You will be waiting the better part of two years-JMHO.
New 2023 Chevy Colorado
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I don't believe that "real truck" BS people like to say about certain trucks (hell... I like the Ridgeline) but an I4 is probably enough of a tough sell for their demographic let alone a hybrid offering.
crazy the hp/tq #'s out of a turbo 4 these days.....i like it, and it should look even better with the gmc version.. i would think this would give the tacoma a run..
Tacoma's were always overrated for the money, IMO. The current-gen, even more so.
Yep-they don't get stellar reviews-but still sell like hotcakes.
How much will the Chevy dealer give me on my trade in 2019 Tacoma Access cab?
Started as a Sport, but now OR, fully loaded and lots of good mods. 6 speed MT. (don't mention lots of power, ECU reprogrammed away from car engine). Regeared. 15K miles. Will look at all offers.
Started as a Sport, but now OR, fully loaded and lots of good mods. 6 speed MT. (don't mention lots of power, ECU reprogrammed away from car engine). Regeared. 15K miles. Will look at all offers.
Now for sure. I got a decent deal on mine in 2018 (2019 model) dealers in the area had yard lots full of Tacomas.
6MT? Negative checkmark
Access cab? Negative checkmark
Extensive drivetrain mods with no factory warranty? yuck
Probably well under wholesale.
You think?
Pretty sure no dealer around here cares. They gave me above with 2014 WRX and MT 3rd gear was nasty. Guy drove it. Didn't care.
Depends on who evaluates the trade.
True.
Strangely a LARGE demand for MT's. Because of rarity nowadays.
An AC with MT and set for OR? Very rare bird. As much as I dislike doing private sales, may be the best bet. Dunno.
Years ago, ca 1995 we had a 1988 loaded S-10 Blazer. I detailed it to the nines in the fall. Looked sweet. Not many mods or anything, but time to sell. I just drove used car lots, until highest bidder. Price above what I was going to list it for. Essentially hassle free and no one coming to the house when we had small kids and stuff.
I've always liked the ZR2. IMO, it's the best mid-size off-roader you can get. The Multi-Matic DSSV's are fantastic and one of the few vehicles that have a front and rear locker.
If you want a great off-road vehicle that isn't the size of an aircraft carrier, with a bed, that has a front/rear locker, ton of torque, great styling inside/out, then the new ZR2 is a nice choice. The Ranger Raptor edges it out in power, but I think GM will have an answer for that.
I would also expect an EV version.
If you want a great off-road vehicle that isn't the size of an aircraft carrier, with a bed, that has a front/rear locker, ton of torque, great styling inside/out, then the new ZR2 is a nice choice. The Ranger Raptor edges it out in power, but I think GM will have an answer for that.
I would also expect an EV version.
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Have you ever run a single cab small truck for appreciable amounts of time? I have. Bought a 98 S-10 ZR2 new. Still own it. Love it.
But carrying anything is asking a lot. Even a backpack or lunchbox, if you have another rider is a lot.
Some might say just throw it in the back… we’ll what if it’s raining? So then you need a Rubbermaid box or a tonneau cover. I’ve used both. Both have pros and cons.
In reality a full size truck with 6+” behind the seat (like my single cab 96 Ram CTD) is somewhat doable. But small trucks are a much harder ask…
Do we ever look at the other numbers on this board? Or constantly lament the loss of "numbers" even when less "numbers" (i.e. cylinders, displacement-equates to "more") when this motor (2.7) has 310 horsepower-390 torque (my 5.3 has 355 and 383-416* ft.-lbs. @ 4,100 rpm). I mean really?
WE have to remember this motor was built from the "ground up" as a truck motor-and know one at GM just decided an existing motor in a truck application was OK for it.
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My manual trans, manual t-case, manual hubs, regular cab, short bed enthusiast spec Ranger, that I sold to another enthusiast, is why I now prefer properly equipped Explorers.
IMO the turbo 2.7 in that smaller body will be easily adequate, and probably a cr@p#load of fun, not to mention possibly supporting good weight distribution, for a truck anyways. Granted it’s a big 4, and with metallurgy might weigh as much as a v6, but if it can drag a half-ton around town respectably and tow RVs about, it will have no trouble with the 3/4-size Colorado.
I’ve just not liked the previous version‘s interior - always felt like I was sitting deep down in a hole. Maybe they’ve improved there?
I’ve just not liked the previous version‘s interior - always felt like I was sitting deep down in a hole. Maybe they’ve improved there?
Drum brakes in 2022. Nothing wrong with them of course (they are plenty sufficient for the application) but stuff like that on a $30k+ vehicle bothers me.
I agree. I almost didn't buy mine just for that single reason.
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