Kingsford Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Alright guys and gals, the time has come and it's getting serious for me when it comes to looking for a new truck. I started looking at F150's but then decided gas would be a problem and then figured out that it wouldn't fit in the garage. So I decided to start looking at Chevy Colorado's and GMC Canyon's... Well after looking and looking I've come to find that those are really hard to find. So here's what I have so far, I dont know if this is going ot be the truck or not because I want something that has darker paint but here is what I am looking at. Let me know what you guys think about them. I don't use my truck to pull anything and the only thing I haul is my work tools and fire gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryPolska Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 31K for a Colorado? My god, I didn't know those things were that pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 The Colorados are nice trucks, but I would at least look at a Dodge Dakota, I think this my be the last year for a while on the Dakota, you can get a super deal on one. I had 2 Dakotas,I had 0 problems with them. Good luck on your search! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsford Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 31K for a Colorado? My god, I didn't know those things were that pricey. It's $31,000 and you get $2500 back. The dealer where we are buying from is a good family friend and we buy everything from him so he usually knocks a few thousand off. When we bought my Ex's car it was marked at $20,000 and he went right down to $14,000 with out us having to say anything. The Colorados are nice trucks, but I would at least look at a Dodge Dakota, I think this my be the last year for a while on the Dakota, you can get a super deal on one. I had 2 Dakotas,I had 0 problems with them.Good luck on your search! I am just going to be honest, I don't like how the Dakota's look and they sit too low for me. That's why I am looking at the Z71 packages on the Colorado's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I think for the savings on the Dakota, you could buy a lift kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I'm a GM guy, but the new Durango looks awesome! have you considered an SUV? IIRC they're in the same ballpark price wise.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsford Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 I'm a GM guy, but the new Durango looks awesome! have you considered an SUV? IIRC they're in the same ballpark price wise.. Too Expensive and they just drink the Gas. I'm going to a smaller engine to save gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 2011 Durango AWD 3.6L VVT V6 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 290 hp 260 lb-ft of torque 16 city/22 hwy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsford Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Ok guys this is really getting off topic. I'm not buying a Dodge or an SUV. What are your thoughts on the paint color??? Should I try to find something darker like I want or does it look good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChargerMatt Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Ok guys this is really getting off topic. I'm not buying a Dodge or an SUV As long as you're buying American anything is fine by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perez Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 your not saving on gas getting a smaller engine. i got a 5.3 silverado excab and get better gas then that thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ryan Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 you can get a nice camaro for that price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjoeaull Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I think its sharp for that class of truck! I would prefer a tacoma in that class, but if your a gm guy, I do like it. The color looks good on it, especially with those wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 that color looks good.. but if you want darker, get darker.. if they're offering you a deal on that one, they can give you the same on another, they just may say no in the beginning.. get what you really want so you don't regret it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubrunner Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I have a 2006 Chevy Colorado 4X4 Screw Z71 with about 90K on it. I will not buy another one again..... and I would have not have purchased this one had I have known then what I know now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGEVOXFTMFW Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 We have a 2009 canyon four door 4x4 in the family. I almost bought that same silver Z71 package colorado the day I got my silverado but i had to find something with more rebates with being upside down. I think the extended cab colorado was like 28,000, but had no rebates at all. The silverado I ended up getting about 6-7k on top of getting it at invoice. After having my truck vs the smaller truck you can really see a difference in ride quality, and handling. The smaller truck doesnt ride as well as my truck, and with the inline 5 cyl gets about the same milage as my v8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHL88 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 too bad a full size can't fit in your garage otherwise id recommend the new ecoboost f150's. have you checked out the tacoma's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frid Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Too Expensive and they just drink the Gas. I'm going to a smaller engine to save gas. Smaller the motor doesn't always mean better MPG. My sierra 1500 ext. cab gets the same MPG with a 5.3L as that colorado. Get the 5.3L package . On paint choices, you have to decide whether you're gonna be dedicated to washing it more often and correcting it as well. I like the GM silver (and it hides more then black). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsford Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 I have a 2006 Chevy Colorado 4X4 Screw Z71 with about 90K on it. I will not buy another one again..... and I would have not have purchased this one had I have known then what I know now. Care to share why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I will suggest you DO NOT buy a Canyon or Colorado. They're obsolete, and GM is going to stop production of them VERY soon. Ranger is dead as well of course. Unfortunately, the only ones making a good small to midsize is Toyota or Nissan. If you buy the Toyota, I'd buy it in a manual. My buddy had an auto for a year and traded it for the manual. When the A/C kicks on, the engines idle increases. Sitting at a light with your foot lightly on the brake can make for an interesting time. lol No really... It's a common problem... We've had several of the Canyons and Colorado's in our corporate fleet with not a lot of issues. They are IMO very tinny and noisy inside though. Definitely not the truck I'd choose. It sucks that size is an issue. The new F150 with the 3.7 or Eco-Boost 3.5 is an awesome combination IMO. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03z-71 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 for that price a Tacoma would get my vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganSRT8 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 id say get what you want, don't "settle" for a smaller truck just cause it "works". If you want that F150 do it, you'll make it work. That being said with absolutely no other choice I'd say the Canyon, My friend has one and being a smaller truck it had less quality overall but I think It's perfect for the price he got it for. Plus you can make those looks pretty sick lifted or slammed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsford Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 My dads friend found me a 2011 Colorado for $29,000 fully loaded with everything I want. He said he'd give me KBB for my truck which is $8700 and there is a $2500 rebate. After all is said and done (including taxes) he said $19,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganSRT8 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 nice nice, pretty much a canyon anyways with a chevy badge. Always nice to have a friend with connections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortplainman Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 as long as its american your good. TBO though, the gas mileage and pricetag on that is gona be around what you can get on a fullsize and youll have more room in the fullsize. just get an extended cab standard box silverado/f150/ram and youll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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