Holden

Colorado RC inspection checklist

2008-2012 · 2 things to check before you buy, taken from this car's known problems.

This car

mediumEGR carbon

Look for: Standard 4JJ1 EGR carbon - same as later D-Max.

If you find it: EGR clean or block. Easy DIY.

From 120k+ km · ~$300-600 DIY

mediumBody / chassis rust (coastal)

Look for: Examples used coastal develop rust on body mounts and chassis.

If you find it: Avoid known coastal-history vehicles. Treat dry-state preventively.

Any · Varies

1 minor thing (low severity)

lowFront lower control arm bushes

Look for: IFS bushes wear, vague steering.

If you find it: Polyurethane bush kit. DIY-friendly.

From 120k+ km · ~$200-400

From FlamingCars' Holden Colorado guide. It's a checklist of known problems, not a replacement for a professional pre-purchase inspection. Your ticks are kept in this browser only.