[RedSupraT]

I've never been a truck person and back in 2020, I bought my first (a new TRD Sport 4x4 Tacoma) to use as my sole vehicle. After 4 months, I decided it wasn't for me and moved back to an SUV. Fast-forward to today and I'm now looking at picking up a used pickup as a secondary vehicle.

Test drove a 2021 Tacoma and a 2022 Canyon AT4 back to back and felt the GMC drove better. The Tacoma did have some Toyo knobby off-road tires on it which may have attributed to the crappy drive. Interior and exterior was a wash between the two vehicles with each have likes/dislikes.

Anyhow, with the 2023/24's Canyon/Colorados coming out as we speak, wondering if I should hold off a bit and see what the used market looks like a month or 2 from now. Surely there will be an uptick in 2nd gens being traded in for the new models.

Right now, I'm looking at a few 2021/2022's but prices seem to be creeping up from where they were most of February. Tacoma prices are even worse and based on the ho-hum 4K mile experience I had on my 2020, not sure I wanna spend more money on a Taco again vs going with a Canyon. Looking to stay in the $36-38K range since this is really just a backup vehicle. With that said, the 2023 is nice but not looking to spend $40K+.

 

[Tom S.]

Buying first year production of anything is always a crap shoot. Owners take on the duties of being field testers. No matter how much testing manufacturers do, they always miss something.

 

[Hunter62]

They (media pundits) Keep saying used vehicle prices are going down. I do know they have gone down a bit, but not sure if they will any more then they have.

 

[paullgj]

Here’s my spin. YMMV. Just looked at a 2022 Canyon today. An actual key for the ignition, knobs for lights, radio, and air condition. No auto stop/start to drive me crazy. 2023 - touch screen for most controls plus auto stop-start. Not for me!

 

[Psycho Mike]

Here’s my spin. YMMV. Just looked at a 2022 Canyon today. An actual key for the ignition, knobs for lights, radio, and air condition. No auto stop/start to drive me crazy. 2023 - touch screen for most controls plus auto stop-start. Not for me!

I'm not a fan of everything through a touch screen either. All it takes is one hiccup and you can't adjust squat Not that I'm saying I want to go back to my '78 C1500 I had out on the farm as a kid, but too much electronics and you end up needing a trickle charger under the hood and to plug the vehicle in if you don't drive it for 2 days (a co-workers $125k BMW did exactly this).

 

[hyperv6]

I would buy nothing now as interest is up as well prices. Unless you really need a truck Or you do secure a decent deal.

 

[Hunter62]

not to be like the Subaru guys , my wifes vehicles screen delaminated, it was putting pressure on the clock read out and "do you want to change the clock settings" kept popping up with a constant chime. $2,800 if out of warranty..

 

[paullgj]

I would buy nothing now as interest is up as well prices. Unless you really need a truck Or you do secure a decent deal.

I'm not the original post, but I have the same question. 2022 Canyon Elevation V-6 2wd with towing package - list $38,500. Gillman GMC in San Benito offered $2,000 discount and 4.74% interest rate.

Some background - I'm 77, drove Chevy SWB pickups all my life, recently just downsized to my wife's 2021 Honda HRV awd. Nice car, but it's not me - lots of electronics, touch screen, etc. The heart says - yes, the mind says - no. The small size of the Honda works well with my age, but it's not a truck. Have already replaced two batteries and one electronic module.

Trade the Honda for the Canyon? Can't decide what to do.

 

[Trent Larson]

I'm not a fan of everything through a touch screen either. All it takes is one hiccup and you can't adjust squat Not that I'm saying I want to go back to my '78 C1500 I had out on the farm as a kid, but too much electronics and you end up needing a trickle charger under the hood and to plug the vehicle in if you don't drive it for 2 days (a co-workers $125k BMW did exactly this).

The thing about BMW's is the center stack and all the electrics are controlled by what they call "i drive". Something you have to do when you get out is to LOCK the door. This is the only way you shut down i drive completely. If you leave it open this system will put a drain on the battery. Took me awhile to get used to locking the door in a locked garage. But it becomes muscle memory after a few weeks. Now if your stupid enough to not do that, then yeah, your going to kill the battery at some point. Its a common complaint with new BMW buyers.

The small size of the Honda works well with my age, but it's not a truck. Have already replaced two batteries and one electronic module.

Trade the Honda for the Canyon? Can't decide what to do.

Honda's are not the car they used to be. They used to make extremely reliable vehicles. Their Electricals are crap. The 1.5 turbo needs to be avoided like the plague. Numerous and expensive HVAC repairs. But they have a cult following and be careful of pointing any of that out on their forums as they get pretty ugly about defending their piles of crap.

Here’s my spin. YMMV. Just looked at a 2022 Canyon today. An actual key for the ignition, knobs for lights, radio, and air condition. No auto stop/start to drive me crazy. 2023 - touch screen for most controls plus auto stop-start. Not for me!

Usually there is a button that disables the auto start. Although you have to hit that every single time you start it. Can anyone confirm the new twins have this feature? Because if not, that would be a total complete show stopper issue. As for not offering a physical light switch I have given this a bit of thought. This is a really bad idea. Especially if it has that feature that turns on/off brights automatically. I can't stand that. Also need a physical button to turn on the fogs if conditions change rapidly. I'm sure there are other scenarios the physical button makes sense but having to access the center stack menu while driving is a bad idea. GM said they wanted to free up space. But this is a safety issue full stop and its nothing short of a cost cutting measure. Unfortunately, they probably won't rework this as its already part of the final production build. I'm sure this will also become a show stopper for some buyers.

 

[GraniteBlue05]

I'm not the original post, but I have the same question. 2022 Canyon Elevation V-6 2wd with towing package - list $38,500. Gillman GMC in San Benito offered $2,000 discount and 4.74% interest rate.

Some background - I'm 77, drove Chevy SWB pickups all my life, recently just downsized to my wife's 2021 Honda HRV awd. Nice car, but it's not me - lots of electronics, touch screen, etc. The heart says - yes, the mind says - no. The small size of the Honda works well with my age, but it's not a truck. Have already replaced two batteries and one electronic module.

Trade the Honda for the Canyon? Can't decide what to do.

Well . . Happy wife .. .Happy life may apply.

But the price does sound pretty good on the truck.

Two batteries and an electronic module on the 2021 Honda?

 

[Trent Larson]

Well . . Happy wife .. .Happy life may apply.

But the price does sound pretty good on the truck.

Two batteries and an electronic module on the 2021 Honda?

When speaking of Honda reliability you need to go back in time. Way back. They ain't what they used to be. Definitely a brand to be avoided IMO. That's a brand that lost site of its roots.

 

[paullgj]

Hi! I’m not the OP, but had the same question. Just came back from Gillman GMC in San Benito, TX (also Gilllman Honda) where I just traded in the 2021 HRV for new 2022 Elevation 4dr v-6 with towing package. I pick it up Monday, 3/20/2023. Lots of reasons why I went with a 2022 instead of 2023 - v-6, less touch screen, and no stop start. I was able to get the 4.74 % GMC finance rate. I preferred the less technology 2022 to the 2023. FWIW there is not another new GMC Canyon 2022 at any dealership right now within 200 miles of the Lower Rio Grande Valley here in South Texas.

 

[Hunter62]

Hi! I’m not the OP, but had the same question. Just came back from Gillman GMC in San Benito, TX (also Gilllman Honda) where I just traded in the 2021 HRV for new 2022 Elevation 4dr v-6 with towing package. I pick it up Monday, 3/20/2023. Lots of reasons why I went with a 2022 instead of 2023 - v-6, less touch screen, and no stop start. I was able to get the 4.74 % GMC finance rate. I preferred the less technology 2022 to the 2023. FWIW there is not another new GMC Canyon 2022 at any dealership right now within 200 miles of the Lower Rio Grande Valley here in South Texas.

sounds like you made a good choice, start a new thread and post some pictures of it.
put a little weight in the bed and it will ride a little smoother

 

[hyperv6]

I'm not the original post, but I have the same question. 2022 Canyon Elevation V-6 2wd with towing package - list $38,500. Gillman GMC in San Benito offered $2,000 discount and 4.74% interest rate.

Some background - I'm 77, drove Chevy SWB pickups all my life, recently just downsized to my wife's 2021 Honda HRV awd. Nice car, but it's not me - lots of electronics, touch screen, etc. The heart says - yes, the mind says - no. The small size of the Honda works well with my age, but it's not a truck. Have already replaced two batteries and one electronic module.

Trade the Honda for the Canyon? Can't decide what to do.

Here is my take. You bought a car Honda on impulse and did not really check it out.
Now you are unhappy with it.

The GMC price is no where as good as it used to be but better than most now.. The question is how much it would you take dumping the Honda.

if you can minimize the loss fine if not you will likely incur a lost that may not be good.

Make sue it is what you want before anything and is it worth the loss?

I had a buddy that car hopped Often. He nearly lost his house getting so far upside down.

 

[Hunter62]

Here is my take. You bought a car Honda on impulse and did not really check it out.
Now you are unhappy with it.

The GMC price is no where as good as it used to be but better than most now.. The question is how much it would you take dumping the Honda.

if you can minimize the loss fine if not you will likely incur a lost that may not be good.

Make sue it is what you want before anything and is it worth the loss?

I had a buddy that car hopped Often. He nearly lost his house getting so far upside down.

per above he posted that he bought the truck in question yesterday.....

 

[hyperv6]

per above he posted that he bought the truck in question yesterday.....

Thanks web police! Duly noted.

 

[Hunter62]

Thanks web police! Duly noted.

I've been in a pissy mood lately..

but to what pauljgj mentioned about his CRV, for some reason a review between the CRV and Sportage came up and Edmunds liked the Sportage so much better in every aspect but handling by a smidgeon, and it is $6k cheaper

 

[hyperv6]

I've been in a pissy mood lately..

but to what pauljgj mentioned about his CRV, for some reason a review between the CRV and Sportage came up and Edmunds liked the Sportage so much better in every aspect but handling by a smidgeon, and it is $6k cheaper

No problem. I got a new car and just been playing with it and not me keeping up here.

The problem with so many of these reviews are they only judge new vehicles. Too often 5 and 10 years later the true colors of these models show and their failings.

My buddy is making a good living replacing Kia and Hyundai engines.

 

[paullgj]

Hi this is Gene, not the OP, but joined in. I'm picking up the 2022 Canyon later this afternoon. Not a great deal, but probably pretty good considering the times. I have no doubt that had I opted for a 2023 the price would have been premium. As is, I put a lot of cash down, plus the trade (lost $3,000 over the initial price from 2 yrs ago), and have a very low interest rate.

The touch screen for lights (2023) was the deal breaking for me, and that's the point of the theme of this post. I'm old, can't be distracted when driving, to fiddle with a touch screen. Plus the 2022 has a real ignition key, a mechanical parking brake, no stop-start, etc., and a V-6 instead of a turbo 4 cyl. For most the 2023 high tech. will work best, not for me.

Now, if anyone is looking to buy a 2022 Colorado or Canyon, at least here in Texas, good luck! I got the last 4 dr. south of Houston and San Antonio, and even if there, most of what is in inventory are 4 cyl ext. cabs.

Strange - Gillman Chevrolet-GMC was loaded with very expensive full size Silverados and Sierras, some starting at $55,000 list, but most in the $75,000 range for 1500's and up to $95,000 for the Denali 2500's. Who buys those things, especially in a low per capita income area like the LRGV?! They were willing to deal with me on the very expensive full size trucks, but I wasn't interested. It was all I could do to purchase responsibly a $38,550 list Canyon.

I'll start a separate post when I get the Canyon home and detail it with carnauba wax later this afternoon.

 

[GraniteBlue05]

Hi this is Gene, not the OP, but joined in. I'm picking up the 2022 Canyon later this afternoon. Not a great deal, but probably pretty good considering the times. I have no doubt that had I opted for a 2023 the price would have been premium. As is, I put a lot of cash down, plus the trade (lost $3,000 over the initial price from 2 yrs ago), and have a very low interest rate.

The touch screen for lights (2023) was the deal breaking for me, and that's the point of the theme of this post. I'm old, can't be distracted when driving, to fiddle with a touch screen. Plus the 2022 has a real ignition key, a mechanical parking brake, no stop-start, etc., and a V-6 instead of a turbo 4 cyl. For most the 2023 high tech. will work best, not for me.

Now, if anyone is looking to buy a 2022 Colorado or Canyon, at least here in Texas, good luck! I got the last 4 dr. south of Houston and San Antonio, and even if there, most of what is in inventory are 4 cyl ext. cabs.

Strange - Gillman Chevrolet-GMC was loaded with very expensive full size Silverados and Sierras, some starting at $55,000 list, but most in the $75,000 range for 1500's and up to $95,000 for the Denali 2500's. Who buys those things, especially in a low per capita income area like the LRGV?! They were willing to deal with me on the very expensive full size trucks, but I wasn't interested. It was all I could do to purchase responsibly a $38,550 list Canyon.

I'll start a separate post when I get the Canyon home and detail it with carnauba wax later this afternoon.

Howdy there Gene.

+1 . . . . shine the beauty up !
Welcome and I think you reasoned well in your purchase and you purchased according to your needs and personal requirements. And, your price for the market conditions sounds pretty fair if not downright good.

Prices are quite crazy now and in my opinion, even people making lower 6 figure household incomes and paying $65 to $95K for (one or two) vehicles are living beyond their means considering what payments will be. After a mortgage or high rent payments, insurance (car, home & health), taxes, responsible savings and other obligations . . . having one or more vehicle payments or lease leaves little left.

Happy trucking !