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- 1,161 below average
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- Ashland, WI
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- 1,161 below average pickup gasoline red
2000 chevrolet s10 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. A real truck. introductiononce upon a time, a pickup could be a truck and just a truck. The regular cab 2wd s-10 is available with in short box, long box and extended cab versions that span wheelbases of 108. 3 inches, 117. 9 inches and 122. 9 inches respectively. A 180-horsepower 4. 3-liter v6 is an option on 2wd s-10s; all 4wd s-10s come standard with the v6, which is tuned to produce 190 horsepower. We decided, however, to test the 4x4 ls with an automatic transmission. The 4x4 mode gives the s-10 added traction in slippery conditions and makes it more capable in mild off-roading, though its primary use is intended for paved or gravel roads. It also helps getting back up slippery boat launch ramps, and is recommended for heavy-duty hauling. the 4x4 doesn't shout its identity. The p235/75r15 on/off road tires are a hint. No trick, no gimmicks, just sincere serviceability. More would be helpful, actually, in securing loads of various sizes. The door panels included cloth sections, but frequent touch areas around the door controls and rear sill area were covered in vinyl. The cloth feels good to the touch. From the radio dials to the dashboard, it's obvious chevrolet spent a lot of time and energy into getting the appropriate feel, mostly soft-touch, for the interior appointments. Chevrolet puts the third door on its full-size pickups on the passenger side, presuming that the rear door will more often be used by passenger who will wish to exit on the curb side. The s-10, on the other hand, has its third door on the driver's side, the logic being that it would more often be used by the driver for stowing extra gear. But when dropping off someone at the curb, it means they must venture into traffic to get to any cargo. Chevy is correct, however, in presuming that the jump seat in the extended cab will seldom be used for passengers. It's cramped for an adult, and requires that the front passenger seat be moved forward to permit any kind of shoulder room. driving impressionfirst things first. The 4wd chevy s-10 is a truck. It has a live rear axle on leaf springs and a gross vehicle weight rating of 5150 pounds over a curb weight of 3616 pounds, and a heavy 4x4 drivetrain attached to the front hubs. So ride will be compromised. One can't expect a truck to ride like a car. The engine is smooth. It's silent at idle and quiet down the road, and not particularly loud at full throttle. There's only a minimum of wind noise. A long trip on smooth asphalt would be a delight, though frost-heaved concrete would be a nightmare. the v6 engine is not only quiet, but strong as well. Its 250 foot-pounds of torque responds instantly to propel the s-10 through traffic, whether accelerating to merge onto the freeway or to pass a semi on a two-lane road. The predominant cornering mode is understeer, which suits a pickup well, as adding a load shifts weight balance rearward. Unloaded, the front tires will moan a protest long before danger of exceeding their limits is reached. Add 600 pounds of cinder block in the bed and the ride will be smoother and the cornering balance more even. The chevrolet s-10 is a truck. It rides like a truck, it corners like a truck and, as a truck, it has more cargo room than passenger room. Slammed for attention. introductionchevy's xtreme attracts attention everywhere it goes. No question, it's the lowered stance, ground effects bodywork, wide tires and general street rod appearance. just as important, its price puts it well within grasp, making it a popular choice for lovers of hot-rod trucks. lineupthe xtreme is essentially a rear-wheel-drive s-10 pickup that's been lowered two inches; it comes with the zq8 suspensio. Power Windows✔ AM/FM✔ Air Conditioning✔ Aluminum Wheels
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