new truck

[10below]

So as most of you know my truck is toast, so im looking into getting a 2nd gen. i want a 4.3 but i need opinions on what to get. what do you 2nd gen owners think of what you have?

[mostizzle]

98+ w/4.3,5speed IMO. Or just come buy my truck. lol It's not any of those things though, cept for the 5 speed part.

[Debonair]

Overall I'm content with it, though I am unsatisfied with little things here and there.

I wish I had the 3rd door.
Wish I had a more modern dash (though I plan on changing that)
Wish I had a more tunable engine (by computer)
Wish I had the newer rear bumper

I am glad that I have one of the most powerful 4.3s and i get 20-23 MPG all city driving.
Very happy that since I have a 95, I was able to switch over Camaro seats with no mods to the brackets.

Had I known what I know now i may have waited a little longer to get a later 2nd gen, though what I have isn't TOO bad.

[95v8sdime]

I have a 95 and i love everything about it. It had a 4.3 but unfortunately it wasnt a 5 speed but thats ok. Its all in what you rather have. But i love the 2nd gens

[prupnurp]

Im sure you want something you can drop. Otherwise id say look for a clean ZR2!

[Speedy2222]

why dont you just buy my 97?

but personally.. i would like a 95-97 x-cab 4.3/5spd ( mostly for reliability/longevity)

for economy- 98+ 2.2 5 spd reg cab

I'd say an almost MUST for 2wd trucks is zq8 package and 4wd trucks is zr2



But even with this being said, i have over 210k on my truck, it's had 2 transmission put in it, it runs absolutely amazing, i get 25mpg with a 4.3/auto and the only time the truck has left me stranded was when the fuel pump died on the side of the expressway going through downtown chicago




and on a serious note, if you buy mine i got some other items i can drop in too

[TN-Noma]

Quote: Originally Posted by Speedy2222

why dont you just buy my 97?

but personally.. i would like a 95-97 x-cab 4.3/5spd ( mostly for reliability/longevity)

for economy- 98+ 2.2 5 spd reg cab

I'd say an almost MUST for 2wd trucks is zq8 package and 4wd trucks is zr2



But even with this being said, i have over 210k on my truck, it's had 2 transmission put in it, it runs absolutely amazing, i get 25mpg with a 4.3/auto and the only time the truck has left me stranded was when the fuel pump died on the side of the expressway going through downtown chicago




and on a serious note, if you buy mine i got some other items i can drop in too

Will you show him how to open the glove box?

[mostizzle]

Oh!!!

[sas10]

hahahahahaha that was awesome!

[Speedy2222]

well if he doesn't mind i'll have to call my glovebox expert in to show him proper operation.

[10below]

if you don't mind can you tell me how to change my headlamp fluid?

im torn on a blazer or a pick up. also how well do the 2.2s hold up as far as mileage and reliability? and the same with 4.3s,im a little concerned that you had to replace the trans twice.

[10below]

im interested in this one
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/3071232105.html

and i looked at this one today

[Speedy2222]

well i had the stock one rebuilt at 140k.. it was slipping when we bought the truck. lasted until may last year, when on my way back from ridetech one day it started making funny noises, basically fried the trans, so we swapped it for an 80k mile junkyard trans that has been going strong and doesn't show any signs of giving out anytime soon. 4.3's just from experience are pretty die hard, especially when you dont beat on them. form when i was looking up 2.2 trucks it seemed 150k was the normal life for one, most go to 200k but seemed like generally they need some sort of attention internally before that

i would definitely stay away from an x-cab 2.2 auto truck

[10below]

so i should stay away from the red one lol.

[Debonair]

Quote: Originally Posted by 10below

im torn on a blazer or a pick up. also how well do the 2.2s hold up as far as mileage and reliability? and the same with 4.3s,im a little concerned that you had to replace the trans twice.

My 4.3 and 5 speed have 213,xxx miles on them. I think now the clutch cable needs adjusting. But other than that no serious problems. I get pretty good mileage as well.

[10below]

im feeling pretty good about a 4.3 now im confused blazer/jimmy or s10/sonoma

[mostizzle]

My ass 2.2's only last 150k. Maybe before it needs a timing chain and tensioner, that's about it.

[10below]

i don't think i want a 2.2 now.

[deadclown]

ive got a 98 ex cab 4.3 auto 2wd s10. ive had it for a year now i like it. its a great truck there are little things id change here and there. but i would say id buy another one if this one was totaled. if you want ex cab deff get one with a 3rd door i wish i had.
i was in the same boat you are now i totaled my 91 s10 4.3 and started looking i wanted another 1st gen but ended up with my 2nd gen. dont get me wrong i love my 98 but id give it up if i could have my 91 back problems and all.

[mostizzle]

Quote: Originally Posted by 10below

i don't think i want a 2.2 now.

I am for them, not against. lol Autos are piss slow though.

[JCmopar]

Troof^ 2.2 auto x-cab is teh suck.

Personally I'd like a 4.3, 5 speed, regular cab, ZQ8 noma.

[s10xtremist]

If you don't mind the lack of interior space, go with that blue ZQ8 in that CL ad. If you want space AND luxury, go with a 2000 Jimmy Diamond Edition:








I'll take book value for it.

[90blueS10]

Getting a 2nd gen was the worst decision of my life.

wish i had a rcsb 4.3 5 speed first gen now.

Unrelated, ill sell you my jimmy.

[mostizzle]

Is that Jimmy 2wd?

[90blueS10]

Quote: Originally Posted by mostizzle

Is that Jimmy 2wd?

it has to be, the xtremes don't poke.

[s10xtremist]

2WD it is. If I still have it in a couple months, it's gonna be about 10" higher and 8" wider.

[Ed123]

Personally, I would ditch the idea of going with a second gen; and go find yourself a super clean/rust free first gen again. You already know that they are simpler (and usually cheaper) to fix if need be. If you haven't seen this thread before it's at least worth a look:

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f135/e...nd-gen-497356/

[TokoDragon]

it might be worth it to you to check the glove box and see if it has the G80 limited slip.

It's just about my favorite feature, right behind the 5-speed transmission.

I used to have a 5-speed reg cab 2wd s10, it didn't have the G80, any time a tire hit a loose surface it'd stop accelerating then kick you in the pants when traction came back. You have to ease off the gas anytime you think a tire is going to loose traction, because if you try to accelerate then you'll just hear some spinning rubber/gravel flying and not go anywhere.

My last truck was a 2.2L, a 4.3L with no posi would be really dull without a G80. Especially a 2wd model.

[10below]

good info guys its in the air what i get i guess the best deal i see.

[10below]

what do you guys think of this one?
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/3139235876.html

[mostizzle]

I think it's a tad overpriced personally.

[10below]

yeah i have to talk him down a bit whats a fair going price on these?

[s10xtremist]

www.kbb.com

[GMC Motorsports]

Personally, when it comes to second gens, I prefer the 99+. (I dnt care for the way 94-97 mirrors and 95-97 steering wheel were used in the all the 98's I've up close seen.) As far as drivetrain the 4.3 is a good choice, great power, smooth running. An almost definate must I would get is a ZQ8 just because.

I wouldn't change anything about my Noma. My 2.2 has been hella reliable for 179,XXX miles being down right used as a 1500 basically. The only things that needed/were replaced during that time period was the fuel pump and alternator. I'd truthfully prefer my drivetrain over any other factory combination available. I don't understand why people are so against them, but then again half the people I know that hate them with a passion never owned nor worked on one.

[Ed123]

Here, have both! LOL!

http://elmira.craigslist.org/bar/3136216691.html

I would have done a number of things different......if I HAD to do this conversion. But, the main thing would be filling in the entire upper body line all the way around, and NOT using those taillights.

[mostizzle]

!st gens with shaved body lines look like booboo. I don't think I'd pay over $3,500 for ANY S10 honestly. lol

[Ed123]

I'm not a fan of shaved body lines on a square body myself; but that's the only way that orange truck's line would flow better.

[Z06killinsbf]

If I was out buying an S10, I'd get a 2 door 98+ 4.3 5 speed 2wd blazer. Jmo. Or that in a 1st gen...

[10below]

found this one today but it needs a little paint work and carpet.
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/3123490953.html

[blake293209]

Quote: Originally Posted by mostizzle

1st gens with shaved body lines look like booboo.

this man speaks truth.

[mostizzle]

Love those wheels.

[10below]

I'm going to look at it sat.

[prupnurp]

I like the xtreme blazer. IMO needs the matching front bumper..

[mostizzle]

Would like to see more pics of it that's fosho.

[10below]

he sent me a couple i will post up mots likely the kit would come off.

[10below]

[10below]

[10below]

seeing these pics bigger i don't like this thing so much.

[goddspring]

Quote: Originally Posted by 10below

what do you guys think of this one?
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/3139235876.html

i got a 99 sonoma zq8 single cab stepside 2.2 liters of fury with the 5 speed, and love it, its a blast to drive. i also have a 99 zq8 extended with the 2.2 5 speed and like the extended cab, but single is more fun to drive. also got a 00 4.3 zr2 automatic, and had the mileage, its only about 15-16.

[10below]

im starting to feel more like i want the 2.2 5sd zq8