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Started by ducatiz, August 15, 2009, 09:10:52 AM

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ducatiz

August 15, 2009, 09:10:52 AM
Equinox AWD has best in class mpg, best warranty..

Toyota is a Toyota and RAV4 has a 3rd row seat option.

Must have AWD.

Opinions about either vehicle?  Not really considering anything else. 

This is for the wife.

Want:
Crossover SUV
AWD
>25 mpg combined (Chevy has 32(!) highway, best in group)

Edmunds gave the Chevy best in class rating for 2010 model.

The Clunker money is calling.
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mitt

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August 15, 2009, 09:16:12 AM
Go drive them and climb around inside on the same day.

Unless the Equinox has changed since 2005, which it probably has since GM has been making strides in interiors, you will notice a difference between them that could sway you one way or the other.

mitt

Cicero

#2
August 15, 2009, 09:16:50 AM
I had an ex who had an equinox.

It was a piece of shit.

They may have improved them since then, but I dont know.

Also Chevy is a bit.... er..... liberal with their mpg numbers. My fiance's mom has a HHR and she is lucky to get 24mpg with it.

No fhe with the Rav4.

GAAN

#3
August 15, 2009, 09:18:15 AM
the 32mpg on the highway is for the FWD model

the AWD is 28

ducatiz

#4
August 15, 2009, 09:22:06 AM
The old Equinox is different from the current version, body changed in 2005. 

The MPG is EPA est, so Chevy can't fudge with it.

I need to look at the AWD mpg numbers, but I think the Chevy is still highest in the group, according to Edmunds.

We are going to look at them today, dealers right next to each other.
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GAAN

#5
August 15, 2009, 09:26:18 AM
Buddy of mine has a new RAV

it is a pretty nice rig for what it is

as far as the chevy goes

a lot has changed in the 10 years since i played with a chevy 2.4

but

it goes pretty damn good for a NA 4banger

when it came out it had cooling issues on the #3 cylinder

but again, that was 10 years ago so i assume they worked that bug out

Randimus Maximus

#6
August 15, 2009, 09:53:13 AM
On the Toyota, it has an Active Torque Control AWD system.  It's an on-demand AWD system using a magnetic clutch at the rear differential.  When you need power to the rear wheels, it kicks in.  When you don't need it, you have a FWD ride, saving fuel.  Chevy doesn't specify what system they have on the Equinox.

Intellichoice.com has a much higher cost of ownership for the 2009 Equinox over 5 years than the RAV4 (2010 Equinox not available on intellichoice.com yet).  Mainly depreciation costs and fuel (interesting based on the EPA estimate for the Equinox).

http://www.intellichoice.com/reports/comparator/v2/comparison-fs?VEHICLE_NMB1=40274&VEHICLE_NMB2=24262&VEHICLE_NMB3=&addColNbr=0&complexYear=0&make=0&model=0&trim=0

Edmunds.com doesn't have a True Cost to Own for the 2010 Equinox, but based on the '09s, the RAV4 was $.08 per mile cheaper to drive.

ducatiz

#7
August 15, 2009, 09:57:38 AM
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on August 15, 2009, 09:53:13 AM
http://www.intellichoice.com/reports/comparator/v2/comparison-fs?VEHICLE_NMB1=40274&VEHICLE_NMB2=24262&VEHICLE_NMB3=&addColNbr=0&complexYear=0&make=0&model=0&trim=0

Edmunds.com doesn't have a True Cost to Own for the 2010 Equinox, but based on the '09s, the RAV4 was $.08 per mile cheaper to drive.

that comparison is using the 3.6L V6 engine, we are looking at the 2.4L I4 only..   how do you set up that comparison?
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Randimus Maximus

#8
August 15, 2009, 10:02:08 AM
click on the change buttons right under the pictures of the rides

ducatiz

#9
August 15, 2009, 10:05:27 AM
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on August 15, 2009, 10:02:08 AM
click on the change buttons right under the pictures of the rides

there is no I4 listed for 2009 ??  that's what i meant... how do i show the 4 cyl version?
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Randimus Maximus

#10
August 15, 2009, 10:15:56 AM Last Edit: August 15, 2009, 10:23:11 AM by Randimus Maximus
Quote from: ducatiz on August 15, 2009, 10:05:27 AM
there is no I4 listed for 2009 ??  that's what i meant... how do i show the 4 cyl version?

are you looking at 09 Equinox or 10?

and that's weird that the I4s don't show up.

ducatiz

#11
August 15, 2009, 11:49:32 AM
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on August 15, 2009, 10:15:56 AM
are you looking at 09 Equinox or 10?

and that's weird that the I4s don't show up.

i am looking at the link you sent.  We are looking to buy a 10, the 09s are all gone around here.

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"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

cyrus buelton

#12
August 15, 2009, 12:28:39 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on August 15, 2009, 09:10:52 AM
The Clunker money is calling.

Volvo?
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ducatiz

#13
August 15, 2009, 12:39:00 PM
Quote from: cyrus buelton on August 15, 2009, 12:28:39 PM
Volvo?

yeah.  it will kill me to get rid of it as they are gonna kill it.  the most desirable of all the T5's, the R model. 

if it was worth more in sale, i wouldn't do it...  >sigh<

such a nice ride.
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"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

cyrus buelton

#14
August 15, 2009, 12:40:33 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on August 15, 2009, 12:39:00 PM
yeah.  it will kill me to get rid of it as they are gonna kill it.  the most desirable of all the T5's, the R model. 

if it was worth more in sale, i wouldn't do it...  >sigh<

such a nice ride.

Wow, I can't believe your going to get rid of it. That should be Micah's first car!!

How much will you get from the program? private sale?
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