If you had it to do all over again. Knowing what you know now about your truck. Would you buy again or go with something else.
Would you buy again?
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GatorMike
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I might buy again but I have had so many issues with mine. It has been back to the dealer at least five times already and goes back tomorrow.
It does drive and tow well and hasn’t left me stuck anywhere yet.
It does drive and tow well and hasn’t left me stuck anywhere yet.
I did the battery disconnect, wait (15 min), re-connect. No joy.
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Yes. I outlined all the things I like about the Colorado compared to my 2002 S10:
But I lament the fact that we are all shoe-horned into basically the same kind of truck with minimal options. Here's where we voted for what options we would select if offered:
I would still choose the Colorado, although I prefer the Nissan V6-NA powertrain....unfortunately for Nissan, the rest of their truck is inferior. I'm warming up to the Colorado I4-Turbo and can make it work. The Colorado is an excellent truck, and I am looking forward to many more miles and years; currently at 7 months and 3.8k miles....
But I lament the fact that we are all shoe-horned into basically the same kind of truck with minimal options. Here's where we voted for what options we would select if offered:
I would still choose the Colorado, although I prefer the Nissan V6-NA powertrain....unfortunately for Nissan, the rest of their truck is inferior. I'm warming up to the Colorado I4-Turbo and can make it work. The Colorado is an excellent truck, and I am looking forward to many more miles and years; currently at 7 months and 3.8k miles....
Not really. I'm 6'1", but I am older and find it hard to get in and out of compared to my previous 1/2 ton. But more than that, it's just a lack of space for storage in the cab, and the back seat is pretty much a waste of space unless you are taking really small kids along for the ride. I just really miss the room I had in my Ram.
do you put adults in the backseats? I just put groceries and adults for short trips. Because if there is no one sitting behind you, you could move the driver seat all the way back which should give you a huge front seat area. But I hope you get the vehicle that you want and fits you best next time.
I can understand, at 6'2" my seat is all the way back, no one is getting behind me, my wife has a similar seating position, but she can move forward if needed.
Since we don't have kids etc, the seats are free, but I use it for the dogs or errands, I like to have the space if needed. Storage for tools / equipment etc that I like to carry with me is lacking, to my advantage, I can use the footwells as storage.
The truck is also high, but I do take advantage of the side steps, my wife isn't as coordinated. Getting into a full size of equal height always seems easier for some reason, maybe because of the door opening.
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The 2000 was evaluated and I got the buy back offer.
They bought the truck at 1.5X KBB Retail and sent her away to the crusher.
I bought the 2005 with the proceeds.
A few years later, they sent a notice on that one.
They inspected it and opted to replace the frame, and all associated mounts and bushings that needed to be replaced.
I sold it when I got the Gladiator, but I sure wish I'd kept it.
A friend bought the'05 for their daughter, two years before she was ready to drive.
Sadly, they were driving it to feed horses in a storm and a dead tree branch fell on the truck.
Totaled, but they got by with minor bumps and scratches.
Her husband is a BIG dude. He was in the passenger seat, and when he saw it coming, he pushed back hard and broke the seat mounts, moving the passenger seat far enough back to save serious injury.
While I like my Colorado, the only serious nit I have is the lack of FOOTWELL space while wearing hiking boots or regular boots -- mostly what we wear in Alaska. There's just not enough room for my right foot in the gas peddle space, especially since my right foot naturally tilts to the right while driving... the pinky-toe side of my boot cannot tilt to the right! The foot-wells are cramped.
My 2006 Silverado has ample space. Miss it in the Colorado.
My 2006 Silverado has ample space. Miss it in the Colorado.
I was hoping GM would keep the V6 around a couple of years when my son bought his 2022 AT4 Canyon. I rather like that simple engine. Ultimately, I'm worried about the longevity of the turbo in Alaska's 6 months of cold weather -- year after year.
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I have a 22 ATX4 and I would definitely try other brands I think. Mine has been back to two different dealers for transmission issues and so far it is still the same. Pretty sad for a vehicle that only has 34k miles on it. That is not to mention the infotainment center that inadvertently shuts down occasionally. I have had Tacomas in the past and they were rock solid so this is one I would look at. Buddy of mine just bought a Pro4X Frontier and it is nice too but still to new to pass judgement on. Don't get me wrong, I love the looks of my truck (desert sand with black wheels and accents) and love the way it drives, but at this point I am concerned about long term survivability.
2022? Probably a 2023 since GMC Canyon didn't have a AT4X version in 2022. Unless you have a 2022 GMC Sierra AT4X 1500?
When I was originally in the market for a mid-sized truck, I was super excited to hear rumors about the comeback of the Dakota. At the time, I was in my Ram 1500 (5.7L Hemi), but I needed to quickly jump on purchasing a new truck as my Ram was not going to be in my possession much longer. I really had high hopes for the Dakota's but I was hit with disappointment when I read they were pushing the delivery timeline to 2026/2027. I personally wouldn't hold your breathe on the Dakota's being the most epic mid sized truck to ever hit the market. If anyone knows how to screw up a vehicle, it's Stellantis. But I am totally excited about Ram bringing back the Hemi! I know for sure my neighbors don't miss my Hemi with a Carven exhaust at 6:30 AM.
Love my Colorado, and I plan on holding onto it for awhile. When I am ready for a new vehicle, I will most likely go back to a Ram 1500.
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Sorry, that is my bad, been a long day. It is a 2022 Canyon AT4, not an X. Thanks for pointing that out!
I do miss my Ram(s), all of them were great! My 2016 Ram Laramie 4x4 Hemi with Flowmaster "American Thunder" exhaust....was untouchable. Definitely not holding my breath over Dakotas either, but if Stell can get their heads out of their southpole holes and allow the previous heads and designers to do their jobs...there is hope Ram will be top again. Bringing back a Hemi is the right start.
RAM Dakota with a hemi v8! does Tim the Toolman Taylor grunts😎🤙
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Yeah … I had a ‘97 Dakota extended cab 4x4 with the 318. That really needed headers, because instead of roaring when you floored it, it would swoosh. Made you not want to step on it… but I did anyway. Traded that for a 2000 Dakota regular cab short bed 4x2 with the newer 4.7 V8. Wasn’t a hemi, but that truck was fun. When I traded that in, the guy doing the test drive asked me how I kept tires on it. One time I maxed the speed limiter on it at 120 chasing a buddy to work, then had the adrenaline shakes for half a day. I miss that, but I’d probably be dead if I’d kept it.
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I have a 22 ZR2 that just rolled over 70k, and I would absolutely buy it again
Sure, I miss the power my Raptor had, and the enormous back seat, but I think this is a great replacement
To date, I have had only the known t-stat problem, and I replaced that last year
I am also still on the OE tires and brakes, and it's a daily driver 😎
Sure, I miss the power my Raptor had, and the enormous back seat, but I think this is a great replacement
To date, I have had only the known t-stat problem, and I replaced that last year
I am also still on the OE tires and brakes, and it's a daily driver 😎
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