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Is it worth it to order the 2009 Acadia?
carshopper47
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I am looking to downsize my 03 Expedition (which I just love love!) because it has 95K miles. I am interested in the Acadia but after reading forums on this site and acadiaforum.net I am a little nervous. Has anyone heard if the 2009 acadia is going to be a better made car? I read it's going to have more features like the Denali? My other option was the Audi Q7, Acura MDX. My husband is a little nervous about the GMC, he thinks they are not well made.....can I prove him wrong with the 09?
Thank you Cathy (Pasadena, Ca)
Thank you Cathy (Pasadena, Ca)
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All manufactures build good & bad cars, that is why they provid warantee. I personally believe there isn't such a car in this world can meet all your requirements so why not take a test drive first and then decide.
Also, I think you will find your SUV is worth next-to-nothing for a trade-in. I have a 2001 Dodge & all the dealers I went to were pretty much $2K under KBB/Edmunds trade in value.
Mike
As far as I know, you would have to retrofit the 2009 radio since the BT is incorporated into it. There have not been any wiring diagrams released for the Acadia by GM as yet, so it is a gray area to compare the existing wiring.
Hope this helps.
Dash is a little nicer with wood trim.
The only downside I found is on the Enclave is the rear window slopes down which reduces visibility out the back.
The visibility issue for my wife was probably the deal killer which has made her decide on the MDX instead.
I liked both cars. MDX has a sportier feel, and the Enclave has a more luxurious ride.
- Many blind spots. I could not even see cars behind me. They totally disappear when they get close by. I got the feeling the rear glass is pointing outwards towards the sky!
- Very tall vehicle. It might be of good use for a roomier third row and cargo space. But it has a floating boat feel. I swear I felt nauseated at one point from the side to side floating feel!
- Pronounced steering noise that won't let down. This is a car with 3K miles mind you.
- Very harsh acceleration. You can feel the car is gathering momentum when you kick it then it decides to go. A lag that I think is very pronounced and annoying.
- Mid range power is lacking. You kick it down and you feel there is no enough power.
Honestly, GMC has a lot to work on with this car.
01 Mazda Tribute
01 Nissan Pathfinder
06 Honda Pilot
09 Acura MDX
I would recommend the Acadia to anyone.
a wrong diagnose!! So, dealer & GMC Engineers finally fix those issues which lasted for almost 5mons, which push me to have lemon. Now, i am working to have a brand new SLT 2011, its just i love driving it, safe, space, roomy, easy to handle and 7seater ride..mileage is affordable..would RECOMMEND ACADIA TO ANYONE
TOO!!!!!
According to the dash I can get 30MPH driving at 60. I get a good 20+ in town, I really don't care about the mileage, just so it's reasonable. All in all it's a great car.