Chevy Colorado vs Ford F150 (Update)
I am downsizing to a more economical truck from my 2016 F350 DRW 6.2 gasser. I am considering the F150 with the 2.7 eco or possibly the 5.0. Also considering he Colorado. I know what I am gettin...
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mleekamp wrote:
I bought a new 2016 Colorado in late 16. Full crew cab. Great sized truck. Loved the size, looks, etc. Hated the transmission. Constant shifting up/down. I never towed with it though it could tow (forget exact number) 7k plus. Ended up going to the F150....sure, I lost some $$$ but I chaulk it up to a good mistake. F150, as stated, is excellent shifting and great for towing. I got the 5.0 but any of Fords choices would be great I feel. We ended up with a larger trailer than I would have gotten with the colorado. Could not be happier....and the couple thousand lost in transaction is nothing I loose sleep over.
By the way, i came from a full size GMC 1500 to the colorado to the ford. I don't regret the Ford one bit. Wish I would have tried it before the Colorado a year ago.
Exactly my concern with the Colorado. I really wanted to give it a shot, but the high price-tag and erratic transmission, I think I will pass. Too close in price to the full sized trucks, I don't see great value.
I do think it will be a better daily vehicle though, and be maybe slightly undersized as a vacation vehicle. I will pull no more than an R-Pod type trailer, but I do have 3 boys, who would be cramped in the rear seats, so they will bear the brunt of the downsize.
Gman
