What do you drive???

[toxicavenger]

Anyone driven one of the 2023 or 2024 GMC Canyon / Chevy Colorado trucks? We’re thinking about getting one next year and just starting to do the research.

They are flat towable behind the RV, which is a big plus for us. Since the interiors only come in black, we’re thinking the AT4x / Denali or Z71 / ZR2 trim levels since you can get ventilated seats with cooling for summer time in the Rockies.

We test drove the AT4 a few months ago and it was an amazing ride. Just not what we were looking for.

[djh1201]

Just picked this oldie up.

Awesome! wanted one of these back in the day - great wagon!

[Baffo]

Just picked this oldie up.

Wait is that the one that came with a freaking V10 engine?????
Boy what a pickup!
Huge congrats T!

[BacoNoir]

Anyone driven one of the 2023 or 2024 GMC Canyon / Chevy Colorado trucks? We’re thinking about getting one next year and just starting to do the research.

They are flat towable behind the RV, which is a big plus for us. Since the interiors only come in black, we’re thinking the AT4x / Denali or Z71 / ZR2 trim levels since you can get ventilated seats with cooling for summer time in the Rockies.

We test drove the AT4 a few months ago and it was an amazing ride. Just not what we were looking for.

Good to hear. The independent online reviews seem to say the same but you never know how “independent” they are.

[demer03]

Anyone driven one of the 2023 or 2024 GMC Canyon / Chevy Colorado trucks? We’re thinking about getting one next year and just starting to do the research.

They are flat towable behind the RV, which is a big plus for us. Since the interiors only come in black, we’re thinking the AT4x / Denali or Z71 / ZR2 trim levels since you can get ventilated seats with cooling for summer time in the Rockies.

Test drove an couple and was impressed. I loved my ‘19 and would have kept driving it if lefty hadn’t “needed” the larger camper. Even then, it towed it within the numbers, but not with the ease I’d like. Tried to find a Colorado diesel, but that didn’t happen.

[Ryeguy]

Any issues with GM transmissions on those models?

I bought a 2016 GMC Arcadia as a third vehicle for my teenage kids to use and I’m a bit concerned about the transmission. It has the 6 speed 6T75 in it.

The issue is the transmission has a stutter as low speeds, seemingly struggling to fully change gears. I had the transmission serviced (inspected, pan dropped, fluid changed) and have the maintenance records indicating it was previously serviced at 50K miles.

I added a friction modifier to the trans fluid which helped. According to the Acadia forum I joined, others have had similar success using a specific transmission fluid.

It just seems the torque converter on these is undersized for the power of the engine (my armchair analysis).

On the positive side, the GMC is way nicer and quieter inside than our much newer Honda Pilot.

[JP Chestnut]

New to the family - 2022 RDX

Nothing fancy but has / does what we need

You’re jaded, Mike. I’d love an RDX (blue, a-spec, AWD, with the red interior). I’d say that’s a fancy car!

[jswing]

That’s beautiful, Mike. I love the color.

Back to a Silverado. Easier to pull the camper.

That’s a pretty truck, even if it is a GM product.

I've had great luck. But let's be honest...GM and Ford do full size right can't go wrong with either.[/quote]I almost bought a Silverado, but GM financing was 6.9% vs 0% on the Ford, so I went with Ford. Beautiful truck though.

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[jswing]

Just picked this oldie up.

That's hot, congrats T!

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[toxicavenger]

Just picked this oldie up.

Awesome! wanted one of these back in the day - great wagon!

It is a great wagon. I was looking for something to replace my Saab wagon that my daughter confiscated and this was one I wanted years ago. I did have to do a little maintenance to it but it is all good.

Wait is that the one that came with a freaking V10 engine?????
Boy what a pickup!
Huge congrats T!

I wish. The V10 never came to the US. This one is a twin turbo inline 6. Stock rating is 300 hp, 300 tq. This one has been modded to have a little bit more than stock.

Just picked this oldie up.

That's hot, congrats T!

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Thanks dude. I am loving it.

[BBK357]

After 6 years the Kia van died- well sort of, needed another $3,000 in engine work after I put about $900 in. No complaints, put 1000k miles on it in our time so it was over 140,000.
Did not plan on it of course, thought it would last another few years so we found an interim for now. Always dreamed of a 200 Land Cruiser and that’s what we wanted to save up for. But this will do for now- 2013 Sequoia. It’s a beast, tons of room. I test drove a 2020 Highlander and it was just too small for us and 3 kids. My 13 year old son is now taller than me so space is an issue.
This is the wife’s, she’s a teacher and her school is only 5 miles away so gas mileage isn’t a huge deal.

[hoppyjr]

^ Congrats Ben, Toyota is always a good call.

[Ryeguy]

After 6 years the Kia van died- well sort of, needed another $3,000 in engine work after I put about $900 in. No complaints, put 1000k miles on it in our time so it was over 140,000.
Did not plan on it of course, thought it would last another few years so we found an interim for now. Always dreamed of a 200 Land Cruiser and that’s what we wanted to save up for. But this will do for now- 2013 Sequoia. It’s a beast, tons of room. I test drove a 2020 Highlander and it was just too small for us and 3 kids. My 13 year old son is now taller than me so space is an issue.
This is the wife’s, she’s a teacher and her school is only 5 miles away so gas mileage isn’t a huge deal.

Frame rust is your biggest concern with those trucks.

If it is OK now, I would take it to an undercoating place. I use New Hampshire Oil Undercoating (NHOU) which is now a national chain. It costs me about $150 for my Tacoma. I do it once every year around September time frame. Cheap insurance.

Info here: https://www.autoblog.com/2016/11/14/toy ... ck-frames/

If the frame is already rusty, the recommendation is to scrape / wire brush all the loose stuff off, coat it with a rust converter paint, then spray it with oil as referenced above.

You can save a few bucks by spraying the frame yourself. Just need to buy about 10 cans of cosmoline from Home Depot and a respirator and go to town.

[BBK357]

After 6 years the Kia van died- well sort of, needed another $3,000 in engine work after I put about $900 in. No complaints, put 1000k miles on it in our time so it was over 140,000.
Did not plan on it of course, thought it would last another few years so we found an interim for now. Always dreamed of a 200 Land Cruiser and that’s what we wanted to save up for. But this will do for now- 2013 Sequoia. It’s a beast, tons of room. I test drove a 2020 Highlander and it was just too small for us and 3 kids. My 13 year old son is now taller than me so space is an issue.
This is the wife’s, she’s a teacher and her school is only 5 miles away so gas mileage isn’t a huge deal.

Frame rust is your biggest concern with those trucks.

If it is OK now, I would take it to an undercoating place. I use New Hampshire Oil Undercoating (NHOU) which is now a national chain. It costs me about $150 for my Tacoma. I do it once every year around September time frame. Cheap insurance.

Info here: https://www.autoblog.com/2016/11/14/toy ... ck-frames/

If the frame is already rusty, the recommendation is to scrape / wire brush all the loose stuff off, coat it with a rust converter paint, then spray it with oil as referenced above.

You can save a few bucks by spraying the frame yourself. Just need to buy about 10 cans of cosmoline from Home Depot and a respirator and go to town.

As an owner of a 4th gen 4Runner- I checked the frame when I took it out for a test drive. The frame and all underneath actually look great. The spare tire mount was the only part that I saw that needed attention. I was actually surprised how clean it was. I do plan on getting an oil/coating done before winter. There is a semi-local rhino liner guy that I’ve heard does the oil based frame protector.

Actually the only rust I see is a nasty spot on the bottom of the back hatch where the mechanism is. It has to be a design issue because a quick google search showed me it’s pretty common. Considering the price of this I don’t mind. But I’m trying to find a rust repair/body shop. I plan on taking it to a few shops next week to see if they can cut the rusted part out of the bottom of the door and replace it. Not much metal involved but I know it’ll be time consuming. And no need to really match paint perfectly since it’s on the bottom.
I’ve also noticed some rusty bolts in random spots. Like the bolts that hold the windshield wiper tank on, one was rusted and broken off. So it needs a little bit of attention.

^ Congrats Ben, Toyota is always a good call.

Thanks Hop

[ezcheese]

After 6 years the Kia van died- well sort of, needed another $3,000 in engine work after I put about $900 in. No complaints, put 1000k miles on it in our time so it was over 140,000.
Did not plan on it of course, thought it would last another few years so we found an interim for now. Always dreamed of a 200 Land Cruiser and that’s what we wanted to save up for. But this will do for now- 2013 Sequoia. It’s a beast, tons of room. I test drove a 2020 Highlander and it was just too small for us and 3 kids. My 13 year old son is now taller than me so space is an issue.
This is the wife’s, she’s a teacher and her school is only 5 miles away so gas mileage isn’t a huge deal.

The trusty 3UR-FE 5.7 liter V8 is bulletproof (unlike the new turbo V6 )

[BBK357]

After 6 years the Kia van died- well sort of, needed another $3,000 in engine work after I put about $900 in. No complaints, put 1000k miles on it in our time so it was over 140,000.
Did not plan on it of course, thought it would last another few years so we found an interim for now. Always dreamed of a 200 Land Cruiser and that’s what we wanted to save up for. But this will do for now- 2013 Sequoia. It’s a beast, tons of room. I test drove a 2020 Highlander and it was just too small for us and 3 kids. My 13 year old son is now taller than me so space is an issue.
This is the wife’s, she’s a teacher and her school is only 5 miles away so gas mileage isn’t a huge deal.

The trusty 3UR-FE 5.7 liter V8 is bulletproof (unlike the new turbo V6 )

I was not sold on this until I test drove it…. Wow. This tank really has some giddy up.
Is it normal for it to make a distinct, super charger like sound when you turn the engine off?

[hoppyjr]

After 6 years the Kia van died- well sort of, needed another $3,000 in engine work after I put about $900 in. No complaints, put 1000k miles on it in our time so it was over 140,000.
Did not plan on it of course, thought it would last another few years so we found an interim for now. Always dreamed of a 200 Land Cruiser and that’s what we wanted to save up for. But this will do for now- 2013 Sequoia. It’s a beast, tons of room. I test drove a 2020 Highlander and it was just too small for us and 3 kids. My 13 year old son is now taller than me so space is an issue.
This is the wife’s, she’s a teacher and her school is only 5 miles away so gas mileage isn’t a huge deal.

The trusty 3UR-FE 5.7 liter V8 is bulletproof (unlike the new turbo V6 )

I was not sold on this until I test drove it…. Wow. This tank really has some giddy up.
Is it normal for it to make a distinct, super charger like sound when you turn the engine off?

That's probably the fuel pump or something.

[Wario406]

My latest ride…

2012 BMW (e70) X5 35d

Top shape, all the right upgrades. Winter and summer rims. Fun ride.

[CGSshorty]

My latest ride…

2012 BMW (e70) X5 35d

Top shape, all the right upgrades. Winter and summer rims. Fun ride.

That’s a great looking car. If you told me that was the new model I’d have believed you.

[djh1201]

My latest ride…

2012 BMW (e70) X5 35d

Top shape, all the right upgrades. Winter and summer rims. Fun ride.

Nice! I had a 2012 x5 35i, great vehicle!

[Wario406]

My latest ride…

2012 BMW (e70) X5 35d

Top shape, all the right upgrades. Winter and summer rims. Fun ride.

That’s a great looking car. If you told me that was the new model I’d have believed you.

Thanks! It’s been well cared for, always dealer maintained, 135k miles on it, and when I delete the DPF and throw a run on it, it’ll be north of 550 lb/ft!!! They run and are very well built. They say that they’ll go 400k miles without major repairs.

[Wario406]

My latest ride…

2012 BMW (e70) X5 35d

Top shape, all the right upgrades. Winter and summer rims. Fun ride.

Nice! I had a 2012 x5 35i, great vehicle!

‘12 X5 xdrive 35i is a damn nice truck!


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[dnslater]

That's probably the fuel pump or something.

On the 4Runner it is the secondary air injection pump that is part of the emissions system that blows off pressure when you turn it off. Assume the V8 probably has something similar?

[ezcheese]

After 6 years the Kia van died- well sort of, needed another $3,000 in engine work after I put about $900 in. No complaints, put 1000k miles on it in our time so it was over 140,000.
Did not plan on it of course, thought it would last another few years so we found an interim for now. Always dreamed of a 200 Land Cruiser and that’s what we wanted to save up for. But this will do for now- 2013 Sequoia. It’s a beast, tons of room. I test drove a 2020 Highlander and it was just too small for us and 3 kids. My 13 year old son is now taller than me so space is an issue.
This is the wife’s, she’s a teacher and her school is only 5 miles away so gas mileage isn’t a huge deal.

The trusty 3UR-FE 5.7 liter V8 is bulletproof (unlike the new turbo V6 )

I was not sold on this until I test drove it…. Wow. This tank really has some giddy up.
Is it normal for it to make a distinct, super charger like sound when you turn the engine off?

That's probably the fuel pump or something.

Yeah, in my Tundra, there's a little whine and then a "pop" every time I turn it off. Interestingly, in the Land Cruiser, the "pop" doesn't happen, but there's a little whine.

It also takes a little getting used to when first turning them on, the fan blows up and is pretty loud while it runs fast for anywhere from 20-40 seconds depending on how recently it's been running. Great (but thirsty) engines!

[BBK357]

After 6 years the Kia van died- well sort of, needed another $3,000 in engine work after I put about $900 in. No complaints, put 1000k miles on it in our time so it was over 140,000.
Did not plan on it of course, thought it would last another few years so we found an interim for now. Always dreamed of a 200 Land Cruiser and that’s what we wanted to save up for. But this will do for now- 2013 Sequoia. It’s a beast, tons of room. I test drove a 2020 Highlander and it was just too small for us and 3 kids. My 13 year old son is now taller than me so space is an issue.
This is the wife’s, she’s a teacher and her school is only 5 miles away so gas mileage isn’t a huge deal.

The trusty 3UR-FE 5.7 liter V8 is bulletproof (unlike the new turbo V6 )

I was not sold on this until I test drove it…. Wow. This tank really has some giddy up.
Is it normal for it to make a distinct, super charger like sound when you turn the engine off?

That's probably the fuel pump or something.

Yeah, in my Tundra, there's a little whine and then a "pop" every time I turn it off. Interestingly, in the Land Cruiser, the "pop" doesn't happen, but there's a little whine.

It also takes a little getting used to when first turning them on, the fan blows up and is pretty loud while it runs fast for anywhere from 20-40 seconds depending on how recently it's been running. Great (but thirsty) engines!

Yes after some researching I found out this is normal.
I love this truck.