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What motor, transmission, and body style do you have? How do you like it so far?

I graduate in a WEEK and if I find a good nice job soon then I might say bye bye to the truck and in with a compact. I saw a standard cab short bed (black) today (basically my trucks body style) and it was MEAN looking. :banghead: It was the sport type all mono-colored. Not sure if it was 5speed or auto (or what size motor).

 

Im going to test drive a couple at scoggin dickey tomorrow or in a couple of days to see how they feel.

 

I dont know why but it reminds me of the Syclone days. The old Sonomas before they screwed up the design and went all round and funky looking on the outside.

 

BTW it looks like it was lowered an inch or two all around. Both front and back sat even. Dark tint, stock wheels.

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Yeah, lets here some opinions. I want a small pickup and these pussies look like a nice chaep truck, well compared to my $41,000 TB :banghead:

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The Sport model is lowered 2", 17" wheels, and mono-chromatic paint scheme. (also known as the ZQ8 package). I really love my truck so far... Mine's not a sport, but I like it.

 

The engines available are an I-4 2.8L engine or an I-5 3.5L engine. The 5 cylinder makes 220hp -- which is more than the 4.3L did in the S-10, and gets better gas mileage to boot. The I-4 (what I have) is 175hp, which is a lot more than the old one, and it has plenty of pep for a daily driver/commuter truck.

 

If you plan to tow, get an I-5 with an automatic. If you want performance get an I-5 with a 5-speed, and if you want the best fuel economy get an I-4 with the 5-speed.

 

Oh, there is an Xtreme model available for 2005 if you want to wait for a more badass looking one. It's gonna come factory lowered (even more) and with 18" wheels and a special body kit (clean looking). I believe it will be a lot more expensive than the Sport, though.... so choose your poison.

 

Good luck,

 

Michael

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Anyone test drove either one? I am interested in opinions of this new truck......I to may be in the market for an econo pick-up since it looks like I may loose my company truck..... :D:banghead:

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Well, I *bought* one :-)

 

I came to this truck from a full-size Z71 V8, so it's a big change...

 

Be prepared to have a lot less torque at the low end, but plenty of power to get you moving. If you're really addicted to power and are willing to give up 1 or 2mpg, then go for the I-5 3.5L engine. Most people are saying that they can tow vastly more than the factory tow ratings say, but the I-5 is rated for 4,000lbs.

 

If you want to gear towards economy, go for the 3.42 rear-end gears, but if you want to move towards better off-the-line acceleration, the 3.73 or 4.10 gears are your best bet.

 

Be prepared that the I-4 and I-5 don't have the "V8" sound, but I'm getting used to the I-4 and I really appreciate getting over 20mpg *all the time*... even in city driving. Last tank 22mpg. I haven't taken a highway trip yet, but people are reporting 25-27mpg highway with a 5-speed and 24-25 with automatics. I have a Crew Cab I-4 with a 5-speed manual.

 

 

Check out www dot coloradofans dot com... (make it into a proper URL)

 

Good luck,

 

Michael

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