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#697 of 751 2008 Colorado by donn2390 Jun 18, 2007 (2:06 pm)
I found the site, and I found the full size Chevy's, but can't find Colorado. The site is new to me, I couldn't find an esy way to look other than go page by page... I'll keep trying to figure it out. Thanks for the tip.... Replies to this message: poncho167 (Jun 24, 2007 8:31 am)
#698 of 751 Re: V8 for 2008 Colorado [poncho167] by jfritsch Jun 18, 2007 (5:05 pm)
Replying to: poncho167 (Jun 16, 2007 10:37 am) I still don't know how they would shoehorn a V8 into a Colorado when the 5 cylinder is the big one now. Any redesign enough to put a V8 in this machine would put you quickly into Silverado territory which would seem counterproductive. Given the Tacoma and Frontier are bigger and a V8 is probably impractical for them are you sure the rumors arent for a V6 (wowsers) for the Colorado? --jjf
#699 of 751 Shoehorn...... by donn2390 Jun 18, 2007 (6:43 pm)
The rumors I heard were for the 5.3 V8. The Hummer has that engine and Hummer uses the same frame the Colorado does, so it can't be to tought to make it fit with the Colorado body. I really don't need anymore than the I-5 provides, but would be interested in looking at the V-8, were it to be ooffered, before making a decision. It the price were right, and the mileage were tempting, I might go for an "8".. ! Replies to this message: jfritsch (Jun 19, 2007 4:08 am) moparbad (Jun 19, 2007 2:54 pm) kcram (Jun 19, 2007 5:01 pm)
#700 of 751 Hummer H3 and Colorado are made at by obyone Jun 18, 2007 (11:44 pm)
the same plant in Louisiana.
#701 of 751 Re: Shoehorn...... [donn2390] by jfritsch Jun 19, 2007 (4:08 am)
Replying to: donn2390 (Jun 18, 2007 6:43 pm) I'm speaking totally from ignorance of anything you might have read but are you sure the Hummer H3 isn't based on Surburban or Chevy Silverado frame? I find it hard to believe a 6000 lb Hummer is based on the smallest of the Mid-size Colorado frame. I don't think the Dakota frame (largest mid size) could do it. --jjf The rumors I heard were for the 5.3 V8. The Hummer has that engine and Hummer uses the same frame the Colorado does, so it can't be to tought to make it fit with the Colorado body. I really don't need anymore than the I-5 provides, but would be interested in looking at the V-8, were it to be ooffered, before making a decision. It the price were right, and the mileage were tempting, I might go for an "8".. ! Replies to this message: moparbad (Jun 19, 2007 2:54 pm) kcram (Jun 19, 2007 5:01 pm)
#702 of 751 Re: Shoehorn...... [jfritsch] by moparbad Jun 19, 2007 (2:54 pm)
Replying to: jfritsch (Jun 19, 2007 4:08 am) I'm speaking totally from ignorance of anything It is correct that the H3 is derived from the Canyon/Colorado. It is correct that the Colorado will offer a V8 since the engineering is already completed for the H3. Replies to this message: kcram (Jun 19, 2007 5:01 pm)
#703 of 751 Re: Shoehorn...... [moparbad] by kcram HOST Jun 19, 2007 (5:01 pm)
Replying to: moparbad (Jun 19, 2007 2:54 pm) ...and it's the H2 that is derived from the Tahoe frame. kcram - Pickups Host
#704 of 751 Re: 2008 Colorado [donn2390] by poncho167 Jun 24, 2007 (8:31 am)
Replying to: donn2390 (Jun 18, 2007 2:06 pm) "I found the site, and I found the full size Chevy's, but can't find Colorado. The site is new to me, I couldn't find an esy way to look other than go page by page... I'll keep trying to figure it out. Thanks for the tip.... If you still haven't found the particular article on the V8 Colorado, just go back to it and in the top right hand corner search type-Colorado V8, and it will bring a couple things up.
#705 of 751 V8 Colorado by donn2390 Jun 24, 2007 (11:31 am)
Thanks for helping a computer dummy find the information on the '08 with a V-8. Good articles.... I hope the V-8 comes to pass. I have been Colorado shopping since '06, but have delayed the purchase waiting until I could pay cash. A home remodel has slowed my progress, and I'm glad now that it did. The problems with the 04, 05, and 06 heads make me very happy that I waited until that problem was fixed, now hearing about the V-8 makes me especially happy to have waited. The mileage should be at least as good as the I-5. It will be interesting to see what the tariff will be for the V-8..! I don't really need the extra HP, but what the heck, it will be my last vehicle.. Looks like a Christmas present for the old man..!! Replies to this message: jfritsch (Jun 24, 2007 4:26 pm) poncho167 (Jun 25, 2007 4:31 am) jfritsch (Jun 25, 2007 5:09 am) and 6 more...
#706 of 751 Re: V8 Colorado [donn2390] by jfritsch Jun 24, 2007 (4:26 pm)
Replying to: donn2390 (Jun 24, 2007 11:31 am) If you must go with a chevy (gm card points etc) or need a V8. Please consider the Silverado Full size (Truck of the year) where gm put the effort. The Colorado is about last in its class in the mid size behind the Tacoma, Frontier and disregarding true 4wd, the Ridgeline. A quick inspection and test drive of them will make this obvious. With deals of about $4000-6000 off MSRP for them it makes them a no brainer at $23000-25000. The Full Size Chevy Silverado Crew has a turning circle only about 2' wider than the Colorado, is much higher in quality, takes on all competitiors in its class, Powerful V8, and is becoming available at $7000-9000 off MSRP as the summer progresses (as it did last year). At 25000 or so for a 33000 truck, it would be hard to fork out about the same for the Colorado, unless you have a lot of GM points and you really really really need a mid size. Test drive em and find out. Since you're Santa put something shiny in the stocking instead of a lump of coal. Good Luck --jjf Thanks for helping a computer dummy find the information on the '08 with a V-8. Good articles.... I hope the V-8 comes to pass. I have been Colorado shopping since '06, but have delayed the purchase waiting until I could pay cash. A home remodel has slowed my progress, and I'm glad now that it did. The problems with the 04, 05, and 06 heads make me very happy that I waited until that problem was fixed, now hearing about the V-8 makes me especially happy to have waited. The mileage should be at least as good as the I-5. It will be interesting to see what the tariff will be for the V-8..! I don't really need the extra HP, but what the heck, it will be my last vehicle.. Looks like a Christmas present for the old man..!! Replies to this message: poncho167 (Jun 25, 2007 4:31 am) jfritsch (Jun 25, 2007 5:09 am) driver56 (Jun 25, 2007 6:58 am) and 2 more... poncho167 (Jun 27, 2007 5:21 am) and 2 more...