V8 Colorado ~ Chevy Truck

**mark.phillips1012** · 10-31-2009, 04:22 PM

It is not a flex fuel engine and as far as the poor MPG, my only guess would be the low speed rear gears. I traded a 2005 Colorado crew cab 4X4 with the inline 5 for this one and it didn't get that great of gas mileage either.
Hey GM, how about a hybrid for the 5.3 in the next Colorado?
We ought to be able to express our wishes since we now own a part of GM, right!!!

Mark

**vncj96** · 10-31-2009, 06:42 PM

I thought they only offered the flex or the fuel managment motor for the Colorado. Even with the 4.10 I would think it would do better. Oh well I still want one!!

**eastex** · 11-02-2009, 08:59 AM

Hey Mark, I just took delivery of a 2010 Colorado Z71 LT2 with the 5.3L engine. Sounds like basically the same truck you have, leather, power seats, all the bells and whistles. Awesome truck!!!! I got rid of a 2007 extended cab Silverado Z71 when I got this one, and I like the Colorado much more. Much easier to handle and park and plenty of power..
I normally trade vehicles every two years or so, but this one may be a keeper, the wife likes it even more than I do.
I'll try to get some pics up in the next couple of days.\

eastex

**Shorty 71** · 11-02-2009, 07:45 PM

very nice truck!!!!!

**mark.phillips1012** · 11-02-2009, 08:14 PM

So there is at least one more. Thanks EASTEX. I was about ready to put mine up on blocks and not drive it.
You are right about them being easy to drive. The 2005 crew cab Colorado that I traded for this one had a very small turning radius and this one turns about like a car. I know what you mean about trying to keep the wife out of it. She drove a 2005 Avalanche that I bought the same day that I bought the 2005 Colorado (GM Employee Pricing for Everyone in 2005) and she drove the Colorado more than her truck. I had to buy her a 2009 Infinity G37 coupe to keep her out of my truck.
I'm sure you will like yours as much as I like mine.
Keep in touch.

Mark

**NORMSCOLORADO** · 11-03-2009, 10:48 PM

hey man there are a few factory v8 rados on another forum NLC knows what im talkin about! there is a non factory 6.0L reg cab too!

**s10tower** · 11-18-2009, 02:43 PM

hey just was wondering about what your rpm range when your driving around highways speed specail when your rear end is so tall of a gear?? my truck runs with 3.42 gears 1600 rpm for 70 mph

**Eddie Z71** · 11-18-2009, 08:09 PM

Man that is a nice looking truck! thanks for the pictures!

**eastex** · 11-21-2009, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by eastex

Hey Mark, I just took delivery of a 2010 Colorado Z71 LT2 with the 5.3L engine. Sounds like basically the same truck you have, leather, power seats, all the bells and whistles. Awesome truck!!!! I got rid of a 2007 extended cab Silverado Z71 when I got this one, and I like the Colorado much more. Much easier to handle and park and plenty of power..
I normally trade vehicles every two years or so, but this one may be a keeper, the wife likes it even more than I do.
I'll try to get some pics up in the next couple of days.\

eastex

Sorry I was so slow to get pics up. My real world job keeps getting in the way of my fun. Hope the pics work, first time to post pics.
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