Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon vs Toyota Tacoma

[RidgeHunter]

Lawl @ fanboy hyperbole. I don't think any of us who actually own 200k+ Tacos have those problems.

I'll be at 300k soon. Come for a test drive.

 

[montesa]

I will capitulate approach angle, but Colorado has slightly better ground clearance in both the smallest and largest versions, as measured by Road and Track. Low-end torque is also better.

The Colorado/canyon are new platforms as of 2015, so their resale value remains to be seen. I have quite a lot of experience with Toyotas and Hondas. I have worked on them, even owned a Toyota. When I was doing product development for an aftermarket company, I got to tear them apart. the GM and Ford vehicles were ALWAYS easier to work on and develop parts for, the Hondas and toyos were a friggin' nightmare, so yeah I have a very realistic idea of what it takes to work on them, both interior parts and mechanically suspension/drivetrain. I HATE doing toyos or Hondas, they pack everything in where you can't get to stuff. Have to practically pull the motor to change an alternator. I am not saying the big 3 have not done similar things, but in general, a Chevy is easier to maintain than a Toyo, and parts are ALWAYS double if not more. Chevy alternator- $55, Toyo- 120-300.

I absolutely give Toyo the edge in overall longevity, but just because it physically drives longer does not mean it lasts longer. The seats, interior, electrical systems all start failing long before the drivetrain. So yeah, it might last 300k, but the seats are thrashed, windows won't roll down, the AC doesn't work, and the suspension is shot. My 2002 2500HD has 175 on the odo, the seats are perfect, the suspension is great, and I can haul a 24-foot box trailer with a 5k car inside at 80 on the highway. My 2003 1500 could haul the 24-footer at 70, but not uphill, as it only had the 4.8 V8. My good friend has a 2000 Chevy 1500 with the V6, over 300k on the engine, everything works perfectly, seats are in excellent shape and it hauls a 5k trailer damn near every day without a tick.

Yes, I am a GM guy, but I am quite experienced in all makes and models.

What? Electrical systems last as long as the rest. They also handle deep water crossings without problem surprisingly well. Windows last as long as the rest. Interior is super tough but simple. Pull the motor to replace an alternator? That's ridiculous. What model requires that?

 

[RidgeHunter]

I wonder why there is no serious offroad community or aftermarket support based on the Colorado? Lawl. What's a late 90s 4wd S-10 sell for?

 

[montesa]

I wonder why there is no serious offroad community or aftermarket support based on the Colorado? Lawl. What's a late 90s 4wd S-10 sell for?

It's hard to tell what a late 90s s-10 would sell for. I guess it just depends on what salvage yard you're at. Just jokes. Ha

 

[SlugSlinger]

What's a late 90s 4wd S-10 sell for?

Is that a trick question? A better question might be when is the last time a late 90's s-10 was on the road.

 

[71buickfreak]

The S10 and the new Colorado have nothing in common, just like a new Taco and a hilux are nothing alike.

 

[montesa]

The S10 and the new Colorado have nothing in common, just like a new Taco and a hilux are nothing alike.

I would love to have a hilux! I don't think they would ever sell here though. Too expensive/rough riding/basic.

These are cool pictures. Tacoma being used by U.S. Special forces in Middle East.
http://www.brian894x4.com/MilitaryTacoma.html

 

[3inSlugger]

I own a 98 Corolla, not a truck. 178k miles and replaced a power steering pump and starter. That's it...and both were day operations that were only difficult because of my inexperience working on cars.
Looked at my friend's 01 Taco that he puts through hell. It's still running despite him running it like a stadium truck.
A chevy he bought lasted about 2 years.
I'm not bashing the Colorado, I'm going to test drive and look into one.
But I'm also not sold on all the flash and nice oohs and ahhs that always come with American origin vehicles.

 

[dennishoddy]

I will capitulate approach angle, but Colorado has slightly better ground clearance in both the smallest and largest versions, as measured by Road and Track. Low-end torque is also better.

The Colorado/canyon are new platforms as of 2015, so their resale value remains to be seen. I have quite a lot of experience with Toyotas and Hondas. I have worked on them, even owned a Toyota. When I was doing product development for an aftermarket company, I got to tear them apart. the GM and Ford vehicles were ALWAYS easier to work on and develop parts for, the Hondas and toyos were a friggin' nightmare, so yeah I have a very realistic idea of what it takes to work on them, both interior parts and mechanically suspension/drivetrain. I HATE doing toyos or Hondas, they pack everything in where you can't get to stuff. Have to practically pull the motor to change an alternator. I am not saying the big 3 have not done similar things, but in general, a Chevy is easier to maintain than a Toyo, and parts are ALWAYS double if not more. Chevy alternator- $55, Toyo- 120-300.

I absolutely give Toyo the edge in overall longevity, but just because it physically drives longer does not mean it lasts longer. The seats, interior, electrical systems all start failing long before the drivetrain. So yeah, it might last 300k, but the seats are thrashed, windows won't roll down, the AC doesn't work, and the suspension is shot. My 2002 2500HD has 175 on the odo, the seats are perfect, the suspension is great, and I can haul a 24-foot box trailer with a 5k car inside at 80 on the highway. My 2003 1500 could haul the 24-footer at 70, but not uphill, as it only had the 4.8 V8. My good friend has a 2000 Chevy 1500 with the V6, over 300k on the engine, everything works perfectly, seats are in excellent shape and it hauls a 5k trailer damn near every day without a tick.

Yes, I am a GM guy, but I am quite experienced in all makes and models.

Hmmm, at 319,561 miles, my Tacoma SR5 seats, electrical, and AC all work perfectly. Other than needing cleaned the upholstery is perfect still.

 

[Chard]

Last time I was at the Toyota dealership for and oil change, the service bays were full. Something is failing on them.