2004 Chevrolet Colorado: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $15,695 -$28,135
- Invoice: $14,832 -$25,462
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. See if the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2004 Chevrolet Colorado |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | Base w/Z85 suspension |
| Arrival Date: | 06/07/2004 |
| Engine: | dohc I4 |
| Bodystyle | reg. cab |
| Transmission: | 5-speed manual |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 15,565 |
| Price as Tested: | 15,566 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 925 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 1257 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 332 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 18.901 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 17.57 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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From the Back Seat
Kirk Bell
I still feel we don't give the Colorado a fair shake, even though I feel this truck, with its jiggly ZQ8 suspension, is the worst deal in the lineup. At almost $20,000 as equipped, I felt like I was driving a $17,000 pickup. Take the ZQ8 away and you get improved ride and a less-expensive sticker price.
Rick Cotta
Decent cheapo pickup experience ruined by ZQ8 suspension/tire package. If rating this vehicle, I'd give it a 2 or 3 vs. at least 4 or 5 with base suspension.
Tom Appel
I think the Colorado/Canyon is a better vehicle than our report suggests, but as equipped, this tester is a really crummy deal. For 20-large I want decents seats and power windows. While I'm griping, shouldn't a balance-shafted engine sound less like a Fordson than this grunter does? The LS Z85 runs a cool $2000 less than this ZQ8 and seems like a much, much better deal.
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