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Replying to: bobad (Dec 02, 2007 7:42 am) The Colorado is the only midsize truck I can find with a powerful 4cyl, double cab, and automatic. Anyone recently get one in that trim, and what did you pay? Ford, Nissan, and Toyota don't seem to want business, so why is this forum so dead?
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Replying to: jfritsch (Dec 02, 2007 10:08 am) I want a double cab, strong 4cyl, automatic, and 2wd. I guess the Colorado is the only truck that can deliver all those requirements. I would take a V6 if the purchase price and gas mileage weren't more than an I4, but I guess that ain't happenin'. I know the Colorado's interior is no great shakes, but I'm not style conscious for work trucks. Are you saying the Colorado's mechanicals are poor? I thought the Vortec 2.9L and Hydramatic were considered rock solid. Am I hearing wrong? Thanks,,,
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Replying to: bobad (Dec 02, 2007 10:47 am) If the real world hwy/city mpg of the others would be about 19mpg, I wouldn't trade a weak truck for 22 mpg. The mileage might not even pan out. Check out the new mileage specs for the 08s (which is supposed to be more "realistic") and see. Perhaps there is a real world mpg forum for the colorado like the other vehicles. I drove the colorado 4cyl in addition to the others and the body roll (with a 200 lb passenger), handling, build quality and power were miserable. No comparison to the quality of Chev's Big Silverado and other more mid size offerings. Plus with the others you can tow 6000+ pounds. Given the choices, I would not buy the 07 4 cyl crew colorado in a 4x4 unless well under 19-20k. A 2wd even less. This is if you have many GM points and need to use them. Good luck --jjf
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Replying to: jfritsch (Dec 02, 2007 11:21 pm)  Look, I have an old Toyota that is surprisingly heavy, and has a 105hp 4cyl. Now that truck has always been a dog, and I've lived with it happily for 14 years. I don't need to drive faster than 65mph, I don't need to tow, and I don't need a 0-60 time in under 10 seconds. So I figured the 185hp would be fine. I do get your drift about a 4cyl. If you are impatient or tow, a big 4cyl can be less fuel efficient than a small 6cyl. I am concerned with every MPG, considering that gas may be $8 a gallon in 5 years. While the power issue doesn't bother me, I am concerned with your comments about build quality. I thought the GM I4, Hydramatic, and driveline were reliable, but apparently you know something I don't. Do you care to elaborate? Thanks,,,
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Replying to: bobad (Dec 03, 2007 9:17 am) As far as statistical quality for mechanics goes, Consumer reports yearly automotive survey at your library has the most comprehensive survey of reliability available. Good luck --jjf Yea, I do have about $2K worth of GM points. Look, I have an old Toyota that is surprisingly heavy, and has a 105hp 4cyl. Now that truck has always been a dog, and I've lived with it happily for 14 years. I don't need to drive faster than 65mph, I don't need to tow, and I don't need a 0-60 time in under 10 seconds. So I figured the 185hp would be fine. I do get your drift about a 4cyl. If you are impatient or tow, a big 4cyl can be less fuel efficient than a small 6cyl. I am concerned with every MPG, considering that gas may be $8 a gallon in 5 years. While the power issue doesn't bother me, I am concerned with your comments about build quality. I thought the GM I4, Hydramatic, and driveline were reliable, but apparently you know something I don't. Do you care to elaborate? Thanks,,,
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Replying to: jfritsch (Dec 03, 2007 9:56 am)
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A left over, never titled 2006 Chevrolet Colorado with a window sticker of $21,230.00 can be mine for $16,500.00 plus tax and title. Is this a fair price?
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Replying to: bwherr (Dec 24, 2007 10:45 am) Good luck --jjf A left over, never titled 2006 Chevrolet Colorado with a window sticker of $21,230.00 can be mine for $16,500.00 plus tax and title. Is this a fair price? |
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Replying to: bwherr (Dec 24, 2007 10:45 am) |
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I never throught I would buy a Colorado because the automotive press has always been so hard on them, but the deals over the past few weeks were too good to resist. Frankly, once I test drove one, it was clear the press had really exaggerated any drawbacks compared to the Tacoma. Also, after reading on the internet about Tacoma's un-resolved "engine surge" issues and the company's refusal to acknowledge them, I really soured on getting one of those. I had also considered Nissan's Frontier, but the company's reliability record has been generally no better (or worse) than Chevy's on JD Powers surveys the past few years, so I couldn't justify the higher price. Basically, the small-sized GM trucks started looking better and better, and the massive incenrtives finally enticed me. Anyhow, I digress. Here was my buying experience on Sunday, 21 September 2008. I did massive research on he internet, so I walked in knowing exactly what I wanted, and exactly what I was willing to pay. I found exactly what I was looking for and called the dealer up to make sure it was still in-stock - a 2008, Colorado Crew Cab, LT, 5 Cyl, RWD, in Dark Ruby pretty well "loaded" with: - Leather seats & Leather wrapped steering wheel - Power seats (both passenger & driver) - Heated seats - Side air bags - Power windows, locks and mirrors - Sunroof/moonroof - 6-disc,CD changer w/ XM & MP3 - Sliding rear window - Chrome wheels (basically extra-shiney "alloy" wheels) - Onstar - Bedliner - probably a couple of things I'm forgetting MSRP was 27,5XX, GM Employee price was 24,7XX, minus $1,500 "cash back" it came to $23,265, and after subtracting an additional $1,500 in GM credit-card discounts, it came to $21,765. Unfortunately sales tax was $1,800, which pretty much wiped out my GM-card benefits - Maryland sucks for sales tax. The dealer's finance guy got us 4.9% interest over 60 months thru BoA (which beat my bank's pre-approved 5.44%). I'd newer used this dealer before (Ourisman Rockmont, in Rockville MD), but they were fine, and very efficient. The entire process from walking in, to driving home took about 1hr 20 minutes. So far, so good. I'm happy with my purchase. We'll see how it holds up over time; maybe I'll post a follow up in a few months. Regards, Mike R.
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