Not sure other than a 6 speed auto. I’m reading my manual now.Nice find...congrats.
What transmission does it have?
I started with the obvious: Ford , Chevy, and dodge. I was kind of done with Nissan. They make a reliable gas truck, I was just ready to move on. It was time for my divorce with Nissan lol.Been looking at the Colorado. Let us know how you like it
Man, that is awesome. please keep us in the loop on how it doesWell guys I got a smaller truck. To my surprise I found the unexpected. Found me a 2016 Chevy Colorado certified pre owned 2.8 duramax with only 33k on it. Driving home on 360 and i got 27mpg after fueling.
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I believe the small Duramax is still the Isuzu design, but I could be wrong. I do know for certain that GM completely redesigned the big one in 17.I started with the obvious: Ford , Chevy, and dodge. I was kind of done with Nissan. They make a reliable gas truck, I was just ready to move on. It was time for my divorce with Nissan lol.
I did a lot of homework this go around and after researching not just specs, I read a lot of consumer reports. I wanted a truck with a good payload and mpg rating. I don’t tow much but payload is important. The Colorado is in a weird weight class. It’s still light but it’s got the same payload as my old first gen Titan. I found the consumer reports to be telling. Number one was Honda but...that ridge line is a joke. The fact is between 2015 and 2018 I believe, I was finding more negative reports on ford, and dodge was just ugly. Nissan had more than Chevy. I thought let’s try a Chevy. The only Chevy trucks I ever owned were a 1980 luv and this Colorado. I honestly feel a luv vibe with this truck. That’s a good thing. I always wanted a luv or Izusu diesel and feel I got the modern equivalent! I guess this truck is satisfying an old desire never filled. I got off work today at noon, called classic Chevy in grapevine and said I need a new work truck. Their site didn’t have this one listed yet. I get there and they put a cpo warranty on it and reduced the price to under 29. I was like sold dude. I couldn’t find a diesel canyon or Colorado anywhere.
It handles and drives nice. The diesel accelerates nicely. They definitely put a beefy drive line in it. The interior is well made but the handles on the seats are pretty piss poor. Storage is lacking. No real usable storage on the door panels but the rear seat does come with storage underneath. The pros outweigh the cons so far.
If I had toys like yours I would get a bigger truck lol but the reality is I don’t tow much. Maybe 4 or 5k when needed. My Titan sucked gas like Rosie O’Donnell inhales meals. I have a 35 plus minute commute to work, I mostly just need a bed to transport crates to vendors from time to time. Mostly going to Denton. Boooo. Jumping from 14 mpg to 27 is a drastic leap. All my trucks have made money in some level. Towing isn’t everything but I think this is a practical truck for me.I put miles on my 2015 Duramax today hauling grandkids around to wherever they wanted to go. Close to 200, mostly freeway. I like the idea of the Colorado but it just won't do what I want. I got 17.4 MPG and I'll pay the premium to be able to haul my 15.5k toyhauler when I want to. MPG isn't everything. PS: Rides like a hay wagon with a broke spring when unloaded.
This made me laugh. My Titan was like this. I got used to it but the wife hated it.PS: Rides like a hay wagon with a broke spring when unloaded.
Sticker says 6k evenIs the Colorado’s GVWR over 6k lbs / eligible for Section 179 deduction?
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My Dirtymax has an 8 gallon DEF tank that usually lasts me a couple months. No idea what size tank is on the small one.So far I love this truck. The only negative I’m not thrilled about is how it handles def. I’m sure no surprise to you long time diesel guys. I’m going to call def princess fluid.
I think it’s a 5 gallon.My Dirtymax has an 8 gallon DEF tank that usually lasts me a couple months. No idea what size tank is on the small one.
Can someone explain to me what the advantage of a diesel truck is over a gasoline truck?
There is more energy in a molecule of diesel than in a molecule of gasoline. The auto industry has recently started putting as much efficiency engineering efforts into diesels as they do cars. For example, I have a full size, crew cab, long bed, 4X4 that averages 23 mpg on the highway compared to 12 on the short bed gas model I had before. My Gross vehicle weight rating is 10,000lbs, and my towing capacity is 18,000 pounds. DEF is a real pain, but the mileage more than makes up for it. My oil changes do cost 50% more, but I can go twice as far between changes. There is a huge price difference between them, but I travel, tow, and haul enough to make it beneficial.Can someone explain to me what the advantage of a diesel truck is over a gasoline truck?