Strut10 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Anybody here driving one or the other?? My Grand Cherokee is on its last legs. Been looking at the GM half-trucks. Would go with a Silverado except for maneuverability issues in tight quarters off-road. I'm too used to being able to whoop my Jeep about-face wherever I want to. I need a vehicle that will drag a 3000 lb. boat/trailer combo up and down some pretty steep west-PA hills. Will the I-5 engine handle it without the 4.10:1 rear?? Or should I be looking at the 5.3?? Thing is..........pretty much any truck with the 5.3 is in the $31-$33K range, which is insane for a toy truck. Input??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 The I-5 3.7L is a stout little engine! I think they're rated at around 250hp/250tq. I was really impressed with them. Lots of power for the smaller truck. Haven't seen one with the 5.3L yet, imagine that'd be a fun little truck! I think if the Grand Cherokee pulled the boat with no issues, the Colorado with the 5 cylinder shouldn't have an issue. Sounds like the 5.3 would be ideal, but I'm sure the 3.7 will do the job just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Any particular issues with the platform?? If you went with the I-5 to tow, would you think the manual trans would be a better choice?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 The new models haven't had many issues whatsoever, can't think of one common problem with these trucks. Unfortunately you can only get the auto transmission with the 5 cylinder, only can get a manual with a 4 cylinder. Stupid I know, I'd prefer the manual trans any day! Don, I was just playing around with the build and price on the GM website and it looks like you can get a 4x4 with the 5.3 for around $25K. Sure are a lot more expensive up here. That's a pretty good price if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 One thing came to mind, You can get a Hummer H3 (have to find a used one now) which is built on a Colorado chassis, has the 3.7L and you can get the manual transmission. 4x4 as well as front locker and 4LO lock. They'd be a cool little rig too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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