I had 2 Colorados, first one an extended cab, second one a crew cab. Liked them both, and in '08 they upped the HP on them. Never had any problems with either one, just went to a full size as the family grew. Both of them had the 5 banger, sweet little motor, had it loaded pretty damn good on both trucks a few times, not sure exactly how much weight, but 4 quads and a bed full of wood with a 12 foot trailer and it pulled fine.