Do you see this little SUV right here?

"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
11/13/2014 at 20:31 • Filed to: None

No matter how much I try to look at something else to replace the Safari, I always end coming back to these while looking on Craigslist. And I haven't the slightest clue why.

They're not powerful, they aren't big, the interior is almost 100% plastic. But there's just something about these little trucks that I love over nearly everything else and I can't put my finger on it. It's not even because it's a Chevy.

The best I can come up with is because they're honest little do it all trucks that are better looking and slightly more fuel efficient than their full size brothers. And their small size makes me feel like less of an ass while driving alone; because for some reason when I'm alone in my Safari I feel so wasteful. They have 4-wheel-drive for winter unlike some my other options (namely BMW 3 and 5 series or W-Bodies.) And I can get one in basically brand new condition for $5k or less.

These aren't perfect, far from it honestly, but they seem to fit my hypothetical want list better than anything else.

DISCUSSION (35)

jkm7680 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
11/13/2014 at 20:34

Get one! 2 door Zr2 would be cool.

WesBarton89 - The Way to Santa Fe > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
11/13/2014 at 20:36

They're pretty decent overall. My dad had a 2000, and one of my good buddies has a 2002 S10 crew cab, which is pretty much the same vehicle from the bed forward. They're not bad vehicles at all.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
11/13/2014 at 20:36

It's crash test scares me.

Then again you drive a Safari, so this may actually be better.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > jkm7680
11/13/2014 at 20:37

You mean like this?

Though I almost want a 4-door because slightly better practicality.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO
11/13/2014 at 20:38

It doesn't fold in half like the Safari. So yes, better.

JR1 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
11/13/2014 at 20:38

I have one they are great little trucks. Mind you I have a 2000 S10 so it is a little different. Honest little truck and a satisfying amount of torque. Gets windy over 70mph. More of a back road truck than a highway cruiser

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
11/13/2014 at 20:39

It is scary how it folds upwards.

jkm7680 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
11/13/2014 at 20:39

There ya go! Plus there isn't a bro kit, which the majority of those seem to have.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
11/13/2014 at 20:40

Was going to say the same things as you posted.

They aren't all that nice, but they get the job done. Plus they sold so many you'll basically trip over parts everywhere you look.

I do worry about them rolling easily though.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > JR1
11/13/2014 at 20:41

As long as I don't get blown all over the highway like I do in the Safari, I can live with a little wind noise.

BrownMiataDieselWagon > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
11/13/2014 at 20:41

When I was still driving the YJ, I wanted a 2-door version of this (or GMC Jimmy) the kind with the swingout spare tire carrier but all the ones within my area were badly rusted

ly2v8-Brian > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
11/13/2014 at 20:41

Because S10s and their wagon bodied brothers are AMAZING! A good balance of car and truck.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
11/13/2014 at 20:42

It's because they're good. That's why they're drawing you in.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
11/13/2014 at 20:42

Theres nothing wrong on liking them! My girlfriend had one when she was about 8 years old, so every Blazer post you make reminds me of it. I say its pretty much the perfect truck for you.

If you get lucky, a 1st Gen Escalade.

(My girlfriends Blazer looked like this)

Kinja'd!!!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
11/13/2014 at 20:43

The amount of these you still see even though production ended something like 10 years ago is shocking. But like you said they did sell a ton of them.

It's less top heavy than my Safari is, and that hasn't ended up on its roof... yet.