2005 Chevrolet Colorado

Rating from truckie

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"great truck. cars.com helped me locate it. a little farther than i wanted to go,but i love my truck."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from greyghost

(3)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"a good looking truck with plenty of power for a 4 cylinder. Heavy suspension makes for a hard ride and it has some wind noise from the passenger side. overall for the money - a workhorse of a truck."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from GREYGHOST

(3)
Comfort:		2 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		2 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"My main complaint with this truck is the cheap interior and wind and road noise. I have the 2.8 model with automatic z-71 model. NO CARPET - vinyl on the floors, extreme wind noise from the passenger side and with the stiff suspension, the road noise. Also, on the drivers side rear behind the cab, it sounds as if something is loose. as far as mileage - 20 city, 25 hwy. A great looking truck, but wish i had looked around more for something a litter better."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from MeanJoe

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I have a 2005 Colorado Crew Cab, 2-wheel drive, 2.8L, Automatic. Great truck. I bought it used with 22,000 miles. It gets 20-22 mpg and will pull our tent trailer or three quads on a flat trailer quite easily. Buy one, you wont regret it!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from superbuzz

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Bought one with 20,000 miles on it that was a former rental. Now over 100k miles. Most dependable car I've ever owned, nothing but routine maintenence, and that isn't much. I average 18mpg, the truck tows well, is comfortable front and back, does everything I expect it to do without complaining."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Can't beat it used

(3)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I have had this truck for about a year and half and have loved it. I went from a full size Chevy truck to this and have never regretted it. I also looked at the Tacoma, Frontier and Dakota. In the end it came down to the cost of the truck and the value for it. The others could not even come close. I routinely use this for commuting, camping, road trips and managing some rentals I own. For me this truck is perfect. It is relatively inexpensive, fits in the garage easy, has a big enough bed to fit stuff and is thousands cheaper than the Japanese competition. It also gets great gas mileage (Consistently 18-19 city and low 22-23 on the highway). If this was ever wrecked and I had to buy another truck I would look for the same one. The comments about the interior are very valid and I think GM should do a better job on making the interior more appealing. Having said this, in the end this would increase the cost of the truck and, as mentioned, the cost was one of the main reasons I was attracted to this truck. A final note I think this truck fulfills its purpose as an economical vehicle that offers exceptional value, especially used."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from mohicanwarrior

(3)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		2 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		2 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"this little truck is just that little i bought this truck becasue of reviews of a friend who said he loved his and loved the gas mileage. The Colorado is a great truck for an outdoor enthusiast it goes through the snow awesome 12inches last winter ice fishing (although i have put kelly atr tires on) and it goes through the mud well also its small enough for hunting big woods and manuevering on logging roads but it does not have a stiff enough suspension for towing i have a 16 ft. tracker aluminum boat that really squats my truck the interior is a little plain and the seating isnt very comfortable although you do have alot of leg room in the front but hardly any in the back seat,and the gas mileage is terrible for a small truck the best i have ever gotten was 15mpg the worst 12 i dont understand it the little 5 banger is not very efficient my buddies colorado is getting in the neighborhood of 20 mpg and mine 15 on a good day going down hill he did however say that he ordered his with 410 gears but i still believed i should get better mileage than i am. The trade in value sucks on these trucks i have 44000 miles in excellent shape and it lists at 12k. I cant wait to get rid of this truck and buy a full size truck again. Im only getting 15mpg my wife has a gmc yukon denali with 22inch rims and a 6.0 liter engine that gets 14- 16 mpg the only reason i down graded from a full size to this colorado was for the gas mileage boy was that a mistake same gas mileage half the truck"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from kenny D

(4)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"i have the 5cyl. engine automatic tranny, the only thing i hated about this truck were, the tires, i replaced the original tires with a set of michellin truck tires, it now rides very smooth and handles very well for a small truck"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from idrv2fast

(3)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		2 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		2 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I bought my Colorado used in the summer of 2005. I bought the ZQ8 model which features sporty performance and the upgraded engine. The engine in this is great, if you are looking for a truck that has sports car performance then the ZQ8 edition is for you. The torque never stops, and the truck handles beautifully. I highly reccomend going with a manual transmission and upgrading to stiffer springs for added performance. The only bone I had to pick with the Colorado's performance is the speed governor which you hit at 98 mph. The interior of this truck is the worst part. Rainbow colored seats and cheap grey plastic truly turned me off to this truck. The stereo system was also very weak. Mechanically I ran into very few issues, I drove this truck very hard and it held together nicely. I would not purchase another one of these trucks as they don't hold any residual value what so ever. If you plan on buying one, plan on keeping it for a very long time... You are better off buying a Tacoma if you can afford it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from luggnutt

(5)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"the colorado, is a allaround, good truck, for the get around town hauling small stuff, only thing i need is rear suspension,a little stiffer don,t know if air shock will help, i pull a small trailer and it drags at the end of my driveway. need a little more seat comfort on long trips, the 5cyl gets decent mileage around 30 if you keep foot out of it and use cruise control, real peppy. i love it. kenny d."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A