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Re: The Tunnel [gened1]
by lablover2
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Jun 27, 2009 (3:31 am)
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Replying to: gened1 (Jun 25, 2009 8:02 am)
went to the chevy dealer last nite to check it out as i was waiting for it to hit the showrrom floors. i think it looks like most other new suv's on the road-same sort of design. the appeal to me was of course the fuel efficiency so i was pretty excited to go take a look at it. i thought the interior seat fabric was odd looking-like nothing i had ever seen in a car. on getting behind the wheel it was comfortable but i agree the seat should be power front and back also. not sure if i like the cockpit feel of being behind the wheel, that might be hard to get used to for me. of course the seat in the back still moves back and forth which is nice-but, when you fold the seats down they don't fold flat. that may be a deal breaker for me as i want to be able to put my 2 dogs back there. the cargo area also seemed smaller than the rav or crv from just looking at it. my dealer had 7 of them on the lot and no one else seemed to be giving them a look at all. not sure if it is worth taking the chance on it or just going for the already proven honda or toyota. i didn't drive it yet, but maybe later today i will. i'm a little disappointed but possibly a test drive would make me happier with it. i really wanted to go back to chevy-
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Re: The Tunnel [gened1]
by roho1
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Jun 27, 2009 (5:03 am)
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Replying to: gened1 (Jun 25, 2009 8:02 am)
Tunnel? I gather you have not owned a SUV before. Most have blind spots you learn to live with. I always park when I can so I never have to back up. Also, the higher seat is one of the positives I like. You much have better vision over the road. After having a crossover for the last 8 years i could never go back to sedan type vehicle.
I'm looking forward to testing the new NOX!
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Re: The Tunnel [lablover2]
by roho1
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Jun 27, 2009 (5:10 am)
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Replying to: lablover2 (Jun 27, 2009 3:31 am)
My last 3 crossovers, RX300 and Highlander all had a slight inclines with the seats down. I didn't find it caused any problem for me. Not sure what you mean by cockpit feel, what are driving now? Maybe nobody was looking at them because nobody knows they are at dealers yet?, I sure didn't. Will have to stop in and see this. The MPG's is what is fueling my interest also 
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Re: The Tunnel [gened1]
by dmathews3
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Jun 27, 2009 (5:23 am)
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Replying to: gened1 (Jun 25, 2009 8:02 am)
The seats sound like they may be the standard option which would be manual for and aft so the power up/down and seat back adj. would be a plus. I have read that they will have a power 8 way seat with driver 1 & 2 feature which saves 2 peoples driving postions, mirrors, and radio settings. As far as backing up doesn't it come with a rear camera? If not standard I know it is a option.
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h/p question
by laserblue
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Jun 27, 2009 (6:00 am)
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I drive a 05 Equinox and I like it very much.
My daughter went to her G.M. dealer, she wants to buy a 09 Aveo 5. The dealer told her that the 1.6 L. engine in the 09 models has 16 valves and develop 108 h/p compared to the 08 models 1.6 L. engines with 8 valves that develop 103 h/p.
Does 5 h/p make a big difference in a car or it's the valve story that makes a difference?
She does mostly city commuting but take 1 long road trip every year crossing the Appalachians or the Rockies.
Is this Aveo5 car good for her ?
She seems to be in love with it but is it love at first sight?
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Re: The Tunnel [roho1]
by lablover2
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Jun 27, 2009 (1:45 pm)
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Replying to: roho1 (Jun 27, 2009 5:10 am)
it would be nice to have the seats fold flat for the dogs to be back there. i had a trailblazer which i loved but the mpg isn't very good. i still will test drive one but it doesn't seem like it will be right for me.
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Re: The Tunnel [lablover2]
by roho1
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Jun 27, 2009 (3:29 pm)
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Replying to: lablover2 (Jun 27, 2009 1:45 pm)
This is a totally different vehicle than trailblazer.
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Re: h/p question [laserblue]
by dodgeman07
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Jun 27, 2009 (11:01 pm)
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Replying to: laserblue (Jun 27, 2009 6:00 am)
The Aveo is an Asian car (Daewoo) re-badged as a Chevy. It did receive an upgraded engine for '09 but actual performance would not vary much. Maybe slightly better efficiency/power. It is rated 2 MPG higher than the '08 model.
It should be a decent car but power at higher elevations would be poor and the automatic tranny would be a dog trying to get over the Rockies but it can be done.
I'd highly recommend the optional anti-lock brakes. She should be able to get a nicely equipped 2009 Aveo 5 LT for under $15K. Another option I'd consider if buying American is a Ford Focus but no hatchback is currently available.
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Re: The Tunnel [roho1]
by lablover2
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Jun 28, 2009 (3:45 am)
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Replying to: roho1 (Jun 27, 2009 3:29 pm)
i realize this is a totally different vehicle than the trailblazer, its smaller more fuel efficient. i had looked at the equinox back then and didn't care for it at all. i like the truck feel better, but fuel economy suffers so i need to change with the times, so i am looking at smaller suv's. i did get to stop back at the dealer last nite after dinner with my niece and she liked it a lot. she even liked the fabric on the seats which are hard to get used to. it was too late for a test drive so i have to go back again. it looks like they sold one of the 7 they had there-i will say the seats are comfortable.
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Another initial impression
by vanman1
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Jul 02, 2009 (5:54 pm)
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I sat in a 2010 Equinox on Saturday when getting an oil change. Over all I was impressed with the quality of the materials though the dash is quite different from anything I have driven before, I am not an SUV guy and this would be for my wife. Cargo room was excellent, seems much bigger than the old Equinox though I don't think it's that much bigger. Outside the Nox seems almost like a mid-size SUV, it's quite big and has a presence. It was standing beside an 09 and the difference is very obvious.
Fuel economy is impressive, it is drawing me to this vehicle. Even 30 mpg highway in the real world (vs EPA 32) would make me very happy. Our lease is not up for 2 years but I will be putting this vehicle on my short list for sure!
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