Used 1997 GMC Jimmy Pricing
1997 Highlights
Highrider off-road package deleted as GMC realigns Jimmy as luxury sport-ute. Instead, buyers can opt for a Gold Edition in one of four colors. New options include a power sunroof and HomeLink universal transmitter. Radar Purple and Bright Teal paint colors are replaced by Fairway Green and Smoky Caramel.
Pros
- Spunky V-6 engine, crisp styling
Cons
- No passenger airbag, very poor passenger crash test scores, cheesy plastic interior bits, uncomfortable seats
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Just Okay
I bought my Jimmy from a friend on deployment largely because of a good price, low miles, and because it's an improvement over the $500 car I was driving, but it hasn't turned out to be as much of an improvement as I had hoped.
The Jimmy is just another typical 90s American SUV. That means poor fuel economy, uncomfortable ride, poor build quality, cheap interiors, questionable reliability, and lackluster performance.
In two months I've had to replace the intake manifold gaskets (common problem), lower ball joints (common problem), front and rear wiper motors (common problem), power steering lines (common problem), and now I think a U-joint is failing.
It seems all the problems are common.
suck
we bought this car 1997 gmc jimmy in
2001, after a year having it the wiper
motor broke down. we received the
recall letter after we had it fixed.
afterward, passenger door bolts broke
down, then something about the break
system, then fuel pump broke down
followed with electricity that make
the car starts. the car is only 7
years old and it all had the symptoms
of a 15 year old car or worst. would
never buy anymore gmc. it sucks,
terrible, terrible car.
Greatest First Car
I have had this vehicle over a year now. It has really grown on me. I originally wanted a 1998 or newer Blazer, but I got my Jimmy instead. The 4.3 liter engine is outstanding. Every time someone sees my SUV they say that the engine in it is really good. GM designed the V6 really well. I get 20 miles per gallon city driving and around 23 highway. I am highly satisfied with that. I've always wanted the interior that the 1998 and up Jimmies have, but it is satisfactory. Never had any major mechanical or electrical problem. I have only replaced the front ball joints on the suspension arms and replaced the ignition wires in the steering column.