how good is the s10

im looking to get a truck before a car and im looking at an s10 pick up how reliable is the car ???? does it cost alot and how much did you get your s 10 for??? one more thing im looking at the 80s toyta truck I hear there are good engines in those cars because they last a long time does the s 10 compare to that?????

the s10 4.3L is a very reliable engine. i personally have a 1998 4.3l auto with 150k miles on it and all i have done to it is routine maintenance. mantenance is the key to any vehicle. whatever you buy dont believe what the owners says about the maintenance until they can provide reciepts. without reciepts assume it was abused. C.Y.A. (cover your ass) good luck in whatever you decide to go with.

Toyota trucks run a long time,the only problem with the trucks is that the bodies fall off.The S10 on the other hand the bodies last a little longer,but the engine compared to a Toyota engine???I would go with the import.But as stated above,depends on the maintence of the truck.

the bodies fall off???? is that why many people lift the toyota truck??? to prevent it???? would the insurence be lower on toyota truck vs the s10 pick up?? by the way I would like my truck with a little bit lift to it but not to high the toyotas look lifted the s10 lifted is rare in my town but the s10 looks better lifted when the front bumper is removed ...anyway it seems I would better off with a early to mid 90s truck vs the late 80s toyota truck.... unless someone can prove me otherwise???

Of course newer will be better than older.

Remove the bumper on an S10? Huh?

How old are you?

have you seen thoses baja racer cars??? the s 10 looks like one without the front bumper (lifted up that is) ... or at least it looked like the front bumper was removed when I seen one it looked cool in my opinion vs the one with the bumper again just my opinion by the way im 19

An s10 will be better than any mid 80s toyota and a lot more powerful if you get the 4.3L V6.

is it afordable???

How about looking around for some prices on autotrader.com.

ill for sure find the toyota trucks cheaper the question is ...is it worth it???

20 year old truck vs 10 year old truck.

What do you think?

well..... how about the insurence

well the insurance on my s10 is cheap

well..... how about the insurence

Why don't you ask your insurance rep bro?

How do we know what the rates are in your part of the world.

Too much asking questions about stuff you can handle yourself.

its just a general question Ill get into details myself thank you.. so which year would have to be the best year?? keep in mind that I plan on buying a used one

well i got a 95 for 3g's. And it was a reat deal it only had 50k on it. I love my s-10. its a 2.2L 4cyl and i am puttin a turbo on it. and my insurance is a lil high cause i am a new driver. I am 16. I suggest anything above 96 just because better parts and diff engine mods. like with the 2000 is when they started doin air injection. if u r looking for a truck to cruise with and maybe haul ass a few times go with the 2.2 4cyl. But if u want to bad ass it where ever u go 4.3 v6 fer sure. And dont stress about these guys bein dicks they r stupid sometimes cause i kno where u r comming from same way here. and as for the lift go for it but dont think about mobbing hardcore. Cross members and wat not are a lil weak. And NO 80's toyota. Thats a waste of money. And how much u r willing on spending is a bigg issue.

you got one hell of a deal which engine should I look to get I dont plan on spending more then.....6 or 7k maybe less can I get a v6 with that and how is the gas mileage on the v6 vs the 4cyl im sure the 4cyl has better gas milage but how much better??? I also have a tread on the toyota trucks if you guys want to see what there saying

well i got a 95 for 3g's. And it was a reat deal it only had 50k on it. I love my s-10. its a 2.2L 4cyl and i am puttin a turbo on it. and my insurance is a lil high cause i am a new driver. I am 16. I suggest anything above 96 just because better parts and diff engine mods. like with the 2000 is when they started doin air injection. if u r looking for a truck to cruise with and maybe haul ass a few times go with the 2.2 4cyl. But if u want to bad ass it where ever u go 4.3 v6 fer sure. And dont stress about these guys bein dicks they r stupid sometimes cause i kno where u r comming from same way here. and as for the lift go for it but dont think about mobbing hardcore. Cross members and wat not are a lil weak. And NO 80's toyota. Thats a waste of money. And how much u r willing on spending is a bigg issue.

Excuse me, you calling me a dick and stupid for being honest.

2.2L 4 Cylinder is gutless in a S10.

Only option is the 4.3L V6 if you want to enjoy the truck.

How the hell at 16 do YOU know anything about these trucks? Do you even own either option?

BTW, you got ripped on your truck, its value is only US$2560 blue book.

Now who is stupid now?

The bodies fall off as in rust!

Not mine, no rust and it is a 1995.

Dude i bought my truck like 4 yrs ago u Stupid ass. wow i am sorry i am not into talkin shit on a forum. IGnorance these days.

no fighting the 4cyl engine is on the extreme why is that????

CAUSE it is a goos motor. Theres people with some 4cyl that have beaten porche 911. THe 4 cyl is a good motor. And with some money u can make it haul ass. But the v6 is also good. The 4cyl will be cheaper. Thats your choice. But in the extreme has 200hp

a 4cyl that has 200hp??? how much does the v6 have?????

wait my bad that was the v6 05. Not sure about the extremes tho. But only cause i kno about my truck. Honestly u could find a great deal on a 4cyl and just put a turbo on it. U would spank a v6

Dude i bought my truck like 4 yrs ago u Stupid ass. wow i am sorry i am not into talkin shit on a forum. IGnorance these days.

You are not into talking shit on forums? You just did idiot.

We'll see how far telling people they are dicks and stupid will get you in these forums bro.

You pulled the cheap shot out of no where.

The Toy bodies fall off as in rust!

the toyota guys never told me that

well like of course over time stuff will happen to the 10 but people are driving like 88 and 87 and they r runnin like a dream. Dude stick With Chevy fer sure!!!

thats good news

Yea, mid-80s to mid 90s toyotas rusted very quickly.

is that why the car is so cheap

Cheap, yea, some of them are because they are rusted so bad.

But they still are great cars if the person got them rust checked and sprayed with anti rust oil every year.

Since 1995, you really can't beat Japanese quality.

any s-10 94 up with either engine is a great truck
i had a 94 s-10 ss with 4.3 vortec and it hauled ass
now i have a 99 s-10 with 2.2 its bagged and shaved. i can smoke a 5.0 stang. after a little engine work and a 100hp shot of nos.
you can find one cheap 2500.00 and up. then spend the rest of that 6 or 7 k to trick it out. there are thousands of aftermarket, and performance parts for the s-10. if u want to lift it i would go with the 4.3 due to the load of bigger tires and wind resistance. the 2.2 will wear out faster with all the added work of the lift. have fun ps my insurance is not that high. and i have a very bad record

TURBO DUDe!!!!!!!!! Go with the 2.2 4cyl And turbo it and then get a header and a new intake and SPANK PEOPLES ASSES!!!! DUDE 100hp of JUICE??? HOly shit i bet u get stuck in your seat. Wats the do to your engine??

turbo nos???? thats to much for me ...well the truck that is I just want a cool looking truck witha light lift the shaved and bagged thing is awesome but im not going to get into that I just want a truck that looks cool but I can still haul stuff it seems im going to get a v6 engine but how is the ga milage compared to the 4cyl????

turbo nos???? thats to much for me ...well the truck that is I just want a cool looking truck witha light lift the shaved and bagged thing is awesome but im not going to get into that I just want a truck that looks cool but I can still haul stuff it seems im going to get a v6 engine but how is the ga milage compared to the 4cyl????

Don't worry bro, a turbo 4cyl in a s-10 is NOT faster than a 5.0L mustang by any stretch of the imagination.

Some people just have a big imagination

DUDE U need power to turn those tires for that lift. And a turbo will give u 31 mpg goin 75mph. And thats way GOod. and wat r u planning on haulin because the s-10 is not meant to be towinglarge loads. If u ride a dirt bike or something a s-10 is perfect. I still say turbo with a 4cyl

I plan on hauling major appliances washers, dryers etc.... how much does a turbo on a s-10 cost and do they offer turbo for the 6cyl engines if I had money I would rather turbo that

DUDE U need power to turn those tires for that lift. And a turbo will give u 31 mpg goin 75mph. And thats way GOod. and wat r u planning on haulin because the s-10 is not meant to be towinglarge loads. If u ride a dirt bike or something a s-10 is perfect. I still say turbo with a 4cyl

LMAO! Are you serious!

31mpg with a turbo 4cylinder?

Wow, the bullshit is really flying around in this thread.

Kenwood Guy, his information is not correct at all, please don't listen to him.

I am serious about this.

4.3 are probably one of teh most durable engines ive ever seen. They take a hella of a beating.

4.3 are probably one of teh most durable engines ive ever seen. They take a hella of a beating.

Very true, some go over 300,000-400,000 miles without breaking a sweat.

300-400,000 miles wouldve been nice.Mine popped its cookies at 100,000.Oh the luck I have.

I go with a 94+ VorTec V-6. The 4.3 liter model if you're looking for a 4x4. Mine's all stock and putting out just a hair over 200 Hp and is slightly lifted. The paint's a little scuffed but the engine is good and the only problems I've had have been results of the rough use it got before I bought it. As far as making it move faster I'd imagine some performance parts and cold air intake would help... But two wheel drive and lower would make better speed... Less wind resistance and lighter. That said my truck gets 22-26 mpg or better after a oil change, air filter change, and running an octane booster through it and will get up and go.

hey blazerlt have you ever seen a 2.2 tricked out (cam, pistons, roller rockers,ported and polished,over size valves,header,venom injectors,venom fuel rail,holley fuel pump, complete digital ignition by jacobs electronics) plus more, i didnt think so? and yes it can roast a stang 5.0! you must not keep up with all the technology. ie imports runnind 8 sec quarter and faster. besides a 5.0 stang aint very fast

imports are just a waste, if you want real power get a real car, not a import. :D

hey blazerlt have you ever seen a 2.2 tricked out (cam, pistons, roller rockers,ported and polished,over size valves,header,venom injectors,venom fuel rail,holley fuel pump, complete digital ignition by jacobs electronics) plus more, i didnt think so? and yes it can roast a stang 5.0! you must not keep up with all the technology. ie imports runnind 8 sec quarter and faster. besides a 5.0 stang aint very fast

I'd like to see an example of a tricked out 2.2 taking on a tricked out 5.0 Mustang.

What import car does 8 second quarter mile without $60,000 dumped into it.

Please provide examples and not just your ricer opinions.

please, show me some of these numerous examples you are talking about.....

im gussing im better off witha v6

do you watch tv, or go to the race track? i didnt say a tricked out stang just a 5.0 and i didnt say it was cheap to trick it out

stay with the v6

LMAO! Are you serious!

31mpg with a turbo 4cylinder?

Wow, the bullshit is really flying around in this thread.

Kenwood Guy, his information is not correct at all, please don't listen to him.

I am serious about this.

Highway gas mileage improved from 26mpg to 31mpg at a cruising speed of 75mph. Hmmm look at wat that Says ass!!! and if u dont belive me go to the site. http://www.s10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=128219

TURBO DUDe!!!!!!!!! Go with the 2.2 4cyl And turbo it and then get a header and a new intake and SPANK PEOPLES ASSES!!!! DUDE 100hp of JUICE??? HOly shit i bet u get stuck in your seat. Wats the do to your engine??

a 2.2 4cly. turbo/ superchagers? your kidding me right? i guess you dont know what a 4.3 V6 with a supercharger can do do you? Dont even argue that either, quit while your ahead.

you dont need much on any car to beat a stock 5.0 Come On, you all know that. (not saying 5.0 are not fast) and please me something, why would anyone sink 60,000 dollars in a 2.2 s-10. i dont care, 15,000 is retarted to. BlazerLT, i argee with everything you say. Tricked out 4banger s-10, LMAO. sink a 350 in it, or if you have that 60,000, put a big block in it(not to many). anyways, a v6 4.3 is the best motor i know of. compare toyotas vs. chevy 4.3 your see. my brother has a 1990 chevy fullsize pick up with the 4.3. it has over 220,000 on it and run strong. i want to get a v6 s10. my 2.2 is to much of a dog for what i need it for, GET A V6!!!! with the reason you need it for, you'll be sorry you got a 4cly.

you dont need much on any car to beat a stock 5.0 Come On, you all know that. (not saying 5.0 are not fast) and please me something, why would anyone sink 60,000 dollars in a 2.2 s-10. i dont care, 15,000 is retarted to. BlazerLT, i argee with everything you say. Tricked out 4banger s-10, LMAO. sink a 350 in it, or if you have that 60,000, put a big block in it(not to many). anyways, a v6 4.3 is the best motor i know of. compare toyotas vs. chevy 4.3 your see. my brother has a 1990 chevy fullsize pick up with the 4.3. it has over 220,000 on it and run strong. i want to get a v6 s10. my 2.2 is to much of a dog for what i need it for, GET A V6!!!! with the reason you need it for, you'll be sorry you got a 4cly.

Kenwood Guy, listen to this cat, he knows what I am talking about.

yea I think I would be better off witha v6 \ should I get one with a lift already or do it myself????

If you get the ZR2 package, it is already lifted.

Are you going to be going offroad?

if the time calls for it i will.. the ZR2 package sounds expensive I dont want to spend much on this truck but I would like a little lift and flowmasters

Hells yeaa a t/c V6 would stop the 4bangger fer sure. But the 4cyl is a lot cheaper. So i was sayin with that money u save u can put a turbo on it.

ok thats done

one more question am I better buying an s10 with a lift or should I lift it after I buy it???? same with other stuff intake etc....

All i can say is i own a number of different s trucks over time, the 4.3 has the most power and is the most capable, have a 93, the 2.5 will run forever so it seems, have and 88 with 250,000 miles and running strong, the 2.8 is junk from experience, had an 84, blew it up, replaced with an 86 2.8, it is weak but good on gas. I would never own a 2.2, they are junk and weak, but to each his own, it is good on gas but sucks on power. Look it sounds like people don't know much about anything, yes you can build a 2.2l to beat a 5.0 stock stang, but is it worth it, yes you can tune any engine but is it worth it to dump a lot of money into a truck to do that? For a practical truck that looks good and is very capable go with a newer s10 with a 4.3 liter and 4wd if thats what you want, sounds like it, then buy the lift yourself, a 4/3 lift will only cost $300 depending on brands for spindles springs and blocks and have fun. It seems like everyone looses sight of what you're looking for, i mean DUDE!!!! cool a turboDUDE!!!!Ha get 1,000 hp out of a 2.2 litre for 80 grand and beat a 5.0 stang, come one yep it can be done but that's not what this guy is asking, and oh just a thought, you can't talk about something without experiance like everyone seems to know, sorry i really don't mean to bitch here but i got a little heated since lately everyone seems to know everything about everything but obviously doesn't, LoL.