Trucj\k olist at 20/27 mpg That was the small truck. Where did you get your numbers?
Awesome, thanks Mark. I read on the window papers at the dealer that the
> truck I was looking at, the reg cab 2wd, got 39MPG on the highway and 31
> city. You are saying you are only getting 19 on the highway? Would you
> consider that good? I never owned a truck before, so I don't know what to > expect.
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> Thanks
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> > Brett,
> > I purchased a crew cab Z71 model about a month ago and have found it
> > to be the perfect truck for me. Having been a full size owner for the
> > last year, the gas consumption was just killing me. So far the inline
> > 5 has managed to produce about 19 miles to the gallon on the
> > interstate, but I'm not one to be easy on the pedal. I"m assuming that
> > once I get about 5K miles on it, things should loosen up. As for the
> > ride.... those big tires can find the pot holes, but the chassis is
> > firm and the suspension compliant enough to smooth most annyances out.
> > One thing I did not realize is that the back seat head rests tend to
> > block alot of the rear viewing area, mainly a hazard when backing out
> > of a parking space in a crowded parking lot. So far I've received alot
> > of comments about the truck, all positive, most like the tough look
> > that the Z71 package exuberates. The other comment is that the
> > sunburst orange color looks good on the truck. I assumed that the
> > color was one that you either loved or hated... so far no ones been
> > honest to say they didn't like it :) I give Chevy a 9.5 out of 10 on > > this one.
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > > Hey guys,
> > >
> > > I am thinking about buying a new Chevy Colorado reg. cab 2wd truck at > the
> > > end of May, and I was wondering if anyone here has one, or knows someone
> > > with one. How are they? No serious problems with them, or anything like
> > > there, is there? How is the ride, smooth? Good on gas?
> > >
> > > Let me know. Thanks
> > >
> > > Brett
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