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maallen
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PeaNut 289,617
January 2007
Posts: 1,783
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Loc: USA
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Going to look at these 2 cars (used) tonight at the car dealership. We've only ever driven Fords. Anyone have any advice good or bad about either of these???
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Ms. Smizzle
PeaNut
PeaNut 185,529
January 2005
Posts: 182
Layouts: 7
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I love my Equinox! It rides very comfortably and handles well in snow (if that is a factor). I wanted a small SUV and it is perfect. The only drawback is that it really only holds 2 adults comfortably in the back seat. 3 kids are fine, too. | |
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Pix2day
Peasful, easy feeling
PeaNut 163,207
August 2004
Posts: 6,469
Layouts: 46
Loc: Tennessee
| Posted: 2/15/2013 5:12:03 PM
I have a GMC Terrain, the sister car to the Equinox... and I love everything about it!!
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babybeansmom
gimme a diet coke and nobody gets hurt!
PeaNut 218,205
August 2005
Posts: 6,180
Layouts: 3
Loc: vacuuming....again!
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I have an Equinox - got it last year at Christmas, and after a year I still love it! It's not too big, handles very well, has lots of room in the back seat -- sooo much leg room.
Before then I had a Ford for 12 years, and my hubby has a Ford, was sure I'd stay with Ford. Now I'm good with Chevy  | |
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Nicole in TX
The Peas did what we do and went insane over it
PeaNut 16,696
June 2001
Posts: 18,168
Layouts: 65
Loc: Not so obvious
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I had an Equinox. Drive a Nissan Rogue and see how you like that in comparison. More bang for your buck in my opinion! |
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AKathy
Peaing From Podunk
PeaNut 45,443
August 2002
Posts: 14,574
Layouts: 93
Loc: North Dakota
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I have a Pontiac Torrent which is basically the same as an Equinox. I've had it for 5 years and still love it. |
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julieberg
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 160,179
July 2004
Posts: 6,447
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 2/15/2013 7:25:32 PM
I have a 2011 Equinox. I love it, but it is a little small. I went from a van and wish I would have purchased a Traverse.
If they still made a Saturn Vue I would have purchased it. We have had two Saturns and they are/were great cars. | |
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ratqueen
I drank the whole fairy.
PeaNut 233,449
November 2005
Posts: 6,632
Layouts: 19
Loc: Here+There
| Posted: 2/15/2013 7:52:22 PM
I wouldn't buy a Vue. Saturns are no longer being manufactured and the parts costs are skyrocketing. MIL has one and her mechanic recently had to pick through a scrapyard to find a Vue that had the part he needed. No WAY would I sink money into one. |
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Dock Master
PeaAddict
PeaNut 93,205
June 2003
Posts: 1,737
Layouts: 27
Loc: On the Dock of the Bay
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I have the Terrain. I liked it better than the Equinox. It is roomier in my opinion and tougher looking. |
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Ouiser
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 196,226
March 2005
Posts: 8,868
Layouts: 0
Loc: in the South
| Posted: 2/15/2013 7:53:29 PM
I'm glad to see this. I drive a Chev. Blazer, but really wanted a Ford Edge. I had a customer come in and change his insurance after one day of owning an Edge and said he took it back and bought an Equinox. He loves it and said there was more room in it. I love the looks of them and now trying to convince DH of it. |
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Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 34,233
March 2002
Posts: 5,065
Layouts: 99
Loc: MN
| Posted: 2/15/2013 11:16:31 PM
We bought 2013 Equinox in November. We looked at the Ford and Mazda equivelents. The Equinox was just nicer all around especially in the interior. I really like mine a lot. |
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Hershey
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 23,335
October 2001
Posts: 2,623
Layouts: 110
Loc: Idaho
| Posted: 2/16/2013 12:19:27 AM
I have an Equinox and I LOVE it. I find that there is tons of leg room in the back. I went from a Dodge Durango (which I said is the only car I would ever own again) to this. It handles great in the snow and rides way smooth. |
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**buglvr12**
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 220,209
August 2005
Posts: 2,296
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 2/16/2013 7:49:06 AM
I would stay far, far away from Saturns. But then again...we are a Chevrolet family.  |
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jenrific
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PeaNut 475,402
July 2010
Posts: 102
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Loc: Michiana
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I have a 2005 Equinox and I love it! I got it in 2008 with only 32,000 miles on it and it has had no problems or issues at all. I drive to Chicago all the time to pick up family from the airport and it is very comfortable to ride in. | |
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pelirroja
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 21,146
September 2001
Posts: 2,985
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beachgirl55
BucketHead
PeaNut 514,794
July 2011
Posts: 766
Layouts: 0
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We have a Terrain which I love, but DH doesn't think it has enough pick up. DD has an older Vue and it has a lot of rattles, which according to our mechanic is common. I vote for the Equinox.
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lovestorun
PeaNut 90,754
June 2003
Posts: 6,977
Layouts: 38
Loc: So Cal
| Posted: 2/16/2013 3:44:01 PM
Parts availability is a non-issue. GM is still around, and it's a GM car.
My Saturn Aura is an '07 and I love it
my parents liked my saturn so much they ended up with a Vue. | |
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shari1121
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PeaNut 533,725
December 2011
Posts: 126
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| Posted: 2/16/2013 4:22:51 PM
I have a 2012 equinox and I love it. It handles snow great. Very happy with it | |
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*KAS*
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 408,684
January 2009
Posts: 6,744
Layouts: 0
Loc: Georgia girl
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I would buy an Equinox over a Vue, since that brand is no longer made.
And use is fine, but make sure you get the new body style - 2011 or later. Much nicer product! |
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PeaPodSista4
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PeaNut 319,608
May 2007
Posts: 335
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Loc: South
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I have a Honda Odyessey. It had to be in the shop so I rented an Equinox and fell in love with it!!!
I want to buy it but my lease isn't over yet.
I'd go with Equinox!!! |
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Lisa Risser
Lisa Risser
PeaNut 184,588
January 2005
Posts: 13,976
Layouts: 352
Loc: Minnesota
| Posted: 2/17/2013 5:05:57 PM
I have a Saturn Vue and I love it--handles really well in the snow. However, as others have stated it is no longer being made and the parts are expensive because of it. We had a repair (our fault) and needed a part that took 2 months to get. Because of this, we are seriously considering trading it in before I get too many miles on it. |
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