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Best Car I've Ever Owned
GEO Fan, 02/07/2009
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
This car is the most versatile, fun vehicle I've ever owned. It gets 29 mpg w plenty of power from the 2.0 engine. 4WD goes through any mountain snow storm. I take it up steep mountain dirt trails in a foot of snow. I go off-roading in the summer in rural Appalachia driving though streams, ATV trails & deep mud. I use it as a commuter economy car during the week. More reliable than the Corolla/Prizm's, better MPG & 4WD than Suburu's I've owned. The only problem was with the transmission. Needed rebuilt at 116,000. Otherwise it's still like new after 10 years/122,000 miles. I plan on driving it over 200k just as I have w Suburu's & GEO Prizm's. My next vehicle - another Tracker.
Love my Tracker
OVUgirl, 08/21/2008
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 4dr SUV 4WD
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought my Tracker on a lark, just out looking one Saturday. What a great find it was and still is. Tracker had 44,000 miles on it in 2004 and now has 122,000 with nothing but regular oil changes, brakes, tires and a timing belt. This is a great little SUV and really fun to drive or go muddin with. I can throw all kinds of mud on my friends expensive trucks and SUVs! It's a riot. Best vehicle I ever bought, and I bought my first in 1968.
Great Rig!
HRalph, 02/10/2003
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Was looking at a Kia Sportage. However, during the test drive, found it rocked forward and back on bumps. Saw a 2dr/5sp/conv tracker on the lot and took it for a spin. No rocking there. Have had it for 3.5 years and have had no problems. Got the 1.6L and it does great on gas-27mpg-and has enough power to do what I need. Kids love the wind blowing in their faces with the top down. Driven it off-road some, but mostly as a run around car with some highway. Had to get used to the high- center in the wind. Went to motorbooks.com for the right Haynes manual as I could not find the correct manual anywhere else.
1999 4WD Automatic Conv.
eaoreilly, 01/23/2007
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for it's 4WD capacity. I live on a hill, and in snowy winters, it's great, and I love it. It's got 111,000 miles on it now, and the only real problems that I've had is with the wheel bearings giving out and the 4WD having some problems, but other than that, I'd purchase this car again in a heartbeat!
Somebody's full of Hooey!
Old Coot, 11/18/2003
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Have had this vehicle since new. Has all the bells and whistles. Never have gotten better than 20 mpg. Cruise control usually doesn't upshift after a downshift.. dealer unable to fix after 4 tries. Lots of wind noise. Barely suitable for Interstate highways of 70 mph or greater. Interior finish very poor quality fabrix/plastic. Wife loves it!
Never broke down in 8 years
KennyS, 06/28/2007
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 2dr SUV w/Soft Top
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car has never broken down once since December 1999 with only 400 miles to start with. I changed the oil religiously and never drove crazy. I've recently had the brake pads changed for the first time in 8 years. I'll be driving this car over 2,000 miles from TX to WA so I'll really be testing it now. The exterior black plastic runner along the driver's side door has come unglued and is about the only noticable defect. I don't know if I'm just lucky or if I have the only Tracker that was built to last.
Cost Saving Fun
rjw, 03/12/2002
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Just a quick note to say that I totally disagree with Edmund's review of the tracker. I have found my tracker to be fun to drive, fuel efficient and reliable. It is more than capable on back roads and on snowy main roads. It has started every day no matter what the temperature outside. The driving position is fantastic. Poop on Edmund's for making people of average incomes feel inferior for not driving more expensive vehicles.
A lot of fun
steadc, 08/26/2012
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 2dr SUV w/Soft Top
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my Tracker for my first car and I learned how to drive manual on it. It's so much fun to drive and I get pretty good gas mileage. The only thing that's had to be replaced is the clutch and soon to be the tires and top.
1999 Chevy Tracker
Jack, 10/11/2005
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 2dr SUV w/Soft Top
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
During the first 5 months of ownership, the dealer had the transmission out 5 times due to broken synchronizers. The last time, they checked, and found a service bulletin from the factory that a few transmissions were built without a certain synco kit. When they replaced it in my tranny, that was the last of my problems. Other than that, this is as close to the perfect car that I have ever found. Fun to drive, (5-speed), quick acceleration, I can carry two adults comfortably in the back seat. Best of all is the gas milage. I have the 2.0L engine, 5-speed, two wheel drive. No matter how I drive the Tracker, I get 30 mpg. I took the car on a 2K mile trip and never got tired of sitting in it.
Watch the Underbody
Chip Cipriano, 12/29/2004
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 4dr SUV 4WD
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
My tailpipe rusted off 3 years after I bought it & found that you could not just replace the tailpipe; you need a 'complete' exhaust system. The price of the system $18,000 (not including labor). At 5 1/2 years, my front "Crossmember Stablizer" RUSTED off (with NO WARNING); it cost $350.00 for the part and another $200 in labor.GM would do NOTHING because it was over 80,000 miles. WHAT MILEAGE HAS TO DO WITH A "RUSTING FRAME" THEY COULD NOT EXPLAIN? Anyway, I'm happy with the vechicle over all, but watch for rust underneath. it is 'very light' metal.
Love my Tracker
Angela Houston, 03/20/2004
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 4dr SUV 4WD
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
One month after I bought my first tracker in December of 2002 - I was going thru an intersection and was hit on the side of my car by a guy who had ran the red light. MY car flipped from the impact. Even though I think Trackers are cute vehicles and fun to drive - I do not recommend them for safety. My mom told me when I bought the tracker to be careful because they flip easy. I told her that was the OLD model - the newer models (mine is a "99) are designed better. But I learned VERY quickly that the newer models flip just as easy as the old. Be Safe!
Economical, Reliable 4 Wheel Drive
Bruce A Goetz, 07/10/2007
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 4dr SUV 4WD
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Fun to drive, handles well suprisingly roomy inside. Underpowered on highway, but economy is good tradeoff, never less than 19 MPG to 24 highway. Reliable - 140,000 miles & still going strong. Only garage work required was AC Fan (AC has been somewhat of a pronblem since); oil leak repaired. OEM Uniroyal tigerpaws ran 130,000 miles - first brake job needed at 136,000! Great in the snow! Seats uncomfortable for over 1 hr drives, strong winds at highway speeds affect handling. Drove hard 125 miles a day for 1 1/2 yrs over 2 winters, 4WD made slippery roads very manageable. 4WD, CD, cruise, ABS, power windows Oh my! Great hunting/fishing SUV, pulls 20' boat easily for under 20 mile trip.
1999 Tracker
boameister, 05/23/2002
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Park it anywhere and not worry about anyone being too interested in it. Does what I want it to do. Didn't cost that much for a new car and goes where I want it to (including 18 inches of snow) and can pop the top in Summer. Wanted a car which will sell easily later on (teens like it). Never had a problem other than a bad differential fluid being put in it. Not much room in the back, but it's not for traveling around the country. Here and there, that's all.
Tracking the fun
nospam, 09/08/2002
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This tracker has been a great car! It's the 4wheel drive, 4 door and we generally drive it over our Mercedes E class. Mileage is around 25mpg on the road, very responsive handling, reliable car. We love it!
Not bad for a girl car
thejester157, 08/29/2005
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 2dr SUV w/Soft Top
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I thought when I bought this car I was buying a girl car, but getting a good deal for the money I paid. I was plesantly surprised that this car is fantastic and really fits my needs. It is my family's second car and fits perfectly in that role. Not the best for family's or long road trips, But it can drive in town with the best of them. I have found that i get sufficent gas milage. Plus it fits neatly into small places.
Get What You Pay For
Spoolie, 04/12/2004
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We love ours. It is inexpensive to by and maintain. Interior quality is poor but we love the rest. My wife loves to drive it and it is great for city driving as it is small and very manueverable. We have two kids and they love it when we take the top off and go cruising in the summer. It is not a Hwy car as it has a lot of wind noise from the top. It is great in the snow in winter and the sand at the beach in the summer.
Great Vehicle
ultrapilot, 07/26/2004
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I Have enjoyed this Vehicle to the Max, I Am going down to the Dealer this evening to Pick up My new 2004 Tracker LT. Looking Forward to V6 & Cruise Control
Not what I expected.
DKJones96, 09/15/2006
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 4dr SUV
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car to replace my Toyota Cressida. Big mistake. In 9 months and 12k miles, I've had to replace the alternator that actually left me stranded, blower fan, the radiator's fiberglass end-caps have cracked and started leaking, the tensioner and idler pully were worn very badly, and the car has 75K on it and none of those items are maintenance related. Repair is expensive. The electric fan breaks off the fins on the condenser hurting a/c performance a lot. The body squeaks, and the cheap plastic tabs all need replaced. They either fall off or break when removed. Mileage in 70/30 hwy/city averages 19MPG. Not impressive for a 4 banger, and it's slow.
Fun lil' mini SUV
Amanda-Lou, 06/10/2002
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just bought one today and Man! I love it! It's amazing how much head room and rear room is in that little thing. Great stereo sound and wonderful panoramic view of the road. Overall, Great first SUV for young hip drivers! (like myself!)
NOT FOR EVERYBODY, BUT LOTS OF FUN
over_the_hill, 02/28/2002
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Puchased used with 25,000 miles. Performance ratings, etc. are for a vehicle of this size & powerplant. Quite a few problems (all eventually resolved by GM under warranty) with plastic parts, but mechanically no problems at all. Really a two adult vehicle, children or small adults would fit in back. Overall, not for those seeking lots of luxury or room, but for those young or young at heart who want 4WD, a convertible, and good fuel economy (23-26 mpg) in one fun package.
mine
rick0829, 09/22/2003
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
like really well fun car to drive wish it had more power but i really enjoy the fuel milage and back trunk room would buy another with the v6
Sometimes you get more than you pay for
RCWest, 10/03/2003
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I'm really impressed with the Tracker. You just can't beat a 4x4 with good fuel economy and a low sticker price. Aside from my dealer fouling up a simple mechanical job, it has been a great vehicle mechanically. It is very fun to drive and you can park anywhere in this little thing. I haven't taken it on any serious off-roading adventures, but I couldn't resist racing off into our pasture occasionally. It seems to be just as at home in the dirt as the pavement. Overall, it really is a great little vehicle.
ZR2
ces, 01/27/2004
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Had this SUV 3+ years piling up 30k per yr with no major problems. Only one repair at around 92k miles to replace the steering knuckle.
Fun while it lasted
Chris Adams, 07/09/2004
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased with 62k miles, looked great. there was a problem with no. 2 spark plug tube oil seal. Easy to fix ourselves. We set this car up for towing behind our motorhome. My wife liked it so much she drove it 7k miles around town. More fun than her El Dorado. Last week it became the center car in a chain reaction. We were fine. We drove it home. The other cars were towed. Car still runs/handles like a dream. That's well built. We're going to fix it as insurance offered us 60% what it would cost to replace it. Real cost far excedes everybodys 'book values'. At least here in California.
tracker
cre, 03/19/2003
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
do not like the headrest in the back seat,they obstruct the rear view
What's Not-So-Good About this Car
Dawnie, 12/03/2002
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Had no problems for 3 years, in the 4th year it's almost coming apart. I've had to replace the brakes, the computer, the ignition switch, the cruise-control/windshield wiper lever, and an internal ignition function - all after warranty, except for the computer. I've had to get a front-end alignment twice. I might contribute all the problems with not keeping up with maintenance, but as I rely on my car so much, I'm careful in that area. I am at 60,000 miles now, and my transmission is starting to get sluggish - every so often the car seems to struggle with shifting gears. At this point I'm looking for a new car, because I'm getting tired of all the problems.
I love this car
gregdeb, 05/15/2004
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 2dr SUV w/Soft Top
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
If I buy a new car tommorrow it will be another tracker. I love this vehicle. I do a lot of traveling and need a car that can keep up with me. I have put 110K miles on this thing and have had to pay for very few repairs. I find the style very fun; however, there is not much room for back seat passengers. This is definitely not a family vehicle. It is also a gas eating machine.
You Get What You Pay FOR
Nate Briner, 08/25/2004
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
It got good gas mileage when it ran. It had a lot of problems with the body falling apart
great first car
Kevin McKinnon, 08/21/2015
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
my car is a 4 door automatic chevy tracker. I had to replace to radiator and water pump but now it runs fine. for backing up easy as pie. My car was on empty and put 20 dollars and gas was 2.48 where I live and it filled half a tank.
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