I decided to trade in my baby, a 10 Camaro SS/RS, for a 17 V-6 Z71 Colorado 4X4, which also allowed for the sale of my 02 Tracker winter driver. Once everything shook out - one insurance policy as opposed to two, very low mileage on the trade-in, military discount, etc., Ive got net payments of 200.00 for 60 months, on a brand-new kick-butt vehicle that gets a LOT of compliments. Laser Blue Metallic is a fantastic color.
I didnt want a Silverado -- too much for me. Just needed something to tow my Coleman camper a few times a year and do some occasional cargo hauling, and this is perfect...Extended Cab, by the way - just me & the dog. The back seats are more for holding grocery bags than people. If you need them on a regular basis, opt for the Crew Cab.
Great ride, but the solid rear axle does remind me on occasion (when gunning it on a turn over rough pavement) that it IS a truck. Seats are perfect for me (5ft 10in, 170#), and the power lumbar and multi-option seat heat are a improvement over my Camaro. My only dings on Comfort & Convenience is WHY did GM not put heated mirrors as standard across the board??? It seems they have corrected this for the 18 models. And my Infotainment system occasionally does not see my USB drive (stuffed with tunes) -- I have to turn the vehicle off, pull the key, & open the door. Upon restart all is well. ???
8-speed transmission shifts well for the most part, upshifting in about a 1,000 RPM band under light to moderate acceleration. I get 24.5 MPG highway, and about 17.5 city - and I dont baby it.…
Transmission
By Anon | on Friday, October 11, 2019
2.0
Have been back and forth to the dealer many times, problem is the transmission jerks and it's so intermittent (once a week) they cannot pinpoint the problem. Something is not right.…
excellent vehicle
By barb | on Friday, January 20, 2017
5.0
have owned my Colorado 2 years. my second one. love it!!!!…