I've had 2 Colorados, a Wrangler, an Outback, and now I'm driving a Silverado. I am constantly going back and forth on if I actually need a truck. Glad to see there is more content encouraging people to think about what they are driving, and maybe bigger isn't always better.
@@mrbretward we used to have an Outback and loved it. I also test drove a Wrangler, and almost bought it, but ended up with the Colorado. Thanks for watching and sharing!
Interior space/comfort is the issue for me. Midsized trucks are so tight inside. The only one that is really comfortable for a larger person (and I don't mean overweight) is the Honda Ridgeline. Mid sized trucks do not have the same interior space as older full-sized trucks.
I never owned an older full size so was just referring to the exterior dimensions. I wish I could get a full size but just doesn’t make sense for me money wise. Thanks for sharing!
Also.. people started buying more full-size trucks in the 90s as the large comfy cars made previously were eliminated... which then led to the expensive luxury trucks (again because no more large comfy cars).
@@KevinExclamationPoint OH.. yeah, I wasn't criticizing (not a troll 😇). I actually have a 2024 Powerboost F150 on order (to be built 4/29). You PB videos have been VERY insightful!
@@SingleSpeed427 no definitely didn’t think you were a troll. No worries thanks very much for sharing your experience. It’ll be different for each one of us. I appreciate you bud.
I love the in the full size trucks but the exterior footprint is just too much. I drive on tight streets and through the woods whenever I get a chance, the relatively narrow midsize Taco fits well. I know people drive the same streets and woods but I it’s got to be more of a chore. And I’m not sitting in the back seat, I sit in the drivers seat that fits like a glove. And it’s under fifty grand unlike most full size trucks.
Switched from a frontier crew cab long box to a titan crew short box. Titan is 3in longer but turns waaaay better than the smaller truck. Also gets much better mpg.
I had a 2021 Toyota Tundra Limited 4x4 that I loved. The backseat was huge and with the seats up it was incredible. I did sell it and bought a 2023 Toyota Tacoma Limited 4x4. MOST of the time I don't miss the Tundra but there are a few instances where I think I should have kept it. I do like that my mileage is about +5 more per gallon but you don't buy trucks for gas mileage. A full-size pickup for me is more of a want than a need but I do think about it quite a bit. lol
@@scottsmith7348 I’m in the same boat! I wish I still had a full size truck and know that someday I’ll find myself back in one. I got 21mpg in my F150 hybrid and only get 18mpg in the Colorado. So even more enticing. Price wise the F150 is just too much to justify right now.
7:07 I had a ‘94 Chevy C1500, V6 and RWD with a 5 speed, WITH the factory tow package, but it had the 3.23 rear gears and an open diff… max towing rating for that configuration was a little over 6,000 lbs. After I replaced the rear diff with a helical gear locker and changed the gearing to 3.90s and put better tires on it, it towed and hauled A LOT better. It used to struggle with 4,000lbs before all that stuff, and afterwards it wouldn’t struggle until I was close to 6,000lbs.
@@KevinExclamationPoint there was a lot wrong with the truck that all got fixed at the same time… so the fuel economy got better actually. Though I think that runs counter to what you would find if only the gearing was swapped on an otherwise healthy truck.
@@KevinExclamationPoint other things wrong like spark plugs that hadn’t been changed in forever, vacuum leaks, still had the factory U joints on the driveshaft. One of the parking brakes was stuck and dragging constantly, and many MANY other things. All of this stuff was fixed, mostly by me, within about a month… and I really didn’t drive it much before I started changing and fixing stuff. I don’t have much basis for comparison.
@@KevinExclamationPoint I didn’t know how before I did it… I learned because I had more time than money. I had a little farm, and needed a farm truck, and that was the truck I could afford. To be clear, I didn’t replace the differential or the gears, that was the one thing I took it to a shop to get done… too many expensive specialty tools to make it make sense… Everything else, that only required screwdrivers and sockets and wrenches, I did all that stuff.
You’re absolutely correct, these trucks are way too expensive. So for me it was about buying the truck known for quality. I thought at least that way the maintenance costs would be low. So I bought a Tacoma, not needing a full size, and wanting it to fit in my garage. It’s been perfect for me after 5 years of ownership.
That's the great thing about the US (and Canada, too), you have choices. I drove compact trucks for a long time (Mazda B2300, Toyota Tacoma and a Chevy S10). Great trucks and easy to park. Then I decided I wanted a bigger truck (hauling scouts and gear for camping trips) and bought a used Tahoe in 2014, then a new Tundra in 2018. The Colorado is a great truck, but I'm happy with the Tundra, even if it means I'm parking in the north 40. LOL
lol! Yeah, I didn’t mind parking my F150 but the Colorado is for sure easier to maneuver. It’s always nice to have choices. Thanks very much for sharing your experience.
Almost at the finish line for the 1K subs! I drive a 23 Tundra, I wanted a midsize, but the back box is just a bit too tight for my quad and dirt bike life! Great channel and food for thought, just subbed to ya!
Thanks bud! I subbed back because I noticed you’re also teetering close to the 1K mark! Yeah, I’ve had motorcycles in the past but never dirt bikes or four wheelers. Maybe one day I’ll get a dirt bike for fun. Thanks again!
Nice video! You make many good points. We are buying at the end of 2024. We tow a small camper (2,900 lbs.). So I am fine with any tow capacity 5,000 lbs or above. Payload is more important to me. By the time I factor in a topper/shell, tongue weight, hitch, passengers, pet, and camping gear, I want about 1,500 lbs of payload. Other than that, I want a comfortable daily driver and something that we can use to explore areas while camping (AWD or 4WD for light off-roading at most and comfortable to explore state parks, wildlife areas, small towns, etc.). We are leaning mid-size, but will consider base trim 1/2 tons lightly optioned. I care nothing about luxury trucks and hard-core off-roaders. Those are nice, but that is not what I need and too expensive.
Thanks Dean. If you can swing it it sounds like the a lightly optioned full size might be there more comfortable option. Obviously you may run into issues with the tightness of some trails but storage space gets eaten up quickly on a midsize. I’m a sucker for technology so unfortunately, although I’d like another full size truck one day, in order to get all the goodies I’d like, I’d be priced out of it affordability wise. Thanks very much for sharing and hope you find a great deal later this year. Certainly the market will be very good for buyers at the end of the year.
I have both. On the Colorado, I love the fact that it fits in the garage especially nowadays when people are stealing catalytic converters. On my RAM though. I love the fact that you don't have to scoot the front seat up when you put in the car seat. But majority of the time the family is in the Colorado 😂 🤦🏿♂️
Thanks for sharing your perspective on the debate. I would also love to have both and wonder which one I would drive more. Might be the full size if I’m being honest. The catalytic converter theft is real. When I owned my F150 a neighbor on my street who also had an F150 had his taken.
The truth is most people don’t need a truck at all. If you looked in the bed of every truck you saw I’d guess 99% of the time it will be empty. That said I went from a 2010 Silverado extended cab to a crew cab Nissan frontier and I do miss the roominess of the Silverado and the frontiers fuel mileage is only marginally better.
I don’t disagree with this as I could also get by without a truck! Similar story with the F150 to Colorado although the f150 got way better MPG! Thanks for the comment.
@@Commentleaver-c6xsomeone was telling me that these trucks don’t weigh that much less than the full size trucks despite the smaller footprint, but you’re right they should be markedly better than the bigger trucks.
It's easy to know what truck is going to be used for in regards to when you factor what your need for payload and towing. SIMPLE. A truck is typically used for doing what a car cannot do.
No I do not, but I have had a company truck since the 90s, and all have been F150s and the last 3 have been the Super Crews. for me the full size truck has the inside space that is perfect and the flat floor in the back works out great for gear and sleeping. Even the smaller 5' bed works fine for all my needs and I tow nothing. the mid size is just too small inside for gear/storage and a daily driver. And the mpg in the mid size are not that great- my friend has a Tacoma and my 2.7 eco boost gets better mpg. I have nothing against mid size, they look great, just not for me
A midsize would tow my boat and utility trailer just fine but not my 6500 lb. travel trailer. Despite some of them claiming to be able to tow 7000 lb, it would be more of the tail wagging the dog; the midsize trucks are just too light to pull high profile trailers. I had 3 Nissan Frontiers from '95 to '05 and they met all my needs (just towed boat and utility trailers then) until my kids got too big to sit comfortably in the back seat for long trips.
Im 6’ and can sit behind myself in the Colorado comfortably. But I imagine if you have a few kids they’d knock elbows and start fights back there. Thanks for sharing. We all have different needs when it comes to trucks for sure.
@@Fernando-t8gI like the look of the Colorado better than the Ranger, so I went that route but know a lot of people like the Ranger. If I had the money I’d probably wind up c with another F150 Powerboost. Thanks for the comment.
Nah I certainly do not need a full size, thats why I drive an 06 Tacoma, crew cab, 5ft bed. I'm married, and we need a truck to do truck things here and there, while the wife has the SUV for all around things to do.
@KevinExclamationPoint Ya its crazy, even my old milage getter gmc s15 std cab had a almost 7 ft bed . It was great I could put the tailgate up with 2 dirt bikes in the back.
Wow, sounds like you drink almost as much as I do! Lol. I’ve had Silverado 1500s for company vehicles the last ten years. Have a new Canyon AT4 coming in a few weeks and can’t wait. I’m a “spirited” driver and much looking forward to a smaller, better handling rig with better power-to-weight ratio and more responsive drivetrain.
I like mid size trucks but need my f150 Powerboost to pull my camper and 12k dump trailer. Not that I pull that much weight. Im retired and started a small handyman business and need the bigger truck. The 7200 watt onboard generator is priceless! The Chevy Colorado and Canyon are the best looking mid size trucks on the road. Will go back to the mid size trucks again soon.
@@davewilson8308 I love the Powerboost pro power feature. I owned an f150 Powerboost that was unfortunately a lemon otherwise I’d still have that truck. Thanks for sharing!
@@KevinExclamationPoint My 2022 Powerboost has been flawless with 13k. I remember watching some of your Powerboost videos but don’t remember the issues. What problems did you have with your Powerboost?
I went in the opposite direction and am okay with it so far, but like I said wish I could get a full size still. Just trying to be happy with what I’ve got.
I've had 2 Colorados, a Wrangler, an Outback, and now I'm driving a Silverado. I am constantly going back and forth on if I actually need a truck. Glad to see there is more content encouraging people to think about what they are driving, and maybe bigger isn't always better.
@@mrbretward we used to have an Outback and loved it. I also test drove a Wrangler, and almost bought it, but ended up with the Colorado. Thanks for watching and sharing!
Interior space/comfort is the issue for me. Midsized trucks are so tight inside. The only one that is really comfortable for a larger person (and I don't mean overweight) is the Honda Ridgeline. Mid sized trucks do not have the same interior space as older full-sized trucks.
I never owned an older full size so was just referring to the exterior dimensions. I wish I could get a full size but just doesn’t make sense for me money wise. Thanks for sharing!
Also.. people started buying more full-size trucks in the 90s as the large comfy cars made previously were eliminated... which then led to the expensive luxury trucks (again because no more large comfy cars).
@@KevinExclamationPoint OH.. yeah, I wasn't criticizing (not a troll 😇). I actually have a 2024 Powerboost F150 on order (to be built 4/29). You PB videos have been VERY insightful!
@@SingleSpeed427 no definitely didn’t think you were a troll. No worries thanks very much for sharing your experience. It’ll be different for each one of us. I appreciate you bud.
I love the in the full size trucks but the exterior footprint is just too much. I drive on tight streets and through the woods whenever I get a chance, the relatively narrow midsize Taco fits well. I know people drive the same streets and woods but I it’s got to be more of a chore. And I’m not sitting in the back seat, I sit in the drivers seat that fits like a glove. And it’s under fifty grand unlike most full size trucks.
Switched from a frontier crew cab long box to a titan crew short box. Titan is 3in longer but turns waaaay better than the smaller truck. Also gets much better mpg.
I had a 2021 Toyota Tundra Limited 4x4 that I loved. The backseat was huge and with the seats up it was incredible. I did sell it and bought a 2023 Toyota Tacoma Limited 4x4. MOST of the time I don't miss the Tundra but there are a few instances where I think I should have kept it. I do like that my mileage is about +5 more per gallon but you don't buy trucks for gas mileage. A full-size pickup for me is more of a want than a need but I do think about it quite a bit. lol
@@scottsmith7348 I’m in the same boat! I wish I still had a full size truck and know that someday I’ll find myself back in one. I got 21mpg in my F150 hybrid and only get 18mpg in the Colorado. So even more enticing. Price wise the F150 is just too much to justify right now.
Midsize is a great option nowadays cost wise. I just love the rear leg room and cargo capacity of a 1/2 ton though.
I agree, and wish I could afford a full size for those reasons, but am happy nonetheless. Thanks for the comment!
They aren’t much less than full size, and some are as much or more.
Keep the Colorado content coming!
Will do. Thanks bud!
I find myself using my 1993 Toyota Pickup a lot more than any other vehicle I own. The 7.5 ft bed is just so useful.
Glad you’ve got something that works for you! Thanks for the comment.
7:07 I had a ‘94 Chevy C1500, V6 and RWD with a 5 speed, WITH the factory tow package, but it had the 3.23 rear gears and an open diff… max towing rating for that configuration was a little over 6,000 lbs. After I replaced the rear diff with a helical gear locker and changed the gearing to 3.90s and put better tires on it, it towed and hauled A LOT better. It used to struggle with 4,000lbs before all that stuff, and afterwards it wouldn’t struggle until I was close to 6,000lbs.
Cool. That axle ratio can sure make a difference. Was the MPG markedly different that you recall?
@@KevinExclamationPoint there was a lot wrong with the truck that all got fixed at the same time… so the fuel economy got better actually. Though I think that runs counter to what you would find if only the gearing was swapped on an otherwise healthy truck.
@@KevinExclamationPoint other things wrong like spark plugs that hadn’t been changed in forever, vacuum leaks, still had the factory U joints on the driveshaft. One of the parking brakes was stuck and dragging constantly, and many MANY other things. All of this stuff was fixed, mostly by me, within about a month… and I really didn’t drive it much before I started changing and fixing stuff. I don’t have much basis for comparison.
@@stephencooper5040 gotcha. At least you know how to do all that. I can just do the basics. Thanks for sharing.
@@KevinExclamationPoint I didn’t know how before I did it… I learned because I had more time than money. I had a little farm, and needed a farm truck, and that was the truck I could afford. To be clear, I didn’t replace the differential or the gears, that was the one thing I took it to a shop to get done… too many expensive specialty tools to make it make sense… Everything else, that only required screwdrivers and sockets and wrenches, I did all that stuff.
You’re absolutely correct, these trucks are way too expensive. So for me it was about buying the truck known for quality. I thought at least that way the maintenance costs would be low. So I bought a Tacoma, not needing a full size, and wanting it to fit in my garage. It’s been perfect for me after 5 years of ownership.
Very glad your truck is working out for you. It’s something we all hope to have, a reliable vehicle! Thanks for the comment!
That's the great thing about the US (and Canada, too), you have choices. I drove compact trucks for a long time (Mazda B2300, Toyota Tacoma and a Chevy S10). Great trucks and easy to park. Then I decided I wanted a bigger truck (hauling scouts and gear for camping trips) and bought a used Tahoe in 2014, then a new Tundra in 2018. The Colorado is a great truck, but I'm happy with the Tundra, even if it means I'm parking in the north 40. LOL
lol! Yeah, I didn’t mind parking my F150 but the Colorado is for sure easier to maneuver. It’s always nice to have choices. Thanks very much for sharing your experience.
Almost at the finish line for the 1K subs! I drive a 23 Tundra, I wanted a midsize, but the back box is just a bit too tight for my quad and dirt bike life! Great channel and food for thought, just subbed to ya!
Thanks bud! I subbed back because I noticed you’re also teetering close to the 1K mark! Yeah, I’ve had motorcycles in the past but never dirt bikes or four wheelers. Maybe one day I’ll get a dirt bike for fun. Thanks again!
Congratulations on making it to 1k subscribers
Thanks bud! Been doing this TH-cam thing for a few years. Never thought I’d get to this point. It’s pretty cool!
Nice video! You make many good points. We are buying at the end of 2024. We tow a small camper (2,900 lbs.). So I am fine with any tow capacity 5,000 lbs or above. Payload is more important to me. By the time I factor in a topper/shell, tongue weight, hitch, passengers, pet, and camping gear, I want about 1,500 lbs of payload. Other than that, I want a comfortable daily driver and something that we can use to explore areas while camping (AWD or 4WD for light off-roading at most and comfortable to explore state parks, wildlife areas, small towns, etc.). We are leaning mid-size, but will consider base trim 1/2 tons lightly optioned. I care nothing about luxury trucks and hard-core off-roaders. Those are nice, but that is not what I need and too expensive.
Thanks Dean. If you can swing it it sounds like the a lightly optioned full size might be there more comfortable option. Obviously you may run into issues with the tightness of some trails but storage space gets eaten up quickly on a midsize. I’m a sucker for technology so unfortunately, although I’d like another full size truck one day, in order to get all the goodies I’d like, I’d be priced out of it affordability wise. Thanks very much for sharing and hope you find a great deal later this year. Certainly the market will be very good for buyers at the end of the year.
I had to like just for that intro alone 😂
lol. Thanks dude!
I have both. On the Colorado, I love the fact that it fits in the garage especially nowadays when people are stealing catalytic converters.
On my RAM though. I love the fact that you don't have to scoot the front seat up when you put in the car seat.
But majority of the time the family is in the Colorado 😂 🤦🏿♂️
Thanks for sharing your perspective on the debate. I would also love to have both and wonder which one I would drive more. Might be the full size if I’m being honest. The catalytic converter theft is real. When I owned my F150 a neighbor on my street who also had an F150 had his taken.
Kinda where I was at. And our ZR2s are a beast off road.
Indeed they are. Thanks for sharing. I think there’s a lot more like us out there.
The truth is most people don’t need a truck at all. If you looked in the bed of every truck you saw I’d guess 99% of the time it will be empty. That said I went from a 2010 Silverado extended cab to a crew cab Nissan frontier and I do miss the roominess of the Silverado and the frontiers fuel mileage is only marginally better.
I don’t disagree with this as I could also get by without a truck! Similar story with the F150 to Colorado although the f150 got way better MPG! Thanks for the comment.
@@KevinExclamationPoint yeah I’ll never understand why the smaller, lighter midsize trucks can’t get significantly better mpg than full size.
@@Commentleaver-c6xsomeone was telling me that these trucks don’t weigh that much less than the full size trucks despite the smaller footprint, but you’re right they should be markedly better than the bigger trucks.
@@KevinExclamationPoint my Silverado weighed 5,900 lbs, the frontier weighs 4,800.
@@Commentleaver-c6x gotcha. The Colorado ZR2 is 4,940. So, almost at 5,000.
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It's easy to know what truck is going to be used for in regards to when you factor what your need for payload and towing. SIMPLE. A truck is typically used for doing what a car cannot do.
That’s definitely a good rule of thumb!
No I do not, but I have had a company truck since the 90s, and all have been F150s and the last 3 have been the Super Crews. for me the full size truck has the inside space that is perfect and the flat floor in the back works out great for gear and sleeping. Even the smaller 5' bed works fine for all my needs and I tow nothing. the mid size is just too small inside for gear/storage and a daily driver. And the mpg in the mid size are not that great- my friend has a Tacoma and my 2.7 eco boost gets better mpg. I have nothing against mid size, they look great, just not for me
I loved the flat floor on my F150. If you’ve got the budget for a full size truck then definitely go that route. Thanks for sharing.
A midsize would tow my boat and utility trailer just fine but not my 6500 lb. travel trailer. Despite some of them claiming to be able to tow 7000 lb, it would be more of the tail wagging the dog; the midsize trucks are just too light to pull high profile trailers. I had 3 Nissan Frontiers from '95 to '05 and they met all my needs (just towed boat and utility trailers then) until my kids got too big to sit comfortably in the back seat for long trips.
Im 6’ and can sit behind myself in the Colorado comfortably. But I imagine if you have a few kids they’d knock elbows and start fights back there. Thanks for sharing. We all have different needs when it comes to trucks for sure.
Ford ranger can tow that easily.
@@Fernando-t8gI like the look of the Colorado better than the Ranger, so I went that route but know a lot of people like the Ranger. If I had the money I’d probably wind up c with another F150 Powerboost. Thanks for the comment.
@KevinExclamationPoint I like the Ranger more than the Colorado haha. Which is why I ordered an XLT FX4 in black!
@@Fernando-t8g nice! We all have our own tastes. Nothing wrong with that! Hope you enjoy the truck!
Nah I certainly do not need a full size, thats why I drive an 06 Tacoma, crew cab, 5ft bed. I'm married, and we need a truck to do truck things here and there, while the wife has the SUV for all around things to do.
Yeah I’m in the same boat as you. Thanks very much for sharing your thoughts.
To me a full size truck has a 8ft bed .
I think you’ll find 8’ bed trucks are less ordered these days. The majority of buyers option a crew cab short bed in full size trucks.
@KevinExclamationPoint
Ya its crazy, even my old milage getter gmc s15 std cab had a almost 7 ft bed . It was great I could put the tailgate up with 2 dirt bikes in the back.
Wow, sounds like you drink almost as much as I do! Lol. I’ve had Silverado 1500s for company vehicles the last ten years. Have a new Canyon AT4 coming in a few weeks and can’t wait. I’m a “spirited” driver and much looking forward to a smaller, better handling rig with better power-to-weight ratio and more responsive drivetrain.
Your gonna love it
Congrats! These trucks can do anything you ask of them. Enjoy and thanks for the comment!
I like mid size trucks but need my f150 Powerboost to pull my camper and 12k dump trailer. Not that I pull that much weight. Im retired and started a small handyman business and need the bigger truck. The 7200 watt onboard generator is priceless! The Chevy Colorado and Canyon are the best looking mid size trucks on the road. Will go back to the mid size trucks again soon.
@@davewilson8308 I love the Powerboost pro power feature. I owned an f150 Powerboost that was unfortunately a lemon otherwise I’d still have that truck. Thanks for sharing!
@@KevinExclamationPoint My 2022 Powerboost has been flawless with 13k. I remember watching some of your Powerboost videos but don’t remember the issues. What problems did you have with your Powerboost?
I had a 2020 Tacoma and I upgraded to a 2021 Tundra and I will never go back to midsize.
I went in the opposite direction and am okay with it so far, but like I said wish I could get a full size still. Just trying to be happy with what I’ve got.
I would take a midsized truck with a 6' bed, not 5'.
I think the Tacoma might still come that way if you option it.
@@KevinExclamationPoint Frontier as well
@@sharkskin3448 good to know! Thanks!
Tacoma crewcab long bed: 223"
Tundra crewmax with short bed : 228"
I would nerve get a mid size with a long bed.
@@robertopics good. Don't.
Damn right I need a full-size crew with 6.5’ bed because I’m compensating….for my room-temperature IQ
Same boat Doc! Hope you’re well!
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Noticed your hat...since you drive a Colorado now, have you become a fan of the Colorado University Buffaloes?
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ANSWER: NO
JUST A 6 FOOT BED THOUGH
THEREFORE CHEVY FORD USELESS MIDSIZE
I wouldn’t say they’re useless, but perhaps just not useful to you. It’s plenty big for me and most people. Thanks for sharing.