truck shopping.....

[DemonWithin99]

getting the itch, selling the s10 and working on getting the numbers lined up right.

I want one of these.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk144/AmericanMuscleV8/9679100095_zpsaf2415dd.jpg (http://s279.photobucket.com/user/AmericanMuscleV8/media/9679100095_zpsaf2415dd.jpg.html)
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk144/AmericanMuscleV8/9679100271_zpsaf2415dd.jpg (http://s279.photobucket.com/user/AmericanMuscleV8/media/9679100271_zpsaf2415dd.jpg.html)
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk144/AmericanMuscleV8/9679100347_zpsb7ae1a44.jpg (http://s279.photobucket.com/user/AmericanMuscleV8/media/9679100347_zpsb7ae1a44.jpg.html)
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk144/AmericanMuscleV8/9679100387_zpsf91a0f84.jpg (http://s279.photobucket.com/user/AmericanMuscleV8/media/9679100387_zpsf91a0f84.jpg.html)

much quieter, more comfortable, and has the same dohc vvt 3.6l as the camaro and cts.

just gotta sell the s10 and find the right deal. Would really like this color, but they haven't started on them. probably won't till next month or two.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk144/AmericanMuscleV8/blue_zpsd7f98dee.jpg (http://s279.photobucket.com/user/AmericanMuscleV8/media/blue_zpsd7f98dee.jpg.html)

[DavidS]

They look NICE! The gas mileage looks good too.

[HASTINGSRJ]

They are nice. We had a few Canyons at work and they sold quick! However the fuel mileage is about the same as a full size V8 truck. But that V6 is a really good motor. I drove a full size Sierra double cab with it and it gets up and moves.

[Z28]

I wish GM would come out with another compact truck with a turbo 4 banger. I love having a truck but I like the gas mileage of a car too

[DavidS]

When I checked the mpg, I was looking at an article on the 2015.

2015 Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon to net up to 27 mpg with 4-cylinder

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/22/2015-chevy-colorado-gmc-canyone-fuel-economy-official/

From Chevy's website, it looks like a 2015 with the 3.6L DOHC V6 engine 4WD gets 24 mpg on the highway.

http://www.chevrolet.com/colorado-small-truck/specs/powertrain.html

[HASTINGSRJ]

I wish GM would come out with another compact truck with a turbo 4 banger. I love having a truck but I like the gas mileage of a car too

Just wait a while. They are coming out with a diesel version

http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/2015-chevrolet-colorado-zr2-is-a-righteous-compact-off-1660904790

[DemonWithin99]

yeah I thought about holding back for the diesel, but the 3.6l will do just fine.

[Z28]

Just wait a while. They are coming out with a diesel version

http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/2015-chevrolet-colorado-zr2-is-a-righteous-compact-off-1660904790

I mean in terms of a platform similar to an S10. I don't like having a big truck I like my little ones lol

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

go ahead if you wanna do timing chains every 60-80k miles. take a look at the traverse TSB's same motor as those Not the camaro. slightly different. and primarily the timing chain stuff. all different part numbers.

[DemonWithin99]

Was unaware they put that motor in anything other than the camaro/cts...?

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

the 3.6 ohc motor is the same. timing chain is terrible design. they use the standard link belt style chain from the crank to an idler(were the old mid engine camshaft used to be) and then from that idler a chain roller type to each over head cam drive gear sohc/dohc. Same concept. tsb's for engine rattle. timing tensioner. crank no start. broken upper chain. rough idle cam crank sync codes. lower chain stretch. they just suck.

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

i say do what you want. hoping they fixed the newest versions. But chances are like all new GM Junk they didnt.

[DemonWithin99]

Ehh.... if it doesn't get recalled for something else, hopefully it happens under warranty.... lol

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

yeah you'll get one done under warranty. next one will be on you. i really hate how cheap GM has gotten. im not a new GM guy. id buy a subaru over any GM at this point.

[KLAB]

Mike, what year would you say you lose your faith in GM cars?

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

08-09 id say after that they went cheap on everything. and i noticed a lot of issues with stupid shit. like steering wheels falling the fuck off and shit.... i mean come on.

[DemonWithin99]

I've had Nissan high on my list, but really like the new look of the colorado.

[frankzlt1]

Don't they make a 5.3L version.

[ls6monte]

Don't they make a 5.3L version.
The older Colorado/Canyon had the 5.3 for only a year or so. The new ones have 4 or 6 cylinder only with the diesel coming out soon.

[Formula413]

Even with a little less HP I'd go diesel all day.

[Z28]

I hate that they're putting a diesel in these. Totally defeats the purpose of having a compact truck when it costs as much as a full size. I'd like to get a newer truck in a few years but if this is what GM has to offer I'll just keep mine

[Formula413]

That's one serious gripe about the Colorado/Canyon, the price tag is pretty stiff. Personally I think it's insane how much pickups in general cost.

[DemonWithin99]

they really wanted the diesel for fleet vehicles, work trucks, but put a big suspension on it and give it 4wd. you got yourself a toy.

[HASTINGSRJ]

I can't wait to drive the diesel version. 181hp and 369tq, should move that little truck pretty good!

[ZFreie]

I can't wait to drive the diesel version. 181hp and 369tq, should move that little truck pretty good! That would be amazing for pulling anything smaller then the truck. Thats very close to what our 93 k3500. pos 454 in it lol

[DavidS]

Chevy Colorado beats F-150 for Truck of the Year

http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/03/autos/chevrolet-colorado-motor-trend-truck-of-the-year/index.html (http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/03/autos/chevrolet-colorado-motor-trend-truck-of-the-year/index.html)

[DemonWithin99]

one step closer today, got an official quote on the new one and the buyer for the s10 may want it by the weekend.

[DemonWithin99]

not the actual, but crew cab, short bed, z71. closest one they can find is black.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk144/AmericanMuscleV8/05_zps432cd3bf.jpg (http://s279.photobucket.com/user/AmericanMuscleV8/media/05_zps432cd3bf.jpg.html)

[DavidS]

Nice!!!!

[Formula413]

Nice looking truck

[LSX-Nation]

That's one serious gripe about the Colorado/Canyon, the price tag is pretty stiff. Personally I think it's insane how much pickups in general cost.

You can say that again...



That's a nice truck, i sat in them at the auto show. If i was in the market for a truck that's the one i would get.

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

only thing about short/small beds. when you actually need the truck for a truck. and even a queen sized mattress doesn't fit......

[smokinss]

Snagged this up new years eve. 07 5.3 2wd Z71 LTZ. Loaded. Leather, heated seats, JVC touch screen, Bose system, magnaflow exhaust etc etc.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/camaro00/IMG_20150111_084148_902_zpsxaucztau.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/camaro00/media/IMG_20150111_084148_902_zpsxaucztau.jpg.html)


http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/camaro00/IMG_20150111_084205_152_zps17yqciy0.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/camaro00/media/IMG_20150111_084205_152_zps17yqciy0.jpg.html)

[DemonWithin99]

Well aware of the short bed flaws in cargo management, have had the s10 do some pretty impressive hauling though..

[DemonWithin99]

She has been found!!!http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk144/AmericanMuscleV8/20150201_124555_zpsf170ef20.jpg (http://s279.photobucket.com/user/AmericanMuscleV8/media/20150201_124555_zpsf170ef20.jpg.html)

[frankzlt1]

That's the truck ur getting and is that ur ta next to it. You found one at Terryville chevy.

[DemonWithin99]

yes, that's the truck, had a friend drive me up, as payment for services rendered he got to drive the bird home.

this was one of only 3 crew cab z71's left within 300 miles that wasn't on deposit or on hold. The price worked out perfectly, almost exactly what I was looking to spend from the start.

If I didn't get it when I did, I would have never made it home from work the last two nights. It drives unbelievably comfortably, and effortlessly. They did make a few modifications to the 3.6l like a deeper oil pan and a few other internal upgrades for strength.
Took it off to play in the 10" of snow we got around here tackled the untouched lots with ease and never a fear of getting stuck. Even helped pull a suburban out of a jam.

So far I am loving it, just thinking of what kind of vinyl to throw on it. I have an idea in mind, just need to let the $ work itself out. Maybe get something on it over the summer. Definitely a red/white/blue, aggressive/off road/racing kind of feel.

Though that's fun to look forward to, here it is. The 2015 Truck of the year in Summit White. Colorado Z71 crew cab, short bed.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk144/AmericanMuscleV8/20150201_152553_zpse8adbcf3.jpg (http://s279.photobucket.com/user/AmericanMuscleV8/media/20150201_152553_zpse8adbcf3.jpg.html)

[frankzlt1]

That's a great looking truck,glad your happy with it thats all that matters.

[DavidS]

Looks great!!!

If you're going to be pulling vehicles out of snow banks, you might need a winch on it.

[Formula413]

Looks great!

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

good truck. looked it up. glad they fixed the timing set-up!!! good luck with it.

[DemonWithin99]

stopped by for food!!
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk144/AmericanMuscleV8/Mobile%20Uploads/20150223_170838_zpse7144180.jpg (http://s279.photobucket.com/user/AmericanMuscleV8/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150223_170838_zpse7144180.jpg.html)

[frankzlt1]

No picture

[DemonWithin99]

fawk...

fixed, might have been too big.

[frankzlt1]

How's the new truck working out?

[DemonWithin99]

so far excellent, every bit the perfect size truck for me.

The road trip up there was a good test. Though found out I needed to adjust my seat to a higher position which makes it a bit more of a climb to get in. So much so I may invest in aftermarket side steps.

other than that just holding off on accessorizing it till theres a bit more available.