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#43 of 367 h/p question by laserblue Jun 27, 2009 (6:00 am)
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? Replies to this message: dodgeman07 (Jun 27, 2009 11:01 pm)
#44 of 367 Re: The Tunnel [roho1] by lablover2 Jun 27, 2009 (1:45 pm)
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. Replies to this message: roho1 (Jun 27, 2009 3:29 pm) lablover2 (Jun 28, 2009 3:45 am)
#45 of 367 Re: The Tunnel [lablover2] by roho1 Jun 27, 2009 (3:29 pm)
Replying to: lablover2 (Jun 27, 2009 1:45 pm) This is a totally different vehicle than trailblazer. Replies to this message: lablover2 (Jun 28, 2009 3:45 am)
#46 of 367 Re: h/p question [laserblue] by dodgeman07 Jun 27, 2009 (11:01 pm)
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.
#47 of 367 Re: The Tunnel [roho1] by lablover2 Jun 28, 2009 (3:45 am)
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.
#48 of 367 Another initial impression by vanman1 Jul 02, 2009 (5:54 pm)
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!
#49 of 367 Drove a 2010 Equinox today... by snowmich Jul 10, 2009 (3:39 pm)
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!! Replies to this message: tidester (Jul 10, 2009 7:49 pm) snowmich (Jul 11, 2009 2:28 am)
#50 of 367 Re: Drove a 2010 Equinox today... [snowmich] by tidester HOST Jul 10, 2009 (7:49 pm)
Replying to: snowmich (Jul 10, 2009 3:39 pm) I have no idea how I will make up my mind between these two cars!!   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 Replies to this message: snowmich (Jul 11, 2009 2:28 am)
#51 of 367 Re: Drove a 2010 Equinox today... [tidester] by snowmich Jul 11, 2009 (2:28 am)
Replying to: tidester (Jul 10, 2009 7:49 pm) Ha! the government may be providing that coin toss--we have a '91 GMC Sierra that rates 16 mpg's, and the AWD Journey is EPA rated for 22 hwy, and I think 19 mixed. So the Dodge may not qualify for the cash/clunkers program anyway. I don't know whether the highest mpg rating or the avg mpg will be the benchmark; the website doesn't have much info up right now, so I'll have to wait til the 24th when they expect to have the final ruling out. The Equinox AWD is rated a little higher, not sure what the numbers are. Now it would be a bummer if neither one qualified! If that happens I'll look at the 2010 Subaru outback--it's newly redesigned and has a good AWD system.   Anyway, good advice tidester on the coin toss!!!
#52 of 367 2010 Equinox by rvoth Jul 11, 2009 (10:32 am)
Finally got to see a 2010 equinox ,GM has made some improvements with newly laid out interior with better seats that have some side lumbar support finally. A nice touch is the telescoping steering wheel with a differently layout in the center for the audio options. I guess they didn't want to make any improvements to how the rear seat lays when folded down, it still seats about 1 1/2 inches higher than the rear cargo compartment to bad they didn't use the same engineered seats that lay flat like they have in the Traverse .     It just seems that GM has re used a large part of the old Equinox in the re designing the newer up to date 2010 version. It does look good and i hope in a 2011 i might get one.

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