40k for a Colorado? Why not just get a 4wd Silverado that's a few years old for 20k? In 5 years from now your Colorado and the Silverado that is a few years old already would likely have the same resell value.
...80k miles is now starting to need fixing.
Because I don't need a Silverado, nor do I want a used vehicle. One of the reasons I'm looking for something else is that I'm no longer interested in fixing my vehicles and my Fusion with 80k miles is now starting to need fixing.
Rust on the driver's side edge of the hood. Black trim on the passenger door is coming off. Chrome trim around the bottom edge of one of the windows came off at some point while I was driving. I'll be replacing the evap tube assembly now for the second time when I get around to it. Shocks need to be replaced soon. Occasionally the turn signals don't work properly for a day - it's like I've just bumped it to change lanes. I've done all kinds of troubleshooting on my own, but it just randomly goes back to normal after a day or two. Haven't wanted to pay diagnostic fees for such an intermittent problem.What's going wrong on your fusion at only 80k?
Agree on both accounts. Not sure why people are paying more for a midsize truck when the rebates on the 1500s are so good? More truck and less money. Yes please. And good luck reselling the Colorado. A good used full size truck around here is going at minimum a grand over kbb value."I want a vehicle that can tow a ~25 foot boat or a skid steer."
I wouldn't even CONSIDER a Midsize chassis truck for those loads. I've had quite a few different size trucks over the years (Gas and Diesel) and towed for 150,000k+ miles and I'd want a 1/2 ton minimum for those kind of loads. In the real world the Midsize trucks don't do a heck of a lot better 1/2 tons on fuel mileage, maybe 2mpg better. I have a smaller older Bobcat 743 skidsteer and with an implement and trailer it comes in right at 8000#, a 25' boat is going to be north of 6000# too. I'm sure the Colorado has tow rating that "accommodates" those loads but its not the proper tool for the job and I'd personally give up ~2mpg to gain towing ability and more likely a better price do to rebates on the 1500.
For me personally, it's the mileage. If I could get a 1500 that got 30 mpg on the highway, I would. But 80% of this truck's miles will be unloaded highway miles. Another 19% will be unloaded city miles, and the remaining 1% it will be towing or hauling something.Agree on both accounts. Not sure why people are paying more for a midsize truck when the rebates on the 1500s are so good? More truck and less money. Yes please. And good luck reselling the Colorado. A good used full size truck around here is going at minimum a grand over kbb value.
Lockers should only be used in a straight line. Turning with a locked front axle is nearly impossible.