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#2147 of 2239 Re: What do you think? [laserblue] by lupinelady99 Jul 07, 2009 (8:20 pm)
Replying to: laserblue (Jul 07, 2009 9:46 am) I would tell anyone to think long and hard about purchasing any GM product right now.   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. Replies to this message: lupinelady99 (Jul 21, 2009 10:34 pm) steve_ (Jul 22, 2009 9:25 am) clebo1 (Jul 22, 2009 12:17 pm)
#2148 of 2239 Re: Any consensus on its durability [clebo1] by rvoth Jul 08, 2009 (7:46 pm)
Replying to: clebo1 (Jul 06, 2009 9:22 am) Sorry you that got a bad Equinox,   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. Replies to this message: laserblue (Jul 09, 2009 3:53 am) dmathews3 (Jul 09, 2009 5:07 am) rvoth (Jul 09, 2009 2:57 pm) lupinelady99 (Jul 09, 2009 9:25 am)
#2149 of 2239 Re: Any consensus on its durability [rvoth] by laserblue Jul 09, 2009 (3:53 am)
Replying to: rvoth (Jul 08, 2009 7:46 pm) And here's a little plus for your post (rvoth)...   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). Replies to this message: dmathews3 (Jul 09, 2009 5:07 am) rvoth (Jul 09, 2009 2:57 pm)
#2150 of 2239 Re: Any consensus on its durability [laserblue] by dmathews3 Jul 09, 2009 (5:07 am)
Replying to: laserblue (Jul 09, 2009 3:53 am) That is so true. I just got off the 2007 and 2009 Toyota Camry forums and it seems that Toyota has a high pressure oil hose on their V6 engines that blows and here you are going down the highway without oil. One guy thinks his engine may be ruined in his 09 Camry and today a guy posted his 07 5000 out of warranty had the same problem and he thinks his dealer is going to charge him for the replacement even though it is a defect on all V6 engines. So the grass isn't always greener on the other side. I have had warranty problems with GM products in the past and the key is they have always taken good care of me even once when the Chevy Tracker I had was 18 months out of warranty and needed $1600 worth of repairs in which less than a hundred was parts as it was in the Tranny and of course with 4 wheel drive it was $400 to drop both and 400 to put back in. GM covered everything but 356 bucks.
#2151 of 2239 Re: Any consensus on its durability [rvoth] by lupinelady99 Jul 09, 2009 (9:25 am)
Replying to: rvoth (Jul 08, 2009 7:46 pm) I'm not bashing GM. My father worked for many many years for the company. My son is an assistant parts manager at a dealership and my sister in law is the business manager at a dealership, so we support GM and have for many years. In fact, the dealership and GM are even covering the cost of my repairs once the parts become available even though my warranty was up in May.   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.
#2152 of 2239 My 2 Cents by sgr5516 Jul 09, 2009 (9:48 am)
In contrast to many posts in this forum, I have a 2005 Equinox FWD LT, purchased in June 05. It now has about 58k miles. I have newer had any problems with it. It has only needed normal Maint 1/2 Service. We put on new tires and redid the brakes recently. I guess it's just luck. My only issue is that it has never delivered more than 19 MPG average, even when driving conservatively on the highways.
#2153 of 2239 Re: [dindak] by clebo1 Jul 09, 2009 (12:00 pm)
Replying to: dindak (Jan 06, 2003 11:43 am) Looks is one thing,dependability is another.I have had all types of problems with this vehicle,including GM.do yourself a favor.Steer Clear of this problem Vehicle.I will fax you over 75 pages of repair orders etc... Replies to this message: rvoth (Jul 09, 2009 3:01 pm) dmathews3 (Jul 09, 2009 5:17 pm)
#2154 of 2239 Re: Any consensus on its durability [laserblue] by rvoth Jul 09, 2009 (2:57 pm)
Replying to: laserblue (Jul 09, 2009 3:53 am) The Aveo is an imported from Korea for GM as well as Saturn's Astra is an Opel based car ( europe) and made on the same platform in North America.    The Cruse is probable using a platform from Opel to produced this new car.     Did you know BMW has a assembly plant in one of Southern States and has been in operation for a least four years. Funny German made ya right maybe just German engineered.
#2155 of 2239 Re: [clebo1] by rvoth Jul 09, 2009 (3:01 pm)
Replying to: clebo1 (Jul 09, 2009 12:00 pm) Maybe sell your 05 Equinox for parts it's probable worth more broken in to pieces than as a whole unit.     Best of luck.
#2156 of 2239 Re: [clebo1] by dmathews3 Jul 09, 2009 (5:17 pm)
Replying to: clebo1 (Jul 09, 2009 12:00 pm) Look, admit it, you screwed up and bought someone elses piece of junk that who knows how they treated it and now you blame GM for YOUR mistake. Admit it and move on.

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