I like the terrain as well in 18 diesel model, I was a late guy to Cruze diesel party with a 15 with 22k miles, might be a little while before it makes sense for me to upgrade.
Maybe thinking upgrade.
As much as I love my little CTD and it has served me well. I see that GMC and Chevy are releasing two more diesel lineups. The terrain and equinox. I'm seriously looking at the diesel terrain upon its release.
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Other than the stupid push-button shift crap on the center console, I really like the looks of the new Terrain. I think they've done an amazing job with the design vs the Equinox.
I'd personally take the Equinox over the Terrain, but they're both very well done.
But now that the ZR2 Colorado is coming out - and will finally allow the truck to be purchased in an extended cab/diesel configuration (you could get a Fleet WT in the same config, but that was too bare-bones for me; oddly, based on the GM Order Guide, it still seems to rule out the EC/Diesel combo for the LT and Z71 trim levels). So it will likely be between that and the 2nd-gen CTD, if I get anything at all.
But now that the ZR2 Colorado is coming out - and will finally allow the truck to be purchased in an extended cab/diesel configuration (you could get a Fleet WT in the same config, but that was too bare-bones for me; oddly, based on the GM Order Guide, it still seems to rule out the EC/Diesel combo for the LT and Z71 trim levels). So it will likely be between that and the 2nd-gen CTD, if I get anything at all.
I'll probably keep my CTD for a back up, by the time the terrain is released I'll have over 200,000 on it and no trade value
Might as well keep it at that point - if it's still fully operational, you'll still probably get better fuel economy than the Equinox/Terrain anyway, so you can have two purposeful vehicles.I'll probably keep my CTD for a back up, by the time the terrain is released I'll have over 200,000 on it and no trade value
I will probably go the same route.As much as I love my little CTD and it has served me well. I see that GMC and Chevy are releasing two more diesel lineups. The terrain and equinox. I'm seriously looking at the diesel terrain upon its release.
I think mine is worth about $2800 right now LOLI'll probably keep my CTD for a back up, by the time the terrain is released I'll have over 200,000 on it and no trade value
We will have to pay them to take the cars when we are through Diesel. Maybe GM will give a pre owned diesel credit.
I love my CTD but these sensor and DEF issues are a PIA. I wouldn't touch a new diesel from GM until I sure they have the new diesel figured out first. I am only a guinea pig once.
I think they'd prefer you be a guinea pig once as well - they've likely learned a lot from the '14-15s, and given the extra delay we're seeing, they're probably trying to make everything right.I love my CTD but these sensor and DEF issues are a PIA. I wouldn't touch a new diesel from GM until I sure they have the new diesel figured out first. I am only a guinea pig once.
Quite honestly, as long as the warranty covers it all, for a long, long while, I don't mind a few issues here and there. Being an engineer (my wife being one as well), we understand teething issues - even on 2nd or 3rd gen equipment (honestly, looking at the big picture, this stuff is still pretty new). Just make sure everyone doesn't have to spend a cent to have it fixed, fix it right, give them a loaner, etc, and you're good in my book.
I agree with you on that. I don't expect perfection.I think they'd prefer you be a guinea pig once as well - they've likely learned a lot from the '14-15s, and given the extra delay we're seeing, they're probably trying to make everything right.
Quite honestly, as long as the warranty covers it all, for a long, long while, I don't mind a few issues here and there. Being an engineer (my wife being one as well), we understand teething issues - even on 2nd or 3rd gen equipment (honestly, looking at the big picture, this stuff is still pretty new). Just make sure everyone doesn't have to spend a cent to have it fixed, fix it right, give them a loaner, etc, and you're good in my book.
The ZR2 is going to be available with a diesel as well Gator, don't know if that would help or hinder your decision.....
The Zr is a nice package but what ever I get it's strictly back and forth to work. Our primary vehicle is a Sierra crew cab pickup.
I heard they were going to put the diesel in the half ton but I can't swallow the Xtra cost if I'm not using it to pull trailers.
I heard they were going to put the diesel in the half ton but I can't swallow the Xtra cost if I'm not using it to pull trailers.
Yeah, in the half tons the diesels definitely command one **** of a price premium. At least with the Ram EcoDiesel, definitely a nice fuel economy bump, and similar extras to the driving experience like our CTD. But like you said - the cost is relatively prohibitive.The Zr is a nice package but what ever I get it's strictly back and forth to work. Our primary vehicle is a Sierra crew cab pickup.
I heard they were going to put the diesel in the half ton but I can't swallow the Xtra cost if I'm not using it to pull trailers.
I wonder how Ford will price theirs. Probably a big price premium over the base V6, but compared to say, the 3.5EB and 5.0.Yeah, in the half tons the diesels definitely command one **** of a price premium. At least with the Ram EcoDiesel, definitely a nice fuel economy bump, and similar extras to the driving experience like our CTD. But like you said - the cost is relatively prohibitive.
Oh, then the ZR is overkill for sure.The Zr is a nice package but what ever I get it's strictly back and forth to work. Our primary vehicle is a Sierra crew cab pickup.
I heard they were going to put the diesel in the half ton but I can't swallow the Xtra cost if I'm not using it to pull trailers.
I think the 3.5 eco boost is like 2595 or something like that, so my guess is at least $5000 over base engine. As gas prices go back up, this renewed love affair with big trucks and SUVs will subside a little. I prefer driving a truck myself until I have to park it in a parking garage and fill the gas tank.I wonder how Ford will price theirs. Probably a big price premium over the base V6, but compared to say, the 3.5EB and 5.0.
I had a V8 Silverado as a rental for a week. I agree entirely with both of those (gas was $4/gallon at the time and parking lots here are tight), but I still think it's one of the best rentals I've had.I think the 3.5 eco boost is like 2595 or something like that, so my guess is at least $5000 over base engine. As gas prices go back up, this renewed love affair with big trucks and SUVs will subside a little. I prefer driving a truck myself until I have to park it in a parking garage and fill the gas tank.
I have a full size older f150 super cab short bed, love driving it, I drive it about 1000 miles a month. Haul lot of stuff and great to have. If going downtown and know I have to park it I drive the Cruze. I love my Cruze but I still feel safer driving a full size truck, maybe not true, but assume nearly 5000 pounds wins over 3200, maybe not.I had a V8 Silverado as a rental for a week. I agree entirely with both of those (gas was $4/gallon at the time and parking lots here are tight), but I still think it's one of the best rentals I've had.
Been thinking about the same thing Gator.. It's nice sitting up a little higher on the road.. I want to see how good the MPG's are on the new cruze diesel and the diesel terrain.. Our mileage numbers are the same so if you get the terrain before I decide I'll know exactly what to expect.. I'll also watch the cruze diesel MPG's on fuelly to see how that's going too
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