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#320 of 367 Re: Test Drive 2010 Chevy Equinox LTZ 6 Cylinder AWD [runox] by elisa81 Oct 13, 2009 (6:22 am)
Replying to: runox (Oct 12, 2009 3:32 pm) Oh.. I do that. I've decided it's not the car's bluetooth, but my cell phone that is being silly. So, I now have to hit the buttons on my cell phone telling it who to call, and then talk normally through the car's bluetooth. It's an annoyance, but I can manage until I convince my husband that I need to replace my expensive touch cell phone. I might also try to re-train my cell phone to see if that makes a difference.
#321 of 367 Re: (dmatthews3) and '10 NOX MPG Info. by elisa81 Oct 13, 2009 (6:38 am)
Replying to: dmathews3 (Oct 12, 2009 3:49 pm) Yeah.. I love the Ford Sync and how it works with a thumb drive. Yet, I knew I wanted a 2010 NOX. I truly believe my cell phone is the problem (unfortunately) instead of the bluetooth on the car. The car clearly understands my commands and I only have trouble when it's being used as the pass through to my cell phone, and my cell phone is the one talking to me. ::Sigh:: oh well.   My Aux Port works amazingly well with my IPOD. I try to always unplug it when I get out of the car, yet forget sometimes and then have to unplug and replug for it to be recognized. I just wish I could find specific playlists or albums through my steering wheel controls instead of having to reach up to the stereo. Yet, it's not a far reach and now that I've had almost 2 weeks with the car, I'm great with all of the buttons on the stack. Plus, a lot of the time I'd rather listen to XM radio anyway.   Random information for those who are curious.. I have a 2LT 4cyl FWD. With my first tank of gas provided by the dealer I got an average of 25mpg (approx. 340 miles) in the city/interstate without ECO on. For the second tank of gas I have turned on the ECO and am running between 27 and 28 mpg. Not bad saying my daily commute is at least 20 miles each way and includes city and interstate driving in hilly Missouri. My husband and I are driving up to Illinois in about a month and I'm looking forward to hopefully hitting that 34 mpg mark on the interstate. Based on numbers I'm seeing now, I'm very optimistic!   I've learned it's all about how you drive the vehicle however. I drive with the instant mpg numbers on my info screen. It's pretty much teaching me how to not be an aggressive driver after my years of lead food driving with my various pontiacs. It's almost like a game to me, to see how high I can get my MPG's up to.   Just thought I'd share! Replies to this message: dmathews3 (Oct 13, 2009 2:12 pm)
#322 of 367 Re: (dmatthews3) and '10 NOX MPG Info. [elisa81] by dmathews3 Oct 13, 2009 (2:12 pm)
Replying to: elisa81 (Oct 13, 2009 6:38 am) If it had been my choice I'd most likely got the Nox but since the wife is buying it she chose the Fusion Hybrid. I have to say it is a nice car for the money but I have always liked having at least one 4 X 4 during the winter. This will be the first winter without one in near memory.
#323 of 367 Equinox Drivability by hopkibae Oct 22, 2009 (6:20 pm)
Can anyone comment on the 4 cylinder Equinox in hilly areas? Replies to this message: ragtop262 (Oct 23, 2009 4:18 pm)
#324 of 367 Re: Equinox Drivability [hopkibae] by ragtop262 Oct 23, 2009 (4:18 pm)
Replying to: hopkibae (Oct 22, 2009 6:20 pm) I have a 4 cyl AWD. I travel through a few areas that are fairly hilly, but certainly not mountain-type terrain. The 4 cyl is somewhat lacking in torque, so it makes up for it with a lot of downshifts from the 6 speed transmission - keeping the engine wound up pretty tight when climbing steep hills.   The frequent downshifts and high RPM engine noise bothered me a bit at first, but I got used to it pretty quick and I don't even notice it now.   Bottom line is that the 4 cyl will get the job done, but its not as smooth and quiet on the uphill side as a nice high torque V6 would be.
#325 of 367 V6 by vanman1 Oct 28, 2009 (3:48 pm)
I know I will be torn between a 4 and a 6. I think if gas is stable I will go for a 6 but if gas keeps going up, I'll go for a 4.   I've always been a V6 guy but it will be my wife ferrying around kids that will be driving it.
#326 of 367 two weeks drive experience by fshi Oct 28, 2009 (5:46 pm)
Just got the NOX Ls 4cylinder.   Look: Impressive inside and out, Mocha color. Interior and the instrument panel is well laid out. Have not found any misaligned pieces.   Comfort: Seats are comfortable. with good lumbar support, wife complainted A pillar being too wide. passenger and luggage space are ample, especially compare to a midsize sedan (same fuel economy)   Drive: smooth and firm on good roads, quiet interior. On bumpy road, feels a bit harsh, maybe due to 18in tire inflated to 35psi? First two day feel a bit rattle under the passenger seat, disappeared after two days, may come back later, do not know. ECO button lowers the idle speed about 50RPM from 750 to 700, and I can feel the small vibration under the seat. With Eco button off, everything is normal.   Economy: two weeks drive one tank gas. computer read 22.4. 90% local.   Overall, quite satisfied, and looking forward to drive everyday. Replies to this message: vanman1 (Nov 02, 2009 6:45 pm)
#327 of 367 Re: two weeks drive experience [fshi] by vanman1 Nov 02, 2009 (6:45 pm)
Replying to: fshi (Oct 28, 2009 5:46 pm) Congrats!   I have not heard good things about the Eco mode and I also read it really didn't save much gas either.
#328 of 367 Re: Noisy engine??? [kwnoxca] by starfleet Nov 07, 2009 (7:29 pm)
Replying to: kwnoxca (Oct 01, 2009 9:08 am) I was able to find this on the net.......It's not a lot, but it gives you a general idea on how the noise cancellation works......Hope it helps!   http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/BusinessProducts/CarAudioSystems- /2010-Chevy-Equinox
#329 of 367 Gas mileage is great on 4 cylinder by 10lt2 Nov 10, 2009 (12:12 pm)
I just got my 10 2LT 4 cylinder and drove to work for two days (Car is brand new and not broken in (170 total miles). The trip computer reports 32.4 mpg for two days of work (60 miles for work each day). That is fantastic. I hit some road construction and several red lights each way to work and still beat 32 mpg.   I am thrilled. This was my main concern. Some have reported less mpg. Other than that, the cars initial quality is perfect.   The only things I would improve are.   1. The passenger seat is a little high for me. I am very tall. They should have lowered the seat a little. The power driver seat will lower for me and it is perfect. 2. The ride is a little bumpy. Maybe its the hard tires with max pressure. I have already gotten used to this. It is just a little less smooth than I expected. Replies to this message: runox (Nov 11, 2009 2:46 am) roho1 (Nov 11, 2009 3:35 am)

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