Anybody Buy A Colorado Work Truck?

drumset5994 · November 11, 2007

Is there anybody who has purchased the Colorado Work Truck Package?

Comes with the 2.8L 5-Speed.

If so, is it similar to the S10 with the 2.2L 5-Speed?

Also, does the W/T Package come with those s**tty sealed beam headlights like i see at Advance Auto Parts stores? (Fleet Trucks)

I may not buy one for a few years. $15K for a compact work truck stripped is absolutly f**king rediculous.

Ranger · November 15, 2007

Well, they are worlds apart from an S-10, and the 2.8 has a LOT more pickup than the old 2.2s...I think they have 2.9s now though, 15k does sound a little bit much. For a couple thousand more you can have a nicely equipped LS. And yes I think the W/T models have the sealed headbeams.

mllc · January 9, 2008

old thread, but.... my friend bought a basic work canyon. 2005, 2.8L I-4 with the 5 speed manual transmission. the truck had a lot of pickup, providing that it was empty. it was also very fun to drive. however, i used it a couple times when my 1500 was down to pull an 1800 lb landscaping trailer, and it could not get out of it's own way, even though it's rated for it. Then he had problems with the ECU, it went into reduced power mode and would not get above 20-30 MPH. he ended up selling it, and getting a 1999 chevy blazer, which has had just as many problems as the canyon, but this one is easy to work on.

pm26 · January 10, 2008

I just saw a new 2007 left over 4 cylinder 5 speed regular cab, short bed Colorado with something like "Street package". It made the truck look better, because it included floor carpeting, alloy wheels, cruise control, and a few pieces of bright trim on the outside. However, they did not add the CD player, which is dumb. Anyway, this truck was on sale for something like $ 14k, which in my opinion is not cheap for a stripped vehicle like this. I believe in had the A/C as well.