Chev Colorado w/ Duramax Diesel as a toad?
Anybody using the Colorado with the diesel engine as a toad? If so do you like it? Any problems at all with the engine? I'm getting ready to replace two vehicles, my commuter car and my Dodge Dak...
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I have a 2016 Colorado Z71 but have not towed it yet, but did buy it to eventually replace my 2013 Edge toad.
In the owners manual and on-line I do not see that he diesel cannot be towed. The only criteria listed is that you must have a 4X4 with a neutral setting.
And you must disconnect the negative from the battery due to the electric steering but that is easily done with a disconnect switch.
I did not spring for the diesel as the extra cost vs fule milage did not seem worth it ( I also only occasionally tow a utility trailer).
After 5K miles I get between 21-23 mpg and according to the link below the diesel does not get a whole lot better in combined driving.
fuel economy 2016 colorado
If they are right it would take you 30-40 years to make up a $4K price difference.
As for the comments that you could buy a full size Silverado for the same money, it's really apples to oranges when you include the same features. Yep. You can get a basic Silverado for the same price, but not with the same options.
I had a full size F150 for a short while, my wife wouldn't drive it (too big to park when shopping), it didn't fit in my garage and the gas mileage sucked as a daily driver. The Colorado has negated all of that.
Yes it is pricey, but that is driven my lower production and high demand. MY local dealer says GM is restricting the number they can buy. helping to keep demand up.
But it sure does look good!
2016 Colorado Z71:B
Have fun looking and test driving, don't forget the GMC Canyon if you like their style.
Chris
In the owners manual and on-line I do not see that he diesel cannot be towed. The only criteria listed is that you must have a 4X4 with a neutral setting.
And you must disconnect the negative from the battery due to the electric steering but that is easily done with a disconnect switch.
I did not spring for the diesel as the extra cost vs fule milage did not seem worth it ( I also only occasionally tow a utility trailer).
After 5K miles I get between 21-23 mpg and according to the link below the diesel does not get a whole lot better in combined driving.
fuel economy 2016 colorado
If they are right it would take you 30-40 years to make up a $4K price difference.
As for the comments that you could buy a full size Silverado for the same money, it's really apples to oranges when you include the same features. Yep. You can get a basic Silverado for the same price, but not with the same options.
I had a full size F150 for a short while, my wife wouldn't drive it (too big to park when shopping), it didn't fit in my garage and the gas mileage sucked as a daily driver. The Colorado has negated all of that.
Yes it is pricey, but that is driven my lower production and high demand. MY local dealer says GM is restricting the number they can buy. helping to keep demand up.
But it sure does look good!
2016 Colorado Z71:B
Have fun looking and test driving, don't forget the GMC Canyon if you like their style.
Chris
