new purchase

nakedoption · May 6, 2012

looking for thoughts about the colorado . . . don't want to spend $ 50 k for a 4 door truck but don't want to spend 30k for garbage either

00Silverado4x4 · May 6, 2012

Depends on what you are expecting of the truck and what you're using it for? I had a crew cab Sonoma before my Sierra and it was a little cramped by time you fit 5 in the cab and a bed full of stuff (camping trips.) However it easily could be exactly what you need for your purposes. I've had ZERO complaints about my Sierra, although a baby Duramax would be nice, but the 5.3 is an awesome engine.

nakedoption · May 6, 2012

looks like the main purpose of buying a colorado vs a standard size truck is purchase price and fuel cost . . .

00Silverado4x4 · May 6, 2012

Depending on options you "want" you can rig a Sierra/Silverado and still pay the same as a Colorado/Cayon, maybe more, maybe less. Fuel cost...couldn't tell you, I guess the Colorado/Canyon's engine get better mpg's but again it depends on what your doing with the truck. I personally got better mpg's in my 5.3 than my old 4.3 (highway miles anyway).

travis73 · May 7, 2012

I had a 2009 Canyon 4cyl 5spd,reg cab,and as far as gas milage,my 5.3l Sierra is better,the Canyon/ Colerados are hard on gas and are poorly built compared to the full size trucks,and as far as price,you can get a full size truck for about the same money.I would never buy another,had too many issues with the little ones,and they dont hold their value like the big trucks do.Just my two cents worth.