1998 GMC Sonoma - Solid as A Paper Rock
This vehicle was first owned by my grandfather when I was around six years old. I always joked about owning this truck and sure enough when I turned sixteen it came into my possession because my grandfather bought a newer and better truck for himself. This thing gets to Point A to Point B generally in once piece and has yet to fail me in terms of travel. As an attention magnet, however, is a completely different story.
This vehicle was first owned by my grandfather when I was around six years old. I always joked about owning this truck and sure enough when I turned sixteen it came into my possession because my grandfather bought a newer and better truck for himself. This thing gets to Point A to Point B generally in once piece and has yet to fail me in terms of travel. As an attention magnet, however, is a completely different story.
Drove my friends through a rather unsightly neighborhood while they were in the bed of the truck. They eventually bailed.
Drove my friends through a rather unsightly neighborhood while they were in the bed of the truck. They eventually bailed.
First of all I got this thing relatively dirt cheap for what it was truly worth. The truck was in pretty good condition when I earned it and have been doing my best to keep it in shape. The engine is lively and is not very troublesome. It only has two seats which means I'm not the local taxi for my mates. The truck has rather good speeds for its age and capability.
First of all I got this thing relatively dirt cheap for what it was truly worth. The truck was in pretty good condition when I earned it and have been doing my best to keep it in shape. The engine is lively and is not very troublesome. It only has two seats which means I'm not the local taxi for my mates. The truck has rather good speeds for its age and capability.
My truck could get stuck in a water-soaked paper bag. The weight differential is about as lopsided as the Germany-Brazil match during the 2014 World Cup semifinal. Its rear wheel drive but there's no weight back there to give it traction and it has no four wheel drive capabilities. It's like having bionic legs but all of your machinery and weight stuffed into your ass so every step you take ends up looking like a baby horse taking its first steps. The engine also has a stutter.
My truck could get stuck in a water-soaked paper bag. The weight differential is about as lopsided as the Germany-Brazil match during the 2014 World Cup semifinal. Its rear wheel drive but there's no weight back there to give it traction and it has no four wheel drive capabilities. It's like having bionic legs but all of your machinery and weight stuffed into your ass so every step you take ends up looking like a baby horse taking its first steps. The engine also has a stutter.
2002 GMC Sonoma - Very Reliable Car
I have owned my 2002 GMC Sonoma for four years now, and the previous owner had it for three years before me. It has 105,000 miles on it and I keep waiting for something to go wrong; however, I have never had to take it in for repairs. I have been good about scheduling oil changes and tire rotations and other preventative maintenance, but otherwise, I drive it a lot and have not experienced any mechanical issues. The truck is four door with nylon upholstery on the seats, which I personally really like as I find leather to be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. One of my favorite features is compass/navigation and outside thermometer that appears on the roof of the cab over the center console. It is something that I would not expect to find in a vehicle of 14 years, but I have fou... (more)
I have owned my 2002 GMC Sonoma for four years now, and the previous owner had it for three years before me. It has 105,000 miles on it and I keep waiting for something to go wrong; however, I have never had to take it in for repairs. I have been good about scheduling oil changes and tire rotations and other preventative maintenance, but otherwise, I drive it a lot and have not experienced any mechanical issues. The truck is four door with nylon upholstery on the seats, which I personally really like as I find leather to be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. One of my favorite features is compass/navigation and outside thermometer that appears on the roof of the cab over the center console. It is something that I would not expect to find in a vehicle of 14 years, but I have found it to be reliable and extremely convenient to have. Another aspect that I really like about this particular truck is the relatively small size. It is a four door truck, but is much smaller than a lot of other pick up trucks, which makes it easy to park and maneuver while still offering the utility of a truck bed.
During a meteor shower I took the truck out to a scenic lake and filled the bed up with blankets and pillows to watch the shooting stars.
During a meteor shower I took the truck out to a scenic lake and filled the bed up with blankets and pillows to watch the shooting stars.
The speakers have been performing well, and the car came equipped with cassette and CD players. I installed a new stereo that has an AUX hook up, so I cannot recall if the stock stereo came with that feature, but I do not believe so. All said, I have not experienced any major or costly issues, so I am pleased with the car and would recommend it based on reliability. The truck also has a trailer hitch.
The speakers have been performing well, and the car came equipped with cassette and CD players. I installed a new stereo that has an AUX hook up, so I cannot recall if the stock stereo came with that feature, but I do not believe so. All said, I have not experienced any major or costly issues, so I am pleased with the car and would recommend it based on reliability. The truck also has a trailer hitch.
My least favorite thing about this car is the small gas tank and poor gas mileage. The tank is 14 gallons and I feel that I get very bad mileage both in town and on the freeway. In a normal week I have to fill up once a week just from commuting to/from work and going on errands. I also have had some issues with the windshield wipers. I have bought the correct wipers for the car, but for some reason they always seem to catch or miss spots on the windshield no matter what size/type I get. The heat and A/C are still functioning, but on very hot days I do not feel that the air conditioning get... (more)
My least favorite thing about this car is the small gas tank and poor gas mileage. The tank is 14 gallons and I feel that I get very bad mileage both in town and on the freeway. In a normal week I have to fill up once a week just from commuting to/from work and going on errands. I also have had some issues with the windshield wipers. I have bought the correct wipers for the car, but for some reason they always seem to catch or miss spots on the windshield no matter what size/type I get. The heat and A/C are still functioning, but on very hot days I do not feel that the air conditioning gets as cold as it should and I fear that the A/C may be the first thing to go.
1998 GMC Sonoma - GMS Sonoma.
This vehicle has a lot of miles on it but still runs well. It uses no oil, and all features are still working. The V6 engine has good power and smooth acceleration and handles the local mountain terrain well. Cargo space is good, and yet the vehicle is still small enough to be maneuverable in town. The automatic transmission developed a seal leak, but that has been repaired, and now it operates well. The interior gauges are well located for easy visibility and include actual gauges instead of bad lights. The ride is smooth for a truck, the split bucket seats are comfortable, and it includes adequate storage in the console. Other features include daytime running lights and automatic headlights which work well. The windshield wipers have a wide range of positions for different speeds as ... (more)
This vehicle has a lot of miles on it but still runs well. It uses no oil, and all features are still working. The V6 engine has good power and smooth acceleration and handles the local mountain terrain well. Cargo space is good, and yet the vehicle is still small enough to be maneuverable in town. The automatic transmission developed a seal leak, but that has been repaired, and now it operates well. The interior gauges are well located for easy visibility and include actual gauges instead of bad lights. The ride is smooth for a truck, the split bucket seats are comfortable, and it includes adequate storage in the console. Other features include daytime running lights and automatic headlights which work well. The windshield wipers have a wide range of positions for different speeds as well as a washer. The interior is kept at a comfortable temperature by a functional heater and air conditioner with a range of settings. Maintenance is easy enough for oil changes to include the filter. One difficult area is spark plugs which requires access through the right front wheel well for plugs on the right side of the engine, but this is manageable. Overall, this is a good solid vehicle with 4WD for difficult terrain or snow, and I would not hesitate to buy it again.
One year we had about eight inches of snow, and I took the truck off-road for an adventure through the hills. It handled the terrain and snow very well.
One year we had about eight inches of snow, and I took the truck off-road for an adventure through the hills. It handled the terrain and snow very well.
4WD has push button controls in the cab and operates easily. Small enough or good maneuverability but big enough to carry a good-sized load.
4WD has push button controls in the cab and operates easily. Small enough or good maneuverability but big enough to carry a good-sized load.
Gas mileage is only about 15 mpg.
Gas mileage is only about 15 mpg.
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