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i still haven't seen another nox on the road yet. of course, this is wyoming, but i have traveled to nebraska and colorado in it a few times. i'm thinking of personalized plates, either NOX or EQNX ??? we can only have 4 digits/letters in wyoming.
I was in a pricy neighborhood over the weekend and the Equi stands out there too. I stopped at an open house and had people asking about it. I haven't seen one advertised yet and I haven't seen another on the road although I know they've sold more in town. Had to have some things loaded into it at a sporting goods shop the other day and the salesman was impressed with it too.
Question: I live in snow country, has anyone found an aftermarket dealer who will sell steel rims?? I want to mount 4 snows. Dealer wants $200 with tax for 1 rim, and says that only GM has this rim pattern. Wouldn't the rims from a VUE work?
BTW- my price for a "build your own" since they didn't have any in a 200 mile radius was $25,236. (Does not include any rebates/incentives since it is based on when the car arrives in mid-august.)
Salsa Red Metallic /Light Gray Cloth Interior
AWD 1SD LT
with optional:
cd/mp3 player
xm radio
premium soundsystem, subwoofer/180watt amplifier
sunroof
I have yet to see anyone driving one on the St.Louis roads.
Why is this considered a compact, when it's the same size as a Honda Pilot, which is "midsize"? Maybe it's not expensive enough...
Since GM is so generous on every other vehicle they make, I was hoping for a decent incentive on the Equinox.
I see that there is no current rebate; just 0% for 3 year financing.
I thought there was a few thousand on the Equinox, just last week, but I'm not sure.
What has been the rebate history, so far? I'm not sure how long to wait.
Seem to be selling with out much incentive though. They only had 2 in stock.
Steve, Host
Thanks for your input.
Does any one have any suggestions as to what is the best way to keep the cloth seats as clean as new?
The interior dash was mostly hard plastic and on the cheap side. Then it came to me: How often do I feel the dashboard when I drive? Interior quality is probably the least important function of a vehicle. Still, the Escape and Pilot were much nicer on the inside.
The Escape doesn't have the cargo room and the Pilot is more expensive without a sunroof or XM.
Chevy needs to sweeten the deal before I buy. 0% for 5 years and I'm in.
Most everyone here is bashing about how cheap the center console/interior looks and I echo the sentiments of the post from "senseless". In my humble opinion, I test drove 2 different Nox's AWD 1SE and 1SD. (Leather seats / cloth seats respectively) and I didn't notice discomfort sitting on the cloth seats. Matter of fact, I felt like it gave me better back support. Plus it will take some time for the cloth seat to conform to your body. It's just like buying a new sofa,chair, bed, etc. I found the ride to be smooth/quiet and didn't realize I was doing 80 on the highway.
As for the "cheap interior", it maybe true so but I don't think it's that bad! But then again, the only cars I've owned. 90 Geo Metro, 98 Chevy Cavalier and soon to be Nox. Hideous = Scion (inside and out).
I believe for the price and upgrades you can get, the NOX is a great buy. I was able to get a NOX custom ordered for $25,200 (not including any rebates yet as I will get whatever deal is happening when the car arrives in Mid-August.) I got a LT AWD 1SD with sunroof, XM Radio, CD/MP3 player, 7 Speaker Premium with subwoofer and 180watt amp in Salsa Red. I can't get a rival vehicle even close with all those extras. My string bass fits nicely with the rear seat down and doesn't invade the front area. (The dealer even let me drive to the school I teach at to make sure the bass fit)
The engine discussion all boils down to luck. Yes it has a chinese engine but so what??!?? The early Geo Metros (1990) had a chinese motor and my metro lasted 8 years! If you take care of your vehicle and don't have a lead foot, and keep up with the oil changes/maintenance, you shouldn't have any problems. If you are worried about it, buy an extended warranty.
There's never going to be the definitive perfect car at this price range!
The high $5000 owner loyalty offers on Tahoe, Trailblazer, Ranier may be because they're marked up to be marked down. I read GM has huge margins at list price on SUVs. Perhaps they're trying something new with the Equinox and pricing it more fairly from the start.
PS: I thought it looked best Gold, then Red. Blue (purple?) was a bit out there for all but the most adventurous.
Black Equinox w/ gray interior
16" cast aluminum wheels
I like the one solid color look on the LT models. I got a quote from a dealer for the Black LS with the 16" aluminum wheels for about 20,934. I also asked them to give me a quote on one with leather & a sunroof. He told me for an LT model w/ leather & a sunroof add $2900 to the total which would put me at about $23,800. How does that price sound to you guys? I don't need all the crap like Onstar, upgraded cd players, heated seats, etc. What do you think I could the price to on a base LT w/ a sunroof & maybe leather? Do you think the leather is worth it? Any tips you have for getting prices down to the bare minimum, dealing with sales people, or anything else I should know? Also, I noticed that the incentives are down the toilet. I heard someone mention new ones on Aug. 2. I was planning on getting one in August anyway, but should I definitely wait for the new rates. Do you think they will be better than they are now? AGGGGG so many questions!! Anyway, if anyone can help & give me some advise I would appreciate it so much!
Try www.cars.com and build your vehicle how you want it. That's what I did! You will see the "MSRP" and "INVOICE PRICE". In knowing that, you can walk to any dealer and show them the printout and I'll guarantee you they'll give you a good deal because they'll know you've done your homework and know your internet savy. That's what I did and I ended up getting my car (with the features I mentioned in an earlier post) for $25,200 (not including rebates) and the car-buying process was non-stressful, repeat NON-STRESSFUL. I was able to build my own and should be arriving in Mid-August, just in time for the new promotion...hopefully a GM loyalty or some sort of allowance. MSRP for the car how i wanted it was $26,800. So if you're not in an immediate need for the car, maybe you should get your custom order.
As for leather seats, I'd stay away from it but definitely go for the sunroof. (I did, 1st ride that I will own that has it). I know many people are bashing cloth seats but if you use scotchgard on them, you shouldn't have any problems but really it's a personal preference issue.
Good luck!
Black LT 1SD w/ gray leather & a sunroof for $23813
Black LT 1SC w/ gray cloth, 17 in wheels, sunroof, & dimming mirror w/ temp & compass for $23238.
Do you think those are good deals or are they too high. What do you guys think I can get them down to?
Thanks a bunch!!!
Regarding price, I don't know how much dealers are dealing. It will depend partly on how many they have in stock. If you order you may be able to get one at $ 700 over dealer invoice. That would be a good price. I took delivery on the first Equi of anyone on this board so my price was higher than what you should be able to get. I got 6.5% off MSRP, which is not a particulary great deal. But I had to pull the trigger because my $ 4500 of GM dollars was depleting rapidly (Down from $ 5400). I would think if you could exactly the vehicle you wanted at 8.5% or more off MSRP, you would be doing well.
Good Luck!
Also, what exactly is the CD MP3 option? Is there a direct Ipod input or does it just play MP3 CDs?
For you who has two labs, wouldn't the nails tear up the leather seating?!!? With two LABS, I'd say go with the cloth and just put a bed sheet or something to cover the seats.
The problem is delivery must be taken by Aug 2. If I order in the next week, and it's delayed beyond that, do I still get the deal? Can I refuse the order, if the incentive goes away?
Seats, I got cloth because I didn't want to stick to leather in the summer or freeze in the winter. I don't take the dog with me anymore but friends who do swear by leather (dogs would stay in back area any which is carpeted but hair goes everywhere). The problems we've seen online has the leather adjustable seat as being less comfortable than the others. My cloth non-adjustable is very comfortable after I adjusted the headrest up.
I'm one who likes a less refined interior. Give me classy styling on the outside and "I can take it" styling on the interior. My take is that the cloth seats are too refined because they are plush instead of tweed. I like the black parts of the interior because they won't show dirt, the gray parts will eventually.
I've been leaving the off side seat down (the car seat still fits in the middle) and the cargo tray upside down at the first setting. I stow my folding chairs for t-ball games and never have to move them to put in groceries. We throw in a easy-up canapy onto the folded down seat to take to games. I've thrown in bags of sand, soil aid, and a few cement blocks onto the cargo tray for redoing my garden.
Have you noticed it has "theatre" seating? The back seat is higher than the fronts.
The electric steering always feels right and handling is exceptional. Seat comfort, with leather, is firm, but comfortable. The electric seat is very adjustable, more so than the manual seat.
Drive-ability is excellent and it's a pleasure to drive.
Complaints about my road test:
1) There was an annoying subsonic noise at 25 mph, but only if the sunroof is wide open. Close it an inch and it goes away. I guess it's some kind of wind interference.
2) There was a faint grinding noise from under the center of the car, when cornering hard. As long as it's normal, it's not a big deal.
3) The visibility towards the rear corners could be better. The view out the back is blocked by the large head rests. This made parking a little difficult for me at first, but I started to get used to it. Is this a problem in most suvs? Fortunately, the side mirrors are excellent.
All in all, surprisingly good, except for the rear visibility.
I can't find any fault with the Equinox powertrain. Plus, what else delivers 19/25MPG with regular gasoline in 3500 pound SUV with a strong V6?
The best way to avoid that is to use your own product, however, if you don't have a comparable product, you buy it from a competitor thats willing to let you use their technology.
I'm sure that GM is probably using that Honda engine only until it can develop its own or maybe its some type of trade deal.
I'm not sure if its just that I don't own an SUV but I find it odd that people seem to use the method of looking through the rear window to park.
For me (even in a 99 G20) its seems so much easier to use my side view mirrors. I use those because I think, looking through the rear view mirrors or looking over your shoulder through the back window gives you a false sense of how close you are to an object behind you.
I mean I still use the rear view and look over the shoulder but not nearly as much as I use my side view mirrors, particularly when parallel parking.
As for the Accord needing regular valve adjustments. I haven't heard of a Accord NEEDING valve adjustments in years. I've owned 5 of them.
If you want to dredge up the past though. I have hjeard of this very engine blowing head gaskets up til just a couple years ago. I'll take the valve adjustments thank you.
Yes, the valve adjustment thing every 30K is ancient history; weak point.
I still insist that the Equinox with this engine is surprisingly good. The speedo goes up to 130mph, so it must be fast.
Senseless – I was in no way saying that anyone else’s way of parking was incorrect. I was only stating that I thought it odd to so many comments (not only in this forum) suggest that headrests get in the way. For myself, using the side view mirrors in parking situations (parallel in particular) has proven to be the best for me.
Anyone else experience this noise? Very noticeable while driving slowly as in a parking lot...arghhhh!
Other than this, no problems!
If the answer is no, then you have your answer.
He said it may be something to do with a strut..they have had similar issues with the Trailblazers. I said to keep it there til they figure it out!!
ARGGGGG