Inline Five ????

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Ok what is the deal with this engine? I hate to buy the first year of any new engine, but I am in the market for new truck.

I have an 01 2.2L Sonoma SL, and its the one I plan to replace. Its a really nice truck, but under powered for a work vehicle. I'ld sell it for a very reasonable price if anybody is interested.

I also have an 02 4.3L S-10. Nice truck with plenty of power. I figured another one of those woudl be just the ticket. I called my guy at the local Chevy dealer and I was informed I can no longer get an S-10 and I can no longer get a 4.3L in a smaller truck.

All they have is this Colorado thing with an inline 5. Now it may be a great truck and a great motor, but I don't want to be the darned beta tester. What is the upshot on this truck and motor so far?

I see the I-5 developes more horsepower and supposedly gets better gas mileage, but reliability is an absolute must for me.

(I already have a full size truck also for those needs so that isn't really a necessity.)

Oh, yeah... these are all work truck for my communications contracting company. I'm not just a truck hog... LOL.

Tim · Accepted Answer

I bought a Canyon with the 5cyl, with the 5-speed it has nice power feels like a 6. I had a V8 ford with less HP. The HP is BS. IMHO. However the Canyon isn't broken in yet.   Hope this helps.    Tim

shiden_kai · Answer

It's the same basic engine as the inline 6 that has been in the Trailblazers for a few years now. The only big difference is that it has one less cylinder and uses balance shafts. So far, the inline 6 has been almost bulletproof, except for a production run of them that would crack the steel sleeves in the aluminum block.

Ian

Bob La Londe · Answer

Well, I guess I'll find out.  I went ahead and bought one.  It should beready for me to pick up this evening or first thing in the morning.Bob La Londe

Tim · Answer

Good luck with it. Let us know what you think of it.    Tim

Bob La Londe · Answer

I drove it around a little today. Did some grocery shopping and took the family out for lunch. Its pretty comfortable, and the cd/stereo sounds real good. Other than that can't say much. It seems to have decent power, and its prerigged for towing so I'll try my boat behind it when I get a chance. Just seat of the pants it doesn't feel like it has any more power than my

4.3L S-10. I got the crew cab and there is plenty of room for the kids in the back without having to scrunch the seats forward.

I don't like the license plate bracket in the front. Can't put a custom license plate frame on it. Atleast not easily.

Obbop · Answer

You answered your own question!!!!!!!!!"I hate to buy the first year of anyExcellent advice and I agree whole heartedly. I would wait 3 years beforebuying a new model, engine, etc. and check the Web message boards, federalrecall lists, technical service bulletins, etc. before buying. Why be theguinea pig for the manufacturer????

Bob La Londe · Answer

Ok, I had it on the highway, and noticed an unpleasant vibration.  Eithersomething int he front end or the wheels are all out of balance.  The dealerwill be seeing me tommorrow.

BC Brian · Answer

We took a quick look at the Colorado/Canyon crew cab 2wd. Nice looking truck but with a tow rating of only 4000 lbs it was a bit shy for my 23' trailer - probably too short of a wheelbase for this trailer.

Tony Kimmell · Answer

I guess it takes all kinds... I thought that thing was the ugliestthing I've seen since the Avalanche and Aztek.-Tony

Bob La Londe · Answer

Nothing is as ugly as the Aztek.  The Avalanche sorta grows on you.

Kiel Uyttenhove · Answer

You know why its called the Avalanche? Because when it starts to fall apart, it falls apart in an Avalanche.

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