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loman4ec
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« on: November 14, 2009, 12:52:02 pm » |
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I have finally decided to buy a small truck instead of buying an HHR or other SUV. It just makes more sense to have a truck. For fuel economy I am buying a small truck. I have found a 1997 Chevy S10 extended cab with 70K miles. One owner clean carfax report. It is a nice clean truck. It has a bed liner and a nice painted bed cap. Its a manual which is what I prefer. Anyone have any comments on this truck. I know most here have trucks so has anyone had and good or bad experiences with S10's? My first vehicle was an 82 S10 and it had 235K miles before it died. I am buying it monday so any imput you can give will be greatly appreciated.
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loman4ec
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« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2009, 12:54:41 pm » |
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I forgot to put that I am getting it for $3,800 and it is local. Well somewhat local. My Mom is going to go get it in Columbus. We are just trying to find a way to get it home for me since I am still here and no one at home drives a stick  |
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Kilroy
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« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2009, 12:56:12 pm » |
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the first time you slide a machine in it, you'll be darn glad you didn't go with a full size.
My firend has an S10, handles well in Michigan winters, great on gas, and room in the bed to haul stuff, and as I mentioned, it's so much easier loading an s10 tha a full size pick up.
I tihnk you good a good deal, and a wise choice, though i still have my heart set on an HHR =)
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« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2009, 02:36:59 pm » |
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sharp looking clean little truck. offer $3,500 cash, you can't go wrong. run Carfax first to verify miles or any other sins.
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« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2009, 02:51:46 pm » |
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Go $3200 and work your way back up to $3500 - then find you a $300 machine for the money you saved.  |
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Jim
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« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2009, 05:05:57 pm » |
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I had an '88 S-10 w/ 4.3 V6 that was a great truck!
Like Pepsi-Perk, go in low w/ $3200 visibly in your hand and go from there...
On another note, I'm looking to go in the other direction!
I'm just beginning to look for '02-'03 Ford F-250/350 single axle, 7.3 diesel, 4WD w/ Crew Cab around 100K miles
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loman4ec
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« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2009, 05:50:38 pm » |
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Thanks guys. Actually the bluebook is $5,100 and I already talked them down from $4,500 so I think thats as low as they will go. They provided the carfax and it is a clean one owner truck. My Mom is going to go get it next week. She is helping me out with a loan.
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« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2009, 06:21:29 pm » |
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Josh, is it 4 wheel drive ? If not it is just like any rear wheel drive car they suck in the winter, and as far as hauling a big machine it will make that little truck squat right down unless you you add some helper springs or air shocks . Pat  |
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« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2009, 07:51:50 pm » |
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Sounds like a decent deal. Good luck!
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bubba
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« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2009, 08:31:39 pm » |
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It looks to be a 2wd truck. If so, you may run into winter troubles.. There is no weight over the rear wheels and will slide all over in the snow. Also make sure it has the V6. The 4cyl is a dog.
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