Chevy Colorado

[Finance]

Coincidentally I test drove a new Colorado V6 today. That's a very strong engine.

[BirchyBoy]

TFLTruck did a comparison of the diesel and gas engine for towing. Their results were basically that the diesel towed better but the higher purchase price and fuel price negated the improvement.

[Fast0ne]

If you can look for a used Colorado or canyon diesel it would be worth a look.

I was happy with the used price.

[babock]

Make sure you check the payloads on these to make sure they are enough for your tongue weight, cargo and passengers. They are somewhat on the low side.

[Fast0ne]

On my own it 1600 pounds payload and 900 hitch weight.

7600 max tow capacity

So not sure how that’s low [emoji848]

[VernDiesel]

I drove the diesel Colorado with GDE tune. It eliminated the lag and was much more responsive. Plus they dyno a much welcomed extra 40 HP & 70 TQ. (220 HP 440 TQ conversion) Not fast but much more enjoyable to drive not to mention to tow with. Claim an extra 3 mpg. Easy 30 MPG Hwy / Avg 15 towing your TT at 65. Diesel longevity.

http://www.greendieselengineering.com/Engine-Tune/GM/GDE/Colorado-Canyon-Duramax-Hot-Tune/2_55.action

http://www.greendieselengineering.com/jforum/posts/list/271.page

Test drive it and the Ram Ecodiesel. The Ram has the TT stability advantage of a lil wider & longer wheelbase. I’d say the new 3.0 liter turbo diesel Ford but they are only available in upper trims priced in the stratosphere.

[babock]

Originally Posted by Fast0ne

On my own it 1600 pounds payload and 900 hitch weight.

7600 max tow capacity

So not sure how that’s low [emoji848]

Depends on how it's equipped. Some are lower than 1200#. Add more options, lower the payload.