I liked the colorado just fine at first, but started having lifter knock after only 3000 miles (it had 114 when I drove it off the lot). Not long after this, a new issue reared it’s ugly head. When attemping to start my truck(@ a cold start or after driving home 45 min. from work), it would crank more rapidly than normal and fail to turn over. I tried checking every fuse and relay under the hood with no avail. Then, after about 30 minutes, you could blow on the key and it would crank right up. AARRGGHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went over every fuse, relay, module, starter solenoid, you name it, they tested a o.k.

I tried to bring it back to the chevy dealership to be checked out, but of course it never acts up when you’re there. Everything checked out clear and no codes popped up. They tried to sell me on a computer module (not covered under warranty anymore).

I decided to look @ upgrading to a silverado, but quickly changed my mind after finding I’d be 4k in the hole because they would only give me 13k for my trade. Granted the colorado did have 40k miles on it, but I took it for all it’s maintenance @ the dealership as sheduled. I took such good care of it and this is how it works out? It was all I needed to decide my next move.

A month or so later I stopped by the toyota dealership w/ the wife and checked out the tundras. I was impressed with toyota after I bought her an fj cruiser late last year and figured what the hell, why not check ‘em out. They treated us way better than any other dealership I’ve ever been to. After test driving the tundra, I had to bite my lip to keep from grinning.

After getting down to brass tacks with the salesman, they made me an offer to pay off the colorado, and give us the 10k off rebate with another toyota loyalty rebate. The price was great! After haggling the monthly payments down below what I was paying for the chevy, I sealed the deal and haven’t regretted the decision. Granted the gas mileage is drastically lower going from a 3.5L inline 5 cylinder to a 381hp 5.7L V8, but it’s a small price to pay for being satisfied.

So what is the point of buying a bed extender from Toyota for the Tundra if they tell you not to drive with the tailgate open? Hmmmm?

I’ve already told you I don’t own a Tundra, don’t care to own one, but give it credit where credit is due. It has upped the bar in certain aspects of a 1/2 ton truck, just like Ford, GM and Dodge have in their own respective ways. This only leads to the other manufacturers producing better trucks in the long run. It’s only common sense. No one said the Tundra is better in all areas, and no GM is not better in all areas either. Each truck has it’s goods and bads.

Now Tacoma vs Colorado/Canyon, go to the Toyota site and use their compare function. The Tacoma is actually cheaper than the GM versions when comparable equipped, Tacoma has a higher tow rating, offers L/S diff while GM does not, and so on.

You’ll find the Colorado/Canyon has it’s strong points too. Just the Tacoma has more strong points and appeals to more people than the GM siblings.

I’m not blinded by the facts. I use the facts to make the best and most educated decision.

FYI: I’m not a Tundra fan, actually own a domestic ‘06 1/2 ton. I’ll give the GM twins their credit, which they deserve. But be realistic and give Toyota it’s fair share.

So if GM makes quality trucks, why does the Tacoma outsell and last longer than the Colorado/Canyon and their predecessor S10/S15 prior?

The Tundra has it’s flaws, but you’re telling me the Silverado/Sierra has none?