re: Convince me not to buy a Chevy Colorado

OP I have a Tacoma. It's been an excellent vehicle for 2.5 years. Not a single issue to speak of. GM twins seem to be fine, nice resale as well although not as good.

However, I have a one year old, and will likely have another kid in next year or so. He just moved to a bigger seat and it take up a ton Of space, especially rear facing, it takes away from passenger leg room. With 2 seats, it will almost assuredly take away from driver leg room. I am a bit over 6 feet, and drive pretty close to the wheel.

Even if you are ok sacrificing leg room, you are left with zero storage. Those under seat storage areas aren't worth much with baby seats always there.

I love my truck, but will sadly likely need to say goodbye to it in the next year or so. However we did just buy a highlander, so anytime we go somewhere as a family we use that vehicle, so I might be able to get a at with it.

Good luck with your decision.

I was looking at a mid sized as well a few months ago. I wanted a full sized truck but I didnt want to drop 50k just yet on the one I wanted. The Tacoma and Colorado lack any sort of power and towing capacity. If you dont need the space or the towing capacity, then they are fine. However, if you think you will need either in the next 6-8 years, get a Full Size. I know you said you arent worried about resale, but 8 years down the road the Tacoma will still be worth double what the Canyon is. Most GM products are junk IMO.

I have a '17 Taco SR5 with the double cab and extended bed. I love the shite out of it. I test drove both the Colorado and the Tacoma, and I liked both, but the reputation of both companies came in to play and I went Tacoma.

I also don't have kids or a need for a full-size.

I'm not going to convince you not to buy a Colorado.

You're the one that's gonna feel like the dumbass.

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double cab

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For the love of God stop calling it that.

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He can't. That's why he came to a board where a POS like a Ford F150 is considered a good vehicle

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Touché

I remember years ago my father bought me an S-10 new the day he bought a new Silverado.
The S-10s went out of production, as I suspect the Colorado will.
Too bad you're not considering the Silverado.

Toyota Tacoma > Chevy Colorado

Yup. Just bought an f150 and have two car seats as well. TONS of space.

I opted for the XLT sport.

I considered the midsize, but everyone I talked to said that most people that buy midsize say they wish they would have bought a fullsize within a few weeks.

FWIW: I opted for the sport because I wanted that center console. I didn't really care for the bench seat.

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opted for the XLT sport.

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I seriously considered the XL or XLT Sport with the V8. They look good.