Mom's new ride...
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I drove one of these once, ex-womans mom had one. I like the styling, especially when it was newer and fresher. My only complaint was the gas pedal. It's travel-to-acceleration was wonky. I had to push it way to far to get any response, made it difficult to modulate. I hope they improved that later on.
Originally Posted by AZjeff
The overnight test drive works again, if they get it in your driveway they've got ya! If mom likes it who's to argue?
It's hard to find a car with something other than a black interior any more. You'd be surprised how many black on black vehicles you see around in Az including Phoenix, people make it work somehow.
Hope your parents have good luck with it!
I've got a dark grey with a black interior in Florida.....won't be doing that again.
The overnight test drive works again, if they get it in your driveway they've got ya! If mom likes it who's to argue?
It's hard to find a car with something other than a black interior any more. You'd be surprised how many black on black vehicles you see around in Az including Phoenix, people make it work somehow.
Hope your parents have good luck with it!
I've got a dark grey with a black interior in Florida.....won't be doing that again.
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They do 5k on M1 and don't think they plan to run longer …
They do 5k on M1 and don't think they plan to run longer …
Originally Posted by 92saturnsl2
Seems like a lot of vehicle to lug around with a N/A 4 banger. I'm sure it's okay for most people though and the gas mileage should be better than most.
I had a 2017 Acadia rental once with the 2.5 N/A engine. It was fine around town, but hwy acceleration was abysmal. It actually had to downshift a gear just to maintain 80 mph cruising speed.
Alas, the Terrain is smaller and lighter, so I'd expect it to be adequate in this case.
Seems like a lot of vehicle to lug around with a N/A 4 banger. I'm sure it's okay for most people though and the gas mileage should be better than most.
I had a 2017 Acadia rental once with the 2.5 N/A engine. It was fine around town, but hwy acceleration was abysmal. It actually had to downshift a gear just to maintain 80 mph cruising speed.
Alas, the Terrain is smaller and lighter, so I'd expect it to be adequate in this case.
Nice vehicle . How many miles on it ?
My buddy has one. No issues with it. He uses M1. His OCI is 5 months or 5K miles.
As far as a Black vehicle goes...A friend has a Black Tahoe and I have a White Tahoe. I see zero difference in the heat in each one in Miami jungle heat. With tint and a sunshade on the windshield your Mom will be good to go as long as the a/c is working properly.
Good to see it was serviced regularly.
As far as a Black vehicle goes...A friend has a Black Tahoe and I have a White Tahoe. I see zero difference in the heat in each one in Miami jungle heat. With tint and a sunshade on the windshield your Mom will be good to go as long as the a/c is working properly.
Good to see it was serviced regularly.
Originally Posted by Tahoe4Life
My buddy has one. No issues with it. He uses M1. His OCI is 5 months or 5K miles.
As far as a Black vehicle goes...A friend has a Black Tahoe and I have a White Tahoe. I see zero difference in the heat in each one in Miami jungle heat. With tint and a sunshade on the windshield your Mom will be good to go as long as the a/c is working properly.
Good to see it was serviced regularly.
I do notice a difference between darker and lighter vehicles, however a/c performance makes all the difference. A black car with good a/c is much more comfortable than a white car with poor a/c.
My buddy has one. No issues with it. He uses M1. His OCI is 5 months or 5K miles.
As far as a Black vehicle goes...A friend has a Black Tahoe and I have a White Tahoe. I see zero difference in the heat in each one in Miami jungle heat. With tint and a sunshade on the windshield your Mom will be good to go as long as the a/c is working properly.
Good to see it was serviced regularly.
I do notice a difference between darker and lighter vehicles, however a/c performance makes all the difference. A black car with good a/c is much more comfortable than a white car with poor a/c.
Originally Posted by Tahoe4Life
As far as a Black vehicle goes...A friend has a Black Tahoe and I have a White Tahoe. I see zero difference in the heat in each one in Miami jungle heat. With tint and a sunshade on the windshield your Mom will be good to go as long as the a/c is working properly.
My comment had more to do with what happens after the car sat in a parking lot for a while, like after you went to the mall or otherwise left it out during the day. There is a noticeable difference in how high the temps reach inside a black car vs white car. Black interior car will take longer to cool off, and if it has leather, you may not even be able to sit down or touch the steering wheel until you let it cool off. Once it is cooled off, it really makes no difference if it's light or black.
As far as a Black vehicle goes...A friend has a Black Tahoe and I have a White Tahoe. I see zero difference in the heat in each one in Miami jungle heat. With tint and a sunshade on the windshield your Mom will be good to go as long as the a/c is working properly.
My comment had more to do with what happens after the car sat in a parking lot for a while, like after you went to the mall or otherwise left it out during the day. There is a noticeable difference in how high the temps reach inside a black car vs white car. Black interior car will take longer to cool off, and if it has leather, you may not even be able to sit down or touch the steering wheel until you let it cool off. Once it is cooled off, it really makes no difference if it's light or black.
Nice vehicle for sure. My only problem is black. I have to white vehicles and that's in PA. Get a good sun shade for the front window..as mentioned .. Makes all the difference.
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Originally Posted by Quattro Pete
Originally Posted by Tahoe4Life
As far as a Black vehicle goes...A friend has a Black Tahoe and I have a White Tahoe. I see zero difference in the heat in each one in Miami jungle heat. With tint and a sunshade on the windshield your Mom will be good to go as long as the a/c is working properly.
My comment had more to do with what happens after the car sat in a parking lot for a while, like after you went to the mall or otherwise left it out during the day. There is a noticeable difference in how high the temps reach inside a black car vs white car. Black interior car will take longer to cool off, and if it has leather, you may not even be able to sit down or touch the steering wheel until you let it cool off. Once it is cooled off, it really makes no difference if it's light or black.
I had a black Sonata with beige interior before the Sportage. I can unequivocally tell you that was the hottest car I've ever owned. Tints helped cool it down quicker, but as stated above, getting in after it sits for a while in this S.Florida heat is no joke.
Greg, nice car. I'm sure it will serve your mom well for years to come.
Originally Posted by Tahoe4Life
As far as a Black vehicle goes...A friend has a Black Tahoe and I have a White Tahoe. I see zero difference in the heat in each one in Miami jungle heat. With tint and a sunshade on the windshield your Mom will be good to go as long as the a/c is working properly.
My comment had more to do with what happens after the car sat in a parking lot for a while, like after you went to the mall or otherwise left it out during the day. There is a noticeable difference in how high the temps reach inside a black car vs white car. Black interior car will take longer to cool off, and if it has leather, you may not even be able to sit down or touch the steering wheel until you let it cool off. Once it is cooled off, it really makes no difference if it's light or black.
I had a black Sonata with beige interior before the Sportage. I can unequivocally tell you that was the hottest car I've ever owned. Tints helped cool it down quicker, but as stated above, getting in after it sits for a while in this S.Florida heat is no joke.
Greg, nice car. I'm sure it will serve your mom well for years to come.
The Equinox/Terrain is a very good car. The 2.4 had issues because GM didn't have the oil change computer calibrated right. FWIW my wife had a 2012 and traded it with about 70K miles and it was flawless. It didn't use any oil either but I used 10w30 conventional and changed it every 3,000 miles.
Congrats on the new ride!
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