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Re: Totally Happy with my 2005 Equinox! [jim_dandy]
by grosloup
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Apr 09, 2008 (3:51 am)
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Replying to: jim_dandy (Apr 08, 2008 5:40 pm)
Right on! Jim Dandy
Bought my LT, FWD in May 2005 and so far so good. I love it. Purrrrs like a kitten.
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- #2072 of 2239
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Re: Totally Happy with my 2005 Equinox! [jim_dandy]
by bob171
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Apr 09, 2008 (4:49 am)
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Replying to: jim_dandy (Apr 08, 2008 5:40 pm)
well then obviously you havent drove other vehicles. this was the worst vehicle i ever bought. i had significant problems after the first few days of owning it. check engine light came on periodically....took many visits to figure out that something clogged the vent hose off the gas tank. if that was even the problem. they replaced the computer..stilll had problems. the evap canister was cracked. the turning radius on these vehicles was worse then my full size truck...had to make many more 3 point turns. brakes were shot after 20,000 miles. the gas mileage sucked. i was lucky to get 18 miles to the gallon...mostly averaged around 15. the snow build up on the front windshield was terrible due to the inset windshield, and tough to clean off. and then finally the loud backfiring noise that they couldnt figure out. after many attempts...gm put out a tech bulletin saying that this was normal operation of the evap sensor selenoid..and they refused to do anything about it..and believe me i contacted everyone from the dealership, to a high executive officer at gm , and they still wouldnt help me. all they did was pass the buck...its not the dealers fault because it should be under gm waranty..yeah right...its not gms fault because the dealer is responsible because they actually purchased the vehicle from gm, so its their problem....blah blah blah..ive heard it all , but after 6 months and filing a complaint with the better business bureau under the lemon law( free by the way)..and after 3 offers by gm to avoid arbitration, gm finally agreed to buy my vehicle back from me. just so this wouldnt be made public information. the only thing i liked about it was all the room on the inside....but the 30000 dollar price tag wasnt. thats why i bought a toyota and i will never buy another gm product again!
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- #2073 of 2239
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Re: Totally Happy with my 2005 Equinox! [jim_dandy]
by nvbanker
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Apr 09, 2008 (6:23 am)
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Replying to: jim_dandy (Apr 08, 2008 5:40 pm)
I have to differ with you on the 3.4L engine. I've had two of them, and they have both failed me. The one in my 2000 Olds Alero has breeched the intake manifold gasket, and is leaking coolant out onto the ground. The one in my 2001 Chevy Venture just over heated because the cooling fan relay is faulty. Now coolant is in the oil and the engine is knocking. I fear the engine is toasted. Only 79,000 miles on the Venture, and 80,000 on the Alero, and no, I don't neglect them. Not impressed with the 3.4L ChiCom assembled engine, nor with GM in general, though I have plenty of their cars.
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- #2074 of 2239
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Re: Totally Happy with my 2005 Equinox! [bob171]
by grosloup
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Apr 09, 2008 (9:30 am)
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Replying to: bob171 (Apr 09, 2008 4:49 am)
For the bad gas mileage it always depends on how you drive, then some poeple are harder on brakes than others, the turning radius is reasonable and quite understanding for a 108 inches wheelbase vehicule (this you should have known before buying it) it's not G.M.'s fault, the snow build up is obvious I could see the problem even though I bought mine in may and about that loud? backfirering noise... they all do that and yes it is normal.
I've owned G.M. products since my first vehicule ( 8 in all ) since 1975. My first car was a used car then the rest were all bought new. Can't say a word about bad quality, maybe I was lucky? Sure I had some problems with my cars but mechanic will always be mechanic, you'll never get a perfect car. And my next vehicule will still be probably a G.M. again.
I'm not the type of guy who throw a dozen of eggs in the garbage because one of them was cracked.
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Re: Totally Happy with my 2005 Equinox! [jim_dandy]
by farout
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Apr 09, 2008 (10:57 am)
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Replying to: jim_dandy (Apr 08, 2008 5:40 pm)
Were you aware the of engines orgin? I n the sales guide it says not to say anything about it unless asked. There appears to be a slip it in if you have to, but don't bring it up unless you really have to. Thanks for your imput.
farout
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Re: Totally Happy with my 2005 Equinox! [bob171]
by jim_dandy
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Apr 09, 2008 (5:51 pm)
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Replying to: bob171 (Apr 09, 2008 4:49 am)
Wow! I'm just minding my own business,
thinking life is great in my trouble free Equinox,
cruzin down the hi speed digital highway, then BAM!
Crap! a "Hit and Run Blogger"
Oh what a feeling!
Hey Jim, do ya think we can convert him?
No it's too late, he's gone to the Dark Side. 
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Re: Totally Happy with my 2005 Equinox! [jim_dandy]
by nvbanker
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Apr 10, 2008 (7:54 am)
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Replying to: jim_dandy (Apr 09, 2008 5:51 pm)
Crap! a "Hit and Run Blogger"
Hey, I still have the Venture, and a GMC Sierra right now as well, so I'm not exactly on the Dark Side. Just not thrilled with this 3.4L ChiCom lightweight motor.
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Re: Totally Happy with my 2005 Equinox! [jim_dandy]
by luv_my_nox
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Apr 13, 2008 (4:33 am)
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Replying to: jim_dandy (Apr 08, 2008 5:40 pm)
"Obviously" I have driven alot of cars in my time and the Equinox is a great vehicle.
All car manufactures have seen there share of problems, even Toyota.
Google "Toyota Sludge" and you will see what I mean.
The Equinox is a smooth running SUV.
No complaints here. 
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Re: Equinox Help [philw]
by gmanyday
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Apr 22, 2008 (7:05 pm)
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Replying to: philw (Mar 19, 2008 9:15 am)
Hi there.
I dont mean to step on your toes, but suggesting to someone to buy a hyundai????.I agree that at first glance they may seem like an attractive option, however in the end they are not a wise choice.Maintenance is expensive,parts are ridiculously expensive,mysterious check engine light that is almost always on for some reason or other......etc.etc..etc. I'm a certified automotive technician and have been so for nearly 13 years and i can tell you that we see our fair share of hyundais and about 7 out of 10 owners say they wouldn't consider buying another one.Yes they have excellent warranties(they have no choice, its probably their strongest selling point) however most people want to buy a good vehicle, not a good warranty.Personally i want to get in my car in the morning and get to work on time and not have to console myself by saying "at least the warranty is good".The equinox is an excellent vehicle that will get you Where you want to go, When you want to go, with absolutely no fuss and in great comfort and style.Plus if you have kids, especially teens the rear seat is by far the most spacious in its class and even more spacious than many full size s.u.v's
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Re: Equinox Help [gmanyday]
by philw
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Apr 23, 2008 (4:42 am)
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Replying to: gmanyday (Apr 22, 2008 7:05 pm)
So, 13 years as an auto mechanic ...Well how about 22 years as a Hyundai owner and not one of them has cost me a dime. I even owned a pony. My personal history and that of all of my friends who own Hyundai brand vehicles speaks for itself. I find that problems may occur with Hyundais when untrained technicians with per-conceived negative ideas about Hyundais, attempt to fix cars that they don't know. That would be like a VW tech trying to fix a Chevy. When I service my Chevy, I go to a GM dealer. My Hyundai dealer would always look after my Hyundai issues; but that's never happened because my Hyundais have never needed Hyundai service. I drive my Equinox every day for work. It starts it runs and it stays on the road. It's noisier than a Santa Fe, it's smaller than a Santa Fe, it's less peppy than a Santa Fe, and it's every bit as reliable as a Santa Fe. Oh and did I mention that the Santa Fe is less expensive to own than the Equinox? The fit and finish is better on the Santa Fe. Hey the Santa Fe has heated exterior mirrors. (something you would think would be standard on a vehicle destined for the North American market) .
My point is The Santa Fe is a much better bang for the buck. And you don't have to drive North American brands to get comfort, reliability and good value; that's just false.
Our family (brothers, sisters in-laws etc..) owns 25+ vehicles. I have to say that the GM's see the shop more frequently than the Hyundais. The Fords are the worse. The Chryslers don't do well beyond 3 years (60Kms). I just have no hesitation to recommend Hyundais. They are all excellent value for the dollar.
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