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My friend at work has had a base 2WD 2010 Equinox for a month and he loves it.
I should add that he had a Santa Fe before the Equinox and had a couple of little issues at the start but once they were ironed out it was fine.
I am planning on getting one in a couple of years when out van lease is done.
Come back to threads LATER, after you've had your NOX for a while and only IF you're having a problem to see if anyone else is having a similar problem and what experience they've had. Otherwise you'll just make yourself crazy. It's hard enough just waiting. Keep a positive attitude - you're going to love it. Good luck.
Not bad mileage for the city and still being quite new and tight. I'm good for colours as long as they offer a light silver I like light colours outside and in. Not as hot to drive in summer. And dark colours attract heat sinking whichg attracts mice invasion if you live in an area that have a lot. I have to set traps under the hood of car every time I park it. I live rurally and have no kittys, and don't move the car everyday. They completely invaded and destroyed my last black car. I will never own a black car inside or out again.
I know, unusual problem. Believe it or not, determining how mouseproof the car is is PARAMOUNT in what I choose to drive now. I would like to hear from others here if they have some ye or ney comments on this on the Nox or any other vehicle. I always park with HVC controls in recirculate now. All mfrs SHOULD have a central location where the HVC pulls it's air from and that should be screened, as should the flow-through rubber flaps that let air exhaust at the rear. Until you have lived the nightmare I have, people think it's just a joke.
And so needless.
Like has been mentioned, there are always stuff to sort out with any new car, so it will likely be fine. And like was suggested, read about all the good reviews instead.
I am mechanically inclined and love to dig into technical stuff so don't mind any of my queries. I really want to like this car and intend to get one once some of the ailments are sorted. My hope is that they will offer it with a std transmission though.
Enjoy your new Nox, and drive safe
I'd appreciate any feedback about this.
Used the remote start recently and there seemed to be heat with it this time. Only need it when working where I have to park outside so I haven't used it that much over the holidays since I'm off and the Nox is in our garage when at home. Will see what happens next week and then take it in. Will let you know how that goes.
So sorry you have such a problem with mice ! Where do you live ?
As far as colors go, I believe that silver is the most popular and that would have been fine except that I've had silver for the past 10 years and wanted something different. I'm okay with the "Gold" Mist color except that I think the name of the color is wrong, but then I guess I really shouldn't expect that much honesty from a car company. However, overall I will say that I am happy with my Nox. Having said that though, I am not sure I would buy another if I'm not able to get the seat fixed. Comfort while driving is pretty high on the priority list. I'll know more after April when I take a trip out to visit my mother - a 5 hour drive each way. Haven't written an online review yet either. Want to wait a while for all these things to shake out. Good luck with your mice problem & thanks for your comments.
It does have a few blind spots, but I will get use to them......the car is sweet.....I think my dog really loves it as well :shades:
Thanks to all who help to calm my nerves!
I will keep you updated...............HAPPY NEW YEAR!
So yesterday I took it to a dealer and they said a cam shaft actuator needed to be replaced. I have no idea what that even is, but they had to order the part.
I guess this is just one more thing to look out for. It seems different than the stalling issues others have had (engine contamination during manufacturing). On the surface it seems as if this isn't a major problem with these, but mine might be something of an isolated case of just a bad part or something.
The places I've checked show no listing for them. The owners manual shows a GM part #, but I have a bad feeling the local dealer will be charging $20 for a $5 blade.
If I wanted BMW prices I would have bought a BMW.
Anyone replaced their blades?
Thanks!
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Very comprehensive. Cool!
And for anyone getting way less than they think they should, I am reading that even 5000 mi is not enough to give you a true indication of what you might expect.
Some have gotten better mileage after 8500 mi. (the engine loosens up a bit) But also, fuel mileage figures (EPA etc) are always tested in summer type temps. And it makes quite a difference.
Try to keep tank full through the cold season to reduce amount of potential condensation.
Only on left turns tho eh? Was the tank very low on fuel by chance?
At the dealership, I'm informed that to install the USB port in my car would cost me $250. Since I was only credited $75 for not getting it I was a bit disappointed by this news. They acknowledged that the Nox should have had the port but all they could do now was to give me $100 off the normal $350 cost to install. I decline and return home. Rather than argue anymore with my original dealer I thought I would try another dealer in the area to see if I could get a bit more help. This second dealer (Vandergriff Chevrolet, Arlington, TX) is much larger and turned out to be much more accommodating. They also got the GM area representative involved with my USB port issue. He has been calling me personally asking about the install process.
Last week they installed the USB port free of charge but couldn't get the audio system to recognize it. I returned the car this week to correct the programming and the dealership also provided a car for me to use during the time my car was being worked on.
I picked the car up today and the system now "sees" the USB port. Besides the USB port I had the Radio control assembly replaced and the power steering line sleeve removed, two recalled items that needed to be taken care anyway for the Nox 2010.
Conclusions? While it was certainly more out of the way to take the car to the Arlington dealership, I got much better service. Maybe they have more pull with GM. They certainly had more expertise and willingness to tackle my problems. Will I return to the local dealership after my experience? Certainly not! Will I have the larger dealership tend to my automotive needs from now on? You betcha!
I thought we were supposed to have a brand new GM - this sounds too much like the old GM. I don't understand how something this basic could get screwed up on the assembly line? I mean, its standard equipment for heaven's sake! Bad enough if they mess up an option, but this is inexcusable really. You shouild send a complaint to Whitacre since this is the kind of stuff he's trying to clean up.
I agree. I would also reveal the dealership (ironically enough even the selling dealer of not only the NOX, but a previous car also!!!) not only to us, but have head-office informed so that they have the optional heads-up of a necessary sit-down with them. It is at the dealership level that GM relies on as the initial and primary interaction of it's customers and it's product, to help them restore the customer base and confidence in their product.
In viewing this thread from the beginning, there is still an unfortunate and all too reminiscent theme unfolding.
Old habits may be hard to break, but are at least made easier to appease the patient customer, by dealerships like the 2nd one in Arlington who ended up resolving his issue.
Contrarily, the selling dealer's attitude is one of the ones GM needs to squash like a bug...like yesterday..
They need a corporate spanking in the biggest way..
near the head. I took to the dealer and the
info was sent to GM. The result was the
actuator was replaced and GM thought it was
a result of the manufacture of the head.
I hope that resolves the problems, but makes
me nervous with such a new vehicle with only
1,000 mi. on it.
Thanks!
I'll get it looked at when I take it in for it's next oil change.
Bought the 2010 equinox LS. The driving experience is so disappointing. Not sure if it is just what you should expect with a 4 cylinder OR if there is any easy fix.
Problems are:
1. Jerky upshifting...I feel the car hesitate as it moves to the next gear...a Very noticeable hesitation...feels just like I have a standard even though it is an automatic.
2. Feels like I am driving with the brakes on...They aren't.
3. Accelerator is out of sync. Seems to be too loose.
I am seriously considering taking advantage of the moneyback guarantee as I took delivery in December. I want to like this car but I was hoping when I switched FROM a standard to an automatic that I would have a SMOOTHER driving experience. Was my mistake in buying a 4 cylinder?
Thanks
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