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655 messages, Last post on Dec 07, 2009 at 8:11 AM
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Replying to: dmathews3 (Dec 03, 2009 7:47 am)
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Replying to: berri (Dec 03, 2009 5:52 pm) |
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Replying to: berri (Dec 03, 2009 5:52 pm)
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Replying to: dmathews3 (Dec 04, 2009 5:05 am) Also, I honestly don't think 08 G6 would last that long without some major repairs. I know that my transmission will need replaced sooner or later down the road. I won't have to worry about it, but someone will! Way sooner than expected! I am thinking sometime under 100k. I have 25k and its already showing signs, and has been since new! I would wonder wonder about newer GM cars lasting as long. But that's just me. Sure its a Pontiac, but really no different than any other recent GM product. Such as the Malibu.
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Nov 29, 2009 6:32 am) The Malibu is just a Pontiac. " First, there are no new "SUV's". They are a trio of "CUV's". Now this may sound like splitting hairs, but there is a HUGE difference in a new Equinox getting 32 mpg vs. a new Tahoe getting 20mpg. I do know that GM is using older platforms. But they are global platforms that have gotten good reviews elsewhere, replacing even OLDER NA platforms. IIRC, the G6 is an Epsillon 2 platform, while the Malibu is Epsillon 1. Similar?? Yes. But if you look at the reviews, the G6 was always "eh.....mezza mezza" while the Aura and Malibu are actually looked at as decent, if not better than most in their class. BOTH cars have scored better than the Camry in tests, but not the Accord ( which is regarded by everyone as the standard bearer in the class). The Difference? They are actually putting more money and thought into the design of the newer models, and it's showing. All you need to look at is the trio of new CUV's. All are based on the Theta platform, which underpinned the former Equinox and Torrent. When I read this, I cringed, as the reviews on the formers vehicles were nothing short of horrendous. Now, all of a sudden, they are leaps and bounds better. Even Caddy has put the SRX on this platform. How is this possible? Direct Injected 4 bangers in the Equinox and Terrain. DI, DOHC V-6's as options, and standard in the Caddy, as opposed to old pushrod sixes. Better suspension components. Better materials for the interior. Better attention to fit and finish. |
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Dec 04, 2009 7:38 am) What engine do you have in it? the 3.5 or 3.6??? Is it a 4 or 6 speed auto??
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Dec 04, 2009 2:56 pm)
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"I dunno - kind of like experiencing them with 20K or more, gives an idea how the various rentals hold up to abuse". --------- Well, there is rough use abuse and then there is abusive abuse. People do some pretty harsh things to rentals. That said, I had an 09 Altima rental in Vegas with 500 miles on it and it has rattles and loose trim already. |
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Replying to: thegraduate (Dec 04, 2009 9:01 pm)
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Dec 06, 2009 3:25 pm) Get the V6 if you go GM!! It'll be worth the upgrade. I am not sure what is keeping their 4's from being truly peppy.  Why is it you see more people get the 6 in a GM car? Well, they make more 6's, probably making more 4's now, but you lose all the fun!! |
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