I suspect the older S10s are popular for two reasons.

1.) Older is cheaper
2.) Older is simpler. Fewer interdependent electronic systems to figure out.

Personally, given the slightly too narrow track width of the S10, I have been wondering how close the mid-size Trailblazers will be.


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You need your head, your brains are in it.
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