WTK: Views, Reviews on Chevy Colorado from LM

[DriFT_KiNG]

Hey guys wanted to get some feedback or thoughts on the 3.0 turbo diesel Colorado available from LM. I visited the south showroom and test drove it and was quite impressed, not to mention it is something different to the fllooded japanese vehicles.

It is however a bit more pricy than the other fully loaded japs, but a really good all round package, inclusive of built-in turbo timer.

Let me know your views...

[Rutless Tiida]

You said it is a bit more pricy. How much more?
What extra features does it come with?

[venum]

to my knowledge, the colorado and d-max share teh same platform

what does teh engine have on it

if it does share teh same polatform with the d-maax then it may have teh isuzu 4jj1 engine as teh 3.0l d-max

[sweeks]

Venum is correct. It's an American brand, made in Thailand using Isuzu Dmax engine and suspension components.

It turns out to be a Jap dressed up as an American.

[lighthammer]

It turns out to be a Jap dressed up as an American

Don't they all do that now?

[gundelero]

i think it looks really decent and rugged. i checked the price back in may/june and i think it was TT$285,000 or thereabout.
its a 3.0L turbo diesel. interior looked pretty decent, comfy, and spacious.

[lighthammer]

Whatever you do, don't buy the fully-loaded, fully riced out version from LM - at $295,000 it's a ripoff, IMO.

For $295,000, you're getting:
- 3.0TD common rail diesel from the Isuzu DMax (both the colorado and Dmax share the same chassis and engine, like the Ranger and BT50)
- full leather interior
- turbo timer
- Fully carryboy accessories: tray liner/tray cover with rollbar, front nudge bar and sidebars
- 20-inch rims as factory stock


IMO, all that equipment still doesn't justify the almost $300K asking price.

You can get a fully loaded, leather clad Navara with 4x4 auto trans for $240,000 and a similar hilux for $265,000. Or you can get the excellent Ranger Thunder for $265,000 with full leather, auto and that amazing 3.0 TDCi engine.

Add on some accessories:
- Tray liner - $2800-$3000
- Rollbars - $3000-$5000
- Sidesteps - $2800
- Nudge bar/Bullbar - $2800
- 20 -inch rims + tyres - $10,000

I just can't see why LM would charge so much for a truck when there are other options out there with more power, more cargo room and more comfortable ride, each for less money even if fully-decked out with accessories and crims.


Not worth it, if u ask me.

But if you do like it and don't mind paying, and you want a truck that stands out from others that are flooding the market, then by all means go for what's best for you.