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Perhaps the biggest problem with Chrysler is its obsequious/subservient position in the Daimler merger. I for one would applaud GM if they bought Chrysler, and then went on to regain international dominance of the automotive world.
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Replying to: wtd44 (Mar 06, 2007 9:53 am)
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Replying to: gunga64 (Mar 06, 2007 10:49 am)
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Replying to: wtd44 (Mar 06, 2007 12:28 pm) The years I have seen this happen start from 1987-2002. I don't know many people with that tag anymore. Even as recent as my sister, she has a dodge van 2002, I told her the AC will fail, 3 years later right after the warranty expired it was dead. Note: Chrysler just recently jacked up the warranty on the AC to lose the bad image. I doubt it will help.
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Replying to: gunga64 (Mar 07, 2007 1:33 pm)  They had a good warranty that year too (7/70 powertrain). Check out the Report - GM to buy Chrysler? discussion for more predictions.
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Replying to: steve_ (Mar 07, 2007 2:16 pm)
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Replying to: wtd44 (Mar 08, 2007 7:03 am) On paper, at 8" longer, the Equinox seems like it would be much bigger. In person I am not sure. It's hard to get that subjective feel of one, then drive to a different dealership, and check out the other. We did spot a used Equinox at our Saturn dealer this weekend and plan on doing a side by side comparo, but, has anyone here done the same?? Any comments/thoughts about their sizes, ability to handle adults in the back seat, cargo space, etc. Also, we were leaning towards a loaded 4 cyl Vue, but then I saw that the V6 FWD was no worse on gas. Is this reality or just the rating ?? I can't believe the 4 cyl with only 144 hp gets only 27 mpg on the highway, while the 6 cyl with 248 hp gets 28. I do realize the 5 speed tranny versus 4 speed tranny but that would have to mean the 4 cylinder's top gear is very short. Thanks. Brian
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Replying to: bxd (Apr 30, 2007 5:13 am) 1) The VUE as we know it is dead. They stopped making them about a month ago and the new one is smaller than the current one. If you buy a 2007 VUE, you are buying a car that will be old the day you drive it off the lot. I've done something similar to that before and you just get upset. 2) You can get a good deal on the 2007 VUE right now for just that reason. It seems to be a good buy right now. If you get a VUE, make sure it's got the V6. Our 2005 VUE is a 4 cylinder 5 speed. We took it to our dealer last Saturday thinking about trading up to a 2007 with V6 and a few other goodies we don't have now. The dealer practically told us they did not want our trade. I can understand why. They are advertising in the paper right now a 2007 VUE with 4 cylinder and 5 speed for about $14,700 after rebates. They would have a hard time selling one that's 2 years old when a brand new one is only $14,700. This is our 4th Saturn; but, if a Saturn dealer won't take it for a trade, I certainly don't need to buy another Saturn--now or in the future. Good luck to you. Buy the Equinox--it comes standard with traction control and stability control. Those are the kind of things that can save your life one day. |
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We've had our 06 VUE(FWD, V6) for over a year now and I love it. Lots of go, good driver, comfortable seats; over 15k and the only issue -s a side panel on the console that buzzes on rough pavement... I tried the Equinox when we were shopping and didn't like the 3.4lV6 to much - less power, noisier. Equinox is certainly a capable rig; but the VUE was a better deal equally equipped (even tho Chevy had more rebates at the time.) mpg for the life we've owned the VUE calculates to almost 23mpg - I think we'll keep it. |
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...when I can see the new one. And when Edmunds will get their hands on one.
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