We bought our 2005 Chevy Colorado brand new. We loved the red color and we got a good buy. The cab is a little smaller than we would have liked but it is workable. It is comfortable enough for around town but not so much on longer trips. I haven't noticed any odd noises or blind spots. It has only been in the shop twice. Once for the turn signals and once to repair it from a rear end collision. The gas mileage is pretty good for a 4 wheel drive even with a 4 cylinder. Very little maintenance, mostly oil changes and tires. I can't think of anything that we have had to repair. It performs very well, runs out the road like a champ. The braking and handling is also very comfortable, no problem. I have always felt very safe in the Colorado and have had no trouble controlling the truck. We have used our truck to haul the motorcycle which fit in the bed of the truck very well. We have used the truck to take a load of firewood to my sons house with a generous load of wood on it. We have no plans of replacing our truck as it has been a great truck for the size and price. Really the only down side is the leg room and smaller space in the cab, otherwise great deal.

I've always driven an SUV and I had borrowed my father's Accord while I was back home for a visit. Instant Love. It's like a driving a little slot car up the high way. It's some of the smoothest lane changes I've ever felt. My only real complaint is that as a 4 cyl the thing does not get out of it's on way. My gas mileage suffers due to having to put the pedal to the metal anytime I start from a complete stop. But once it hits 65, 70, 80 mph.. Woooohoooo it is a smooth ride. So comfortable.