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    New Truck Review

    As requested, here is an initial review of my recently purchased Chevy Colorado Z71 4X4.

    I have put close to 3000 miles on it in the last few months, and overall, I couldn't be happier. I have 305 hp under the hood, and can still get 28 mpg on the open highway at moderate speeds. Obviously, this number drops dramatically if I "get on it". (Not that I would ever do such a thing.)

    The 4X4 works flawlessly, and I have already had to use it a few times around the farm. I am a little disappointed in the factory ride height, and the factory "all-terrain tires", but once I wear these tires out, I will be fixing that. I see a 6 inch suspension lift, and a set of BF Goodrich AT K2's in my future.

    The interior and comfort of the truck is outstanding, and makes my coworker's new Tacoma look shabby by comparison. Stereo, navigation, Bluetooth, traffic alert, XM satellite radio, heated leather seats are all awsome.

    I have added a LineX Bedliner spray, and weatherTech floor mats so far.

    I tow a small cow trailer, a boat, and a camper with it, and it pulled great. Towing package was a must for me.

    All in all, if you don't really need a giant truck to do what you need to do, this is an excellent option. It is comfortable, easy to drive and park, great on gas, and can still do everything that I need my truck to do. I can haul tools for work, hay for animals, and just about anything the Mrs. wants from Home Depot and Tractor Supply. It will tow 7000 lbs. with no problem. And, I can do all this at roughly $14,000 less than a comparably equipped full size truck. I love it.

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    P.s., Slippy- yes, it is quite a bit bigger than the old Colorados, and a lot bigger than the old S10s, but still smaller than the Silverados.
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    With the lift and tires you can say goodbye to the 28mpg. Nice looking ride though. I still kick myself for getting rid of my 2005 Z.

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    Quote Originally Posted by S.....P...... View Post
    With the lift and tires you can say goodbye to the 28mpg. Nice looking ride though. I still kick myself for getting rid of my 2005 Z.
    Roger that. I figure that even if I drop down to 20 or 22mpg, I'm still doing better than the 16mpg that my Taho gets.
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    Thanks Sparky, I really like the Canyon/Colorado line even though I've always been a full size truck owner. At 6'4" I just like the extended leg room but I'm about to get a new truck, my 2010 F150 4x4 is just getting too worn out for long range travel. But I damn sure don't want to pay $50k for a new Silverado or Sierra.

    I just put a new set of BFGoodrich Mud Terrain's on our JK Wrangler Rubicon. The ones that came with it from the factory got us around 42k miles. But make sure your rotate them every 3-k miles or so.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Slippy View Post
    Thanks Sparky, I really like the Canyon/Colorado line even though I've always been a full size truck owner. At 6'4" I just like the extended leg room but I'm about to get a new truck, my 2010 F150 4x4 is just getting too worn out for long range travel. But I damn sure don't want to pay $50k for a new Silverado or Sierra.

    I just put a new set of BFGoodrich Mud Terrain's on our JK Wrangler Rubicon. The ones that came with it from the factory got us around 42k miles. But make sure your rotate them every 3-k miles or so.
    Slip, I as well own a 2010 F-150 crew cab 4 wheel drive with 61,000 miles. Curious, if you are running the 5.4 engine also. Mine is a beast when it comes to power, but likes the fuel pump with 15-16 mpg.

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    Quote Originally Posted by A Watchman View Post
    Slip, I as well own a 2010 F-150 crew cab 4 wheel drive with 61,000 miles. Curious, if you are running the 5.4 engine also. Mine is a beast when it comes to power, but likes the fuel pump with 15-16 mpg.
    Damn, they improved the mileage on them between 2008 and 2010. I have a 2008 F-150 (with 52,000 miles) with the 5.4 Triton engine. It is a beast, but I am lucky if I can 12-14 MPG and that is taking it easy. Other than that, I love it.

    Edit: I am only 5-10 but when I am in my truck, Slip and me are the same size!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Inor View Post
    Damn, they improved the mileage on them between 2008 and 2010. I have a 2008 F-150 (with 52,000 miles) with the 5.4 Triton engine. It is a beast, but I am lucky if I can 12-14 MPG and that is taking it easy. Other than that, I love it.

    Edit: I am only 5-10 but when I am in my truck, Slip and me are the same size!

    We might need to re measure Slip since he got his haircut and went bald. He mighta "slipped" a few inches.

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    Sparky - what did you end up shelling out for it?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Slippy View Post
    Thanks Sparky, I really like the Canyon/Colorado line even though I've always been a full size truck owner. At 6'4" I just like the extended leg room but I'm about to get a new truck, my 2010 F150 4x4 is just getting too worn out for long range travel. But I damn sure don't want to pay $50k for a new Silverado or Sierra.

    I just put a new set of BFGoodrich Mud Terrain's on our JK Wrangler Rubicon. The ones that came with it from the factory got us around 42k miles. But make sure your rotate them every 3-k miles or so.
    6'4"?? Not what I had in my head. I figured you to be a smaller guy. funny that.

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