New truck

[thedeeredude]

 8)Got a new truck on wednesday.  A 2006 Chevy Colorado, cheap Dutchman special.  Roll up windows, manual locks, bare bones.  Specs are 4 cyl., stick shift , 4x4.  Now I gotta find some logging or forestry related decals.  Hint hint Jeff, maybe we can get some forestry forum back window sticker decals.  And front license plates ;D  Ill try and get pics then.

[sawguy21]

I didn't know you could get 4x4 with the four holer. Was the steering wheel optional at extra cost?

[Warbird]

I didn't know you could get 4x4 with the four holer. Was the steering wheel optional at extra cost?

  :D :D

I like the Forestry Forum and/or logging sticker decal idea!  Congrats on the new truck.

[Left Coast Chris]

Dude,   just curious........... what was the posted miles per gallon rating for city and highway and what is your towing capacity?

[thedeeredude]

The old rating is 18/23 the new rating is 16/21.  Dont know the difference, but thats what the Epa says.  I think the towing capacity is around 2000 pounds.  Not a lot, but I dont have a sawmill and dont haul logs or anything.  I haul lumber and firewood occasionally so it works for me.

I didn't know you could get 4x4 with the four holer. Was the steering wheel optional at extra cost?

   :D  I know I know, I used to have a chevy with a 350.  Those were the days.

[logwalker]

I just sold my '89 Chev Sierra with a 350 and a 5 speed. It had tall gears. I think about 3.54's. My mileage was about 15/18. This was a lite duty 3/4 ton. Is the Colorado a full size pickup? Joe

[thedeeredude]

No the colorado's a mid size.  I had a 350 5 speed, a 1991.   :'(

[rebocardo]

> Specs are 4 cyl., stick shift , 4x4.

Ford makes it just about impossible to get a Ranger with the 2.3L 4 cyl and 4x4. Congrats on the winning combo.

[thedeeredude]

Im not brand loyal, it was a nice truck and I liked it so I got it.  I used to be diehard Ford, told my dad Id rather walk than ride in a Chevy :D   I like rangers too but they really need to do some updates on them.