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GMC Terrain Prices Paid and Buying Experience

34 messages,  Last post on Aug 01, 2011 at 9:56 PM

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#26 of 34 Re: #11 of 12 2010 Terrain, Maybe !! by ohmygosh [crucial] by retireisp

Nov 03, 2010 (6:54 pm)

Replying to: crucial (Mar 29, 2010 10:50 pm)
Is anyone buying the 2011 Terrain at invoice before any rebates, just wondering? I live southwest of Chicago.

#27 of 34 gmc 2011 terrain - how much for lease? by lvnr76

Nov 03, 2010 (8:23 pm)

We would like to lease a 2011 GMC Terrian SLT2FWD. The sticker price is $32540. Never leased before and would like to know what the lease would be for 36 months.

#28 of 34 If I could do it over again... I WOULDN'T by iiichicago

Feb 08, 2011 (1:32 pm)

DO NOT BUY A GMC TERRAIN!!!!!!! The car is sexy and drives OK but the V6 has little power and I've had several trips back to dealer because of mechanical problems. Not to mention the best gas mileage you will get is around 25-27mph highways instead of the advertised 32mph.
 
I've had my new 2011 GMC Terrain SLT FWD for a total of 24 days and 1,000 miles and the Service Engine Light (SEL)came on. I took it back to the dealer and they fixed it after a few days saying "Found lean codes in memory. Inspected Engine for vacuum leak. Found Dip Stick Tube not sealed properly. repaired and road tested vehicle." I asked the service tech if they have seen a lot of Terrains back in for repairs and of course he said no I just happen to be unlucky. I drove the car for another 19 days and ~700 miles and the SEL came on AGAIN. The vehicle is back in the shop and it's been over two days and I am still waiting for the shop to call. If must get this car make sure to get the extended warranty because you will need it.
 
I should have known GM = Government Motors and it would function the same as our government - IT DOESN'T!

#29 of 34 Re: If I could do it over again... I WOULDN'T [iiichicago] by automan17

Feb 19, 2011 (9:52 pm)

Replying to: iiichicago (Feb 08, 2011 1:32 pm)
you complain about not getting the advertised 32 mpg yet your terrain only has 1,000 miles on it?!? Do you realize that the engine and power train needs time to break in. Not to mention the advertised 32 mpg's is for the 2.4L 4-Cylinder, not the V6. But, with any new vehicle, until you reach 3,000-5,000 miles you should not expect to be averaging the advertised mpg's. Also, the Service Engine Light (SEL) with lean codes in memory is caused by YOU not tightening the fuel cap correctly. It amazes me how SLOW people can be, this is why there are so many people driving around aimlessly on the roads, la deda deda! PAY ATTENTION iiichicago!!!

#31 of 34 Re: If I could do it over again... I WOULDN'T [automan17] by fedor2

Jun 26, 2011 (11:21 am)

Replying to: automan17 (Feb 19, 2011 9:52 pm)
I have read some complaints about lack of fuel economy; I too have been disapointed, puzzeling since I had a 2010 rental for awhile which got excellent mileage. It was an AWD 4 cykinder and I got about twenty-seven mpg at seventy-five mph plus country driving, OK by me!
I checked with the service manager where I bought my 2011 vehicle and it turns out there is a service bulletin about reprograming the mileage computer; that the information center may be reading one to three miles per gallon less than the actual mileage.

#32 of 34 Has anyone actually done the math by mkomen

Jul 01, 2011 (5:30 pm)

Have been contemplating the purchase of a Terrain , mostly due to mpg it is supposedly suppose to get. Seen the message boards,reviews and discussions on mpg. Curious to know if anyone has actually done the math, that is total miles on trip meter for a full tank divided by gallons to fill tank as opposed to just relying on what the Terrain's computer/display is telling you..

#33 of 34 Re: Has anyone actually done the math [mkomen] by ray80

Jul 11, 2011 (8:50 am)

Replying to: mkomen (Jul 01, 2011 5:30 pm)
I have done the math a few times for longer trips. As always ones driving habits and driving conditions can make a large difference. One recent trip was 380 miles, 16.468 Gals = 23.07MPG (while highway miles, some hilly terrain involved). Last week a trip to Maine from Connecticut yielded 526.8 miles 19.819 Gals = 26.05 MPG (kind of surprised me even though it was mostly flat territory). On the trip to maine I kept cruise on between 56-58 MPH and A/C was an off and on thing. This is with the AWD V6 rated at 22 MPG highway.
 
For the last 3500 miles or so since I reset the computer the puter tells me its averaging 23.6. Total miles on the odo is just over 7000.

#34 of 34 Just purchased a 2011 Terrain SLE- 2 by silvermaple

Aug 01, 2011 (9:56 pm)

We just bought a Terrain SLE-2 V6 cloth, nav + sunroof + convenience package + 18" wheels + trailer hitch for $30898 + ttl in Dallas , TX.
 
Invoice was 30408 including destination + ttl. They charged us $490 for regional ad & dealer ad fees. They threw in wheel locks and tint on front windows + one extra tank of gas in the future. Still feel a bit ripped off......What do you think, ok deal ?

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