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3.63 out of 5 stars

Looks can be deceiving....Sadly

Numbahz23, 09/02/2010
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I purchased the car new from the dealership as a 2005 Equinox LT AWD Fully loaded with every single available feature minus the side air bags in Dec. 2004. The car looks great love the color especially laser blue metallic it looks much nicer than any other crossover on the road well for 2005 ish. Where to start problems began before I even hit 1000 miles.. I had the brakes & rotors.. replaced @ 855 miles & 3200 & 7500 from the dealer. Within 36k Brakes 5x, Cd players , window switch , faulty wiring in steering , Severe hydroplaning, alternator, bearings , rear drums. I drive very conservative with this car as I know the expenses of car repair from past experiences.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Decent

Josh, 01/25/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

An all around good car. I get horrible gas mileage and I try to drive as conservatively as possible with this car but I still only average 250 to 260 miles to a tank of gas and I have 8,200 miles on it already. There is a wierd clunking feel and noise when I apply my brakes at low speeds. Great sound system though; it is a major step up from my first car. The size is good although it looks like and sometimes feels like you need car seats in the back instead of guitars and equipment like me (it looks like a minivan).

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Enjoy the car - but not the gas mileage!

MSFAB, 01/05/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I really like the car alot. The exterior design is beautiful - looks like a much more expensive car. Comfort is very good also. The leg room in the back is by far the best. My only problem is the gas consumption. Overall, I would recommend this car.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

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zoltar, 06/23/2008
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased this vehicle as a work vehicle and have been surprise by the performance and mileage. Miles from town and in the dead of Kansas winter, I have busted through 2' snowdrifts. Then in the spring with the snow melting, I have slip-slided a full mile on a minimum maintenance road at 3 to 5 MPH. I don't recommend this as several times I thought I was going to end my adventure in the ditch. I only wish Chevy had spent more money on the paint used on the dashboard and where did they get the material they used on the seat covers? Spill water on them and they stain! All in all; for a used vehicle with 36k on it and $16k I'm really satisfied. It now has (8 months later) 57k on it.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Chevy Equinox

maproksch, 10/04/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Without question the most comfortable car I've ever driven. Lots of cargo space, storage space, leg room. Smooth ride, look forward to seeing how it handles in snow.

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