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3.63 out of 5 stars

Was okay until...

MeatMan, 10/05/2009
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I drive about 80 miles a day plus trips and really had no probs until now. Driveshaft bearing went out and supposedly damaged the CV joint. Still in the shop because apparently this is common. Was great thru Cleveland winter, even got me up the drive in 6" of snow with new Yoko tires. Still too many recurring and issues from the posts I've read. Maybe I'll trade in & get a Buick. I'll not by foreign.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome car

Ethan, 01/31/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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This is the best midsized SUV I've ever had. It is way better than the Escape, Vue, Trailblazer, and Envoy. It is sporty. It almost looks like a Lexus/Mercedes I've been told. It has a lot of power and room. It drives great. It's very quiet and comfortable. It's very sharp looking. I love my new Equinox LT.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I will buy another Equinox

jungledj, 10/29/2009
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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This is one of the most comfortable vehicles I have owned. I usually trade every 3 yrs. This equinox has me sold. I've had foreign cars & trucks. They all seem to have a rough ride & outside noise. This equinox is quiet & takes bumps smoothly. I used it in a courier service for the first 2 years. I routinely take it on long trips. 10 months ago I drove it from Sacramento to LA down I-40 to Amarillo up to Pueblo and back to Sac via hwy 50. Temps outside ranged from 5 to 80 degrees depending on location. Plenty of power for the mountains. Not one problem with this vehicle. I don't work for GM and I'm not being paid to write this. Never had a problem. My next car will be an Equinox or Terrain.

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5 out of 5 stars

My awesome car

Stephanie, 02/10/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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My Chevy Equinox is the best car I've ever owned. It's fun to drive and a very safe, reliable automobile. I look forward to many years with my car.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Never again GM!

japauley, 01/09/2009
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I was so looking forward to buying this vehicle. Then I did. I had to tell the salesman the specs on the Equinox. GM's SmartBuy program is a joke. You have to pay them to take the vehicle back if you decide you don't want it! The tires went bald at 15k miles. Then it took 3 months to find tires! The service engine soon light comes on every 4-5 starts and Chevy says just to ignore it, rather than figure out what causes it. They want $13k after 4 years for the vehicle when it goes straight to auction for $5k. Gas mileage is not what they advertised! I get 11-16 mpg. It's supposed to get 19-25. I'll never buy another GM since I can get a much better vehicle for less than what I paid on this one

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