New title: robbing a dude for his colorado

Paint the wheels and it will look like a $4,000 truck

Man, that Chevvy looks like a STEAL for $400!

As a southerner, when he said 42° isnt cold I was like bruh

Heck of a deal. I sell the engines out of those for more then 400$

That's a steal for that price in Tennessee those go for like 5 grand beat to death

The fact that this thing has all 4 hubcaps and a tailgate handle is worth $400 in itself.

I worked for a company who drove these as fleet vehicles. The temp gauges on ours ran between 1/4 and 1/2. The trucks never let us down. As they got older they would squeak and rattle but that's about it. The seats always wore out. We had the base models with auto trans.

when I worked for gmc, I had a Colorado come in with a engine light and it needed a thermostat.

Beautiful Autumn scenery you have over there..

I've got a 2011 2wd Z71 version of this truck with a 3.7 in it. Mine was purchased out of Alabama last year with 62,000 miles on it and I love it.

This video was recommended by KZfaq, didn’t even realize you were from VT at first! Congrats on the truck! I’m looking for a cheap project truck as well.

Cel probably "coolant temp below regulating temperature " and your thermostat is stuck open or doesnt exist

when i had mine, that temp guage was fixed with a new thermostat. i also repaired the airbag light by fixing the wires inside the door panel, they break with the opening and closing of the back door

this videos so wholesome just some guy and his dog working on a truck

Holy heck you really do get the most insane deals, hahaha.

WOW what a steal, I have a 2006 gmc Canyon, its the Coolant thermostat, changed mine and it went back to the middle

The fact that its 4 wheel drive thats a good ass deal! I thought forsure it was 2wd

I bought my 2004 chevy Colorado crewcab 4×4 for 500$ about 3 years ago now. She has just shy of 400,000 miles and runs like an absolute dream. I love my truck so much

Nice find! Great deal for $400 cant beat that!

Guessing the thermostat is stuck open.

I got a Colorado the temperature sits at half that’s a little low

Good deal. Some problems here and there - all solvable. Great work truck. Good luck man.

I had at 2008 Colorado 4x4 5 speed. Interesting trucks. Mine was an electrical nightmare that i was never able to sort out but it ran flawless otherwise. It met its demise with a deer head on. I miss banging out the gears and the 4x4 worked amazing in the winter time.

I have a brand new in box thermostat for a 06 that if I can find it I’ll give to you if you pay shipping

The airbag light is due to a brittle wire coming undone on at the grommet on the extended cab door. Easy fix.

I didn’t know the extended cab came with the manual transmission and four banger, That’s what a need . My standard cabin Colorado it’s comfortable but not been able to load my groceries on the back makes me hate and love at the same time. After 198K miles still going strong and I also didn’t pay much for it. It will be my vehicle while I’m saving $$ for the Tacoma that I’m looking for. I like your style making videos keep it up.

This is one clean investment, I always look at 2 of the 3, engine, interior or bodywork any two is ok for profit all 3 you could struggle. Think you're safe here as you have passed a Lab report, lol. Fall is very nice there with the trees, nice vlog.

Sensor not thermostat, maybe intake manifold gasket if you add water. Check your long fuel trim

My 04 Colorado temp gauge is normally right above 1/4 like that, at about 185F coolant (according to the computer via Torque app). If you do replace the thermostat you cant get anything except 195F ones now, so up to you. On mine the middle is about 205-210F, I never see that unless towing.

Great buy ! The steering wheel is similar to the one they put in the Aveo.

Definitely right about the temperature not being normal. It should be just below half. I had to replace my thermostat (like you suggested) and it was a pain... although I have the 5 cylinder so it may be easier for you. Basically a rubber o ring got warped and caught in the valve, not allowing it to close properly. I replaced mine a couple of years ago. As said before, the airbag light is just a wire shorting out between the cab and the driver's rear door. It'll keep going on and off until the wire breaks entirely. Should be simple to solder back together if you can find the other half of it. I have an evap leak in mine and I believe it is related to the fuel pump too. It has a random, multiple cylinder misfire which I think is related to the pump too. Love mine at 146,000 miles, but I'm ready for a new truck. Mine also has burned oil since I got it at 49,000 miles. It'll go through 1-1.5 qts in 5,000 miles.

unbelievable low price, wow, really low even at Texas prices.

Curious what codes you’ll get off this.

It's cool you got a deal on that truck for $400 btw I also found a Toyota Avalon on Craigslist for $400 dollars by my uncle it has about almost 175000 miles on it the issues it has is a rack pinion steering and fuel pump problem but other than that the car is in good condition and rust free

I owned an 05 i5 a few years back. Ran great for several years and then it randomly blew a coil pack. Even after replacing it and chasing everything I thought it could be, it never ran like it did. They're great beater trucks, that's about it.

I’ve had mine for 3 years and that’s where it sits normally

That seem like a pretty good deal for $400, with a little work it’ll pass inspection! I also live in Vermont and I definitely know how bad Colorado’s rust in Vermont along with other! Thanks for sharing

The temp gauge is most likely reading correctly at just at or above 1/4. The 04-06s (and maybe 07s) had a different colder thermostat and the instrument cluster also reads differently than 07 and later. If you swap an 07+ cluster into an 04-06 it will sit around the half mark and with a newer thermostat and an old cluster it will usually sit somewhere between the 1/4 and 1/2 marks.

I’m gonna be giving you a subscribe, it’s nice to find another corvair owner

I have the same issue on my 03’ envoy. “Low coolant temperature” which means the engine doesn’t reach regular temp

Those trucks are a nightmare if the timing chain goes out, but for 400 dollars that is a great deal!

Nice! I just bought a 2006 Ford Expedition for $800.00! Put the plates on it insurance and drove it home same day. I'm looking forward to putting a mild lift bigger tires rims Rhino Lining the whole thing and just go beast mode out on it!

I have a Colorado. Its a 2008 with 196,000 miles going strong. It had a main seal and head gasket issue. I cured it with some juice. These are good trucks. I love mine. It has a very car-like ride, The tailgate is low and therefore easy to use/load. The tailgate is nice, it has a setting that allows it to be level with the wheel wells for 4 x 8 sheets to store level. Its been a workhorse for me around the house and has had minimal problems. My kids were using it for a while and ran it into the ground, i've since resurrected it.

Do you more lawn more and snow blower videos

Damn ppl want 5k for one them trucks here in Michigan- with 233k miles on them even

Best first guess on the temp gauge is that if you have the electric fans, check to make sure the modules have the latest software and that a fan isn't bad. Chevy likes to run all their trucks with electric fans hot (218+) before they kick-on the second fan for some reason. I heard there's a way to program the fans to come on earlier, but you'd need a fairly high-end tool to do that apparently.

There was a issue with the heads causing a miss upon a cold start. I had a 4 cyl that would miss when started. Drove it for 200.000 miles like that. The tale shift of the trans mission has a brass bushing that caused a vibration. Mainly at higher speeds. I loved both of mine .

I bought my Cadillac deville for 500 and mine running great

I always thought these Colorados were all 5 cylinder and still remember doing an assignment in Engineering to show (on a drafting table!) that 5 cylinders minimized the residual shaking forces.

Yep common GM, fuel pump connections rust out. Just did one for my buddy. Greased all that bare metal on the new pump with some WD spray n stay (kinda like fluid film). It can start hard starting and misfire from the pump leaking.

Best deal I've seen Ina while! I got a Chevy Cavalier for $500 a few years back.

I would go Through and get Rid if the rust on the frame and body with a wire brush and other tools paint the frame so it would not rush again and change all the filters and oil and take care of it who knows how long it will last you

If it really runs at that cool of a temperature, that’s a great thing and don’t try to change it. Cooler the better

My dad had the same model and it was a great truck standard and all .... U got a great deal brother

I had an 05 Colorado for almost 10 years. I sold mine almost 2 years ago and it was not because I had to. I could no longer wait to get a new Colorado and I hope to have this one as long if not longer than my last. Good luck to you hope she drives for years to come.

Hell, I paid 2300 for one that was in WAY worse condition!😂

I don't like those trucks but for $400 that's a pretty great deal.

I've got an '05 Colorado that I've owned since 2007. Fantastic truck, simply engineered and very reliable.

I just noticed. Your passenger side sun mirror broke off too! I replaced mine this morning. :D I don't feel so alone now.

My temp gauge dose the same in my 2004 colorado

Needs a little work but you got a great deal on that Chevy

My dad has a 2008 Colorado with a frame 100 times rustier (West Virginia). Good buy

Open the left rear door expose the wires from the loom and repair them. Had the same problem with mine...permanent cheap fix. Pay attention to the frame. I just replaced mine due to rust. I've had my 2004 since new. Great truck!

Keep them chevys coming

In the past, I've heard the Chevy Colorado has timing chain problems hopefully you don't have problems with that.

Dude, that workshop or whatever is bad ass

Bought a 2006 Crew I5 at the end of 2005 my colorado has been solid no major issues, I still have it just started upgrading things.

Do you know that check engine light code is.

We have an old manual S-10. It has done more work than 60% of F350s out there.

That was a good purchase! 👍🏼👍🏼

awesome deal! and low miles too! i was expecting none less than 250k

Hey i'm from Québec we're neighbors

Screaming deal, even with all its small issues. You can't get a 1966 Chevy truck for $400 here, let alone a 2006.

A steal alright! Your thermostat is stuck open. That’s why the engine light is on! Had the same issue with mine. It’s a pain to replace. Sweet build!

It'll be cool to see what you do with it. I have slightly newer Chevy Colorado and Ive had a few issues with it. Cold start miss fire was the timing belt. rust around wheel wells. airbag light due to back doors and back door latch broke. other than that it runs well now that the timing belt is fixed and the other issues are just little annoyances

LS-swap it!!

Keep the Colorado and sell the S-10??

Can't beat that price! Perfect truck for hunting and fishing

I love the fact it's a manual. I don't mind the roll up windows and whatnot. That's less to go wrong.

Make it a dually

The engine light is likely a stretched timing chain. Very very common in these trucks. It turns the engine light on but there isn't hardly any noticeable drivability issues. Don't think about changing it!!! You have to take out transmission because timing chain is on the BACK OF THE ENGINE!!!! Stupid engineering!!!

A great buy. I wish that we could buy trucks like that in the UK for that sort of money. i would be stoked to own it.

What a great deal for that truck!!

It was junk brand new. Whoop whoop

Hey, if you were 1 minute away when you were by the Ballard farm then you weren’t in St A, you were in Georgia! Awesome vid and nice find.

Forgot how beautiful it is up there. Used to live in NH.

I have a 2010 Chevy Colorado LT 4 wheel drive I love it very much I myself had a few miner problems like the techno amateur wasn't working right and the gas was stuck on E but got it all fixed up like I said I love my truck runs like a champ

I had a 93 S10 5SPD it was RWD, I wanted the 4WD, but I didn’t have a choice, dad bought it in 2015 for 700$, he gave it to me when I was was 15, later 2015, best truck I’ve ever had, drove it everywhere, through mountains, a little water, off road a little bit. It was a v6 4.3 liter, could tow 6000 pounds, the most I put was 2500, did it easily, this brought back memories. The only problem was the power steering went out, easy fix, I sold the truck for 900 when I moved to Arizona. I miss it.

I have a 05 cavalier I cannot seem to kill. Bought 14 months ago for 850 in vermont with 91k miles and it now has 112k miles. I changed atf, plugs, brakes, coolant and use synthetic oil every 4k miles for timing chain....needed 2 wheel bearings and front struts.

Yes, it’s super common for the thermostat too stick open. Also, a code p0128 is set when it sticks open.

Wow I can’t believe. Awesome Deal

Great deal. I really liked my 2008. I miss it.

Good question for future purchasing.. I used to have an 05 Colorado i4 5speed swb 2wd and it would hit power reduced and I cut the exhaust out thinking it was the cat. And a "mechanic" at a tire place I took it too found a broken wire because one day at work it just randomly wouldn't turn over. I liked it but the power reduced problem that i could never figure out kinda soured my taste for another one maybe I got a bad apple... But just would appreciate any feedback on this to know what to look for common issues?? Nice truck gotta a good deal especially with 4x4 and a stick

Awesome deal!!! Not even too rusty!

Man what a steal you got! SICK!

Mine did the same thing except it stayed at 1/8 temp, replaced thermostat and fixed the issue, make sure if has dexcool replace with that or flush completely

Never had an issue with the temp gauge not going all the way up. The only finicky thing I’ve discovered is that the brake rotors are on behind the hub. So you would have to pull out the hub and press the hub back On with a press.

Awesome channel

I have an 04 colorado with 85k on it and it runs really cool my temp gauge hardly goes above where you mentioned. Have had no problems with mine!