GM Reveals 2015 Chevrolet Colorado - Page 108

motorhead · 10-21-2015, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Price of diesel relative to gasoline depends on where you live. Some places its the same or cheaper, others its more expensive. Diesel exhaust fluid (if thats too much to type out, just use DEF or urea -its fewer keystrokes than 'piss fluid') should work out to roughly 5% of the cost of diesel. Of course, this will vary based on where you buy it.

But the question of cost ignores the fact that the diesel is likely the better engine if you actually plan on doing trucky things with the Colorado. How much is that worth?

The payload difference between a V6 & diesel appears to be 20lbs, in favour of the V6. Its not going to be a factor for anyone.

Sorry, DEF. I forgot how technical we must be here. The national average right now is almost thirty cents higher for diesel. Here it is more like thirty-four. That's the lowest gap here in years, and I doubt it will stay that way. It's hard to say if depreciation will help the diesel Colorado or hurt it. I guess that will depend on how popular it becomes. If they hold their value better that may help offset some of the other losses. I guess I don't get it because I use trucks differently than it sounds like a lot of you folks do on here. If I need to pull 7,000 lbs, which I do often, I just don't think I would feel comfortable doing it in a small truck even though it's rated for it. I'm not running this truck down either. If I was in the market for a small truck, I would be all over the V6 version.

shaffe · 10-21-2015, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

With diesel costing more per gallon , higher maintance cost and piss fluid, it won't be much of a saving especially with figuring in the extra $3,800.00 price tag. Also, does the weight of the motor lower the payload capacity as with other diesel trucks? I'm not really seeing the practicality with this combination.

In my area diesel has seen massive price swings. There were times where it was a dollar more a gallon than 87 times where it was 20 cents cheaper a gallon than 87. Right now diesel is around 15 to 40 cents more a gallon at the stations near my office

Apex Motorsports · 10-21-2015, 10:23 AM

Around here diesel has been in line with 87, a little lower at times even. I saw diesel for $1.99 a gallon a few weeks ago.

motorhead · 10-21-2015, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

Around here diesel has been in line with 87, a little lower at times even. I saw diesel for $1.99 a gallon a few weeks ago.

I would love that. Here, many years ago it was way cheaper then 87. I know states taxation
has a lot to do with it. I would be all over this truck if that were the case here.

CamaroSkooter · 10-21-2015, 03:45 PM

Considering premium fuel for the Camaro I drive is more expensive than diesel where I live, and the diesel gets better mileage, I'd say this is a pretty wise investment.

But then again, if something doesn't work for your specific situation, then it must be a bad idea across the board...

motorhead · 10-21-2015, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

But then again, if something doesn't work for your specific situation, then it must be a bad idea across the board...

Not saying it's bad for everyone, but it has to be good for enough or GM doesn't profit from it. That's why I raised the question. I'm not towing with my Camaro or concerned with fuel milage as its a toy and not a daily driver. What fuel it takes doesn't relate to a vehicle that is being marketed as a "mini work horse" of sorts with good economy. I brought up diesel cost, maintenance, higher MSRP to raise the question of,in the real world, will it be.

What is the fuel mileage while towing it's 7,000lb load? That may or may not be a selling point.

Apex Motorsports · 10-21-2015, 04:55 PM

My interest in the Colorado/Canyon is that I need a truck but do not need/want a full size truck. I have had Silverados in the past but they have gotten bigger than I am interested in dealing with around town. The reason I am interested in the diesel is not so much because of the towing capability as it is the torque when off road, the mixed use fuel economy should be about 10mpg better than I am getting now, and the long service life.

motorhead · 10-21-2015, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

My interest in the Colorado/Canyon is that I need a truck but do not need/want a full size truck. I have had Silverados in the past but they have gotten bigger than I am interested in dealing with around town. The reason I am interested in the diesel is not so much because of the towing capability as it is the torque when off road, the mixed use fuel economy should be about 10mpg better than I am getting now, and the long service life.

All good points. Different way of seeing.

alcal1084 · 10-22-2015, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

My interest in the Colorado/Canyon is that I need a truck but do not need/want a full size truck. I have had Silverados in the past but they have gotten bigger than I am interested in dealing with around town. The reason I am interested in the diesel is not so much because of the towing capability as it is the torque when off road, the mixed use fuel economy should be about 10mpg better than I am getting now, and the long service life.

He basically got into my head and posted what I was thinking!!! Mine is on order and can't wait for it to show up.

Apex Motorsports · 10-22-2015, 10:37 AM

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He basically got into my head and posted what I was thinking!!! Mine is on order and can't wait for it to show up.

I haven't ordered yet but I will soon.

Expunge · 10-22-2015, 11:06 AM

If they would only make a ZR2.....

Hilflos · 10-22-2015, 11:08 AM

I'm a ways out from a similar point. Too much to do before I get there to estimate when, but the short list for complimentary vehicle has, for a while, been, older el Camino of some type, S10, or a Colorado, all largely dependent on financial considerations when I go to pull the trigger.

My need to consider off road time is minimal, these days, but something with a bed for all the household things, hauling yard waste or home improvement maintenance waste over to the municipal facilities, transport of anything large or cumbersome for the house or car, all the utilitarian uses for a vehicle is my primary consideration.

Another platform to tinker with and modify is secondary, but most of the reason an S10 or the el Camino are on the list. That an el Camino would represent a lot of temptation to eventually go down the restomod, power tour, drag week route, may fit in both the pro and con columns.

If I were just looking for utility and reliability, diesel Colorado would be about the entirety of the list.

FenwickHockey65 · 10-30-2015, 04:31 PM

http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...omparison-test

lol Tacoma.

Iron Lung Jimmy · 10-30-2015, 07:41 PM

After reading that I actually felt sorry for the Tacoma.

10-21-2015, 03:45 PM	#1503
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	Considering premium fuel for the Camaro I drive is more expensive than diesel where I live, and the diesel gets better mileage, I'd say this is a pretty wise investment. But then again, if something doesn't work for your specific situation, then it must be a bad idea across the board... __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

10-30-2015, 04:31 PM	#1511
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...omparison-test lol Tacoma. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

10-21-2015, 10:23 AM	#1501
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	Around here diesel has been in line with 87, a little lower at times even. I saw diesel for $1.99 a gallon a few weeks ago.

10-21-2015, 04:55 PM	#1505
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	My interest in the Colorado/Canyon is that I need a truck but do not need/want a full size truck. I have had Silverados in the past but they have gotten bigger than I am interested in dealing with around town. The reason I am interested in the diesel is not so much because of the towing capability as it is the torque when off road, the mixed use fuel economy should be about 10mpg better than I am getting now, and the long service life.

10-22-2015, 11:06 AM	#1509
Expunge Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6, '99 Tahoe 2Dr Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South of Houston, TX Posts: 890 View My Garage	If they would only make a ZR2.....

10-22-2015, 11:08 AM	#1510
Hilflos Drives: 2015 1SS / RS NPP Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 353	I'm a ways out from a similar point. Too much to do before I get there to estimate when, but the short list for complimentary vehicle has, for a while, been, older el Camino of some type, S10, or a Colorado, all largely dependent on financial considerations when I go to pull the trigger. My need to consider off road time is minimal, these days, but something with a bed for all the household things, hauling yard waste or home improvement maintenance waste over to the municipal facilities, transport of anything large or cumbersome for the house or car, all the utilitarian uses for a vehicle is my primary consideration. Another platform to tinker with and modify is secondary, but most of the reason an S10 or the el Camino are on the list. That an el Camino would represent a lot of temptation to eventually go down the restomod, power tour, drag week route, may fit in both the pro and con columns. If I were just looking for utility and reliability, diesel Colorado would be about the entirety of the list.

10-30-2015, 07:41 PM	#1512
Iron Lung Jimmy Drives: Iron Lung, Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,577	After reading that I actually felt sorry for the Tacoma.