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Equinox- good looking but certain deficits
Westchester SUV, 12/13/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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Love the outside look. Inside also pretty but the seats are a little hard. Problem is that I got the top of the line, LT, AWD with leather and heated seats and I feel that I got shafted with some non-amenities. Such are no light in the glove compartment. Terrible smell in car when new; they had to change anti-freeze twice. I heard others have had same problem. Heater dial impossible to reach or know whether it is on. Turn on map light in back and it automatically goes on front and blinds driver. Temperature gauge for outside air goes up 30 degrees when I am in terrible traffic. Too many problems for a nice looking, nice driving perfect size car with a sticker of almost $29,000
Love that Chevy Equinox
kmw910, 06/04/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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Love Chevs. Have driven one since 1986. This is my 3rd. Very dependable. This model has all the features I was looking for in an SUV. Small, but not too small, sporty design and low price. With Chevy quality, I think I have a winner.
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Love It So Far
PaulR, 04/26/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I traded a 1997 Venture for the Equinox. I wanted a more sporty vehicle, with adequate cargo space and AWD. I love the ride and the overall feel of the car. It drives like a small sedan, but has the SUV features. I haven't had to use AWD yet, but I am happy I have that feature available for next year's snows. It seems well made and I have no complaints so far.
Great little SUV
Kris Lehman, 05/31/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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We've had the 'Nox for about 4 months and love it. Gas mileage is about 20- 22mpg. No problems yet. Love the moving seat in the back - has tons of leg room. Just took it on a long vacation and it worked out wonderfully.
Equinox review
equinox owner, 05/05/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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Really fun to drive...it has excellent in and out space especially the rear bench seat. The fold down front passanger seat has been really useful for larger carry items. The manuverability is great. I was really suprised how light the steering is on this SUV. The radio controls take some time getting used to, but once you do, its a great sound system. And I cant say enough about Onstar! Dont know how I got by without it. Saves you lots of time. I went to a ball game and I couldnt remember if I locked my car (sound familiar?) All it took was a call to Onstar and avoided the long walk and waste of time. Ahh! the price of peace and mind. And its free for 1yr! Cant beat that.
Great Truck
Philly Joe, 06/08/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I am 100% satisfied with my Equinox and then some. GM has finally produced a solid SUV, and after test driving a Ford Escape and Saturn VUE , the Equinox was clearly the better truck.
Very Good Purchase
Luv'n It, 04/18/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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The next generation SUV. We love the leather, heated seats. The radio controls are easy to use on the wheel and on the stereo. Love the bass. The power/torque this vehicle has is fabulous. I have the same engine in my Venture, but this is geared so much better. Electronic steering and transmission are amazing. Cruise is so much better than on the traditional mechanical transmission. 17" wheels make this SUV look so much better than the standard 16". All of my friends love it also.
What a Blast
Gberry, 05/04/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I order my Equinox in March, I just got it today . What a BLAST it is to drive. I orderd every thing that can be put on it, I have people stopping me asking questions about it. Ths interior is beautful, All I can say is CHEVY did it right. This is a great Car
First new car
likethecookies, 12/11/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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This car has handled my NJ/NYC commute quite well! I am very impressed with this car, especially all the features you get for the money. Being that I am a recent college grad, this car fits what I need for my money without making me feel completely poor. I am also into outdoor activities like rock climbing and this is a perfect fit for some crash pads and a few friends.
Great Vehicle
Mike , 05/19/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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We are long time SUV owners from Jeeps to Tahoes. The Equinox gets great fuel economy with good power. Great useable space inside, back seat legroom is outstanding with sliding rear seat. XM Onstar 6 disc CD are powerful. Unique exterior design looks like nothing else on road. Wide stance and larger tires make a smooth car-like ride and handling. We compared all the competition and the Equinox was the clear winner when all features and financing were reviewed. I would highly recommend the vehicle. The 5 star safety rating is another bonus.
buy one
moose04, 06/08/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I like when people stop me and ask "what ist that" or "that's sharp". Plus the gas mileage is comparable to my old grand am gt.
Love My SUV
Sharon Chevrolet, 05/21/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I'm a first time owner of an SUV and really enjoy the new Equinox. I find it fun to drive and comfortable. My previous car was a Cadillac and my husband still owns one. I enjoy the size and roominess of it and the fact that I don't need a step stool or other aids to get in and out of it is a plus. I can easily transport my grandchildren it it. I enjoy the acceleration that I need in entering a freeway and great braking during city driving. I recommend this vehicle for all first time SUV owners like myself.
A very good small SUV
Ben, 06/10/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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The Equinox has great interior room, confortable seats for long trips, good performance, and a pleasant ride. The fit and finish on our vehicle was very good, no complaints there. The steering seemed a little overpowered at first, but it's easy to get used to. Drawbacks are few. Solid back seat headrests and high window on hatchback make backing up to parallel park in a tight space a little difficult.
No problems so far
Terry, 06/12/2008
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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We hesitated buying a first-year NOX, but we have had zero problems. Just regular maintenance. Not thrilled with gas mileage, but is average for SUV of that size, so can't complain too much. I have the LT, all-wheel-drive. It does well in snow. My wife loves the color (laser blue metallic). Lots of folks say it look like some model of Lexus. Interior is nice - love the sliding back seat. Leather looks great but is thin. We are careful with it. Worst complaint is turning radius is atrocious, and the paint looks great but is also very thin, scratches very easily. Overall, very satisfied.
Happy
Tennille, 12/16/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought my Equinox last week! I love it!! The exterior reminds me a lot of the Lexus SUV; quiet engine and roomy comfort. Can't beat the car for the price. I've gotten a lot of compliments and am extremely happy with the car.
Best bang for the buck!
McWilly, 04/29/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I love it
Awsome product from American BOWTIE!
mike, 12/18/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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The most thought out well planned vehicle to come from chevy in 50 yrs. Well positioned to do some serious damage to all those foreign boxes. Very proud to own one and I am very satisfied with the purchase!!!!!
Wish I would have waited for next year's
Jen, 06/07/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I have been less than satisfied with my Equinox. I purchased it new in 2004. I have 13K miles and a nine page service record to go with it. Intermitent starting problems, steering column has been replaced 3 times! Clunk clunk noise in the rear. Stereo has been replaced. The driver's seat also replaced. Terrible highway gas mileage, and transmission sticks during acceleration.
Ricks review
ricata8, 06/09/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I think this new model is stylish and handles really good. Not a bad price.
Perfect Fit
Dean, 06/19/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I searched for some time for a vehicle. I wanted something that had some SUV capabilities, but did not need a full size SUV. The Equinox was a perfiect fit for me because it has plenty of room, provides a cofortable ride, and has the SUV aspects I wanted without the outrageous gas expense. So far, I have no complaints, I love it!
Love this vehicle
James, 06/13/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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What a smooth ride and just the right size. It has the European look and feel. I see folks looking at it to check out what exactly it is. After weeks, if not months, of searching this one was the best of all we studied...so we bought it fully loaded except for the leather, at a very nice price!
I like it a lot
Patti K, 06/21/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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The real test was when I took it on the road for a 300 mile trip, both my husband and I did not feel tired like we usually do. Normally we stop every 100 miles to stretch, but we got a late start and drove straight through. No back pain and not stiff. This SUV has a great ride, more like a luxury car than an SUV. I've had two 4- runners, a Previa, and a Windstar prior to this, and I really feel I made the right choice.
Equinox 2005
Ezelle, 06/03/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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Very comfortable ride; priced well; drives and handles like a v8; as much fun to drive as my old Camaro
2005 Equinox
equinox, 06/22/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I was looking for something affordable to tote my ever-growing kids around in. I went from a sports car to the Equinox. I'm not thrilled with it, but it is practical and serves its purpose. There's plenty of room, but not much in the way of bells and whistles.
First American Car I ever bought
Jaime Livoti, 07/05/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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This is the first American car I ever purchased. I love it. It's my 1st SUV too. I will never buy a car again. It has lots of space, and is nice for trips. The rear seats recline. I love, love, love it! It's a good buy. I got a lot of car for little money.
good job chevy. could be better.
shamgotti, 06/12/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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bought this vehicle 10 june, and so far so good. like this vehicle more than the rav4 i test drove because of size and v6 power. toyota had it beat by far in terms of interior material quality. likes-v6 power, leather seats, exterior styling, stereo system dislikes-interior material quality (especially the dashboard) firm seats. overall i am happy with my purchase.
Love My Equinox
joepilot, 07/05/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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It rides nice with a quiet ride. Replaced the EGR Valve and front struts under warranty. I'm disappointed with dealership performance, but not with the vehicle. Lots of storage with rear seats folded down and forward. Same storage as a standard trunk with seats back. Lots of rear seat leg room. Good acceleration. Gets 19-22 mpg depending on how you drive it. Gets 24.5mpg on the highway, or if ridiculously babied. Traction control and anti-lock brakes work great in Michigan.
My Nox
Love It !!!, 06/25/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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Excellent ride.Comfy interior. Great style. Awesome stereo. Fuel economy is not what is stated on the sticker. It's fun to drive.
EquiRox
cathy, 07/05/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought this car after the first test drive. It was immediately clear that no one has the smooth drive of Chevy...even with AWD. Control, seating, cargo space, and awesome sound makes the Equinox....our Equi Rox. I loved the GM employee pricing. I liked that the dealer had all the different options on the Equinox on the lot. I hate buying new cars. It is a chore for me. So many cars with the same features. The Chevy Equinox made it easy. You gotta drive the different SUVs in its class to appreciate the Equinox ride.
equinox best buy for your bucks
littlebig, 06/13/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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The Equinox is a very smooth riding suv. It has plenty of room and it is very comfortable ride. Driving around obsticales in the road is great as it responds quickly and hold the road well. We wanted a suv like this so that my wife and dogs can drive around the country comfortably. We recently completed a trip between NY and Las Vegas and it was great. Check it out.
Awesome Ride
Greg Martin, 07/14/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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The purchase of my Chevrolet Equinox was the best decision my wife and I made. I spent endless hours researching different SUV's in my price range. Finally, I came to this particular one, and I am very happy to make this purchase. I would recommend the Chevy Equinox to anyone who can't afford the higher priced imports. This SUV is well worth it's price.
Great Mini SUV
Great Mini SUV, 12/09/2008
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I drive my Equinox 150 miles at least a day. I have had no problems to report. My wife and I love to get into the Equinox and driving. The vehicle does ride a little loud and has a big turn radius. But coming from a truck and a Buick station wagon the turning radius really isn't an issue. My biggest complaint is the gas tank being on the passenger side.
Equinox 2005 - love it!
Smith, 07/13/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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For the money it is quite impressive. I like the fact that they kept women in mind when designing it. Just little things, but they mean a lot. Not a sportscar, but certainly fun to drive, and quite comfortable to ride in. I'm getting 24 miles per gallon. Since it's only one month old, I obviously don't have any idea about maintenance - but as far as performance and comfort, it gets an A rating from me.
Our Chevy
Holli Benson, 06/13/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I'm 6'2, and need room, this vehicle does the job, more room then I need wich is great, and drives like a dream. very easy to handle. My son is 6' and has plenty of room in the back.
Equinox
Johnny, 07/16/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I'm very pleased with its performance. It has excellent maneuverability with quick response pickup. The electronic steering is a big plus, and a great experience for someone using it for the first time. Nice, modern, sleek body style was the first eye catcher, but the demo drive was the clincher. Went with the front wheel drive only in an effort to save on gas. Gas mileage is disappointing. Averaging about 16 to 18 mpg combined highway and city driving. Overall the car is an excellent buy for the money, with many extras standard.
Awesome
CHSNikki2004, 06/28/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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An awesome car. Super fun to drive and tons of space. All my friends love it! It gets 17-22 MPG.
My Equinox Experience
Christine, 07/17/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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This truck is perfect for our family. The best feature is the adjustable rear seat. Somebody rear-ended me and I am renting a Jeep Cherokee. I am finding that the back seat of my Equinox has more room than the Cherokee. The Equinox is reliable, good on gas, not too big or small, and fun to drive. I love it.
Fun and exciting
zdarin, 06/18/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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Great vehicle, very minor problem with inside headliner(glue didn't hold), but it is a 1st yr model, and it is very sleek looking with great looking exterior, interior
Love it!
Tony, 07/18/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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Runs good, looks good, and feels good! Good pricing, easy to drive, holds the road really good. I can't find anything I don't like about. It's a great buy! I'm still learning about how all the features work, but they are very easy to understand.
great and fun ride
Jaymie , 12/30/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I love it. It is roomy and fun it handles great!
Excellent
jayna, 04/28/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I thought long about what kind of car I wanted after having an accident and had to purchase a new one. At first I wanted to look at the Equinox mainly because of the style, but after driving it, I was hooked. Handles great, 5 star crash test ratings, roomy, nice interior, lots of standard features, & not too thirsty at the pump. I'm more than happy with my choice. I think it's a great car
One Awesome SUV!
cyberdoc95, 05/08/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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This car is simply awesome. I was shopping (for a replacement of my 7 year-old Subaru Impreza) for almost 5 months. When I test drove it, I fell for it right away. Even though I've already seen my first choice which is the BMW X3, I still went to get the Equinox. It actually has more Cabin and cargo space and at least $10,000 less. The interior is great with all the conveniences. The dashboard is beautifully designed (streamlined and simply neatly designed). Its simply just comfortable. AC is powerful. Just a very comfortable, beautiful and powerful ride overall.
Equinox
Shirley's Publishing, 12/28/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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Have an extremely bad back. This vehicle fits me quite well without any added cushions, etc. Am very pleased with whole automobile, looks, driving comfort, performance, etc. My husband and I both enjoy the auto. Has been a pleasing experience to have other adults travel with us as the back seat rides great and the room provided in all seats is wonderful. We are basically a family of long legged person. Thanks for a great automobile!
JUVENTUS
PETER MAGRO, 12/30/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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NICE SUV. GREAT TRANSMISSION. PLENTY ON LEG ROOM. GOOD STEREO SYSTEM
Comfort
Winner, 05/09/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When Sitting in Drivers Seat, It is fairly Hard and close to the door frame, which hits you in the shoulder. Otherwise Nice Car
fun car!
clouds, 12/30/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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We really like our Equinox. The sliding and recling rear seat is great as well as the adjustable tray in the cargo area. It handles nicely, the steering is particularly nice making driving on tight corners a breeze. We have had a great deal of compliments on the outside appearance which is nice. We have had a couple of different people tell us it resembles the Lexus suv.
a great buy and not to big nor to small
Lisa R., 01/02/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I have had my suv since July 2004 and there have been a few problems whith rattling in the steering they had to change the sterring column and a few recalls but we as new buyers of a new model will be the test drivers I would buy a another one in a few years when they have improved our needs. It is a fun ride and great for mothers that dont want to drive a hge tank and not a a ugly mini van. Fuel economy does however stink.
Like vehicle, hate MPG
Teresa, 04/21/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I researched and reviewed this vehicle for close to a year, reading everything I could find on it, then waited and waited until it was available to purchase. VERY disappointed with gas mileage, since that was one of the most important things to me. I have the LT FWD, and got 21.5 on a trip last summer. Get about 15 around the small town where I live. I really like everything else about the vehicle, but the mileage figures are a joke! Also, the head rests on back seat hindered vision until I figured out how to remove them.
Mother's Day Gift
Cornejo, 05/11/2004
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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Purchased 1SD package w/ upgrades (leather package, 17" wheels, xm radio). Smooth stable ride. Steering is nimble & responsive at different speeds & situations. Engine & transmission shift is smooth. Strong V6. Rear multi-level cargo shelf is useful for groceries, tailgate party, etc. Chose leather because it is more child resistant to spills & dirt. Right sized vehicle for 3-4 people + luggage. V6 engine is compact and uncluttered so there is room to inspect belts and hoses. Oil stick, brake fluid, & air filter are readily available. Made this jump back to an American vehicle for the dollar value size, quality, & performance.
NEW OWNER LOVES HER SUV
bradanini, 01/02/2005
2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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BEING SHORT, I CAN NOW SEE OVER OTHERS, PLENTY OF STORAGE ROOM AND PASSENGER SPACE, NOT SO TALL, I CAN STILL PARK IN THE GARAGE. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A CHEVROLET CUSTOMER, CORVETTES MOSTLY, BUT GETTING OLDER! (STILL HAVE THE CORVETTES)...I WALKED IN ..DIDN'T TEST DRIVE..BOUGHT MY VEHICLE IN 5 MINUTES...SHOCKED THE SALES PERSON. I KNOW THE QUALITY ALREADY.