 Chevy Colorado., Any thoughts? |
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 Jul 11 2004, 01:09 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 620 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Chester, VA Member No.: 22  |
I've recovered from my "burn-out", although the desire to spend less time in wrecking yards pulling parts is still with me. I've considered getting rid of the F-150, and buying a new Chevy Colorado. There are substantial discounts at the moment, and it seems like a decent truck. Does anyone have any experience with them? I wouldn't expect it to tow my Camaro, but it would be a good parts chaser/daily driver/surf fishing companion. Still seems a little odd with a 5 cylinder engine, though. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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Jul 11 2004, 02:43 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,640 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Louisville, KY Member No.: 40 |
If you've already had bad luck I wouldn't buy a GM model in it's first year. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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Jul 11 2004, 10:19 PM
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CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
Looks underpowered for the size.
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Jul 14 2004, 02:59 AM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
even with a i5 it's still faster than an old s10 with a v6. but i think it's still under powered for towing a fbody with a trailer tool's ect..........
but my 98 should be putting 350 lb ft after the SC install this weekend (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Jul 16 2004, 03:58 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 155 Joined: 18-April 04 From: Phoenix, Az. Member No.: 314 |
I'd spend the extra money and get a Silverado. I looked at the Colorados when they first came out and thought they were small and the price wasn't that much different than a full-size.
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Jul 17 2004, 02:35 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 620 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Chester, VA Member No.: 22 |
I drove the Colorado and liked it, but for less than 15,000 I can buy a Silverado. It's a 4.3 V-6 auto, ( I tow very little, and not very far), but I wonder how it is on gas, hauling and towing when I need to. My short bed '84 F-150 4x4 with a 351-4bbl, is a little "twitchy" towing. I liked my '86 2wd, 300 cid 6, long bed better. Your thoughts?
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Jul 17 2004, 02:52 AM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
I'm guessing a Hemi Ram is out of the question? I've been considering one myself. I drove one and was rather impressed and even my wife wants me to go get one. A basic tow vehicle (air, cruise, towing package, cd, etc was about $24-ish with rebates).
Just a thought. |
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Jul 17 2004, 11:41 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 620 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Chester, VA Member No.: 22 |
I'd be using the Silverado for daily driving, so mpg comes into play here. What are the ratings on the Hemi? I've yet to drive the V-6 1500, so I don't know if it will work for me or not. With all the deals around right now, it looks like a good time to buy something. The last time this happened, I ended up with a Camaro. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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Jul 17 2004, 12:49 PM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
I drive a big sturdy Ram as a "farm"/errand truck, but as a daily driver the Ford F150 is worth considering. I drove a rented one for a day of mostly interstate driving, and was very impressed. It drove very car-like and got about 20mpg - not bad for a fullsize gas pickup.
It's obviously not nearly as beefy as the F250, but for a daily driver the weight savings and reduced drag will help a lot with gas milegage. I don't think dropping to a V6 in a fullsize will improve the mileage much unless you do a lot of idling. It's still a lot of weight and drag to pull around. The Colorado is obviously intended as competition for the Dakota. I would have thought the Trailblazer's straight 6 would be a better choice, though of course a 6 liter LS1 would be better still. Just something to think about - a midsize truck is sometimes a LOT easier to park than a fullsize, depending on how cramped the lots are. |
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