In need of a new vehicle sometime before the Fall.I do anywhere from 15K to 20K per year on average. Sometimes more.
I've thought of doing either the Colorado or a 1/2 ton Silverado with my first ever diesel engine. 4x4 as well.
Mileage is what I'm looking for. A standard trip to town for me is 45 miles one way, all but 6 miles of that 80 mph limit, interstate. So "warming up" isn't an issue. Can I travel 75 mph and do OK with mileage or does that high a speed kill it?
Living on Montana ,below zero weather IS an issue. I can park in a garage and can plug in overnight. I'm assuming I'd need a radiator cover for the Winter?
What about the exhaust additive, the urea/water stuff? Someone explain THAT to me, or give me a link to get educated.Wont that freeze up in the Winter? Or it's tank is heated I assume?
I don't tow other than a fairly light flatbed with a mower on it, once or twice a summer.So towing not an issue.
I don't need a ton of room or towing capability. intend to look into the Colorado with the 4 cyl as well as a Silverado with the 3.0 liter.
Thank You Gentleman.