I Drove 13 Hours To Buy A PRISTINE Chevy S10! Was It Worth it??

[@ExplainwithShaun]

Please please rust proof this thing don’t let it rust

[@thinkabout602]

a must

[@rrcoster]

fluid film awesome saves my vehicles

[@hilljackzack7284]

Bedliner may look like shit but it’s indestructible.

[@johnn3542]

I suggest pulling out the carpet, plastic trim clips pass through the floor, rust likes to start there. Recently found out bed rusts on part by driver side back window.

[@techsyndicate2610]

@Hsiu Choudhary whoa hbu stfu

[@braydoncollins8421]

“We’re gonna drive as efficiently as possible” Proceeds to do 0-60 in Uhaul.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Hahahaha

[@dancurrier6421]

I think you payed to much for the 2000 S10 pickup

[@dancurrier6421]

thought you were coming back to Vermont in December for Christmas

[@jonthelamb4549]

@@dancurrier6421 he could sell it in Vermont easy for that much I bet

[@NoName-ov8qi]

@@dancurrier6421 a rust free 4 wheel drive, 1 owner, manual.. He can sell that for profit all day long in the N.E.

[@stevevarholy2011]

You've had more of an adventure than I could have imagined. Stay safe, guys.

[@squishyland2000]

My dream truck is every single cab short bed Chevy ever made. Particularly pre-1999

[@rsprockets7846]

El camino s and sprints.

[@tealcformerfirstprimeofapo22]

I completely agree

[@Mr_Tecumseh]

Why short beds? Thats what they make now pickup trucks with 4 doors and short beds, their not even really pickup trucks, their suvs with a little bed. A real pickuo truck has a single or ext cab and a 7 or 8 foot bed. Now new those are the trucks they make the least, everything they make now is family 4 door pickups with 4 foot beds, what good is that for hauling anything? Its not, their suvs. A pickup has 2 doors a bench seat or an extended cab with seats that flip up to put your tools back their and an 8 foot bed to haul stuff, like my 2013 Silverado, Single cab long box, thats a pickup truck.

[@jasong8085]

Respect. I've got a 98 ranger its exactly want I want and I love it. Wanted one since highschool, back when they were new. Some people make fun whatever F'em

[@jasong8085]

@Jackson Robert I prefer the front end on the 98-01s myself but welcome to the ranger club. There is a forum called The Ranger Station if you ever need some advice or just want to geek out

[@mmoutdoors9606]

I've got a 94. I like the interior on the older ones better.

[@townhall05446]

@@mmoutdoors9606 I had a 93, I think, the first year they came with a V6. 4WD, dual tanks (just like the big Fords with two filler doors), A/C, Cruise, tilt, long bed... it ran like absolute crap and felt like it had a rubber crankshaft. I'm a Ford guy, driving an F150 now, but that truck's engine was just a disaster.

[@mmoutdoors9606]

@@townhall05446 Oh really? Did you get it new or used? Mine runs perfect. The auto transmission is garbage though.

[@turkey4957]

People who make fun of any sweet little reliable car like that are cornballs

[@BinkieJarret]

I’ve been following for a bit and I love these videos, it’s not like the overhyped “WELCOME BACK GUYS” nor is it too boring and it’s just nice and laxed.

[@b-genspinster7895]

You’ll have some really good stories to tell in your old age.

[@_RiseAgainst]

It is good to see someone genuinely enjoy the S-10. I only see people two types of people driving them. Old men who drive them because they are familiar and easy to drive. And young men who see them only as disposable tools. I think you overpaid, but as they are at the bottom of their depreciation curve, you have to grab one you like when you see it. The shitty ones will be replaced by Colorados and the nice ones will start going up in value. I would pay $5000 for a nice white or red Sonoma, stepside, with factory 17in wheels. I paid $1500 for mine, but it took $1500 to get it back to its former glory. I was the 2nd and 6th owner of that truck.

[@jaymoar3561]

I’m the same way my dream truck is a 2nd gen Tacoma. Obtainable dreams bro.

[@new2000car]

A well executed purchase. The truck is one anyone would be happy to be seen in...it doesn’t scream poverty, just looks rugged and classy.

[@nathankim7664]

19:53. I don't know about you, but that mountain view when you wake up is just wholesome & fulfilling for some reason. Anyways, I too am a sucker for excess chrome. Hence why I'm looking to buy a dentside Ford with the original hubcaps & whitewalls if possible... I'll take a squarebody too if there's minimal rust!

[@powertoyz]

The 6.0 possibly the best engine ever made

[@Peter_Yachymczyk]

6.0 Na the 7.3 PowerStroke was better although both were made by International Navistar the 7.3 is the T444E model. I also love the S10 trucks and the S10 Blazer I like the 2003 "refresh" though that got the modern electronics (at the time lol!) it got the alarm OnStar and the GM Class II databus radio systems Theftlock. Most were marked RDS on the face plate, although that was GM's first $ grab as a dealer had to program the VIN into the unit if it was replaced. I like you and Jeb!

[@powertoyz]

@@Peter_Yachymczyk both great engines im talking gas though

[@Peter_Yachymczyk]

@@powertoyz Oops you meant the GM "Vortec 6000" or 6.0l V8. I remember in high school most of the buses were Ford cutaway vans either E350 or the E450 don't remember which they had the PowerStroke Diesel 7.3l the body was made by Corbeil and the one I took was bus # 927607 (The first and last digit was the year of the vehicle so this one was a 1997). They had a few GMC or Chevrolet ones with the 6.5l diesel but most of the fleet consisted of Fords.

[@powertoyz]

@@Peter_Yachymczyk 6.0l man 364 ci

[@rsprockets7846]

Nope 327. Followed by 283

[@motodude2289]

I don't blame you for driving so far to get that truck. I live in grand junction co, and i drove to Cody Wyoming(10-11 hours) to get a 1996 Chevy Silverado 1500. only 136000 miles, manual, cruise control, ac, etc. Paid 4K for it and drove it all the way back home. Ive had the truck for about 3 months now and its been awesome. Nice find.

[@superseriousreviews1168]

Awesome! Fluid film the underside before you get back to Vermont and once a year after! It’ll last forever.

[@stang89617]

I just did the same thing with my 09 Crown Vic PI..Flew out to Phoenix,drove from the airport to the guys house,and drove it home.it is as clean as new,underneath.well worth the long trip.

[@DreyTheGamer]

2:01 We finally learned your name lol. Great to see another S10. Why you sell your last one?

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Oops, i slipped up lol. Due to rust

[@michealknox5554]

Those Vermonters got old timey names

[@johnpanzer2034]

I love the Chevy S-10’s. Have driven 2 of them over the years, one from this gen and one of the older gens. I just sold my 92 recently, only because I needed a bigger truck to work out of. Hang on to this truck and take good care of it! Safe travels my friend, be sure to stop by Memphis on your way back!

[@dima-ho6cx]

"*gets 20mpg* lets see if we can maintain this the whole trip!" then does this 5:07

[@Tarkov.]

Damn, for $250 you almost could have bought an old rust bucket and sold it to a scrap yard when you got there

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Shoulda

[@rsprockets7846]

Bus? Train? Motorcycle???

[@Tarkov.]

@@rsprockets7846 Motorcycle might not be a bad call, everything else though... 'rona

[@jaronking9484]

I've kind of done that. Bought a $750 Ford ranger in Texas then drove it to Indiana to see family and pick up my car. Sold the Ranger for $1500 easy to a guy because it was rust free. Had it posted for less then 2 hours before it sold.

[@davidmollard9832]

Cheap clunker is sketchy for that long of a drive though

[@barnabius]

That’s one beautiful truck! Love the tan interior. I just picked up a rusty but (seemingly) mechanically solid Highrider Sonoma. Planning to do some camping in it as well lol. ZR2’s have been my dream truck since I was a kid and it feels great to finally get one. Hope you and your truck are well, I enjoyed this video and your adventure very much.

[@matthewspanhake9348]

Also I never knew your name is Quincy. That's a super cool name.

[@rsprockets7846]

R u a medical examiner

[@jamespfitz]

@@rsprockets7846 "That's it, Sam! It's in the hemoglobin!"

[@YoshiLover2012]

Just drove to Loveland from Denver to snag a 99 Red S10 with only 61k miles. Mint condition, mostly driven by an old guy in Nebraska. never heard a prettier sounding old engine. Paid 5500 and don't regret a single penny. I completely resonate with this video man so happy for you!

[@jamesrobert782]

I like the s10s myself, the blazer is my favorite, especially the 98 to 03 models, when they upgraded the interior and changed the dimensions of the dash, it's got that comfortable feel to it.

[@AlexSmith-ys7of]

I own a 98 chevy s10 extended cab with the 4.3 in it the truck was bought new by my grandfather and then passed to my dad now I have it I had to fix it up a little but it's been a awesome truck and I hope to pass it down again one day

[@Ozzypup1]

I love the S10s I had a new one years ago. I sure miss it. Id like to find one of the ZR2s if I could. Love those things. Problem is I live in Michigan and most of them are pretty rusted out now.

[@bluewolf5582]

That ABS light is probably the controller, you can take it apart and solder the cracked pin and problem solved, mine did the same thing. Apparently its a common occurrence. Some YT vids on how to fix it. Enjoy the truck, shes a beauty, I love mine.

[@dejaydavisson9938]

NICE S-10! Southwest is a good place for us rust belt people to buy older vehicles. 4.3 V6 is a great engine! I have one with 385k original miles on it, never been touched, except normal maintenance. Great that you went to The Grand Canyon while you were close!

[@PaulieWalnutss]

The seller reset the ABS codes before you arrived lmao

[@Tracert-mc1hu]

No, it comes and goes. I have a suburban with a failed ABS module (which is an issue pretty much all late 1990's and early 2000's GM trucks have) and the lights only come on after 10-15 minutes of driving it, and turn off every time the engine it turned off.

[@limoboy27]

Those ABS and brake lights were always on. Theyve been on the last 3 S10s ive owned. That thing looks great! Bonus points for the 5 speed. Congrats on the new vehicle!

[@Mr_Tecumseh]

I've had my 2001 Chevy S10 8 years now. Its just like that one with the extended cab, except its a 2.2l automatic. It currently has 128,000 miles. It had somewhere around 69k when I bought it. Its been an overall reliable truck all those years. It currently has an oil leak at the main seal and the power steering gear is leaking, so that will have to be addressed, aside from that its still runs great and is reliable. Unfortunately someone smacked into the back end of the bed while it was parked out front of my house one night this summer. If I find another matching bed, their an easy swap. But I've got my use out of it, I'm ready to move on, I need a fullsize pickup for what I do. But I'm not sure if I'm going to fix it up as good as I can to get top dollar, or just drive it until the wheels fall off, at this rate, that could be another 8 years. We also had a 96 SS, that thing was a little rocket. Great trucks. I paid $6900 in 2012 for mine, overall not a bad investment. I've had two GM's the S10, a Pontiac Grand Prix and one ford, a Mustang.

[@ryanscott1989]

The 6cl manual!!! Lucky!! I have ALWAYS wanted one of those. I have a 1999 s-10 ls 2wd with 287k (when I sold it [239k when bought])2wd 4cl 5 speed manual with original motor and trans owner Michigan all its life rusty but trusty. Paid $500 for it and had to put on new brake lines on it and clean out the mouse nests. Blew on the test drive.. Ran and drove good considering. She was so rusty the rear frame cross beam was gone and being held together with the hitch. Still used it with no issues. Drove it all winter with 600lbs of sand in the back. Never got stuck.... she sure was slow though...

[@Yukikazehalo]

A lot of people don't know but the Pacific Northwest is another good place for rust-free cars. Even though we get plenty of rain and snow road salts are very rarely used for environmental reasons so older cars are in much better shape than their east coast counterparts.

[@gforce2002]

Nice truck!! So glad you got to see the Canyon. It’s my favourite place in the US. After NH and VT, of course! Been backpacking there a bunch of times over the years and it’s really the way to experience it - away from the noisy crowds.

[@WildBill236]

Being from New York, that truck was a good deal. Well built, great powertrain, 4x4, and rust free with a cap! Have a 2000 blazer 4.3 4x4 stick, best i ever get is 18 mpg babying it lol

[@secondtimeround]

Thats a sweet S10 perfect size for a run about mini truck... & the 4.3 is one of the smoothest V6's I know of. Take care of her.

[@davidmollard9832]

Dude. I had an 02 Sonoma that I absolutely loved. I wrecked it with 140 ish on it. Hit a deer doing about 65. Totally destroyed the front end. I teared up getting my shit out of it. Replaced it with a Saturn Vue we still have that we like because of sentimental reasons and now I have a ram that I love because it hauls my camper and my family.

[@Mr_Tecumseh]

I just sold my 2001 and it was in even nicer shape than that one, no rust at all on the chassis or frame, only rust was on the rear bumper and that unbolts and is easy to change, it was an NJ truck all its life, even built in GM Linden NJ before they closed for the Colorado production, it only had 130,000 miles and I had it 9 years and drove it 85,000 miles. Sold it for $3700, only thing is, it was only the 2.2l 2wd, same platform, ext cab, no 3rd door, 2 seats in the back. Their great trucks, gonna miss it, but I needed a bigger truck, so it was time to move on, got a 2013 Silverado long box, 77,000, with the 4.8 fuel management free, 34 gallon tank 4x4. Also a great vehicle. Final year second gen, manual 4x4 shift, larger tank, no fuel management to worry about. Also if driven easy, almost same fuel economy as that little 2.2 with some go!

[@Mr_brut3]

Abs light goes on and off on my Chevrolet too it's a sensor underneath the driver side on the chassis Changed it on mines and never had the issue anymore.. Love the truck . And that's also my favorite color .👍

[@danielsmith9500]

Clean s10. Love the fact it’s 4x4. My neighbor just sold one with a bad clutch for 700 bucks. I had no clue till it was too late or I’d have bought it

[@sschevmale24]

Great truck only downfall is spider injectors, lower intake gaskets and it leaking oil after 150k . Damn timing cover, oil pan, rear main, and valve cover. Bottom end is solid

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

Was kinda bummed ya didn't show under the hood of the new rig,it's ok, Good up, nice score btw, Liked

[@Paulrevere1991]

the abs light is the computer on top of the abs block. ITs a know issue on the s-10, I had it on mine. The solution is to open it up and reflow the solder a few points on the board, the solder cracks with age. Any used board will probably have the same issue, best to fix yours or get new.

[@waltersteffensthezr2man431]

Awesome trip That's something I would do!! Big S10 fan here myself. BTW ABS brake module soldering joints brake after about 10 years I had to re solder mine ABS and park brake light went out there's videos on it I'm sure you probably already done it this video is 3 years old now.

[@GhostofMcNabb]

Always loved the 6.0 gasser. Reliable as hell and a gas guzzler. That’s how we like em around here 😂😂

[@tommyboy3261]

Great video stay safe. I can believe your find man enjoy those trucks are a workhorse good luck with it

[@husainisyed7792]

Congrats. Cool video, thanks for taking us along on the journey. Nice to see normal people buying normal cars not 70k exotics

[@dangoodall-williams4200]

Thanks for the scenery shots, really great. Nice truck, I too like the chrome factor. Stay safe.

[@BlasterMaster031]

back in 2015 I kinda had your dream truck. bought a 2003 chevy s10 ext cab stepside 4x4 with 45000 miles it was black.

[@tonymeehan7859]

beautiful find, well done! I always liked the S10's as well.....wasnt struck on the Canyon/Colorado

[@JamesMJaime]

This is my dream truck as well only I'd like a crew cab model instead. Though I did just buy an extended cab 00' Sonoma with 200k miles for $2,000. It was super clean minus a minor A/C leak.

[@Rusty.rails1298]

As a S10 owner, sun spots and scratches shouldn’t be your first worry, it should be the EGR if you have a Cali emissions truck

[@mikejohns3104]

That's pretty nice. Manual shift, 4X4. Congrads!

[@stevenbaker5099]

Reminds me two years ago when I bought a 2002 Blazer. Same color as your S-10. Drove it from Los Angeles to Yuma (5 hour drive). The leak on the LS of the radiator may be the engine oil cooler lines or the radiator. The plastic OEM isn't a good one. There is an all aluminum you can buy for $200. Worth the money. Keep in mind your truck may need some other repairs. Had much work done to the Blazer. The body size was small, but roomy. That was the perfect small truck. Sad that now the Colorado and Trailblazer aren't what they were back in the day. However, you enjoy it. That is all that matters. As with the frame, the guy should have sanded down the frame, 2 coats of primer, then 2 coats of paint. For the ABS, I have heard GM ABS modules are horrible. They can, however, be exchanged for a core.

[@1leggeddog]

looks like a great truck! And a great buy from Arizona too! Take care of it! ❤️

[@djhorn5769]

I live in Phoenix, and I can tell you one thing. Just because it’s an Arizona truck doesn’t mean it is it going to have some quirks. The summer sun in Phoenix is especially hard on the interiors of a lot of vehicles.

[@DownLowRecka]

I love the s10's as well, it is also my dream truck in perfect condition. I have a sentimental value as I grew up in one. I've owned several but none in mint condition.

[@jonesmw10]

That frame was sandblasted, spending it's whole life in AZ... I imagine that's why they rattlecanned it. To hide the "rust" haha.

[@amrakx1]

Ok I love your adventure updates like everyone else, you are spontaneous and live on the edge like on the cliff at the Grand Canyon. I’m curious what did Jeb think of your spontaneous purchase? He is “the best friend”, at your side accompanying you on your adventures. I really like your energy and am looking forward to updates on the new truck! All the best, All the time!

[@robfl07]

“I’ve already bonded with it, now that I slept in the back”..... TMI dude.... TMI.. 😂

[@davidpick1076]

I never had any love for S-10s. But I've known plenty of people who did. Unfortunately ,most have rusted away here in Wisconsin.But your Arizona truck is definitely clean . Appreciate the Grand Canyon view also in the video.

[@JM-xq5zg]

Wow I found your channel originally because I was interested in the Jag XJ40 you had, now seeing pictures of the Grand Canyon, Hello from Australia

[@Usicky12]

My dad had a 98 s10 great little truck, I had a 07 Colorado aswell and just traded it in for a brand new 2021 Colorado. Love small Chevy trucks

[@Usicky12]

My 07 also had that ABS issue. It’s very common in the colorados not sure about the s10s but they’re similar just different generations. It didn’t effect anything just the friggin light lol

[@peanut38100]

S10/S15 love! Rocking a clean 98 S15 Sonoma here with the 4.3 V6, 120k miles. Perfect little trucks. Shame they dont make them like this anymore.

[@rsprockets7846]

That's the answer. They make new trucks.like crap they brake you go and buy a new 43k truck

[@samskultety7603]

Miss my 98 S10, it was nowhere near as clean as yours! But that thing was phenomenal in the snow

[@churchgest]

4.3 4x4 manual that's a dream truck right there

[@ginnys4733]

Occasional ABS + brake light can be only a wheel sensor. Have fun with your S10!

[@jimmyhamm6041]

JUST GOT MYSELF A 96 SONOMA 4.3 HIGHRIDER AND ITS GOLD NO RUST ITS SO DRY IT CAME WITH DUST AND NO RUST. 50 MILES FROM ME . I WANT TO PUT ZR2 AXLES UNDER IT SOON ; I KNOW SOMEONE SELLING FRONT AND BACK AXLES.

[@mitchlosier]

I love trips like this too, take good care of er, I wish I could get a rust free s10 but I’m on the east coast of canada and that is impossible around here, I have an 02 Sonoma she is in real good shape but obviously has a bit of rust cause of the salt in the winter. Such a shame

[@mustangjosh9133]

I just got my 1994 s10 4.3 LS auto 4x4 that I was promised when I turned 16 and now I’m 27 and it has 130,300 miles on her and the heads where re done and brand new rancho shocks

[@benjackson6429]

This is also my dream truck, 4x4 manual s10. Love it

[@jaysonburns4423]

That s10 is super clean and nice I would keep it...I was gonna get one that was in California just because it was in perfect exterior and mechanical condition....

[@DaddytechEnt]

*wish you lived closer, i have a freshly rebuilt 97 S-10 Blazer with the 4.3 Auto in it all it needs is a distributor, positive battery cable and it'd redy to go, 4.3L auto, Black and gray leather interior Georgia truck 93,000 miles bout to list it on Nashville Market place for $800.00*

[@toddadams2728]

Glad to see you made it to the Grand Canyon! I hope the brake and ABS lights are an easy fix. Stay safe out there.

[@kevin9c1]

Could be a wheel speed sensor. Probably something simple to fix the ABS light.

[@mikejohns3104]

Yup. Usually what it is. Otherwise, the best maintenance you can do for the abs is to keep fresh fluid in the system, and activate it purposely periodically. This is what I do.

[@braedoncollingwood5033]

I know a guy who has the gmc version of this truck, the senoma, and his has 263k miles on the original engine. Solid engines

[@johnn3542]

Defiantly worth it. I got 3 standard cab 4cyl, only ones nice (came from Florida). Really want a extended can 4 wheel drive.

[@DJR5280]

Damn, you're a good looking guy. Anyhow, the drive to Phoenix is amazing. Great scenery. I'm driving down there from Denver next week and can't wait. I usually drive down at least once a year and love every mile of it. If you're ever in Colorado again look for cars here because Colorado cars have very little rust problems.

[@glenbo2464]

ABS and Brake light come on on my friends 2001 . Pretty common. They said it was the ABS sensor .Also noticed the drivers inner tire is more worn then the passengers side. Clean ride though.

[@thunt164]

Love it mane keep her and keep her clean! Never drink an drink

[@TheAirSofterblaster200]

Rental car guy got you good, pretty standard thing for them to double book

[@MatthewVanceMusic]

CLEAANNN 🤣 Nice trip man my life needs more interesting things like this! Thanks for the vid

[@BrownsMechanics]

I've got a clean 2000 chevy blazer that is rust free and purrs like a kitten with 250k miles. They definitely hold up if you take care of them

[@sethadling3043]

Dude that thing is so clean its making me want one

[@speedmachine69]

Before you drive it in a Vermont winter fill the chassis rails and rockers etc with rustproofing goop and preserve the pristinenuss

[@markhoffman5719]

My family had an 84 S 10. 2.8 v-6 blew up at under 5o,ooo miles. Hope you have the 4.3

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

I do

[@Chevy4x4dawg]

Nice Sten!!!!! Haha you love the JC Whitney catalog...... Do they even still make a catalog??? Jebber is just a night owl.....

[@ms1212100]

well kept...had a 2 wheel same color...loved it and miss it...rotted away on new England winters

[@chuckgates1171]

Im still driving my 2002 s10 ext cab 4.3 75,000 miles i bought new. Runs like new. 35,000.00 $

[@randallfranklin7910]

Get used to the brake/abs light.... 😆

[@1stlast290]

Being Stick makes it the perfect little truck

[@triplea6174]

Nice adventure and scenery this was entertaining 👍. Clean truck too it's great for camping and easy to park! My friend got a 4 door s10 4x4 from copart and fixed it up for 4 grand. not bad and it's a rare combo i think here in the states.

[@CR500R]

You're the only person I've ever heard of that likes the mondane burgundy red color on vehicles.

[@sharinggodstruth5492]

Since it is your favorite truck keep it till it dies. I really do like that truck it looks awesome.

[@peanutboi2574]

Lol you stopped in the Wendy’s in my hometown of Montrose Colorado I recognize it from the storage units

[@townhall05446]

If you drive that truck one mile on Vermont roads in winter or when there is any salt, you'll regret it forever. That's probably the only S10 like it that's not a rust bucket. I think you should massively pressure wash it and park it in your living room as a display piece.

[@brayannexon4613]

Yeah, My 2000 GMC still has a cleaner frame with no undercoat basically no surface rust at all. Also a Colorado truck so yeah.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Yeah i asked

[@paramount10987]

Those trucks had 150k coolant. Change it soon. I had a 2001 s10 and it was my favorite vehicle I ever had. My heater core went bad at 160,000. A heater core is a big job and you will need heat in Vermont.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Already flushed it

[@Leatherkid01]

Hey...wow youre inside ...🤣 love your vids either way Dont forget to undercoat it

[@rsprockets7846]

Spray it with chainsaw oil like mustie does

[@dylanmartin4937]

be sure to rust proof that thing if you want it to last. Beautiful truck

[@miscdude8009]

my dream truck is sittin i my neighbors drive way and has sat there for 20 years i plan on tryin to buy it when i can drive