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A Honda Ridgeline owner suddenly couldn't shift...calling the tow truck. The driver looked under it in order to tow it and...the cable was hanging loose. Hooked it back up and he could shift! I won't mention the water leaks, suspension problems, crazy price, $850 tow package!tranverse engine, minivan Stow-n-Go storage, or the fact it's really front wheel drive. Not for me.
I keep coming back to the GM Canyon/Colorado twins because they seem more like what a smaller truck should be. Smaller! Better fuel economy ratings, reasonable OTD pricing, and feature up to date safety features. Plus you have your choice of many packages, engines and tranny's. The longer wheelbase (compared to say a Ridgeline) gives it a decent ride too.
The Tacoma is freakin' huge! Overstyled too. It's also plagued with plenty of 1st year gremlins. At least you can get a 4 cylinder Crew like the Colorado! Then there is the price. At 30k I'll just buy a full sizer Thank You!
The Nissan is a solid effort w/ a small bed. Great looks, loads of optional features and a pesky low Cargo Capacity. Unfortunately I've had a Nissan pickup before and lets just say it wasn't a positive corporate experience. They just don't stand behind their vehicles. GM has never charged me for a Warranty claim, unlike Nissan.
Maybe I should drive the Dodge Dakota just to be sure!?
To which I would have replied: Yes, and it was designed wrong! This reminds of the 1991 Titan solid rocket motor booster accident at Edwards Air Force Base in 1991. The giant solid rocket test motor, weighing about 400 tons, exploded less than two seconds after ignition. The accident investigation revealed that the motor propellant grain was poorly designed and this made the motor explode. One of the investigation team members made the following public statement: "The motor performed as designed". Meaning: it was designed so poorly that it had to explode almost immediately! Same goes for your Colorado A/C system. It truly performs as designed.
Oh, and I sold the Envoy about the time the warranty was gonna expire. Between the HVAC system that couldn't figure out what to do and the horrible resale value caused by TOO MANY REBATES, I was done! Too bad GM doesn't understand the Kia/Hyundai secret. Might even keep people driving their vehicles, which would contribute to resale value. Bought a new Accord. Doesn't even need a warranty... LOL
Has anyone heard of this? :confuse:
I have tried running in 3rd and then shifting up, changing to 4x4 HI back to 2X4 HI and still misses 2nd and OD.
I am taking it in to have it investigated but wanted to know if anyone else has heard of this.
I am in SoCal so cold is not a factor.
Thanks
ORA
kcram - Pickups Host
I have a 04 TB and 04 Col. crew 4X4 and love both of them. I tow the Col. behind my Motorhome and don't see why it won't go the distance for ya.
mansr
If so, wouldn't the same problem be appearing across all three engines?
Yea, right, and Toyota is made in Iran next door to their nuke plant.
Where did you ever get that idea? Thats the trouble around here and most other forums. People think before they know spreading false and misleading information. :P
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It is a shame that US manufacturers do not offer more diesel engines in medium size vehicles. The big three offer only full size HD pickups with diesels, and they seem to be engaged in a ridiculous horsepower and torque war, constantly increasing the HP and torque rating fo the same engine. This at the expense of long term reliability and quality. These pickups are neither reasonably priced, nor economical. And given the price of diesel fuel, not the best choice right now. And a lot bigger than most people really need.
BTW, I very seriously doubt that you could get 39 MPG in a Colorado size pickup with a diesel engine. I say that because I did own a 1982 Datsun extended-cab pickup with a 4 cylinder diesel and all I got was about 24 MPG. Granted, this was a simple non-turbo engine with a 5 speed manual transmission, but it was a small engine and not very powerful.
I think that 28-29 MPG would be a far more realistic estimate for the new Colorado diesel.