[excaliber]

I got a friend looking to purchase a used colorado, he wants a 4x4 extended or crew cab.
what are the known issues with these trucks? what should he look for?
are any motors not up to par? I remember reading something about bad heads maybe?

advise?

 

[rjpoog1989]

Re: Advice for 1st time Comorado buyer???

04-early 06 have the head issue so I would stick with 07 or newer. 07+ also got a bump in power so it's worth it for that as well.

 

[excaliber]

Re: Advice for 1st time Comorado buyer???

thanks, anyone else?

 

[wh1pple]

Re: Advice for 1st time Comorado buyer???

Well, what did you look for when buying yours?

 

[FrEaK_aCcIdEnT]

Re: Advice for 1st time Comorado buyer???

Buy the V8 2009 and up crew cab. 2009 is LH8 without variable valve timing. 2010 to 2012 is LH9 with VVT. Can't beat the midsize pickup 4x4 with V8 combo. Great for everything.

That is my .02.

 

[excaliber]

Re: Advice for 1st time Comorado buyer???

Well, what did you look for when buying yours?

I wanted a black 4x4 loaded single cab with the biggest motor possible, I bought a 2012 in 2013, so it wasnt that old, only had 16,000 miles on it. at the time I was not as into these trucks and not aware of any issues certain years might have. I should have done my research, but I think I got lucky.