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EXJAY Enthusiast

EXJAY

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my current company 2000 S-10 will be changed out next month

for a 2005 2wd colorado extended cab wt. if you have one, how do

like it compared to the S-10? looking foward to the bigger cab and

a NEW truck. we have a option to buy the vehicle once its up for

replacement dirt cheap so i might buy the colorado since i would

know how it was driven and the service history (but that would be

5 yrs away :seeya: ). BTW: i now have a stripped drain plug and

a dirty driveway from the S-10 thanks to the guys @ the shell station. :confused:

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Ozrein

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Try checking out www.coloradofans.com

 

They might be better able to answer your question. From what I've read, most people seem quite pleased with their Colorado/Canyons.

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For the past 10 years or so, I've had nothing but S10 pickups and most recently, a 2002 Blazer. I REALLY like the S10. I like the 4.3 that was available in the pickup and standard in the Blazer. I liked the styling, the interior, the size, etc., etc.

 

THe lease ran out on my Blazer two months ago and I had a decision to make. I wanted a pickup again, but didn't want a full sized. So, I ended up getting a Colorado. It's a crew cab, and a few more goodies than a work truck, but it's basically the same thing.

 

I'm not particularly crazy about the styling of the wheel openings around the rear wheels. The door arm rests are hard as a rock... couldn't they spare at least a hint of padding there?

 

Otherwise, I like it. I have the 5 cylinder, and it has plenty of power for me. It's quiet as can be going 70 mph down the pike and it rides well for an empty pickup. I like the MP3 CD player and I can put a CD in that has 100 or more tracks on it and never have to swap CD's. :)

 

All in all, it's a good truck and good value.

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oohyeah4

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For the past 10 years or so, I've had nothing but S10 pickups and most recently, a 2002 Blazer.  I REALLY like the S10.  I like the 4.3 that was available in the pickup and standard in the Blazer.  I liked the styling, the interior, the size, etc., etc.

 

THe lease ran out on my Blazer two months ago and I had a decision to make.  I wanted a pickup again, but didn't want a  full sized.  So, I ended up getting a Colorado.  It's a crew cab, and a few more goodies than a work truck, but it's basically the same thing.

 

I'm not particularly crazy about the styling of the wheel openings around the rear wheels.  The door arm rests are hard as a rock... couldn't they spare at least a hint of padding there? 

 

Otherwise, I like it.  I have the 5 cylinder, and it has plenty of power for me.  It's quiet as can be going 70 mph down the pike and it rides well for an empty pickup.  I like the MP3 CD player and I can put a CD in that has 100 or more tracks on it and never have to swap CD's. :) 

 

All in all, it's a good truck and good value.

 

 

 

oohyeah4 Enthusiast

oohyeah4

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Had a 2004 colorado regular cab Z71 , got it in dec of 04 awsesome truck, great ride , very quiet, nice power with the inline 5 , gas mileage I thought should have been better though got around 17 miles per gallon. I no longer have it due to the fact in was an assigned company truck and I am no longer with them. however would defitenaly buy one! :)

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