Colorado owner thinking about switching

gmtech · Dec 14, 2018

how many taco owners start looking for service contract after 3 years?

Parker315 · Dec 14, 2018

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Hello TacomaWorld,

As the title suggests, I’m not a Tacoma owner, but I’ve come here to get your guys’ honest opinion...

Back in June, I purchased a new Chevy Colorado Crew (double) Cab Short Bed V6 4x4. I considered Tacoma, but frankly you just got more for your money with the Colorado. I’m not an overlander or rock crawler, but more of a weekend warrior that enjoys driving hours down some dirt roads to get some camping solitude and find some good trails (mtb, hiking, etc). I want something that would be comfortable doing that, and also as a daily driver.

HOWEVER, in the 6 months time and 6k miles, I’ve already needed to take the Colorado into the dealer multiple times for various reasons from transmission lurching to suspension clunking, which are still being addressed by the dealer. If this is the way things are going to go, I’m wondering if I should switch.

I’ve come here to get your guys’ honest opinion about Tacoma ownership. I’ve heard Taco’s can have their own share of “issues” but want to hear some firsthand experiences. My current Colorado has a V6, 4x4, and a locking diff, so it sounds like the TRD OR would be the comparable choice. And money-wise I probably couldn’t afford a TRD OR with less than 30K miles.

Please don’t post something unproductive like “You made a mistake. Chevy’s suck, buy a Taco,” but something more informative about ownership experience, common problems, etc.

Thanks a ton!
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Coming to TacomaWorld and asking folks if they think you should switch to Tacoma is like going to a Vegan support group and asking if they think you should switch LMAO

I don't know much about the Chevy Colorado, but I can tell you this is my first Tacoma out of a long list of other trucks and this one is BY FAR my favorite truck. It's a great truck, its fun to drive and tinker with. Ive had no issues and I've got over 26k miles and I bought it 1 year ago.

Lots of support from Tacoma World for questions and aftermarket modifications

LOTS of aftermarket modifications and custom parts made for the Tacoma

Very easy to upgrade and work on. In fact, by far the easiest truck to work on that I've ever owned.

I highly doubt you would be disappointed with the purchase of a Tacoma.

Splat · Dec 14, 2018

I have a 2016, got the first one on the release date. The only repairs I needed were caused by me (cracked windshield, thorn out mudflap, buffing) driving in extreme conditions. I'm 60K miles in and it seems that the truck has earned my trust now. If reliability is the main factor, you can't go wrong. The rest is a matter of personnal preferences.

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