1996 GMC Vandura Review

I bought this van used, with 180,000 miles on it, and it ran like new then. Now I have 260000 miles on it and it still runs very well, there is some slight engine(valve train)noise, but I turn up the radio and it goes away. I am very religious about oil and fluid changes, which will extend the life of any vehicle, but this is the 4th GM van I have driven over the 200k mile mark, one went …

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Crazylegs, 11/26/2004

1990 GMC Vandura G25 3dr Van

I have over 390,000 kilometers on my Chevrolet Vandura and its still going strong, not burning any oil. It drives like it always has. The only down side is that I have gone through three transmisions during that time, but the old 350 motor is a workhorse. The van design and cheap good quality parts make it a great all round van that I would recommend to anyone.

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Lotaso, 04/01/2003

1992 GMC Vandura G35 3dr Ext Van

This car is the workhorse of the family, we've been up and down the east coast several times in this car, it is especially great at keeping fighting children away from each other, never had the bane of having to deal with accidents in this car so I wouldn't be able to tell how well it would do their but those in the car tend to joke about how we dwarf the other cars, …

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I love my "baby", 04/11/2010

1990 GMC Vandura G25 3dr Ext Van

I actually own a 1982 Vandura. I've had her since the late 80's. Her name is "Baby" she was the love of my heart back then and is very loved to this day. She has an inline 6, three on the tree. I use to love to drive her to Las Vegas or Los Angeles and sleep in her comfortable cargo area. Pee in a bucket in the morning and move on or as they use to say "keep on truck'n. She's getting …

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Engine Type	Gas
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive

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