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232 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 2:09 PM
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Replying to: sixface (Aug 06, 2009 11:13 am) For the USB port I believe you'll just have to live without it. You could ask the dealer if they can put it in, but I don't believe they'll be able to do it. If not for these tranny issues it is a great vehicle for the segment and price. And it doesn't seem like everyone is experiencing them, so maybe just one batch of the vehicles is affected. It is at the dealer right now getting checked out, while they are also putting in a new microphone (it was bad from the start). I also went to the GM Re:Innovation site and typed a message to their CEO via the "Tell Fritz" thing they have there informing him of the problem.
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Replying to: wallyuwl (Aug 06, 2009 12:08 pm) Also am expecting (although I would happy to be wrong) that they will try to add in extra costs. Hope that doesn't happen. I'd hate to have to walk away after getting this far. However, if I do, then I'll probably go with the RAV4. I know several people who have one and everyone loves it. Haven't heard anything bad about them yet, although I do believe that every model has its problems in one way or another. I think the only thing I would be disappointed about would be not having OnStar.
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Replying to: roxanne3 (Aug 06, 2009 3:19 pm) What trim did you test drive? Was it AWD for FWD? If the dealer tries to mess with you and you have to walk away, besides trying another Chevy dealer, you could wait for the GMC Terrain in Sept. You could also look at the Nissan Rogue (the other vehicle we were seriously considering), or wait until around X-mas when the Kia Sportage (redesign for 2010 model) is set to be out - it looks like it'll be nice, though I haven't seen interior pictures. Everyone please keep posting your experiences in driving the new Equinox regarding the downshifting problems and jitteriness, especially the 4 cylinder. The input is appreciated.
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My wife has had a 2010 LT1 for three weeks now. Very happy with the car and have experienced no problems as described above. Her USB port was missing. We didn't catch it until later. The dealer said the part was not yet available from Chevy. I was refunded $75.00. I really wanted the option but my wife could care less. I need to call Chevy and see if it is prewired and the part can simply be added as I don't fully trust the "stealerships". The Bluetooth works great. Mixed mileage has been 25. I was hoping for better. Our next road trip we will be able to better gauge our highway mileage. We got $3K off sticker (1K military/supplier price, 1K conquest cash, $750 USAA cash, $250 dealer cash). They sold all of their Equinox's in the first week. All the New Orleans Chevy dealers are moving these cars quickly. Chevy is starting to put out decent vehicles.
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Replying to: watercop1 (Aug 07, 2009 1:32 pm) Sounds like you got a pretty good deal. Yes, they are making decent vehicles, except for the tranny on this one!  Side note: talked to mechanic at the dealership and they said all the 6 speed autos are like that now because of their "clutch-to-clutch" design, including trucks and Malibus that have the 6 speeds. But on forums and in reviews I can't find anyone complaining about it except on the Equinoxes, and not everyone with Noxs is experiencing it. I did get a response from the "Ask Fritz" thing on GM's Re: Innovation web site. Asked me for a phone number so they could call me to talk about it. I hope this is a step toward it getting resolved. |
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Replying to: wallyuwl (Aug 06, 2009 6:14 pm) I'm thinking of telling Fritz about the Conquest incentive. My husband & I have had GM products for years - I think we should be rewarded for that considering everything. I'm glad others can get something though for buying a GM product. My salesman told me that this was the first month that GM changed it from a loyalty incentive to a conquest incentive. Maybe they should just give it to everyone. LOL I've heard a little about the Terrain and might be interested in that. However, I've seen the Rogue and am not too interested in that. I did consider the Sportage. Actually that was the first dealership I went to once I decided to get a new SUV due to the pricing. However, I was really offended by the treatment I got and won't go back no matter how good the price is. Besides that, I recently read a post on another forum that talked about Sportages having a considerable amount of problems with rusting after a few years that other makes don't seem to have. So those 2 things blew the Sportage out of the water for me. And to add to that, a very good friend of mine has a Sportage. When I asked her if she was happy with it, she hesitated and then said "well let's just say, you get what you pay for". I think that is definitely true in some cases, but not necessarily every case. But thank you very much for the advice. I appreciate it, and I think it's great to have a forum like this where people can talk to each other about their experiences.
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Replying to: roxanne3 (Aug 07, 2009 5:03 pm) The Re: Invention site is: http://www.gmreinvention.com/?brandId=gm&src=gm_com&evar24=gm_com_homepage_rollo- verimage Ironically on the web site they now have a video about their 6 speed trannys. In the video they make no mention of it "self-braking" to save on brakes or anything. If this was intentional you'd think they would mention it. They also make a big deal out of it being in the right gear at the right time, which it obviously isn't if the RPMs increase 600-700 when downshifting between some gears. For the cash offers, often it is loyalty, sometimes it is conquest. It is just sort of a matter of timing. Will keep things updated (probably on the "2010 Equinox Problems" thread). |
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Replying to: cmhj2000 (Aug 04, 2009 5:36 am) Naturally, models will always be upgraded/changed slightly from year to year but to avoid a first year model just because it is a first year model to me seems rather judgmental. The way to judge a car is to compare it against the competition and how it stacks up against what is available in the here and now not at what might be available at some future date. |
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Replying to: maxiumpete (Aug 08, 2009 2:57 pm) I was happy to get out of my impala and me and my wife loved the 09 nox on a test drive. We decided on the 09 model because of the rebates available and the bugs are generally worked out by then. Sticker : $37,000 Rebate : $7500 Loyalty : $1000 Upside down trade in: $8200 $8800 oweing All said and done: $31,000 + Loan 5% interest = $35,000 total cost. Oh the numbers arent exact but rounding is nice Love everything about it so far only dislike is the gas cap's on the wrong side
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Replying to: carstryke (Aug 08, 2009 10:50 pm) Does yours have all wheel drive , sounds like from the Canadian dollar sticker price. We have an 08 LT AWD with the full load of options and we love it. Sounds like your dealer gave you a good price on the 09 . I have owned three Chevrolet's in twenty years and they all had the gas cap on the left side, go figure. It's a great family mid suv vehicle and is a little thirsty for the gas. Owned our for ten months 12000 km and very little problems to report. Just a tweeter speaker on the driver's side need to be replaced and one bad battery . So far so good. 
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