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| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1998 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLE 4WD Extended Cab SB
Review
Awesome pickup. College kid and I love it. Only downside can't find any aftermarket parts.
Favorite Features
4x4 pushbuttons, awesome get up and go power.
Suggested Improvements
Third door handle broke twice on me in about one and a half months.
Most reliable truck ever owned
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1998 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLE 4WD Extended Cab SB
Review
I am now approaching 300,000 miles on this truck and still have not spent money in repairs. I have changed the serpentine belt, headlamp and tires, but this truck has been very good to me.
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Sonoma
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1998 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SL Standard Cab LB
Review
Generally reliable but when it breaks down it is down for days. I have replaced the wiper motor twice, the computer system twice, alternator, ball joints tie rod ends, and others odds and ends through the years. But I abuse it. It's a great daily commuter. Put wieght it in the back and it handles allright in all weather conditions. It gets excellent gas mileage, 30+ in the city on a good tuned engine. It only has a 4 cylinder so it cant haul much weight but does well for its size. My truck has the long box so it handles like a school bus. It has that big truck feel even though it is so small. My full sized Sierra has a smaller turning radius. It is a bit gutlus I would go for the V6
Favorite Features
Great milage, tough constuction. Mine has been hit numerous times in parking lots and has been hit by a trailer and still looks fine (scrapes and bruises but thats it) Great heating and air conditioning. Good tires and wieght in the back and it will go just about anywhere anyone would need to go.
Suggested Improvements
Overall like it the way it is, a bit more pep would be nice, it is a bit sluglish when tring to merge into a tight spot or going uphill.
My great little truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1998 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLE Standard Cab SB
Review
I purchased my Sonoma slightly used with less then 5,000 miles on it and less then a year old. It suved me fathfully for over 8 years untill last month when a drunk crosed the center line and hit me almost head on. I always liked the looks of the truck, and with the 4.3 V6 and a 5 speed it was no slouch. Very handy for light hauling but still very easy to manuver in tight parking lots. I have very few problems with the truck other then it always had a thurst for brake pads and sometimes rotors. It served me well right up to the end when drunk idiot hit me with an older Ford F150. She was totaled (even buckled the roof) but she got even, the big Ford was damaged just as badly.
Favorite Features
Good performance, reliable, very comfortable.
Suggested Improvements
Improve braking system reliabilty. Manual shift linkage was never as smooth as I would have liked.
Good little truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1998 GMC Sonoma 2 Dr SLS Sport Standard Cab Stepside SB
Review
Good little truck. I use it for work pulling and hauling light loads, works out great. Plenty of power for a V6 4.3L.
Favorite Features
Small enough truck that I can fit just about anywhere.
Suggested Improvements
Fuel pump needs to be replaced every two years, Fuel mileage is poor around 15 mpg at best and 12 at worst, found if I drive it hard I get better gas mileage, I dont understand that. Ride is very bumpy, and third seating is useless.
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