Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 01, 2019, 12:07:27 PM
thanks in advance
Post by: elkaholic123 on April 01, 2019, 12:14:59 PM
Post by: Alchase on April 01, 2019, 12:32:23 PM
Post by: Sandberm on April 01, 2019, 12:45:19 PM
...from time to time i do google searches to see if there are any problems I should be watching out for. My last search last week I stumbled upon a problem with the current model. Something about vibration and a rumble that the current model has because of the design of the 8 speed auto transmission or the torque converter. Ive also heard the fullsize 1500 has a similar problem.
Might be something worth looking into before you buy.
If it was me, and I was buying new I would either get a Nissan Frontier or a Ford f150 based off what Ive casually gleaned off the internet.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 01, 2019, 02:24:34 PM
They have them down to about 28/29k right now with a few dealerships. The new incentives come out tomorrow so waiting on those to see what the out the door cost will be on them. I have been looking at the gmc canyon as well but liking the Colorado better.
Post by: KFhunter on April 01, 2019, 02:50:25 PM
All of the info you're looking for is handily located right here on Hunt-WA.
:chuckle:
ain't that the truth, everyone wants to defend their purchase...
So I got a 2016 Colorado....... :tung:
KFhunter, what do you like or dislike about your Colorado?
I had a lot of problems at first, it took 3-4 trips to the dealer to chase down a wiring problem but once that was fixed I've really been enjoying it. I read a lot of complaints about the seats but after a 3500 mile road trip to southern California and back I love them. Make sure they fit you :dunno:
I really like all the traction, torque management and stabilitrack stuff for daily driving, but when you need it off there's no way to turn it 100% off. Yes, there's a dual zone switch to turn it off partially, then hold the switch longer and it supposedly turns it all off but it doesn't. You have to remove a fuse.
I was hoping for better MPG. On the cali trip running 75 I got just a stitch under 20MPG, it fell off a cliff beyond 75 so I put cruse on 75. I also have the stock mud/snow tires not a highway tire.
transmission sucks. It shudders and doesn't shift right because it's trying to save fuel all the time, so it's always a gear or two too low on a motor with no torque and falls on it's face a lot then you have to slam the throttle to get it to down shift. Very annoying but fixable with a tune or throttle doohickey I did some reading about :dunno: The V6 is a good motor but it's not about torque. It's a direct injection Camaro motor
I think I got a lot more bang for the buck with the Colorado VS the Tacoma, but maybe not after resale as the Tacoma will retain value better. I got a 2016 Z71 trail boss. The new ZR2 is very interesting though, 8 speed transmission, lockers and more ground clearance. Wish I would have waited.
If you search my posts I've written quite a bit last few years about this Colorado in a lot of different threads.
I got 50k on it now, and after the wiring issue on the truck when it was brand new I just had one other issue with a smog control item, just fixed it last week.
https://www.700r4transmissionhq.com/p0496-chevy-colorado/
P0496
Pretty much all the gas Colorado's are going to have this and it's not limited to just Chevy, lot of manufacturers seem to use the same evaporation canister. It was $48 bux at the parts store and literally 5 minutes to put it on. I went and got my own reader for trouble codes, my daughters malibu is constantly throwing codes for this that and the other thing :rolleyes:
The Cheby dealer wanted to charge me $110 bucks for diagnostics (even though I did that) and $200 ish to replace the canister.
seriously, the easiest thing to fix
other than that I like the truck still,
but if I were buying brand new again I'd look hard at the Toyota TRD Pro and ZR2 Chevy Colorado, I'd give the Ranger another year or two before I considered it.
Post by: crowinghen on April 01, 2019, 02:55:38 PM
That's what he told me when we were considering one- it doesn't have enough ground clearance for us though, we ended up getting a Ford F150, we needed more hauling capabilities also.
Post by: KFhunter on April 01, 2019, 03:04:19 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 01, 2019, 03:33:59 PM
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on April 01, 2019, 03:41:21 PM
Post by: jackelope on April 01, 2019, 04:08:46 PM
I was thinking really hard about the Colorado/Canyon but sadly, the back seat is too small to work for us and our family's needs. (insert I have a giant child here) Otherwise, they seem to be pretty good trucks. My father in law has one and likes his a lot. Extended cab and no kids...
Same issue with the back seat of the Ranger.
Post by: KFhunter on April 01, 2019, 04:12:19 PM
So KF THE ZR2 is the way to go to avoid having to do the switch deal you are talking about? The place I’m probably going to buy from has lifetime warranty but is 2hrs away and don’t want constant trips to fix stuff lol
Switch deal? Not sure what you're asking :dunno:
I bought the Z71 Trail Boss not realizing Chevy was coming out with the ZR2 soon, if only I had waited 6 months! The ZR2 has front and rear lockers, my Z71 only has the rear locker and there's been a few times I wish I had front locker too, getting off camber in the snow and ice I needed all the wheels grabbing traction! The ZR2 also has upgraded suspension which would be nice.
The diesel adds weight to the front, costs more to own, costs more to fill up, doesn't enough better MPG to make it up and it pisses me off that you pay an additional .30/gallon more taxes than gasoline.
I don't need to tow anything, I have a Dodge Cummins for that, this is go to work and go hunt truck.
Post by: steeleywhopper on April 01, 2019, 04:27:05 PM
Post by: Humptulips on April 01, 2019, 05:24:39 PM
I own the previous body style, a 2010 and love it. Very reliable so far with almost 94k miles, however...What kind of engine do you have? I ask because I have a 2005 and the 4 and 5 cylinder engines that were in them had head problems that will rear up at about 100K. If you have the same engine as I have it is very expensive. GM extended the warranty to 100K and I got a new head free at about 85K. They told me they had reengineered the head and I would be good to go. The second one lasted about 135K. Ended up being a toss up whether the truck was worth fixing but I like it other than the engine so I bit the bullet and had it repaired.
...from time to time i do google searches to see if there are any problems I should be watching out for. My last search last week I stumbled upon a problem with the current model. Something about vibration and a rumble that the current model has because of the design of the 8 speed auto transmission or the torque converter. Ive also heard the fullsize 1500 has a similar problem.
Might be something worth looking into before you buy.
If it was me, and I was buying new I would either get a Nissan Frontier or a Ford f150 based off what Ive casually gleaned off the internet.
Something for you to think about.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 01, 2019, 05:41:56 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 01, 2019, 05:45:02 PM
My big dodge is great but not needed for what I’m using it for so think I will sell it and get a mid sized truck for my running around.
Post by: Sandberm on April 02, 2019, 03:15:37 AM
I own the previous body style, a 2010 and love it. Very reliable so far with almost 94k miles, however...What kind of engine do you have? I ask because I have a 2005 and the 4 and 5 cylinder engines that were in them had head problems that will rear up at about 100K. If you have the same engine as I have it is very expensive. GM extended the warranty to 100K and I got a new head free at about 85K. They told me they had reengineered the head and I would be good to go. The second one lasted about 135K. Ended up being a toss up whether the truck was worth fixing but I like it other than the engine so I bit the bullet and had it repaired.
...from time to time i do google searches to see if there are any problems I should be watching out for. My last search last week I stumbled upon a problem with the current model. Something about vibration and a rumble that the current model has because of the design of the 8 speed auto transmission or the torque converter. Ive also heard the fullsize 1500 has a similar problem.
Might be something worth looking into before you buy.
If it was me, and I was buying new I would either get a Nissan Frontier or a Ford f150 based off what Ive casually gleaned off the internet.
Something for you to think about.
I've got the 3.7 I5. I believe the problem you are talking about was common in the earlier models, 04-07. The I5 was also a 3.5 in those early years. Those earlier models I have read also had numerous electrical issues.
I forgot that one problem I have had is the tachometer and later the temp gauge went out. The fix was to pay chevy to install a new instrument cluster to the tune of $900 or so is what I have read. (They have to reprogram in the correct miles driven). Or, you could try to find some "stepper motor", which move the tach and temp needles and solder them in to the stock instrument cluster. I ended up buying a Scangauge II and mounting it below the temp controls in the center of the dash. It looks sano and a casual glance down gives me a temp reading as well as the rpm's, estimated gas mileage and speed I am driving.
Post by: KFhunter on May 03, 2019, 03:27:57 PM
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Notice it says M3, trying to keep the revs down. I did put my foot in it to get around a geo metro, otherwise it was saying 4-5 MPG
(there was a gas station at the top of the hill :chuckle: )
Post by: SuperX on May 03, 2019, 06:39:23 PM
Don't get the Diesel, just a good way to spend more on fuel and maintenance.Get the diesel, I just took delivery this morning and averaged 25mpg running around in town :chuckle:
Post by: blackpowderhunter on May 14, 2019, 08:14:24 AM
diesel is cheaper for me..Don't get the Diesel, just a good way to spend more on fuel and maintenance.Get the diesel, I just took delivery this morning and averaged 25mpg running around in town :chuckle:
i got 32 average on my trip to idaho to go bear hunting :tup:
Post by: SuperX on May 14, 2019, 08:44:54 AM
Nice! I'm still getting over 20 mostly in-town driving, but plan some trips soon that should really give me a chance to hypermile it.diesel is cheaper for me..Don't get the Diesel, just a good way to spend more on fuel and maintenance.Get the diesel, I just took delivery this morning and averaged 25mpg running around in town :chuckle:
i got 32 average on my trip to idaho to go bear hunting :tup:
I love the ZR2 for the ride and comfort. Yesterday I picked up 3 full sheets of plywood in the 5.5' back and with the tailgate down it handled them easily. My only complaint is that the bed is just a little too narrow to take a 4' wide sheet so I had to put one side up on the wheel well. I've got an ARE topper coming in June to match the truck, then it's our first long drive to MN and back. Looking forward to it with this truck.
Post by: KFhunter on May 14, 2019, 09:59:46 AM
I found some brackets for dual ditch lights I think will work good with my factory lights in the trail boss package. (they are bright!)
Chevrolet wants $1,000 for those lights if someone were fool enough to order them separately :o
Post by: KFhunter on May 14, 2019, 10:02:18 AM
If both trucks were identical wheel base etc
Post by: SuperX on May 14, 2019, 10:45:10 AM
On my road trip a canopy would have been nice, I got the trail boss package with the light bar but I'm thinking about taking that off and getting a canopy and moving my factory lights to a ditch light bracketI hate the headlights so far, they are very weak and have a flat top of the reflector that cuts them off sharply. I have a camel back type hill on my street, not steep at all on either end, and the headlights get chopped so you can only see 20-30 feet!! and above that is a sharp black line with no light projecting forward. Going 30 I could easily miss a dog or person crossing in front of me 40 feet away, leaving me with zero time to stop.
I found some brackets for dual ditch lights I think will work good with my factory lights in the trail boss package. (they are bright!)
Chevrolet wants $1,000 for those lights if someone were fool enough to order them separately :o
I wish they put fog lights on the ZR2 or sold the Bison front bumper as an upgrade. I'm already looking into upgrading the light bulbs in the headlights, but even brighter, I'm not sure it would fix the problem. I would love to add some fog lights or ditch lights like you describe as well. I'll probably do it when I get a front hitch installed for a warn winch.
Post by: Alchase on May 14, 2019, 11:10:13 AM
On my road trip a canopy would have been nice, I got the trail boss package with the light bar but I'm thinking about taking that off and getting a canopy and moving my factory lights to a ditch light bracketI hate the headlights so far, they are very weak and have a flat top of the reflector that cuts them off sharply. I have a camel back type hill on my street, not steep at all on either end, and the headlights get chopped so you can only see 20-30 feet!! and above that is a sharp black line with no light projecting forward. Going 30 I could easily miss a dog or person crossing in front of me 40 feet away, leaving me with zero time to stop.
I found some brackets for dual ditch lights I think will work good with my factory lights in the trail boss package. (they are bright!)
Chevrolet wants $1,000 for those lights if someone were fool enough to order them separately :o
I wish they put fog lights on the ZR2 or sold the Bison front bumper as an upgrade. I'm already looking into upgrading the light bulbs in the headlights, but even brighter, I'm not sure it would fix the problem. I would love to add some fog lights or ditch lights like you describe as well. I'll probably do it when I get a front hitch installed for a warn winch.
I thought all ZR2s had Driving lights below the headlights?
Post by: KFhunter on May 14, 2019, 12:11:12 PM
Adjust them too far up and you'll get everyone high beaming you. I use my fog lights a lot .
I'm also putting in a single light bar in the bumper and everything will be tied to my high beam power, so when I dim all the LED addon lights will go off but fog lights stay on.
Post by: SuperX on May 14, 2019, 12:40:31 PM
adjust your projectors up a bit :dunno:Yeah I was thinking that might be the trade-off. I have to go to the dealer for my plates and spare keys in a couple weeks, I'll get them to do it. Here's a couple pics from today to illustrate.
Adjust them too far up and you'll get everyone high beaming you. I use my fog lights a lot .
I'm also putting in a single light bar in the bumper and everything will be tied to my high beam power, so when I dim all the LED addon lights will go off but fog lights stay on.
Post by: blackpowderhunter on May 15, 2019, 06:25:56 PM
Post by: SuperX on May 16, 2019, 06:34:35 AM
super easy to do HID retrofits since they have projectors :tup:I've been looking at them, some seem to need to modify the existing projector, some fit right in but cost like $150. Also thinking about fog lights, but I am still holding out for the bumper upgrade that includes winch and fog lights. Hoping AEV can sell it though it doesn't appear they are.
Post by: jackelope on May 18, 2019, 07:54:58 AM
adjust your projectors up a bit :dunno:Yeah I was thinking that might be the trade-off. I have to go to the dealer for my plates and spare keys in a couple weeks, I'll get them to do it. Here's a couple pics from today to illustrate.
Adjust them too far up and you'll get everyone high beaming you. I use my fog lights a lot .
I'm also putting in a single light bar in the bumper and everything will be tied to my high beam power, so when I dim all the LED addon lights will go off but fog lights stay on.
That line or sharp edge at the top there is pretty much normal for everything these days it seems. My Explorer does it too. It's annoying as hell.
Post by: Alchase on May 18, 2019, 08:48:06 AM
adjust your projectors up a bit :dunno:Yeah I was thinking that might be the trade-off. I have to go to the dealer for my plates and spare keys in a couple weeks, I'll get them to do it. Here's a couple pics from today to illustrate.
Adjust them too far up and you'll get everyone high beaming you. I use my fog lights a lot .
I'm also putting in a single light bar in the bumper and everything will be tied to my high beam power, so when I dim all the LED addon lights will go off but fog lights stay on.
That line or sharp edge at the top there is pretty much normal for everything these days it seems. My Explorer does it too. It's annoying as hell.
Isn't that cutoff on all new LEDs with projectors?
Post by: SuperX on May 18, 2019, 03:56:17 PM
It makes it so hard to see ahead when you are going downhill and start back uphill, you have to be flat to the road to see much of anything past 100 feet. I can imagine it would be very hard to see off road where you are constantly up and down hills. Maybe that's why so many use aux lighting.adjust your projectors up a bit :dunno:Yeah I was thinking that might be the trade-off. I have to go to the dealer for my plates and spare keys in a couple weeks, I'll get them to do it. Here's a couple pics from today to illustrate.
Adjust them too far up and you'll get everyone high beaming you. I use my fog lights a lot .
I'm also putting in a single light bar in the bumper and everything will be tied to my high beam power, so when I dim all the LED addon lights will go off but fog lights stay on.
That line or sharp edge at the top there is pretty much normal for everything these days it seems. My Explorer does it too. It's annoying as hell.
Post by: LastLookTaxidermy on May 18, 2019, 05:20:24 PM
Post by: KFhunter on May 18, 2019, 06:39:19 PM
We have the 2016 zr1 crewcab diesel. We use it for forestry work. 146,000miles. Been a fantastic truck. Small enough to turn around on small forest roads. With stock tires it was getting around 31mpg. But upgraded to nokian rockproofs and gets about 28mpg hwy. Tows decent too. Towed a trailer to Idaho for elk. Got about 16mpg average. Exhaust break is great, really saves the breaks. So far it's been a great little truck!
There's an endorsement, if it holds up for the amount of woods miles you all put on, it's gotta be pretty good.
Post by: SuperX on May 18, 2019, 07:02:08 PM
:yeah:We have the 2016 zr1 crewcab diesel. We use it for forestry work. 146,000miles. Been a fantastic truck. Small enough to turn around on small forest roads. With stock tires it was getting around 31mpg. But upgraded to nokian rockproofs and gets about 28mpg hwy. Tows decent too. Towed a trailer to Idaho for elk. Got about 16mpg average. Exhaust break is great, really saves the breaks. So far it's been a great little truck!
There's an endorsement, if it holds up for the amount of woods miles you all put on, it's gotta be pretty good.
Post by: magnanimous_j on May 18, 2019, 07:42:16 PM
We have the 2016 zr1 crewcab diesel. We use it for forestry work. 146,000miles. Been a fantastic truck. Small enough to turn around on small forest roads. With stock tires it was getting around 31mpg. But upgraded to nokian rockproofs and gets about 28mpg hwy. Tows decent too. Towed a trailer to Idaho for elk. Got about 16mpg average. Exhaust break is great, really saves the breaks. So far it's been a great little truck!
146k on dirt roads? That's impressive.
I've been waiting for the new Rangers/Broncos to come out for a while, but that's a legitimate claim there
Post by: SuperX on May 18, 2019, 08:25:01 PM
If Ford made a ranger raptor I would have gone there first, but I'm totally sold on the ZR2 so far. The headlights are just a niggle not a deal breaker for me.We have the 2016 zr1 crewcab diesel. We use it for forestry work. 146,000miles. Been a fantastic truck. Small enough to turn around on small forest roads. With stock tires it was getting around 31mpg. But upgraded to nokian rockproofs and gets about 28mpg hwy. Tows decent too. Towed a trailer to Idaho for elk. Got about 16mpg average. Exhaust break is great, really saves the breaks. So far it's been a great little truck!
146k on dirt roads? That's impressive.
I've been waiting for the new Rangers/Broncos to come out for a while, but that's a legitimate claim there
Post by: jackelope on May 19, 2019, 09:23:29 AM
We have the 2016 zr1 crewcab diesel. We use it for forestry work. 146,000miles. Been a fantastic truck. Small enough to turn around on small forest roads. With stock tires it was getting around 31mpg. But upgraded to nokian rockproofs and gets about 28mpg hwy. Tows decent too. Towed a trailer to Idaho for elk. Got about 16mpg average. Exhaust break is great, really saves the breaks. So far it's been a great little truck!
146k on dirt roads? That's impressive.
I've been waiting for the new Rangers/Broncos to come out for a while, but that's a legitimate claim there
Ranger has been out for a few months now.
Post by: jackelope on May 19, 2019, 09:26:54 AM
If Ford made a ranger raptor I would have gone there first, but I'm totally sold on the ZR2 so far. The headlights are just a niggle not a deal breaker for me.We have the 2016 zr1 crewcab diesel. We use it for forestry work. 146,000miles. Been a fantastic truck. Small enough to turn around on small forest roads. With stock tires it was getting around 31mpg. But upgraded to nokian rockproofs and gets about 28mpg hwy. Tows decent too. Towed a trailer to Idaho for elk. Got about 16mpg average. Exhaust break is great, really saves the breaks. So far it's been a great little truck!
146k on dirt roads? That's impressive.
I've been waiting for the new Rangers/Broncos to come out for a while, but that's a legitimate claim there
If only they would bring it to the US. Maybe in a few years.
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Post by: KFhunter on May 19, 2019, 04:21:58 PM
I wouldn't want the plastic thingie bed/rail/light bar whatever it is behind the cab.
Post by: SuperX on May 19, 2019, 06:01:04 PM
Sweet looking ride! I saw a Shelby Raptor parked over at Bill Pierre ford and it looked mean!If Ford made a ranger raptor I would have gone there first, but I'm totally sold on the ZR2 so far. The headlights are just a niggle not a deal breaker for me.We have the 2016 zr1 crewcab diesel. We use it for forestry work. 146,000miles. Been a fantastic truck. Small enough to turn around on small forest roads. With stock tires it was getting around 31mpg. But upgraded to nokian rockproofs and gets about 28mpg hwy. Tows decent too. Towed a trailer to Idaho for elk. Got about 16mpg average. Exhaust break is great, really saves the breaks. So far it's been a great little truck!
146k on dirt roads? That's impressive.
I've been waiting for the new Rangers/Broncos to come out for a while, but that's a legitimate claim there
If only they would bring it to the US. Maybe in a few years.
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Post by: jackelope on May 19, 2019, 07:33:12 PM
that looks good.
I wouldn't want the plastic thingie bed/rail/light bar whatever it is behind the cab.
Ditto.
Post by: blackpowderhunter on May 20, 2019, 08:08:16 AM
no 4 door full size bed on the ranger was the turn off for me.
the zr2 would have been in my driveway if you could do a full size bed 4 door.. so i settled for the z71.
Post by: swanny on May 22, 2019, 08:42:10 AM
when i was looking at trucks, the new ranger was something i was interested in.. after checking out some colorado's i stopped by the ford dealership.
no 4 door full size bed on the ranger was the turn off for me.
the zr2 would have been in my driveway if you could do a full size bed 4 door.. so i settled for the z71.
Sounds like you and I were in the same boat. I was wanting to hold out for the Ranger before I bought, but when they didn't give me the crew cab with 6' bed I decided the Colorado was the winner over the Tacoma.
I bought a 2016 Z71 in December and have put about 10k on it. Been very happy with the truck, it's a great size around town and gets good mileage on the highway during longer trips. I tow a 19' Alumaweld with it also and hardly know the boat is back there. Very happy with my purchase.
Post by: JeffRaines on May 22, 2019, 09:57:00 AM
The only downsides I've had thus far have been squeaky suspension/brakes which seems to be an issue with these. Theres a TSB on the leaf springs that are the cause of some of it, something about dirt getting between the leaves causing the squeaking. The other is just the friction points between the brake pads/calipers. It isn't exactly a big thing but its annoying depending on the road you're on.
I get about 22-24mpg depending... around 18 or so if I'm staying in the city. I was getting more like 20 and 26 with the stock tires.
Overall I'm happy with my purchase.
Post by: KFhunter on May 22, 2019, 04:20:00 PM
I've had one for 44k so far. V6 LT Crew Cab
The only downsides I've had thus far have been squeaky suspension/brakes which seems to be an issue with these. Theres a TSB on the leaf springs that are the cause of some of it, something about dirt getting between the leaves causing the squeaking. The other is just the friction points between the brake pads/calipers. It isn't exactly a big thing but its annoying depending on the road you're on.
I get about 22-24mpg depending... around 18 or so if I'm staying in the city. I was getting more like 20 and 26 with the stock tires.
Overall I'm happy with my purchase.
friction point between pads and calipers?
I had to replace my left rear brake, it chewed it all the way to the metal and scored the disk. All three of my other brakes were fine with lots of life left, but that drivers side rear brake hung up and was difficult to slide back and forth, there was no float like it should.
I used a small dab of anti seize when I reinstalled it where the pads are suppose to float for even wear.
I pressure washed my leaf springs and right now I don't seem to have any squeaks, but I did for a while and it was annoying. I put a jack under the reciever hitch and remove all the weight off the axle and lift it up then spray everything I can reach with focus on the leaf springs.
YMMV
Post by: jdb on May 22, 2019, 05:14:21 PM
Post by: jackelope on May 22, 2019, 09:02:18 PM
when i was looking at trucks, the new ranger was something i was interested in.. after checking out some colorado's i stopped by the ford dealership.
no 4 door full size bed on the ranger was the turn off for me.
the zr2 would have been in my driveway if you could do a full size bed 4 door.. so i settled for the z71.
Sounds like you and I were in the same boat. I was wanting to hold out for the Ranger before I bought, but when they didn't give me the crew cab with 6' bed I decided the Colorado was the winner over the Tacoma.
I bought a 2016 Z71 in December and have put about 10k on it. Been very happy with the truck, it's a great size around town and gets good mileage on the highway during longer trips. I tow a 19' Alumaweld with it also and hardly know the boat is back there. Very happy with my purchase.
Great looking truck. Have you put any full sized people in the back seats? I think I wish there was more leg room.
Post by: blackpowderhunter on May 23, 2019, 07:52:47 AM
ive had 3 people in the back seat of mine. two adults and 1 kid.when i was looking at trucks, the new ranger was something i was interested in.. after checking out some colorado's i stopped by the ford dealership.
no 4 door full size bed on the ranger was the turn off for me.
the zr2 would have been in my driveway if you could do a full size bed 4 door.. so i settled for the z71.
Sounds like you and I were in the same boat. I was wanting to hold out for the Ranger before I bought, but when they didn't give me the crew cab with 6' bed I decided the Colorado was the winner over the Tacoma.
I bought a 2016 Z71 in December and have put about 10k on it. Been very happy with the truck, it's a great size around town and gets good mileage on the highway during longer trips. I tow a 19' Alumaweld with it also and hardly know the boat is back there. Very happy with my purchase.
Great looking truck. Have you put any full sized people in the back seats? I think I wish there was more leg room.
it may not be full size truck back seat room, but ill tell you what, its a world of difference from my access cab tacoma :chuckle:
Post by: blackpowderhunter on May 23, 2019, 07:53:34 AM
stock left a lot to be desired... i dont get why companies will go to projectors, only to run halogens still. oh well.
Post by: swanny on May 23, 2019, 09:39:12 AM
when i was looking at trucks, the new ranger was something i was interested in.. after checking out some colorado's i stopped by the ford dealership.
no 4 door full size bed on the ranger was the turn off for me.
the zr2 would have been in my driveway if you could do a full size bed 4 door.. so i settled for the z71.
Sounds like you and I were in the same boat. I was wanting to hold out for the Ranger before I bought, but when they didn't give me the crew cab with 6' bed I decided the Colorado was the winner over the Tacoma.
I bought a 2016 Z71 in December and have put about 10k on it. Been very happy with the truck, it's a great size around town and gets good mileage on the highway during longer trips. I tow a 19' Alumaweld with it also and hardly know the boat is back there. Very happy with my purchase.
Great looking truck. Have you put any full sized people in the back seats? I think I wish there was more leg room.
Thanks! I've had my wife, mom, and 2.5yr old in the back in his car seat. Wasn't a long trip, but they all fit. 3 full size adults might be tough depending on how "full" size they are. For reference my wife is like 5'2" and my mom maybe 5'5". A full size crew cab Silverado definitely has more room, but for 99% of the driving we do, the Colorado is perfect sized. I wanted to go with a full size truck, but with most driving being city oriented and the Colorado having plenty of tow capacity for my needs, I couldn't justify the lost fuel mileage when jumping up to the V8 or the extra cost.
Post by: JeffRaines on May 23, 2019, 10:25:45 AM
I've had one for 44k so far. V6 LT Crew Cab
The only downsides I've had thus far have been squeaky suspension/brakes which seems to be an issue with these. Theres a TSB on the leaf springs that are the cause of some of it, something about dirt getting between the leaves causing the squeaking. The other is just the friction points between the brake pads/calipers. It isn't exactly a big thing but its annoying depending on the road you're on.
I get about 22-24mpg depending... around 18 or so if I'm staying in the city. I was getting more like 20 and 26 with the stock tires.
Overall I'm happy with my purchase.
friction point between pads and calipers?
I had to replace my left rear brake, it chewed it all the way to the metal and scored the disk. All three of my other brakes were fine with lots of life left, but that drivers side rear brake hung up and was difficult to slide back and forth, there was no float like it should.
I used a small dab of anti seize when I reinstalled it where the pads are suppose to float for even wear.
I pressure washed my leaf springs and right now I don't seem to have any squeaks, but I did for a while and it was annoying. I put a jack under the reciever hitch and remove all the weight off the axle and lift it up then spray everything I can reach with focus on the leaf springs.
YMMV
I'm going to try that when I do the calipers.
What I mean is where the ears of the pads slide into the clips. My squeak gets much worse with light brake application. Its not so bad just going down the road(and a completely different squeak tbh)
Post by: jackelope on May 25, 2019, 01:59:23 PM
when i was looking at trucks, the new ranger was something i was interested in.. after checking out some colorado's i stopped by the ford dealership.
no 4 door full size bed on the ranger was the turn off for me.
the zr2 would have been in my driveway if you could do a full size bed 4 door.. so i settled for the z71.
Sounds like you and I were in the same boat. I was wanting to hold out for the Ranger before I bought, but when they didn't give me the crew cab with 6' bed I decided the Colorado was the winner over the Tacoma.
I bought a 2016 Z71 in December and have put about 10k on it. Been very happy with the truck, it's a great size around town and gets good mileage on the highway during longer trips. I tow a 19' Alumaweld with it also and hardly know the boat is back there. Very happy with my purchase.
Great looking truck. Have you put any full sized people in the back seats? I think I wish there was more leg room.
Thanks! I've had my wife, mom, and 2.5yr old in the back in his car seat. Wasn't a long trip, but they all fit. 3 full size adults might be tough depending on how "full" size they are. For reference my wife is like 5'2" and my mom maybe 5'5". A full size crew cab Silverado definitely has more room, but for 99% of the driving we do, the Colorado is perfect sized. I wanted to go with a full size truck, but with most driving being city oriented and the Colorado having plenty of tow capacity for my needs, I couldn't justify the lost fuel mileage when jumping up to the V8 or the extra cost.
Mostly I’m concerned with leg room for my really tall kid on road trips and the like. By really tall, I mean she’s 11 and 5’8” tall and maybe an inch or 2 more. It would be our primary road trip mobile and we do a lot of road trips.
Post by: KFhunter on May 25, 2019, 05:39:17 PM
Young and tall not as big a deal as old and tall
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