.0L v6 is the only one I'd fool with, but I personally know several people with the 4bangers that love em. I don't like anyones 80s anything except for the Porsche 944 and 928 I had, but for the price they were new I'd still call em junk, what I paid for them was fine. I've worked on both, I've been in some bad wrecks in my first Ranger all to even drive it back home after hitting and totaling a full sized pickup with it. They are built much better, I've had 3 friends die in S10s. But all the same I don't even own a vehicle with a gas engine anymore. I try not to be a total brand bias whore, but gm is one name I've not liked anything of that I've owned. I live in a GM product now actually LOL, but the engine and trans have been scrapped, waiting to find a Cummins 5.9 to go in it (motor home). So when it comes to GM I've never had any good feelings with their products ever. I need to add, I pretty well don't like anyones new trucks, over priced and over regulated and longevity is a pasttime. The truck I drive has 450k miles on it and climbing every day, no major engine work I will say that chevy atleast did better with going with durmax diesels because they sure didn't have one worth a fart till Isuzu started showing them. Now speaking on Isuzu, I've have a few of their products some that had the GM stamp on them and I will not say anything against tthem other than they are rust bucks and the parts are usually not cheap. But I've had a few early 90s rodeos and I really like those alot. In gerneral on their trucks, the brakes have always seems lacking and more spongy to me. Every brand surely has their faults noone is perfect and our creations aren't going to be either. I think anyone can agree the worst car maker to probably be Yugo without a doubt I would think LOL. But at the end of the day if that particular vehicle you drive is doing what you need reliably and you are happy with it, then I sure am not smack talking your personal ride. When I go to buy a vehicle I usually buy something that doesn't run at all, except my current truck, I didn't have time to work on a non-runner.
All good points, gentlemen. Ultimately, preference is in the eyes of the beholder. I've had 9 of these trucks, in all configurations, and I love them. I'm driving number 9 now, as my daily driver, and I love it, too. It's a 1992 S-10, with the 4.3L V-6, THM700-R4, 2WD, and it's an extended cab. It gets 25 to 26 mpg at 65mph on the highway, and it pulls an 8,000lb (GVW) trailer safely, and without breaking a sweat. I don't buy trucks to be pretty or trailer queens, I buy them to work--and these trucks have always done this for me, with no issues other than preventative maintenance and normal wear items (tires, wiper blades, etc.).
The good old days when trucks where trucks not luxury vehicles and you could afford them
I miss those also
I agree, loved these little trucks, they were basic, but looked real good with the design in general
And they have character unlike the trucks we have today.
And back when people did not drive them like idiots like they do today.
man aew
I can't understand why people complain so much about the 2.8 litre engine. I drove my 2.8l S-10 Tahoe (which I had bought in used condition) in Germany for almost a decade and it never gave me any troubles. With the 5-speed manual, it had nice acceleration, reasonable fuel consumption and wasn't too slow for long-distance rides at the Autobahn (no speed limits). When I sold it in 2006 with ~245.000 miles on the clock, it still ran perfectly smooth. The engine never required repairs beyond the regular maintenance, except once when I had to replace some sensor at the injection system (which cost me 35 Euros). I still miss that car.
kernpanik yes these 2.8 liters are amazing little V6 motors the 165 thermostat keeps them cool. Unlike today’s motors running 200 plus.
That longbed two tone 2wd was a looker!
Give me an s10, ford ranger or dodge dakota in those years..
Back when small trucks were small trucks, not midsize trucks with a full size sticker..
@ 2:58 seconds! This was my late father's truck! He bought one brand new in 1982! Fawn memories growing up in that truck.
the 4.3 engines are amazing
they have so much power
They really do. I've had two S-10s with the 4.3L V6. I'm driving the second as my daily driver. They're hard to beat for power and respectable mpg.
As good as a v8 350
@@donnieinskeep7264 i have a 1983 S10 Durango 2.8L V6, i rebuilt the motor! Wow, lots of work and $!!! cause I had to bore and hone the motor! but it will be worthed it at the end!
@@neutralgod300 yes, it is definitely worth it!
2.8 towing 50 lb hahahahahok ok honestly, my dad had a 2.8 4speed and he towed cars with it more than once, its not the safest feeling in the world but to my surprise, the dang truck did it !!
could you imagine if they build a truck this size now with todays tech?, they could literally tear everything off the sonic and make the pickup everyone needs, getting 40 mpg from a light hauler, thats probably 18k fully equipped
the colorado was a joke, it was an excuse to make a fatter truck for the fat ppl who buy them.
the brand new colorado is bigger than the mid 90s silverado which is fucking sad.
most pickups now are like 26k+, you can buy a WRX for that.
I saw a ranger on the lot. It was 60 THOUSAND DOLLARS!!
Dude's voice is a commercial for Lucky Strikes
I never got the chance to see these trucks roam the streets, wish they go back to the olden days
I still see them but the ones I see are the ones that get ruined with after market parts.
I had 4 of these lil dudes back in the day. Damn good truck,s for what they were.
Ricky Greer I've had 9 of them, from 2000 to now; I've loved them all.
The suspension is immaculate on these trucks
It's 2022. I own 1985 S10. According to this video I need to restore it. 20G yes! TY!
I bought a 1988 s10 new the first year for fuel throttle body injection and 5 speed manual. brings back a lot of memorys
I special order a GMC Sonoma in 1998 right out of high school. I've had an S10 based vehicle one way or another ever since. I have a 2001 4x4 Jimmy as of now.I have no plans to get rid of. If it wasn't for the need to move around kids I'd have a ZR2 S10. They just can't be beat.
i have a 1992 and i love it very nice truck!
Just bought one also, 92 s10
Did y’all figure out how to engage the 4 wheel drive I need help!!!
I like how the tow ratings are higher on these trucks which are lighter and less powerful than a modern small truck. Seems like a conspiracy to sell full size trucks to me...
Trust me, this truck with 5000lb on the boot is gonna suck trying to stop. But it "can" do it. Now they say something like 3000lb max on the newer ones. Now we have ABS and a heavier tow vehicle which would be more stable at 5000lb - although neither sounds exciting to try to go very far with.
The S-10's were able to tow more than the first gen Colorado's that replaced them. 2004-2012 Colorado was only rated at 3500 lbs with the 3.5L inline 5. What a joke.
watching this while sitting in zed 83 s10
Ok so how do I punch up the module again.. is it with my TV remote?
This was my first car. Extended cab. Most comfortable bench seat ever. 2.8 L V6. Eventually blew a headgasket. Only car I’ve had with a carburetor
First for me, too. I had the single cab, short bed with a 2.8 and a 5-speed. Paid $500 for it in '95 when I was in high school.
I wish I still had that truck...
Buying a older 1982 S10 swapping a 350 with a 350 turbo transmission and going to bracket race plus use as a daily these trucks are badass .
Not made like they used to I just bought a 83 s10 that would make over 40 years old now and in still runs great
14:55 Monday Night Football lol
wow..14:23...spraying solvents without respiration protection..
Hiwayman 2016 yeah checkout the Chevy Corvette C4 video in 1984. No one wears protective gear.
Does anyone know the name of the guy in the beginning?
AKA the baby C/K pickup.
The White EXTENDED cab pickup with the Red stripe is my favorite out of the other ones in this video. Is the model a Durango, Tahoe or a Sport? Please and Thank you.
Do u have any for the 1988 chevy ck pickups
I have an 82 Durango version of this I’m having trouble engaging the 4 wheel drive any tips or tricks?!
I bought a 89 s10 durango 4x4 with a 2.8l, swapped in a v8 and now use the cargo holder behind the seat for oil that inevitably leaks haha
How do you engage the 4 wheel drive I have an 82 Durango that’s looks like it can do it just not sure how!
@@gabriellerasmussen7872 I used the s10s 700r4 transfer case
"aerodynamic".... ha
yes...like a brick. but who cares , they are COOL
Yes like when they said you could also get 24mpg in some Ford commercials...I could see that if you idled your way down hill
Without a groundbreaking new idea to test our trucks in wind tunnels, we have determined the most aerodynamic design for the new 1982 S-10. Ladies and Gentlemen, we present you....
A box.
The present demand just made something gone away from the American Truck Culture...
I want that honda oddesy the guys are taking out in the red truck in the video
i don't understand why people stop driving these 80s trucks
leroy 1987 I see a lot of them on the road in Texas .
I drive my 89 every day
They really are awesome. I'm on my 9th one. All have been daily drivets, as well as haulers and trailering trucks. I love them.
They didn't last
Had a '93 extended cab, 2.8L, 5sp for many years, never should have gotten rid of it. No head rests on the bench seat? Hope you don't get rear ended and crack your head on the rear glass.
I still have my 1986 Tahoe 4x4 extended cab that I special ordered from the factory. Still going 34 years later.
mine is 1983 s10 durango
Did the 1983 Chevy S-10 come with a chime or a buzzer?
Jac2Mac Low end came with buzzer. High end came with electronic (flute) tone. S-10 did not use a chime until the 1998 model year.
Were is the 1980 Chevy Blazer and. 1980 Ford Bronco video at.
Did Phil Hartman ever sell Chevys? I have to wonder if Troy McClure was modeled after this spokesman.
I learned stick on a 1991
Hi, I bought a 1983 chevy s10 pickup about 6 months ago. The original owner, a farmer and mechanic, ordered it from the factory in 1982.
He had 3 trucks, and used this one for going into town.. when he died, his daughter inherited it..she gave it to her son in the last year of high school.
He blew the head gasket. They had just repainted it, put new tires on it and re-did the exhaust system.
Its gorgeous, silver w an aluminum tool box on the bed.
Best of all, it only has 69,004 original miles on it !
Once the head gasket is repaired and the carburetor.. I am going to sell it.
I am in Charlotte NC. How do o go about getting the best price ?
Thank you..haven't done it before and hoping for some advice.
Muy truck have a engine 5.3. good engine....
Quien puede subir este vídeo con subtítulos en español México
4:17 oh good the brakes are designed not to drag?!
Seems like a decent vehicle, would be interesting to see how the corrosion resistant steel parts have held up.
They didnt hold up very well all of the square body trucks from any of the big three rust out really bad.
LMAO
Hmmm...My 1992 S-10 has been through hell. The two previous owners were teenage boys, ant they took it field hopping, mudding, street racing, and have dented and banged up the body, more on the bed than the cab, though. It has been through he'll weather-wise, too; yet, my floors don't have the least bit of rust. My rear wheel wells, front fenders (where mud is known to accumulate and hide), and some rusting of the rockers and lower rear cab panels, and the bottoms of the doors, have a bit of rust. However, for the hell it's been subjected to, and the neglect it has endured, for the 26 years of it's life, I believe it to be in pretty decent condition. They're not all rust buckets. The condition of any automobile is subject to its care--or lack thereof--throughout the duration of its lifetime; if it is neglected and abused, it will be in really abhorrent condition, as opposed to one that is regularly and properly maintained. That is simple logic. That's not to say that no lemons exist, as I've been privy to the ownership of several--they do exist, of course; it's just that, on the whole, when an automobile is used and maintained in the manner in which it was meant to be, most are, on the average, decent and reliable. It seems that all the naysayers on here have gotten lemons, an instead of trying for another example or making lemonade from the lemons, they decided to be finished with, I believe, a vehicle they really weren't thrilled to be acquiring to begin with.
Apparently people werent fat in 1983 lol
thats what the extended cab was for, take out the back debre and slide your seat back
Not as much as today
LongIslandP8ntball I BARELY fit in mine lol
Today there is Corn Syrup in everything it causes higher estrogen production that holds more water in fat cells.
Amigo no puedo mirar tu vídeo en español ni siquiera lo puedo traducir me puedes a yudar por favor
The durango line never happened....and the tahoe was the top of the line not the sport line..
I have an 84 Durango in my driveway right now, i also have an 84 Sierra. The Durango has a really nice interior for the time it was made.
I had a durango, just because you have never seen one does not mean they didn't exist.
The sport was the top of the line. It later came with power windows and sun roof
I havent seen as s10 this old forever i see 84 toyotas datsuns and rangers everyday no s-10's or ram 50/dakota
Round here it's right the opposite.
I see plenty of Ford rangers and Either Nissan or Toyota tundra Tacoma frontier and some Titan though it seems the frontier is more popular than the titan, seen a Toyota T100 which are very rare these days
Nobody who has ever had a 2.8 v6 has ever called it a workhorse.
True Story! They're good little engine if you're just into cruising on flat roads, but towing anything heavy, or when going up hill, they lack serious power.
US cars are the best in the world.
julien23 lastchristmas Are you high?
No, he's just telling the truth. All manufacturers make lemons. American-made automobiles from that time period were overly regulated, as they are today (though it is far worse today); without the restrictions these automobiles would have been as grand (in performance and reliability) as they were before the PEA crackdown in 1970 that began for the 1971 model year.
@@donnieinskeep7264 with the oil crisis and strict emissions it gave imports a big leap especially Japan since they had the best experience in small economy cars and no one wanted an underpowered big V8 gas guzzler but before no one understood why anyone would want a small car with good economy when gas was 38 cents and then skyrocket to 55 cents but in today money that only be from $2.16 to $3.12 though California has seen well above $4
You are also telling the truth. The energy crisis, EPA restrictions, and many other factors figure in in the equation. These, and others, are the reasons that the Big 3 went to imported mini trucks when they did, first rebadged imports, then their own: to have fuel-efficient machines with utility that they could sell. As the foreign autos had, as you've stated, mastered fuel efficiency and utility out of such autos, and the Big 3 decided that they could up profits and credibility by building their own. Though they made valiant efforts to do so, it took them several years to work out bugs and other issues; but once they had those issues under control, their own domestic-branded pickup trucks were actually really good trucks. It just took some automakers longer than others to get these issues worked out, unfortunately.
julien23 lastchristmas Sure, my Texas built Toyota Tacoma is one of the best in the world.
1.9 liter available in Cali., but .1 liter more not available lol. And could someone explain to me why California would allow a 3 speed auto but not the 4 speed auto? That's California for you.
Who cares? That was 40 years ago.
It's all about emissions. There are many things that were less efficient but would pass emissions in California. Hell 49 state vehicles got better mileage than California once did.
LMAO
He called them midsize? what's a compact truck then?
The LUV!
@@compu85 I always assumed they were the same size, damn, the s10 is quite a bit bigger
85 s10 4.3 v6 is better an my tundras 4.7 v8
gw1400 s10 didn't have a 4.3 in '85
no its not
oh its a 89
gw1400 wasnt better than the 4.7
gw1400 toyota 5.0 twinturbo v8 is amaizng
2.8 motor was the worst motor chevy ever made
LongIslandP8ntball no way. I have a 1989 2.8 5speed with 200k. It out runs my son’s 2010 Toyota Tacoma 4.0 v6. I know another person that has 328k miles on 2.8 never smokes. Just leaks rear main seal. I was always told 2.8 sucks. I believe not very strong lil engine.
the 2.8 was a garbage engine
Yep. My sister-in-law had an '87 Blazer with the 2.8 V6 and it was toast by 55,000 miles...spun a rod bearing. Ended up getting a new short block covered under the 60,000 mi warranty.
It seemed to hold up a little better in passenger cars. Most of the time the cars of the 80s rusted away before too much failed.
flight2k5 mines not .....all the time lol
Only the early ones. They changed the oiling system when they started going into the Fiero, Late 87 i think. Also the Fiero used a small crane camshaft that boosted the horsepower to 140 vs. the 125 HP they had. This is the TBI truck 2.8's i'm talking about, same heads as the fiero just a tiny cam.
Not so fast
*Why the fuck do people buy 2wd trucks?*
DangNabbit cause burnouts
DangNabbit because its a truck
WrathfulGenocide 2 door trucks is what made America not 4 door trucks not saying I don't like 4 door trucks I'm just saying!!!!
GoneGet -Who needs 4wd? Not everyone lives in the country.
My first truck was a 86 S-10 2.8 V6, biggest piece of junk I've yet to own, that thing gave me my bias to buying Ford's when I got rid of it in favor of a Ranger. Then again I've yet to own a chevy to impress me at all.
Those early Rangers were junk as well, hate to tell you. Yeah the 2.8 V6 motors were junk but those 2.3L Ranger motors were garbage. My nephew had one and had nothing but trouble with it.
Scott Lawrence mazda had a much better 2.8 turbo diesel and 3.2turbo diese in the 4wd
I had a 94 ranger I put 370k miles on the oem block, less the cam and head gaskets since I liked to drive it overheating a few times early in it's life. To add I've had a few others all the way up to my only new car I've ever bought was a 02 Ranger I just didn't keep it long till I saw a Cobra I liked better. 4.0L v6 is the only one I'd fool with, but I personally know several people with the 4bangers that love em.
I don't like anyones 80s anything except for the Porsche 944 and 928 I had, but for the price they were new I'd still call em junk, what I paid for them was fine.
I've worked on both, I've been in some bad wrecks in my first Ranger all to even drive it back home after hitting and totaling a full sized pickup with it. They are built much better, I've had 3 friends die in S10s.
But all the same I don't even own a vehicle with a gas engine anymore.
I try not to be a total brand bias whore, but gm is one name I've not liked anything of that I've owned. I live in a GM product now actually LOL, but the engine and trans have been scrapped, waiting to find a Cummins 5.9 to go in it (motor home). So when it comes to GM I've never had any good feelings with their products ever.
I need to add, I pretty well don't like anyones new trucks, over priced and over regulated and longevity is a pasttime.
The truck I drive has 450k miles on it and climbing every day, no major engine work
I will say that chevy atleast did better with going with durmax diesels because they sure didn't have one worth a fart till Isuzu started showing them. Now speaking on Isuzu, I've have a few of their products some that had the GM stamp on them and I will not say anything against tthem other than they are rust bucks and the parts are usually not cheap. But I've had a few early 90s rodeos and I really like those alot.
In gerneral on their trucks, the brakes have always seems lacking and more spongy to me.
Every brand surely has their faults noone is perfect and our creations aren't going to be either.
I think anyone can agree the worst car maker to probably be Yugo without a doubt I would think LOL.
But at the end of the day if that particular vehicle you drive is doing what you need reliably and you are happy with it, then I sure am not smack talking your personal ride. When I go to buy a vehicle I usually buy something that doesn't run at all, except my current truck, I didn't have time to work on a non-runner.
My same thoughts on a ford.
All good points, gentlemen. Ultimately, preference is in the eyes of the beholder. I've had 9 of these trucks, in all configurations, and I love them. I'm driving number 9 now, as my daily driver, and I love it, too. It's a 1992 S-10, with the 4.3L V-6, THM700-R4, 2WD, and it's an extended cab. It gets 25 to 26 mpg at 65mph on the highway, and it pulls an 8,000lb (GVW) trailer safely, and without breaking a sweat. I don't buy trucks to be pretty or trailer queens, I buy them to work--and these trucks have always done this for me, with no issues other than preventative maintenance and normal wear items (tires, wiper blades, etc.).
Nobody cares about that un-american 2wd bullshit, show us the 4wd trucks