The only thing more dangerous than a woman in a truck, is a woman in a Saturn. This is an odd theory, but the worst drivers on the road are women in Saturns, also white late model imports, but the Saturns are worst. Try it, it's true!
If you MUST get a truck I'd go with the GMC. I love Dodge and all that, but I find their build quality is still lacking. I had a GMC for a few years, I beat the shit out of it. But that damn thing kept on keeping on, nothing seemed to phase it. My truck was an 87, I imagine they've gotten better, so they should be really good.
I once read that women tend to overestimate the size of their vehicles, and men underestimate. Thus the guy hittin' shit, while the chick takes 5 days to park the damn thing.
Nothing brings out that "I can drive over you" attitude like a chick in a truck, please don't run me and my normal sized car over!
Or, I'll go get my 90 crown vic, and we'll tussel.
I've been reading a little about the new GMCs, here's the story and the
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2004 Chevrolet Colorado
By Michelle Krebs
On Sale: January 2004
Expected Pricing: $15,000-$25,000?
General Motors is launching an all-new line of mid-size pickup trunks at the beginning of next year (2004). The upcoming 2004 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon replace the Chevy S-10 and GMC Sonoma compact pickups.
But the Colorado and Canyon are much larger and are better equipped with amenities than the S-10 and Sonoma. One reason for the new formula: Sales of small trucks are sagging. Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon will go head-to-head with the Dodge Dakota.
Chevrolet Colorado, on sale early next year as a 2004 model, is aimed at young single people, couples, and families who want a truck bigger and roomier than Chevrolet's current S-10 but not as big as a full-size pickup, like the Silverado.
Like all Chevrolet trucks, sport-utilities, and upcoming cars, the Colorado sports the distinctive chrome bar across its grille. Inside, its interior is more spacious and upscale than the smaller S-10.
Based on a new truck architecture developed with Isuzu, the Colorado features a ladder-type frame, independent front suspension and a live rear axle. Four-wheel-drive models come with a torsion-bar suspension.
Chevy Colorado comes in a variety of configurations: three cab styles (crew cab, extended cab, and regular cab); two engines; two- or four-wheel drive; and three suspension packages (standard, sport, and off-road).
The crew cab, which accounts for about a third of all midsize pickups, has a 60/40 split folding rear seat to accommodate three adults. The extended-cab model comes standard with four doors. The regular cab features 60/40 bench seats, in cloth or vinyl, with bucket seats available.
Two engines are available. The base engine is a 175-horsepower 2.8-liter Vortec inline four, which Chevrolet claims is the highest horsepower of any base engine in its class. It is rated at 185 pounds-feet of torque. Optional is a Vortec five-cylinder engine derived from the inline six-cylinder Vortec 4200 engine in the Chevrolet TrailBlazer. The five-cylinder engine is rated 220 hp and 225 lbs.-ft.
Colorado offers various traction assistance options. The shift-on-the-fly four-wheel-drive system is activated with a dash-mounted switch. A locking differential is available on rear- and four-wheel drive models with either the four- or five-cylinder engine or traction control is optional on rear-wheel-drive models.
Anti-lock brakes, designed for heavy-duty service, are standard as are 15-inch wheels and tires, rack-and-pinion steering.
Dual-stage front airbags are standard. On the regular-cab model, the passenger-side air bag can be disabled. Also standard is a battery saver system.
Among the options are side roof-mounted airbags, uncommon in the segment. Also optional are: heated seats; remote locking; an in-dash six-CD changer; XM Satellite Radio; GM's OnStar; and a driver information system including an oil life monitor.
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I'd go for the Colorado with the five cylinder, that'd take care of everything you'd want, without being a huge wasteful tank.
Have fun shopping, don't take any shit from guy dealers. The car, and especially truck market is in a slump. YOU GET WHAT YOU WANT!! If the dealer isn't being exceptionally good, there are 10 other dealerships that need the sale. DON'T TAKE SHIT from them!
The Chevrolet Colorado will reach dealerships in October 2003.
Google "chevy colorado" or "gmc canyon" and plenty of reviews come up.