http://buffalo.craigslist.org/car/698411358.html
I've always wanted an S-10 Xtreme and here one is sitting in my lap (I hope). I called the guy, but he didn't answer yet. I love that its a 4cyl and better on gas, auto, and black! I'm thinking if the truck is in good condition I'll run to the bank today and just buy it!
i like them. my buddy had a red one and my other buddy had a black ext one that was bagged and notched.
2.2L I4 = slow as dirt. It has essentially the same engine as a base Cavalier. It puts out the same 120hp. Except the truck weighs 400 lbs more. You couldn't pay me enough to drive something that slow.
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^^I dont think he cared about the power of the truck, just that he's always wanted one, and that its good on gas.
Besides, he has a camaro, and a Z, which are both faster.
Either way, I think theyre sweet little trucks, either stock, or because they have a TON of potential.
I know its slow as dirt, and I don't care. I'm not racing anyone or driving fast. I'd be selling both the Z28 and the Z24 to get the truck but its fine with me. I just want one reliable car thats good on gas and fun for me, and I think the 4cyl S10 Xtreme would be perfect! I hope this guy calls me back...!
cant view from work, but is it blue?
It's black. So, the guy called back. It's his son's S-10. It has a salvage title (figures, just my luck. But my Z24 is also a salvage and its never made any difference.) It also has the ABS light on, which my old blazer used to do as well... So, I'm still interested in the truck but not for the asking price anymore. I thought that was with a clear title and no problems. What do you guys think is a good offer? $3500? I think for that I'd take it, but anything higher with the R-title isn't worth it. What do you think?
honestly i would find out where it was wrecked from back side front etc. Also have a mech look it over just to make sure there is nothing horrible wrong that maybe cant be seen on the outside
Back side. He said its perfectly straight, etc.
Oh I would, whats everyone think I should offer? Does $3500 sound right? I thought $4400 was a good deal but that was when I thought it had a clear title and no other problems.
a real XTREME S-10
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3500 sounds WAY high to me for a 2000 4 cylinder with a salvage title. it could just be me, but that sounds like quite a bit for a salvaged vehicle.
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All stock...........lol.
I had a blast wheeling mine around, then again it was the 5 speed v6. Good luck with it.
^it looked the exact same as yours! I checked it out and it was a bit rough. It had some rust at the bottom of the doors and on the front bumper and also a few dings and such. I offered the guy $3200 if no one else buys it. If he sells it I won't be too upset though. It wasn't in the greatest shape.
.......man I was excited too.
I'd skip on it. Anytime I see any sort of body damage I automatically pass. I'll take engine/trans problems any day of the week (in fact, my ideal car is a roller with a perfect body), but frame damage is a deal breaker. I went to see a black Mustang GT convertible once. Real nice car. Guy wanted 6800$ for it. Had leather interior, manual tranny, AC, everything. Then I noticed the car looked... crooked. He told me he had the floors redone. So I asked him if they'd braced the car when they cut the rusty floors off. He said "What?" so I walked. Damn doors wouldn't close right. Even the freakin' gas tank lid was off center.
As dissapointed at not getting it as you are now, you'd be a lot more dissapointed if the truck had some serious body issues.
Dave wrote:2.2L I4 = slow as dirt. It has essentially the same engine as a base Cavalier. It puts out the same 120hp. Except the truck weighs 400 lbs more. You couldn't pay me enough to drive something that slow.
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Dave wrote:2.2L I4 = slow as dirt. It has essentially the same engine as a base Cavalier. It puts out the same 120hp. Except the truck weighs 400 lbs more. You couldn't pay me enough to drive something that slow.
ehh, my bro had a 94 s10 with the 4.3 and even that was slow as balls.
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wow, i never knew the extremes only had the 2.2
i just figured they would have at least a v6 in em
you learn something every day
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wow, i never knew the extremes only had the 2.2
Only thing 100% to the Xtreme was the appearance package; the Xtreme option also automatically included the ZQ8 suspension, but that was available on all 2WD S10s. Xtremes came in any 2WD powertrain combo: 2.2/4.3/automatic/manual.
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[quote=BoltZ DesignZ™]ehh, my bro had a 94 s10 with the 4.3 and even that was slow as balls.
They aren't that slow. A friend of mine used to have a 99 extended cab with the 4.3. He had an intake, exhaust, headers and a reprogrammer. He could seriously walk all over my Z24. Not to say a 2.4L Cav is all that fast, but his truck was significantly faster.
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about
the former." - Albert Einstein
Dave wrote:2.2L I4 = slow as dirt. It has essentially the same engine as a base Cavalier. It puts out the same 120hp. Except the truck weighs 400 lbs more. You couldn't pay me enough to drive something that slow.
I agree with Dave 100 % I had one for a few months and couldn't make it up the hills in colorado, i was in second FLOORED and it barely made it up the freeway hills in Colorado. Probably the slowest car i've ever driven actually =)
However I know you aren't looking for something fast, and those xtremes are very nice trucks to look at, especially when done the right way.
If you don't mind literally crawling up hills, and if the price is right i'd go for it.
i would figure out how and why it has a salvage title, then check it really really close where the damage was, there are some hacks out there....
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I find those trucks to be a real PITA to work on.
There are better trucks to be had, they look nice and all, but are high maintainance.
Lots of problems on those, and both engines suck for different reasons.
Just my opinion and all, but I see a lot of them at work.
^I had mine for acouple years and never had problems. I beat the piss out of it too, the v6 was deff a peppy fun truck to drive especially with the 5 speed.
