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I thought about it, yep, Equinox still better. by jim_dandy
May 01, 2008 (4:41 pm)
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I do like the Ford Escape, engine and fuel economy is about the same, but I like the looks of the Equinox better. Both have towing capability of 3500lbs. Ford makes nice trucks.
 
Now the Kia Sportage is a whole different animal compared to the Equinox or Escape.
Or should I say, a squirrel compared to a jack rabbit.
 
The Sportage can't even tow 3500lbs.!
The Sportage mpg is 17/23mpg. Equinox is 17/24mpg.
The Sportage engine 173hp/178ft-lb torque. Equinox is 185hp/210ft-lb torque.
The Sportage has black bumpers. Equinox is colored keyed.
The Sportage looks Blahhhh! The Equinox looks Sporty.
 
I also went to the Sportage "Maintenance and Repair" blog site.
Check out message #299.
lmp4, "Kia Sportage Maintenance and Repair" #299, 18 Mar 2008 3:05 am
There is a great discussion with pics on a 2001 Kia Sportage "Exploding Transfer Case".
So much for a reliable Kia drivetrain.
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Re: I thought about it, yep, Equinox still better. [jim_dandy] by nvbanker
May 03, 2008 (1:52 pm)
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Replying to: jim_dandy (May 01, 2008 4:41 pm)

I agree completely with your assessment of the Kia. They aren't really close to either the Escape or the Equinoxious.
 
I have purchased both for customers - Personally, I prefer the Escape of the 3. It's a Japanese design (Mazda), built in Michigan, the Equinox is a GM design, built in Mexico. The Kia is Korean, not that there's anything wrong with that - but it's built in Korea and VietNam. If you get the VietNam edition, they tend to have problems. I rented a Sportage and put 800 miles on it in Costa Rica in a week. It performed flawlessly, but was less fun and less comfy than either the Escape or the Equinox.
 
Beyond all that though, the Equinox is very nice driving and designed very well in the interior. The Escape is a tad more solid to me, and would be my first choice, either in the Escape, Mazda Tribute or Mercury Mariner version. 3 flavors, if you will, of the same candy. YMMV, but that's how I feel, having experience with all 3.
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Re: I thought about it, yep, Equinox still better. [nvbanker] by commuter10
May 05, 2008 (5:56 am)
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Replying to: nvbanker (May 03, 2008 1:52 pm)

I love my Equinox too. A small point. The Equinox is made in Canada at a joint GM-Suzuki plan with an engine made at a joint GM Shanghai motors plant with a Japanese Aisan transmission.
 
I have 22,000 miles on my 2006 and it has performed well so far.
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Re: I thought about it, yep, Equinox still better. [nvbanker] by gmanyday
May 08, 2008 (6:18 pm)
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Replying to: nvbanker (May 03, 2008 1:52 pm)

hey there! Just to let you know the equinox is indeed a G.M design,however it is built in Ontario Canada not in Mexico.
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Re: I thought about it, yep, Equinox still better. [nvbanker] by camiguy
May 09, 2008 (10:33 pm)
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Replying to: nvbanker (May 03, 2008 1:52 pm)

The Chevy Equinox , Pontiac Torrent and Suzuki xl-7 are made in Ingersol Ontario Canada. These suv are based on the Saturn Vue plateform. GM uses the old 3.4 litre engines but now has the new 3.6 in the sport and GXP. The Suzuki uses only the 3.6 litre engine. The Equinox was designed in GM 's Oshawa Ontario design center. Also 100 special fuel effecient Equinox were made in Oshawa to be used in selected cities in the U.S. for test markets and research.
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Re: I thought about it, yep, Equinox still better. [camiguy] by nvbanker
May 14, 2008 (6:57 am)
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Replying to: camiguy (May 09, 2008 10:33 pm)

Yes, I stand corrected, thanks to everyone. One more editorial on the engine - the 3.4L motor I have had several of, and each one has disappointed me by failing catastrophically once the car hit the 70,000 mile range, by either breaching an intake manifold gasket and leaking coolant outside the motor, or worse, INSIDE the motor - the one I currently have dumps it into the crankcase. This is not a good long-term motor, so if you're considering an Equinox, get the 3.6L motor. Just my advice.
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Re: I thought about it, yep, Equinox still better. [nvbanker] by commuter10
May 14, 2008 (10:17 am)
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Replying to: nvbanker (May 14, 2008 6:57 am)

I read that the gasket problem you speak of was fixed a few years back, and was on an older domestic version of the 3.4l. What year engines were your 3.4s?
 
Thanks!
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Re: I thought about it, yep, Equinox still better. [commuter10] by nvbanker
May 14, 2008 (12:44 pm)
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Replying to: commuter10 (May 14, 2008 10:17 am)

You may be right - mine were a 2000 and a 2001. IMO though, it's still a crappy engine. Although, it seems better than it used to be in the new Equinoxes I've driven.
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Re: I thought about it, yep, Equinox still better. [nvbanker] by jim_dandy
May 14, 2008 (1:14 pm)
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Replying to: nvbanker (May 14, 2008 6:57 am)

That is a none issue with the Equinox's 3.4L.
 
It has the redesigned gasket, manifold, and bolts.
 
In this case it's better to stick to a motor that has the problems worked out and fixed,
then to try and take a chance new unproven motor. Just my advice.
 
By the way my local GM sevice dealer gets Equinox's in his shop with 100,000miles for routine maintenace only.
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Re: I thought about it, yep, Equinox still better. [nvbanker] by grosloup
May 14, 2008 (6:09 pm)
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Replying to: nvbanker (May 14, 2008 12:44 pm)

I once had a 1999 chevrolet Venture and it had a 3.4 L. also and at 37,000 miles I had to replace the head gasket. Now I own a 2005 Equinox with the 3.4 L. engine and no problem with the gaskets and I'm at 22,500 miles.
The only thing I can't figure out is that it's a bit harder on gas consumption than my Venture was. Go figure!

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