--- In sidekicksandtrackers@yahoogroups.com, "Keith Cox" <my2sons@...> wrote:
>
> New to the group as I am looking into purchasing a 92 Sidekick 4 DR 4WD. I
> have a few questions for those of you that have experience with this
> vehicle. The Sidekick I am looking at has a 2 in lift and is running 235
> tires. My main use for the vehicle will be for around town driving, most of
> the time not exceeding 60 mph. Any thoughts on this? I have read about it
> not being a good highway vehicle and the engine noise at high speeds.
> Thanks in advance for any thoughts/opinions.
>
The 4-dr is heavier than the 2-dr, but has an extra 10hp, plus overdrive 4th on
the Warner-Aisin automatic trans (2-dr only has a 3-spd Hydramatic). The 4-dr is
quieter than the 2wd, and they drive OK on hiways at 60mph at 2700rpm. They'll
do 80mph, but at 3500 rpm, it's pushing it a bit for all-day driving. I don't
like big tires because I prefer the tight turning radius with stock tires. I
usually have 4 all-season radials on my Tracker, & it it plows through any
amount of snow. After 200,000 km on the original plugs and cat, it still passes
the smog test. The cam-belt easily lasts 150,000 km, and brake parts are cheap.