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Re: Chinese Engine [lostwrench]
by mosky
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Feb 06, 2009 (9:27 pm)
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Replying to: lostwrench (Mar 16, 2007 2:11 pm)
I have a 2007 Equinox and so far I think the motor has been great. I have a little over 50,000 miles on it and no problems. I took it hunting and two people with me had mid size 4wd trucks. I went down a hill with rocks, snow, and holes and all of us thought the Equinox was going to have to be pulled. To all our surprise the AWD worked better then I dreamed of. Gas milage is around 22mpg. I really love this Equinox.
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Re: Chinese Engine [mosky]
by commuter10
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Feb 09, 2009 (7:17 am)
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Replying to: mosky (Feb 06, 2009 9:27 pm)
I have had a positive experience with my Equinox as well. I have a 2006 with about 30,000 miles on it. The engine has been trouble free. It gets about 19 in mixed driving and about 22-23 on the highway. I opinion is that the chinese 3.4 is an up to date version of the 3.4 with all of the earlier bugs (leaky gaskets) worked out. The Aisan tranny has also been great. The 5 speed really makes it quick. The 2010 version with the new v-6 should be a rocket!
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Re: Chinese Engine [commuter10]
by meandmymaxx
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Feb 09, 2009 (8:14 am)
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Replying to: commuter10 (Feb 09, 2009 7:17 am)
My 08 has been trouble free with one exception, the piston slop when cold started. Yes it goes away when warmed up but the 3.4 has had this problem for 15 yrs. Come on GM, you think this may be one of the reasons you in so much trouble now?? I do agree the tranny works well and the 2010 looks very good inside and out.
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- #2127 of 2239
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cold weather noise
by gmanyday
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Mar 31, 2009 (6:30 pm)
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I have an 08 nox sport fwd. Very satisfied with the car,however i've noticed when the temp reaches below -10 degrees f. the suspension /drivetrain gets noisy over bumps(if parked outside for several hours) sounds almost like ice caught up in the springs(not the case however).As well under acceleration sounds as if c.v joint grease is frozen. I have asked several nox owners if they have similar noises when cold and all reply in the negative, although they own base nox's, so perhaps the problem is only with the sport models lowered suspension, however sport model owners are hard to come by. Dealer claims only suspension noises they ever come across are the strut links(not the noise i'm hearing). Any other sport owners notice this problem or is it just me?? would appreciate feedback.
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Re: cold weather noise [gmanyday]
by rvoth
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Apr 01, 2009 (3:18 pm)
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Replying to: gmanyday (Mar 31, 2009 6:30 pm)
I have 08 LT AWD with 7108 km and had similar noises at -10 C and lower with the rear suspension. It one does it if i go over a sharp large bump in the road if mine continues in the warmer weather GM will be hearing about it. It sounds like the suspension is coming contact with the rubber travel stops making a knocking sound.
The sport Equinox sits two inches lower than the other Equinox's should make any real difference. Thanks for letting me know about your NOX.
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Any consensus on its durability
by juststeve
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Apr 02, 2009 (11:29 am)
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Am making a buying choice where, on the face of it, the Equinox looks to be an attractive alternative to a RAV or a CRV. I'm concentrating on vehicles 2-5 years old, Hondas and Toyotas have a reputation of reliability...is the book in on 100K+ Equinoxes?
many thankx
--steve...
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Re: Any consensus on its durability [juststeve]
by rvoth
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Apr 02, 2009 (1:12 pm)
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Replying to: juststeve (Apr 02, 2009 11:29 am)
If your using the Nox for city driving it gets below average mileage but the V-6 is very torquie and accelerates very well for a mid size SUV. I would stay away from 2005 year NOX ,first year, and has had some problems . Cost to operation and maintenance is lower than CRV and RAV ,resale value is lower and reliabity is good .
My 08 NOX, I will keep until the family out grows the capacity size and hauling . Good ride and average interior quality, not so comfortable driver's seat could , they should have used the seat from the Mailbu which has alot much more support.
Overall if the price is right and don't mine GM quality it's a great buy for the buck.
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Re: Any consensus on its durability [juststeve]
by gmanyday
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Apr 02, 2009 (6:54 pm)
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Replying to: juststeve (Apr 02, 2009 11:29 am)
The equinox as most G.M products should prove to be very reliable in the long run,in terms of value for your money its right up there. I'm a certified automotive technician for the past 13 years and I can honestly tell you that if you maintain the vehicle properly it will last just as long if not longer than its japanese counterparts.Honda CR-V's, as well as Toyota Rav-4"s that are post year 2000 are nowhere near as reliable as the pre 2000 vehicles, drivetrain problems, especially transmission related have become commonplace with these vehicles,contrary to popular belief these vehicles no longer sport the "legendary reliability" badge they used to.We are seeing more and more of them in the shop as time goes on.
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Re: Any consensus on its durability [gmanyday]
by rvoth
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Apr 02, 2009 (7:17 pm)
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Replying to: gmanyday (Apr 02, 2009 6:54 pm)
I have to agree with you, I have done regular maintenance on my 1990 Beretta and still runs very well just starting to show rust now.
Change all the fluids and grease the suspension regularly care and attention and follow the maintenance schedule . It's nineteen years old with 318000 km and has service it's duty as regular and reliable transportion with some classic lines..Maybe having the five speed tranny and the 3.1 v-6 helped it from becoming a statics before other Beretta's from the same generation.
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Here's the new one
by steve_ HOST
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Apr 02, 2009 (8:12 pm)
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Priced at $23,185
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