Buying help from the pros...

[medic717]

Hello all, I am looking for some help from the pros! I currently have a 2015 Sierra 1500 and due to a new commute and no real need for a full sized I am considering stepping down to the midsized truck. I have done some research before now and I am considering getting the duramax due to a long distance drive like 200 miles each way for a few months then after than more like 75 miles each way. What are some things that are must haves from experience. Things that I really need to make sure that I get as far as options. I'm not sold on the duramax but its at least a contender. I'm looking for any and all buying tips from everyone. Are there any things that you guys think "wow" I am glad I have that or "dang" I wish I would have gotten this. Thanks in advance for all your help!

[Silver16]

Toyota V6 not the 8. Japs can't make a mileage 8

[Colossus]

Neither can they make a 6 with good millage.

[newdude]

2016 Colorado Duramax owner here. I can get 25-28mpg average with it, 520-570 miles per tank. This is mixed driving, I'd say 65% highway 35%city? Lots of low end grunt too. If you go Colorado, go crew cab and your choice of box. You can do an LT or Z71 diesel 4x4 for 38-40k MSRP and that will have plenty of goodies.

[medic717]

2016 Colorado Duramax owner here. I can get 25-28mpg average with it, 520-570 miles per tank. This is mixed driving, I'd say 65% highway 35%city? Lots of low end grunt too. If you go Colorado, go crew cab and your choice of box. You can do an LT or Z71 diesel 4x4 for 38-40k MSRP and that will have plenty of goodies.

Thank you for your input! I pulled the trigger on a 2017 yesterday. Ended up finding a good deal on a crew cab SLT with the gas engine and 8 speed transmission. Its still new to me but so far I have enjoyed it. I really appreciate the MPG. I averaged 27.2 on a 250 mile trip home with it last night.