New vehicle time

[2ski]

Insurance decided to total my car after I hit a deer. It would be paid off in March. So now I'm in car buying mode. The old car was a 21 crv.

What are we thinking of the Chevy Colorado zr2? What about with a diesel? I wouldnt mind a truck with a decked system and a topper. Tacoma? Or Silverado? Explorer? What say everyone?

 

[tony]

I've had good luck with my Ford Ranger.
That said, I am considering a Colorado / canyon for my next ride. Just something different.

You want full or mid-size truck?
Plan to use the bed. The decked eats up space.
Cap - look at the overland vehicle systems hard top. It is a "Smart cap" knock off with good you tube reviews and it's at least a thousand cheaper.

Hard cover - Diamond back is great. It's what I have on the ranger. On a smaller truck it is overkill and about renders the tiny bed useless to haul tall items.

Diesel, with today's turbo gas engines, unless you have the money to spend, or need that power. These gas turbo engines can do most anybody needs.

Back to mid-size trucks, most are rated at 7700 pounds towing. The ZR2 is a factory off road truck, going to be heavier, get worse milage and tow less. Same for the ranger raptor.

Everybody loves Toyota Tacoma's, and I considered another one. Playing around building a TRD off road model online. It cost more, towed less and the HP/torque was a little less.

 

[Tjdeerslayer37]

had a canyon diesel. loved the engine. would not own it if it werent deleted though, too many emissions issues. also went through 3 torque converters, 2 transmissions, 2 rear ends, and a head gasket soo do with that what you will...

 

[2ski]

I've had good luck with my Ford Ranger.
That said, I am considering a Colorado / canyon for my next ride. Just something different.

You want full or mid-size truck?
Plan to use the bed. The decked eats up space.
Cap - look at the overland vehicle systems hard top. It is a "Smart cap" knock off with good you tube reviews and it's at least a thousand cheaper.

Hard cover - Diamond back is great. It's what I have on the ranger. On a smaller truck it is overkill and about renders the tiny bed useless to haul tall items.

Diesel, with today's turbo gas engines, unless you have the money to spend, or need that power. These gas turbo engines can do most anybody needs.

Back to mid-size trucks, most are rated at 7700 pounds towing. The ZR2 is a factory off road truck, going to be heavier, get worse milage and tow less. Same for the ranger raptor.

Everybody loves Toyota Tacoma's, and I considered another one. Playing around building a TRD off road model online. It cost more, towed less and the HP/torque was a little less.

I went and looked at a ZR2 the other day and thought it was such a tiny backseat. And I need space to get the dog crate inside the backseat. I'll have to check that to see if it would work on any of them.

And at first I thought mid-sized would be the ticket. Now im wondering if it would need to be full sized. And would I really need the supped up offload package of a zr2. Or could just a regular colorado ne good enough. A trail boss is 7 grand cheaper.

Also, I have a bunch of frequent flyer miles so im thinking of it saves me enough money to make a couple hundred in gas worth flying across the country to drive something back, I might do that. For instance I see there's zr2's in SC for $7 grand less than one up here. Its at least a 2 day drive, but 7 grand is 7 grand. Though someone was telling me you have to be careful because some vehicles have been in floods....?

 

[Cdnance]

I could be wrong, but I thought they legally had to disclose if it were involved in a flood and it required a salvage title.
Double check me on that, but it think you should be able to get an honest answer on it at least.

 

[Fish_monger]

The Ford Ranger has the roomiest back seat of the mid-sized truck options. You can option in the 2.7L eco boost V6 which has been in the F150 for a decade and it’s proven strong and reliable. GM and Toyotas I4’s are relatively new and untested.

If you’re interested in an off road package - Nissan just released a Roush Frontier..

 

[Yooper]

Are you searching new or used? Used prices are still pretty high around me and new prices are starting to see some pretty significant rebates. When you compare used with higher loan rates to new with lower rates it almost makes it impossible to not buy new given the added warranties and such. Just something to consider anyway.

I've looked at Colorado ZR2 a few times now. It would be a fun truck in the woods but for me it's just too small all around. I feel like I'd be compromising too much on space, but that's an individual need and you might not feel the same. Same goes with any of the mid sized trucks I suppose. Good luck in your search!

 

[dtrkyman]

My friend is making a fortune at his transmission shop on Chevy 1500 trucks, they have some known, flaw not sure if or when it was resolved?

2 friends had issues, one had his trans grenade completely the other dodged a bullet and had a neighbor repair it cheap before it went.

I really like the style of the Canyon at4 or the Colorado ZR2 but not sure about the quality? Plus the Canyon with the AEV package is over 70k, ouch!!!


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