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2239 messages, Last post on Nov 15, 2009 at 5:07 PM
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Replying to: clebo1 (Jul 06, 2009 9:22 am) BTW the OX is made in Canada.
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Replying to: cmhj2000 (Jul 06, 2009 4:06 pm) There's nothing classified or secret in our Forums.  tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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My wife and I are thinking of trading our 2005 Equinox for a new Aveo 5 Any advice before I make my move? I really don't know if I should because once it's done it's to late.
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Replying to: laserblue (Jul 07, 2009 9:46 am) |
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Replying to: laserblue (Jul 07, 2009 9:46 am) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Replying to: laserblue (Jul 07, 2009 9:46 am) In my case, my 2006 Equinox has been unsafe to drive for 5 weeks. The drive shaft is ready to fall out after 17,500 miles! The worst part is that it cannot be fixed because the parts are on national back order and no one knows when they will become available again. My son is the assistant parts manager at the dealership and he said that there are a number of people waiting while GM sorts out the bankruptcy issues with their suppliers.
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Replying to: clebo1 (Jul 06, 2009 9:22 am) A lot of the main parts of this vehicle are produced in countries like China for the 3.4 liter engine, japan makes the five speed transmission and I heard the interior came from Taiwan and it's assembled in Ontario. If you believe all north american vehicles are made completely in the USA, Canada and Mexico then you couldn't be farther from the truth. The auto market is globally connected with different countries around the world supplying platforms for new vehicles that were developed by other manufactures. Ford used a Volvo platform to produce the Lincoln MX a mid size CUV and i believe they use it for the Edge . Gm has used a Saab platform to build the Malibu ,G6 and Aura. Chrysler 300 has all Mercedes powertrain from when they were together. So if you think that a Honda Odyssey assembled in the US or a Honda civic or Toyota Corolla both are assembled in Ontario Canada , or what ever the make of vehicle you prefer over (your 2005 GM Equinox first year of production) doesn't or will not have a lot of teething problems then go and buy it. Go ahead and Spend a hell of a lot more money for what you think will be a superior vehicle but please stop bashing a company when they are rebuilding . It's a cheap and easy thing to do and doesn't give you much credability in this form. |
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Replying to: rvoth (Jul 08, 2009 7:46 pm) I've heard that G.M.'s Aveo had something to do with Korea. I don't know how, but Korea has something to do with that car. Also....the upcoming 2011 Chevrolet "Cruze" has something to do with Korea and Germany. It make me laugh when I hear people say that GM is North American. My Equinox is a 2005 LT and yes I had my part of share with breakdowns and repairs but most of it was on warranty. I guess that's why GM came up with warranties. As I can see NO car manufactures can built a "perfect" car (unless it stays in your garage and never moves).
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Replying to: laserblue (Jul 09, 2009 3:53 am) |
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Replying to: rvoth (Jul 08, 2009 7:46 pm) All I stated was a fact that the part is not available to fix my vehicle. This is happening with several parts for different vehicles right now as the entire industry restructures. I'm not familiar with a lot of the other companies that make vehicles, so this could even be an industry wide problem since so many companies buy parts from the same supply companies in a very complex business world. The only reason I felt it was important to mention this was so that the person seeking advice could see if the product they wanted to purchase would have parts available should there be a need for warranty work. It is up to that buyer to decide what to buy and when to buy it. |
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