1996 Chevrolet S-10

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1996 Chevrolet S-10

Kelley Blue Book Retail $2,675–$3,125  

Average Rating

4.3 out of 5
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Comfort:3.7 out of 5
Performance:4.5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.2 out of 5
Interior Design:4.0 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.5 out of 5
Reliability:4.2 out of 5

4 out of 4 people would recommended this car to a friend

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Chevy S10

by sdime01
from Illinois | June 26, 2010

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(4)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Great truck for the money. Won't find any better!! Great truck for the money. Won't find any better!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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6 out of 7 found this review helpful

Best vehicles I've owned

by S-10 #1
from Cloquet, MN | February 22, 2010

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I've had two S-10 pickups in recent years (1991 & 1996) Got the 91 with 39K on it and sold it with 177K and regretted it within a week. Got the 96, can't remember the mileage, about 5 years ago and am now at 197K+. Oyer than the normal upkeep it has been a reliable vehicle until this week. It is the process of getting a 5-speed tranny in it. my first big expense in over 150K miles. I will drive thi thing until it is nothing but the perverbial pile of rusted junk. My 91 costs were a wheel bearing, water pump, taken out by a busted fan, and a new throwout bearing.All in all both of these trucks have only set me back about $8-9 hundred bucks. I don't feel that's too much for about 287K of driving. The absolutely worst thing about the S-10 pickup is that Chevrolet QUIT MAKING IT!! BTW both of mine were/are the 4 banger and 22-28 MPG. They always got me home. Love them. Looking for another one now to sock away util the current one dies. I would recommend them to anyone."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Hate to get rid of her

by Me
from Auburn, NY | March 4, 2008

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"2wd, v6, extened cab. I was rushed into buying my s-10 but I'm glad I did. For a small truck it has plenty of room, I couldn't imagine having a truck without an extended cab. The engine gave me plenty of power and even being 2wd I have never been stuck regardless of the Central NY snow. Decent on gas: best ever 29mpg, average summer 21mpg, average winter 16mpg There are some predictable problems: rust will form on the wheel wells and under the doors (assuming you live in snowy areas), the tailgait cables will snap, coolant seals will eventually leak and there will be abs computer problems."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Great truck

by Jonny
from Hampshire, Illinois | November 8, 2007

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Features: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Had a 1996 S-10 short bed/cab 2wd. Truck was lowered and sway bars added made this little pickem up into a great runner. I eclpised 250,000 miles when I sold this truck in summer 2007. 4.3L V6 was absolutley amazing-ran very strong, did not burn oil, and no problems. Only thing I had to do to the truck was change fluids and put a fuel pump in at 200,000 miles, replacing the factory one."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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3 out of 3 found this review helpful

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