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351 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 5:27 PM
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Replying to: lablover2 (Jun 27, 2009 3:31 am) 
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Replying to: gened1 (Jun 25, 2009 8:02 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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Replying to: roho1 (Jun 27, 2009 5:10 am)
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Replying to: lablover2 (Jun 27, 2009 1:45 pm)
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Replying to: laserblue (Jun 27, 2009 6:00 am) 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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Replying to: roho1 (Jun 27, 2009 3:29 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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and loved it! The interior is beautiful and the seats are very comfortable, even though at 5'2" the seats are a tad long for me. I drove the only one on the lot, which was the 6 cyl in the top trim level and it was very peppy, the ride was very quiet, and it handled bumps in the road nicely. Didn't do any fast cornering with it, but in general the Equinox seemed to be well connected to the road. Steering was responsive, but the brakes seemed to me to be less so, taking a long time to stop--that may be my bias though. My overall impression is so good that this vehicle is now on my very short list. I'm waiting to see the safety ratings (I understand that GM is expecting perfect scores here). Oh, the other vehicle I'm looking at is the Dodge Journey, which I also liked a lot. The interior is definitely not as rich looking as the Nox, but they both ride quietly and smoothly. I have no idea how I will make up my mind between these two cars!!
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Replying to: snowmich (Jul 10, 2009 3:39 pm) If you're at a true impasse then the coin toss approach would be in order. But limit yourself to a single toss. If it was not a true impasse, you'll know it as soon as the coin lands. tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
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