A stock photo will have to due since my actual truck is already covered in snow and slop. It won't be worth my time to shine it up for several weeks unfortunately.

After a lot of shopping around and research, I finally settled on a truck. I got a 2010 Chevy Colorado crew cab, which is essentially the same truck I leased from 2006-2009. When that lease ended, we decided to get a used full-sized truck for use around the house, but we quickly realized that a big truck wasn’t the best fit for us. That led to the decision to go back to a smaller truck, while also getting rid of my small car. I really liked my 2006 Colorado, so it was a pretty easy choice for me.

I really wanted a black Colorado, and it took me a while to find one. They’ve been a pretty good seller, and they don’t manufacture nearly as many as they do Silverados. Thank goodness for the Internet! Once I finally located the truck I was looking for, it came down to negotiating a reasonable deal. After some haggling, we came to an agreement and before I knew it, I was driving it home. I need to return this week to get step bars installed, and I’m still deciding on whether or not to get the weather-proof package. It’s not cheap, but it seems like it might be a good idea. It includes rust proofing, clear coating, under coating, and interior protection for about $500. I think I’ll do some  more Internet research and see what people think about it. The truck comes with some “bells and whistles” too, such as OnStar service for one year and built-in XM Radio. I’ll be happy to give up my XM receiver for a built-in system!