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Is it worth it to order the 2009 Acadia?

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#6 of 14 It depends... by smart_shopper Aug 03, 2008 (9:08 pm)
What do you want? There are great deals to be had on leftover 2008 models- a lower price and up to $1,750 in offers. The 2009 model will have several improvements such as the direct injection motor. Also new for 2009 are cooled seats, only available in the SLT2 model. If you can do without these and the improvements, you can find a great deal on an existing inventory model.   Also, I think you will find your SUV is worth next-to-nothing for a trade-in. I have a 2001 Dodge & all the dealers I went to were pretty much $2K under KBB/Edmunds trade in value.
#7 of 14 by grn95 Feb 22, 2009 (2:58 pm)
Cathy, I doubt if you could prove him wrong. What did you end up getting? GM has made great strides in quality but their service departments have kept me out of a GM showroom for over a decade.
#8 of 14 Re: Is it worth it to order the 2009 Acadia? [kellz] by mike_sp1 Mar 12, 2009 (11:47 am)
Replying to: kellz (Jul 23, 2008 7:42 pm) Major improvements in the '09 Acadia -- perhaps in direct injection, but GM took out the courtesy lights for the front floors as well as the (hard to believe) glove box light -- they are not even options and thus not available. Imagine doing away with a $ 5.98 (retail replacement cost) glove box light. SHAME!!!!   Mike
#9 of 14 Bluetooth for 2008 Acadia by nrpman Mar 13, 2009 (10:19 am)
Does anyone know if you can outfit the 2008 Acadia with the 2009 Bluetooth connectivity feature?
#11 of 14 by smart_shopper Mar 13, 2009 (12:05 pm)
Hopefully this reply will be permitted. Do a Google search for Acadia Bluetooth and you will glean some sources for people that have investigated doing this or something similar.   As far as I know, you would have to retrofit the 2009 radio since the BT is incorporated into it. There have not been any wiring diagrams released for the Acadia by GM as yet, so it is a gray area to compare the existing wiring.   Hope this helps.
#12 of 14 Re: Is it worth it to order the 2009 Acadia? [carshopper47] by mdx4wife1 Mar 16, 2009 (4:07 pm)
Replying to: carshopper47 (Jun 27, 2008 10:59 am) You might want to try also looking at the Enclave. It's a slightly premium version of the Acadia with sound deadening glass and better body insulation for a much quieter ride. Dash is a little nicer with wood trim. The only downside I found is on the Enclave is the rear window slopes down which reduces visibility out the back. The visibility issue for my wife was probably the deal killer which has made her decide on the MDX instead. I liked both cars. MDX has a sportier feel, and the Enclave has a more luxurious ride.
#13 of 14 Re: Is it worth it to order the 2009 Acadia? [manufan1] by polarsand Mar 20, 2009 (7:18 am)
Replying to: manufan1 (Jul 22, 2008 10:21 am) My .02 cents. I purchased my wife an 09 MDX that I drive occasionally. I have a Honda accord that I put in the shop and I got an 08 Acadia with 3K miles as a loaner for 3 days. Granted the car is a base model. But I found many negatives that I think will apply to any trim (I will exclude base model comments):   - Many blind spots. I could not even see cars behind me. They totally disappear when they get close by. I got the feeling the rear glass is pointing outwards towards the sky! - Very tall vehicle. It might be of good use for a roomier third row and cargo space. But it has a floating boat feel. I swear I felt nauseated at one point from the side to side floating feel! - Pronounced steering noise that won't let down. This is a car with 3K miles mind you. - Very harsh acceleration. You can feel the car is gathering momentum when you kick it then it decides to go. A lag that I think is very pronounced and annoying. - Mid range power is lacking. You kick it down and you feel there is no enough power.   Honestly, GMC has a lot to work on with this car.   01 Mazda Tribute 01 Nissan Pathfinder 06 Honda Pilot 09 Acura MDX Replies to this message: tjeff (Apr 13, 2009 7:07 pm)
#14 of 14 Re: Is it worth it to order the 2009 Acadia? [polarsand] by tjeff Apr 13, 2009 (7:07 pm)
Replying to: polarsand (Mar 20, 2009 7:18 am) I own an 07 Acadia, which I ordered new. It's been an exceptional vehicle, and a joy to drive. I assure you that if I drove any one of the Japanese vehicles that you own, I could find fault with them. But I can make one claim that you can not dispute: my purchase of an American U.S.-made vehicle did not add to the trade deficit and budget deficit. Your investment in foreign iron did.

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