New Colorado diesel report.
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2015/10/2016-chevrolet-colorado-diesel-first-drive.html Looks like GM got it right.
Forum Discussion
Bionic Man wrote:
I see posts regularily about the desire to have a manual transmission in a truck. RAM is the only one that offers it, and they just don't seem to sell. I'd bet good money that the same would be true for a bare bones truck that people here are asking for.
The "problem" with the Ram manual is that you get lower HP and a lot lower torque with the manual G56 transmission. All things being equal power wise, more people might buy a manual... I don't know.
I bought a relatively bare bones Tundra (manual seats, upgraded radio, cruise control, power windows/locks, AC) and a relatively bare bones Ram (manual seats, standard radio, cruise control, power windows/locks, AC). I drive about 8K miles a year with my truck, mostly towing or Home Depot trips. I don't want or need all the extra stuff that other people like and want.
To me, it is a tool for a job. I realize that I am in the minority here, but is it really so difficult to offer minimal options...?
