2003 Chevrolet S10 Xtreme

Mileage is in Kilometers. 61,000 klms or 38,000 miles Price is Canadian Dollars 14,500 or $10,700 USD, approx.. Xtreme Auto, 3dr, 4.3-6, indigo metalic blue ext, grey int, Ext Cab, Alloy Wheels, Tinted Windows, Short Bed, Bucket Seats, A/C, AM-FM CD(6 changer), PW,PL,HM,CC,TILT,Flush Cap, Class 1 hidden trailer hitch

When we think of GM sport trucks, several legendary models come to mind, including the Chevrolet C1500 454 SS, thhe GMC Syclone and Typhoon, the or the GMT-800-era Silverado SS. An oft-forgotten example was the Chevrolet S-10 Xtreme. Let’s take a closer look at the Bow Tie’s bygone hotted-up compact pickup truck. Produced from 1999 to 2004, the S-10 Xtreme was Chevrolet’s answer to the era’s growing demand for sport trucks an entry-level price. That price point, which was just over $15,000, represented about a 15 percent price bump over a base model S-10. But the Xtreme got a lot of upgrades that Chevrolet figured would attract younger buyers. Those upgrades included an aggressive body kit, model-specific 16-inch wheels, and ZQ8 suspension, which notably lowered the ride height. Interestingly, Chevy offered the Xtreme on both the regular cab and extended cab S-10 models, and with both fleetside or flareside bed options. The powertrain of the Chevrolet S-10 Xtreme was shared with the standard S-10. That meant either a 2.2L four-cylinder or an available 4.3L V6. Either could be paired with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. The real deal combination was the six-banger with the stick, which put out 190 horsepower and 245 pound-feet of torque, allowing this compact, rear-wheel drive pickup some capability, especially in some high school parking lots. That ZQ8 suspension didn’t just lower the car 1.5 inches over the standard truck; it was a genuine high performance suspension kit, with thicker sway bars, front and rear, Bilstein shocks and additional frame bracing. It also included a quicker 12:1 steering box. The Chevrolet S-10 Xtreme also got a limited-slip differential, making it quite agile in the corners, especially considering its compact size. Interestingly, the Chevrolet S-10 Xtreme has largely fallen into obscurity, and remaining examples do not seem to command any notable price premiums over standard S-10 units. However, we suspect that some amount of nostalgia, perhaps from our former high school parking lot hoons, will eventually give these trucks something of a bump in prestige and prices. Who knows, maybe the S-10 Xtreme will one day be considered alongside the 454 SS as the cool retro sport truck to have.