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Old 08-06-2011, 08:04 AM   #1
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Looking for some feedback on this truck...

http://www.autofind.com/dealer/detai...HC13Y71M509115

Looks pretty clean. Have not seen it. Wondering if the miles are legit. What type of pulling power/ gas milegae would I expect?
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Old 08-06-2011, 04:02 PM   #2
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Re: Looking for some feedback on this truck...

Miserable pulling power out of the 2.8. Milage in the mid teens to to 20 range depending on how you drive. Looking at the condition of all the plastic in the interior, it may very well be an original 86k miles.
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Old 08-06-2011, 08:02 PM   #3
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Wow, someone took care of that truck. If the paint is original, it was garage kept all its life! That's the best 83 S10 I've ever seen.
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Old 08-06-2011, 08:11 PM   #4
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Re: Looking for some feedback on this truck...

Way over priced IMO.
OK gas mileage, but not special, probably right where Zane says.
Not good pulling power.

Edit: here are the specs on the 2.8 (LR2) from wiki:

LR2

The longitudinal LR2 was a truck version ("B-code") produced from 1982 to 1990. It used a 2-barrel carburetor and produced 115 hp (86 kW) and 150 lb·ft (203 N·m).

You aren't going to get great gas mileage as it's "working" in that truck, and the pulling power won't be great either.
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Old 08-06-2011, 08:26 PM   #5
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Re: Looking for some feedback on this truck...

What are you looking for? You could get better gas mileage and pulling from a newer $4,500 full-size truck. $4,500 will buy you a decent truck that is 10-15 years old.
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Old 08-06-2011, 09:05 PM   #6
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Re: Looking for some feedback on this truck...

I'm actually looking for a pre-87 4x4 Chevy truck full size in this range. Having a heck of a time finding one...
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Old 08-10-2011, 08:27 AM   #7
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Re: Looking for some feedback on this truck...

I have to say though, HOLY CRAP, that is a CLEAN 83 S10! Wish mine looked half as good.

What are you looking to tow? It could pull a jet ski or very small boat...
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Old 08-10-2011, 09:31 PM   #8
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Re: Looking for some feedback on this truck...

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I have to say though, HOLY CRAP, that is a CLEAN 83 S10!
^ What she said!!! A mild lift, some 31s, and a v8 swap...that would be so sweet; nobody builds stock-looking S10s, especially 4x4s...
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Old 08-16-2011, 07:00 AM   #9
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Re: Looking for some feedback on this truck...

if you are serious I would have them replace the starter before you buy it. even then I would pass due to the price. it's about $2000 more than I would pay
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