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Re: AWD or FWD? [gclemm]
by tmannisi
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Sep 15, 2007 (9:37 am)
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Replying to: gclemm (Sep 06, 2007 8:29 pm)
We own a 06 Montana AWD. We previously owned a 99 Olds Silhouette FWD. The difference in the ride and handling alone is worth the AWD model. Although the Buick Terraza has the independant rear suspension on AWD/FWD except on 07 models.
As far as performance goes, there is not a lot of difference because the AWD has an axle ratio of 3.69 versus 3.29 on FWD. We tow a boat that weighs 3,000 pounds, and I feel the higher number axle ratio does a better job. The 3.9 V6 with AWD would have been the ultimate, but GM did not offer that.
We had a mild winter in St. Louis last year, but just playing around the AWD was certainly reassuring!
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- #2798 of 2869
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Re: AWD or FWD? [gclemm]
by jpf
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Sep 15, 2007 (5:04 pm)
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Replying to: gclemm (Sep 06, 2007 8:29 pm)
AWD is a waste of money for most winter driving conditions. Also, there are additional maintenance costs (e.g. service to rear drive train) that can get very expensive when the vehicle is out of warranty. Invest in 4 Blizzak snow tires and 4 steel rims and you'll be fine in the winter with FWD. Just my opinion.
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- #2799 of 2869
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Re: Warped front rotors on 06 Montana AWD [uplanderguy]
by badsaturn
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Oct 26, 2007 (12:20 pm)
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Replying to: uplanderguy (Aug 06, 2007 6:05 am)
I have a 2005 Saturn Relay FWD. It is a piece of junk!!!! I've tried to work with Saturn to get me out of the vehicle....no luck, all they do is offer an extended warranty. The van has been in the shop at least 10 times since we purchased it. Nothing major, just a bunch of annoying problems including: brake issues, sliding door problems and other numerous problems. They never have the parts in stock so it requires a return visit to the dealership. It has been one hassle after another! Do yourself a favor and AVOID the Saturn Relay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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- #2800 of 2869
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Re: Warped front rotors on 06 Montana AWD [badsaturn]
by badrelay
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Oct 28, 2007 (5:06 pm)
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Replying to: badsaturn (Oct 26, 2007 12:20 pm)
I feel the same. I owned a Saturn SL2 and was so excited when I heard they were coming out with a minivan/crossover. I have a 2005 Relay 3 AWD that has been nothing but problems. It has been in the shop for the past 6 weeks for transmission/transfer case/transaxle fixes, 3 times I've gotten it back and brought it back the same day- 1 time it was towed, this last time it had to be put on a flatbed. Most recently, the car completely seized up going 35mph with both kids in the car- 3yrs and 1yrs old. spun around and came to a stop facing the wrong way in the opposite lane. GM must be INSANE if they think I'm putting my family back in this car! I can't understand why GM would risk a multimillion dollar lawsuit to buy me out of a $35,000 car. THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE I CAN IMAGINE! STAY AWAY FROM THIS CAR!
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- #2801 of 2869
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Not tracking straight
by rawiri
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Nov 10, 2007 (9:03 pm)
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Our 05 Uplander consistently pulls to the right and has done since day one. Has anyone else had this problem? Our dealer has done numerous wheel alignments but it hasn't worked.
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- #2802 of 2869
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uplander disaster
by gmunro
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Nov 15, 2007 (12:55 pm)
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2005 uplander problems- front and rear rotors replaced ,front and rear brake pads replaced,no warranty.Wheel bearings front both sides,stabilizer bar,left tierod end repalced,rear wiper motor,van has 94000 kms on it just wondering what is going to fail next.
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- #2803 of 2869
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Uplander DVD Operation
by jcscratch
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Nov 17, 2007 (7:14 pm)
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Can you listen to a CD or the radio while a DVD is playing in an Uplander? (Assuming, of course, that headphones are being used for the DVD player.)
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- #2804 of 2869
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Re: Uplander DVD Operation [jcscratch]
by rlmiller9
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Nov 18, 2007 (5:52 am)
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Replying to: jcscratch (Nov 17, 2007 7:14 pm)
Yes you can, it is easy and I believe the default behavior. My wife and I did that many time. There is a selection on the radio to make it push out the dvd sound if you want, but it is not the default.
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Re: Uplander DVD Operation [rlmiller9]
by jcscratch
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Nov 18, 2007 (7:22 am)
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Replying to: rlmiller9 (Nov 18, 2007 5:52 am)
Thanks. Our decision is down to a 2007 Uplander w/ 23,000 miles for $16,500 or a 2007 Town and Country (base model, no frills) w/ 2600 miles for $18,000. Both have DVD (a must!) But I don't think that you can listen to the radio in the Chrysler while a DVD is playing--I can't find headphone jacks on the DVD.
The Uplander's got a lot more frills and gets about the same milage, so we're leaning that way.
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- #2806 of 2869
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Door Handle Bucket Chipping
by igloo
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Nov 19, 2007 (12:01 am)
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On my '05 Terraza, I noticed that under the handle where it touches the paint, there are black marks. I read that there is a fix or a TSB that will have the handle away from the paint by some small amount, so it would not be touching the surface. Has anyone have the TSB or some more information about what parts are used to fix the issue?
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