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Old 11-25-2018, 10:01 PM
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Thinking of replacing my F150 with a smaller pickup. Anyone on the board have any experience with the offerings from GMC or Chevy?? Considering the their 2+ Liter turbo diesel or the larger V6.
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Old 11-26-2018, 07:54 AM
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my brother rented a chevy colorodo last time he was in town. pretty impressive little truck. think it had the v6 in it.
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Old 11-26-2018, 08:56 AM
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Ford's new Ranger is expected in 2019. I have enjoyed my '95 model for over 200,000 miles.
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Old 11-26-2018, 10:22 AM
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What tow capacity is needed?
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What tow capacity is needed?
Every year at/ around December 25 he has to carry a pretty big load...
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Old 11-26-2018, 11:44 AM
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Phew - just priced a Chevy Colorado. With the diesel, it looks like it starts at $37k in 2WD...

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You sure dont get one to save $$. I think the GM 'small' truck is much nicer than it used to be and more inline with that a Taco was. Taco used to be THE small truck but I think they took their eye off the ball for a bit. Still nice trucks but not the world beater anymore.
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I'm looking at the Toyota Tacoma. Same price mid 30's
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What tow capacity is needed?
i would get what ever package that maxed the towing. Times they are a changing!

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Phew - just priced a Chevy Colorado. With the diesel, it looks like it starts at $37k in 2WD...

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True, and would have to weight pros against added $$$ before I made a decision.
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I liked my Taco. 6500# tow capacity. Oddly I find the Tundra to be a little easier to park and I cannot explain why.
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