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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Saw the Colorado ad where a Toyota owner was asked if he would swap his Hilux for a Colorado.Of course any one would swap a 10 Y.O Hilux for a new Colorado.Don't know whether a swap new for new would happen though
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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The revised front end design on the Colorado looks good imo.
Still not in the league of a Ranger or Hilux though.
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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I think that anyone driving a Hilux would want to get out of it and swap it for just about anything else after seeing this.
Just goes to show that a 5 car safety crash test and reverse camera aren't the only things to take into consideration when buying a new car. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoHbn8-ROiQ I would have this playing on a loop if I worked in a Ford Dealership.
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I would still rather a 10 year old hilux instead of a new Colorado, but you would be stupid not to swap given its value as a new car it would be worth a lot more. Sell it again and buy a couple of Hiluxs
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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I got a ride in a new Colorado the other day with ÜBER. It was the equivalent of a Wildtrak ranger.
I found the seats absolutely horrendous to sit in, although it looked OK the seats just made it feel really cheap. |
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These things are a barking dog, Boss has one & its rubbish, suspension is terrible and the seats are like ironing boards. Makes for a back injury anytime.
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Join Date: May 2005
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http://performancedrive.com.au/2017-...ew-video-1300/
Here's my Colorado review if you're interested. Not exactly a ringing endorsement... |
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Adelaide
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we hate them at work got rid of them too much trouble : engines using heaps of Oil we have had 3 engine changes all had there suspension bushes done rear leaf spring bushes splitting ,recall for batteries we had 2 batteries melt under the bonnet diff input pinions leaking and so on so on
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As much as Holden would like prospective buyers to think, it's no Hilux or Ranger.
The new one is an improvement on the old one, but the price point and quality proves its still "Junk". |
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We have one at work and it has been nothing but trouble. Mostly electrical problems.
We also have a 2012 Hilux which is nothing special, but the Hilux keys always disappear of the hook before the Colorado' does. |
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We are about to get some new Colorado's at work. I was ignored when I suggested Rangers. Interesting to see what happens
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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been told if they use more than 2 Ltr Oil per 10,000 Kms they change engines but you have to get a Holden dealer to monitor the Oil
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we have just changed to "D" Max's rangers were to dear
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Townsville
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I believe our contract geniuses will pay about $48,000 for a 4WD twin cab poverty pack Colorado, surely when purchasing 20 of these they could of got a better price!!
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SZ II TS Territory-Black
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Townsville
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Just over 24 hours with the new Colorado, first impressions:
Looks ok.Drivers seat, not comfortable, feels like you're sitting on hard plastic. Drives ok, but there seems to be a bit of lag.Gear box isn't too bad but feels a but notchy, I like the short gear leaver, not much feel to the clutch. A bit surprised with the fuel consumption, with cruise control set at 100 in 6th gear it is using between 9 and 10.3 litres per 100 k's. Maybe the engines is still a bit tight, but I thought it would be a lot better. My SZII 4.0L Territory gets 9.5-10 litres per 100k's cruising at 100. Aircond works good. The reverse beeper carked it within a couple of hours, but I think it's an aftermarket one. The reverse camera is next to useless. Will be interesting to see how it goes in the long run.
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