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Old 03-18-2006, 02:36 PM   #11
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Re: What is the best used American car for reliability?

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Originally Posted by MagicRat
Absolutely correct!
The most reliable vehicles I have ever come across are older Chevy S10 pick ups, especially with the standard transmission. The fewer options the better.

My last one drove perfectly with 410,000 km on it.

Older full size pick ups and full size vans are really good, too, but are a bit large and cumbersome for some people.

If you are interested in trucks as well, try looking at older S10's, S10 Blazers, and older Rangers, even older toyota trucks. These cars get decent gas mileage. These are also the trucks you see that can be old beater trucks but hey they are still running. Find yourself a nicer one and try and stay away from power options, they are a pain in older vehicles. My car is mechanically immaculate but i have problems with the power windows
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92 S10 Blazer Sport
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