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#2105 of 2239 Re: Considering Equinox - good long term investment? [jim_dandy] by kmauss Aug 19, 2008 (4:06 am)
Replying to: jim_dandy (Aug 18, 2008 5:13 pm) Hi Jim, Thank you very much for that post. I too am very impressed with the interior design of them. I think they definitely had some women helping to design them -- seriously, no offense to any guys out there, but a lot of SUV type vehicles were clearly designed to look tough and macho and not have an ounce of practicality in the interior! (i.e where to stash your purse, etc.)   Whatever I end up getting next, I'm looking at keeping it on the long term, so I'm trying to be a smart shopper. I am also happy to hear that they handle well in bad weather. I live in southern PA, which is hit or miss for bad winters. Sometimes we get off easy, sometimes it's a snow/ice/sleet mess every week, so bad weather handling is another thing I put into the mental mixture.   Thanks again! Karen
#2106 of 2239 Re: Considering Equinox - good long term investment? [kmauss] by daddysangel Aug 28, 2008 (10:03 pm)
Replying to: kmauss (Aug 18, 2008 4:48 am) Hi, kmauss. I have a 2005 Equinox LT with upgraded upholstery, bells & whistles. It is a low-mileage vehicle. It hauls my frail dad, senior ladies, groceries, rolling walkers and folding walkers nicely. My only major complaint is that its 44 foot turning circle makes it hard to park in Marsh Hometown Market store & church parking lots. My home town driving speed ranges from 20 to 35 mph with lots of stops & gos so the 14 MPG is lower than what was posted for 2005MY. All it has needed is oil changes & tire rotations. As to the motor; it does have get up & go both in town & on the highway. Just about all you have to do is put the peddle to the metal; then steer where you want to go. I plan on keeping blue boy as long as my WWII VFW dad is alive. We get snow, ice & salt here. With the Traction Control on, higher ground clearance, tires properly inflated, downshift to a lower gear, & a lower speed you shouldn't have very many problems. Turn off the TC to rock out of a slick spot should you be unlucky enough to get stuck (use plain clay kitty litter for grit under the tires). daddysangel Replies to this message: kmauss (Sep 03, 2008 11:39 am)
#2107 of 2239 Re: Considering Equinox - good long term investment? [daddysangel] by kmauss Sep 03, 2008 (11:39 am)
Replying to: daddysangel (Aug 28, 2008 10:03 pm) Thank you very much for that post! I appreciate the info. I'm very far from making a decision, but I think the Equinox has gotten an unfair bad rap. They get poorly rated by Consumer Reports and things like that, but literally everyone I've ever talked to that has one really likes it, has few if any problems and has no intention of trading it. Karen
#2108 of 2239 Build Date Search by rvoth Sep 06, 2008 (6:08 pm)
I'm looking for the build date of a 2008 LT AWD Equinox. Last time I did this,a helpful GM tech searched the last six or eight numbers of the Vin and told me on which day and week it was built. So if someone out there could help me again here is the last few #'s of the VIN F086035555 Russ Replies to this message: tidester (Sep 06, 2008 8:43 pm)
#2109 of 2239 Re: Build Date Search [rvoth] by tidester HOST Sep 06, 2008 (8:43 pm)
Replying to: rvoth (Sep 06, 2008 6:08 pm) Try this: How to Decode VIN Numbers   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#2110 of 2239 press request by kirstie_h HOST Nov 03, 2008 (12:02 pm)
A reporter is interested in talking with satisfied owners of a 2005-2006 Chevy Equinox who are also parents. If you are interested in commenting on your experience, please reply to jwahledmunds.com no later than Friday, November 21, 2008 and include your city and state of residence, the model year of your vehicle and the age of your child/ren.      Thanks for your consideration,      Jonathan Wahl Corporate Communications Edmunds Inc.
#2111 of 2239 Winter tires by grosloup Nov 04, 2008 (10:34 am)
It's the first time I drive with winter tires in 33 yrs of driving. Last night the car in front of me made a sudden stop, when I applied the brake at my surprise I slid and almost rear-ended the car in front of me. On another occasion, I was turning after making a "dead stop" and when I starting to turn, my wheels spun making a "screeching" sound (first time I make my tires spin, I was surprised again.   Is it normal for a winter tire to do so on dry pavement? or my "new" tires are no good?     Both incidents never happened when I had my 4 season tires on even with there 30,000 milles on them. Replies to this message: steve_ (Nov 04, 2008 12:13 pm) grosloup (Nov 05, 2008 4:27 am) steve_ (Nov 05, 2008 9:22 am)
#2112 of 2239 Re: Winter tires [grosloup] by steve_ HOST Nov 04, 2008 (12:13 pm)
Replying to: grosloup (Nov 04, 2008 10:34 am) I see that you're in Western Quebec from another posting you made. And didn't Quebec mandate winter or studded tires starting this winter?   What style and brand of tire did you wind up with?   Gonna be interesting if this edict has unintended consequences and causes more accidents up there. Replies to this message: grosloup (Nov 05, 2008 4:27 am) steve_ (Nov 05, 2008 9:22 am)
#2113 of 2239 Re: Winter tires [steve_] by grosloup Nov 05, 2008 (4:27 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Nov 04, 2008 12:13 pm) Yes, winter tires are mandatory everywhere in Quebec starting this year and probably other provinces in Canada will follow in the futur. The only think that worries me is that lots of people out there bought their tires early (like me) and never drove on dry asphalt with winter tires. I bought and installed mine a bit early because I didn't want to wait and be caught in the "winter tire stampede" that will happen this year.     My winter tires are "Arctic Claw's" made by Vanderbuilt a division of Cooper Tires. Replies to this message: steve_ (Nov 05, 2008 9:22 am)
#2114 of 2239 Re: Winter tires [grosloup] by steve_ HOST Nov 05, 2008 (9:22 am)
Replying to: grosloup (Nov 05, 2008 4:27 am) I don't know enough about tires to speculate whether the rubber compound for winter driving is less effective on dry pavement. You may want to check over in Tires, tires, tires. Some tire pros hang out in there now and then.   Oh, and check out the thread here:   tiff_c, "Snow/Ice winter tires" #552, 2 Oct 2007 2:41 am

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