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Originally Posted by chuckm
Check out a 4 cylinder Chevy S10. I randomly selected a 1994 model and saw 118hp and 130ft-lbs of torque. But it can get 23 city and 28 highway (old EPA figures, manual tranny). Check on the towing capacity; I think it will handle the job. If it is marginal, make sure your trailer has brakes!
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Yep, S10's and Rangers of the 4 cyl. variety both get pretty respectable miles per gallon and in fact Ranger was called the most economical vehicle to rent by Enterprise at one time. Not that it was the most fuel wise but it was cheapest to rent and got respectable mileage.
And it's true, that trailer brakes are great and not that hard to install on a pickup plus they're absolutely brilliant compared to using only the car or trucks brakes. I think most Colorado's and likely many S10 and Ranger trucks should be able to tow 3,000 lbs. pretty well, but that's an extremely broad statement because there are a few other factors like the transmission that you need to consider too.