Chevy Equinox - Page 4

Russell James · 02-12-2011, 09:38 PM

Get the V6 FWD 2LT.

I got the 4 cyl for mpgs, and kick myself for not getting the 6 cyl. I thought I would enjoy the mpgs more, but the annoying 6t45 trans makes the little 4 cyl drone like crazy at some speeds. I would now gladly trade some mpgs for a smoother drive train. Although I've heard some complain about the trans with the V6 too. Why they can't program these new 6 speed FWD transmissions better is a mystery.

I don't get the appeal to the ambient lighting in that SRX, you have to turn up the dash/NAV so bright to see it - now the dash and NAV are annoyingly bright. Why - so you can see a little strip of light? I just don't get it. Day one of owning my Camaro I dimmed the dash lights and haven't seen the ABL since. It looked interesting in the concept pictures. But I've found it useless in actual driving.

upflying · 02-13-2011, 06:42 PM

I too am looking for my first SUV. Looked at the Equinox at the SF Auto Show last November and didn't like it. Thick A-pillars, overwrought dash, heavy looking design, hard to see out, lots of wasted space in the engineering. About 600lbs heavier than it should be.
I walked over to Subaru and liked what I saw in the Forester and Outback. Will buy one this Summer.

ArkySS · 02-13-2011, 07:52 PM

Love my Terrain. Don't panic on mileage at first if you go 4 cylinder...yes I went from a modded SS to a Terrain but such is life. I love the new ride.

JJ#48Racing · 02-14-2011, 12:09 AM

I have a 2011 2LT FWD V6 on order for my wife. I can't wait to get it. It's a great CUV.

BWProductions · 02-14-2011, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ#48Racing

I have a 2011 2LT FWD V6 on order for my wife. I can't wait to get it. It's a great CUV.

What color?

02-13-2011, 07:52 PM	#45
ArkySS Camaroless for now... Drives: 2014 Blue Topaz Silverado Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,411	Love my Terrain. Don't panic on mileage at first if you go 4 cylinder...yes I went from a modded SS to a Terrain but such is life. I love the new ride. __________________ It was fun while it lasted.....

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02-12-2011, 09:38 PM	#43
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Get the V6 FWD 2LT. I got the 4 cyl for mpgs, and kick myself for not getting the 6 cyl. I thought I would enjoy the mpgs more, but the annoying 6t45 trans makes the little 4 cyl drone like crazy at some speeds. I would now gladly trade some mpgs for a smoother drive train. Although I've heard some complain about the trans with the V6 too. Why they can't program these new 6 speed FWD transmissions better is a mystery. I don't get the appeal to the ambient lighting in that SRX, you have to turn up the dash/NAV so bright to see it - now the dash and NAV are annoyingly bright. Why - so you can see a little strip of light? I just don't get it. Day one of owning my Camaro I dimmed the dash lights and haven't seen the ABL since. It looked interesting in the concept pictures. But I've found it useless in actual driving.

02-13-2011, 06:42 PM	#44
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	I too am looking for my first SUV. Looked at the Equinox at the SF Auto Show last November and didn't like it. Thick A-pillars, overwrought dash, heavy looking design, hard to see out, lots of wasted space in the engineering. About 600lbs heavier than it should be. I walked over to Subaru and liked what I saw in the Forester and Outback. Will buy one this Summer.

02-14-2011, 12:09 AM	#46
JJ#48Racing Drives: 1998 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,115	I have a 2011 2LT FWD V6 on order for my wife. I can't wait to get it. It's a great CUV.