Wife Just Got an Equinox
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Re: Wife Just Got an Equinox
When did you get married? 
Last I remember you started a thread in the lounge about moving in with your girlfriend, which of course sparked a massive debate. 
Well congrats! 
Last I remember you started a thread in the lounge about moving in with your girlfriend, which of course sparked a massive debate. Well congrats!
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Re: Wife Just Got an Equinox
Originally Posted by JEDCamino
When did you get married? Last I remember you started a thread in the lounge about moving in with your girlfriend, which of course sparked a massive debate. Well congrats!
Last I remember you started a thread in the lounge about moving in with your girlfriend, which of course sparked a massive debate. Well congrats! 
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Re: Wife Just Got an Equinox
My Equinox needs a third row seat?
It's a small SUV, not a fugging schoolbus...
It's a small SUV, not a fugging schoolbus...
Originally Posted by redzed
I'll admit that I can see sales the Equinox "canibalizing" sales from the regular length Trailblazer, but keep in mind that the lack of the 3rd row seat will severely limit the sales potential of the Equinox/Torrent. To take it a step further, I really have to wonder if the architecture of the Theta platform is too inflexible to accomodate a 3rd row.
Let's accept that the Equinox is a great replacement for the very nasty Suzuki-built Tracker - and also for the (finally )outgoing S-10 Blazer - but that's the best I can say about it.
I get the horrible feeling that the Equinox/Torrent is going to get a horrible beating in the sales department from crossovers like the third generations of the CRV and RAV-4, not to mention the redesigned Hyundai Sante Fe.
Let's accept that the Equinox is a great replacement for the very nasty Suzuki-built Tracker - and also for the (finally )outgoing S-10 Blazer - but that's the best I can say about it.
I get the horrible feeling that the Equinox/Torrent is going to get a horrible beating in the sales department from crossovers like the third generations of the CRV and RAV-4, not to mention the redesigned Hyundai Sante Fe.
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Re: Wife Just Got an Equinox
Originally Posted by JEDCamino
When did you get married? Last I remember you started a thread in the lounge about moving in with your girlfriend, which of course sparked a massive debate. Well congrats!
Last I remember you started a thread in the lounge about moving in with your girlfriend, which of course sparked a massive debate. Well congrats! That thread was over 2 years ago. We are married now
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Re: Wife Just Got an Equinox
Originally Posted by formula79
My Equinox needs a third row seat?
It's a small SUV, not a fugging schoolbus...
It's a small SUV, not a fugging schoolbus...
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Re: Wife Just Got an Equinox
Originally Posted by redzed
Actually, your "small" SUV covers just as much highway as a "midsized" SUV like the Explorer or Pathfinder. Isn't it amazing that knucklehead "traditional" SUVs can fit in a 3rd row, but a clever "crossover" of roughly the same size can't?
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Originally Posted by redzed
Actually, your "small" SUV covers just as much highway as a "midsized" SUV like the Explorer or Pathfinder. Isn't it amazing that knucklehead "traditional" SUVs can fit in a 3rd row, but a clever "crossover" of roughly the same size can't?
One thing you need to understand is
Redzed's wants, needs, and opinions do not equal everyone elses.
The Equinox right now is one of the better selling vehicles in it's segment...it will be fine.
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Re: Wife Just Got an Equinox
Mine has more space than any s-10 blazer. Now if the memory mirrors would work.
Originally Posted by CrabhartZ28
Trailblazers have the crappiest interior space of any small SUV i've seen. Even a S-10 blazer had more space. 
Nice deal on that equinox.
Nice deal on that equinox.
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Re: Wife Just Got an Equinox
I got an Equinox for my wife a while back. Its got about 2500 miles on it now, and we really like it. It is an LT awd with the 1se package(every option except towing). The ride is very quiet and smooth, although the steering at low speeds (like in parking lots) does take some getting used to. The only real complaint I have is that it doesnt come close to the 19/25 mpg rating. We get about 16mpg with about 40% highway/ 60% city driving. We havent had it out to run a full tank on just highway yet.
The 5 speed auto does do some funny shifting too. I need to get it to the dealer to see if they have an updated program for the pcm
The 5 speed auto does do some funny shifting too. I need to get it to the dealer to see if they have an updated program for the pcm
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Re: Wife Just Got an Equinox
Originally Posted by magnumv8
I got an Equinox for my wife a while back....
....The only real complaint I have is that it doesnt come close to the 19/25 mpg rating. We get about 16mpg with about 40% highway/ 60% city driving. We havent had it out to run a full tank on just highway yet.
The 5 speed auto does do some funny shifting too. I need to get it to the dealer to see if they have an updated program for the pcm
....The only real complaint I have is that it doesnt come close to the 19/25 mpg rating. We get about 16mpg with about 40% highway/ 60% city driving. We havent had it out to run a full tank on just highway yet.
The 5 speed auto does do some funny shifting too. I need to get it to the dealer to see if they have an updated program for the pcm
Your comments on the 5-speed automatic in the Equinox doesn't surprise me. Remember, Saturn recently replaced the 5-speed Aisin slushbox in the Ion sedan (and the CVT in the Ion coupe!) with an ancient GM 4-speed.
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Re: Wife Just Got an Equinox
the tranny holds gears too long before shifting. I can just accelerate normally up to 55 and around 50 it will still be in 3rd then shifts to 4th and right away into 5th. It also hunts for gears alot when driving at varied speeds. The other day we put the A/C on for the first time and the shifting was horrible with the extra load on the engine. It held the gears even longer, and wouldnt go into 4th or 5th until I stopped accelerating and maintained a set speed for about 30 seconds.
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Re: Wife Just Got an Equinox
Originally Posted by magnumv8
the tranny holds gears too long before shifting. I can just accelerate normally up to 55 and around 50 it will still be in 3rd then shifts to 4th and right away into 5th. It also hunts for gears alot when driving at varied speeds. The other day we put the A/C on for the first time and the shifting was horrible with the extra load on the engine. It held the gears even longer, and wouldnt go into 4th or 5th until I stopped accelerating and maintained a set speed for about 30 seconds.
One thing to consider is if your trans is messed up, it can effect fuel economy too, so the two may be tied togethor.
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Re: Wife Just Got an Equinox
Originally Posted by formula79
We have not noticed any issues yet and gas milage seems great.
One thing to consider is if your trans is messed up, it can effect fuel economy too, so the two may be tied togethor.
One thing to consider is if your trans is messed up, it can effect fuel economy too, so the two may be tied togethor.
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