My company makes a lot of parts for the Equinox built in Ingersoll Ontario.. I like the vehicle overall, the base 2.4 engine is both gutless and problematic (moreso in earlier years) I would be happy with a higher trim Nox with the V6.
Originally Posted By: ls1mike
Since someone mentioned how good Toyota is in this thread I will bring it in. Remember the First year of the New Tundra? Cam bearing failure? Torque Converter failure and early rust? Happens to a lot of Manufactures.
But, but, they are the 'epitome of perfection', so HOW can that be?!?
Ummm...the OP's neighbor obviously *did* make an independent decision that did not fall into line with the OP's thought process (buying the Jeep). And the OP *does* have every right to express his opinion on said decision.
Thanks for sharing even though I was not talking to you.
Originally Posted By: dailydriver
But, but, they are the 'epitome of perfection', so HOW can that be?!?
I think the only one who says that is you.
Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevy...none of them are any better than any other in my opinion. They're just different, and different brands will suit different tastes better than others. But in terms of reliability, eh... I had my 2011 Camry to the dealer for a few things, and I owned it for about a year and only 10k miles.
Ah, forgot this thread still existed. I know a few people owned one of these Equinox's but strikingly, none of them keep them more than 3 years. Why? Idk. The Nox is a good veh for what it is. It has utility and its efficient, a good appliance. Its just surprising to me that GM hasnt put the 2.5 ecotec in it yet. That engine is super smooth and designed/built well.
My mom bought a 2012 Nox new and still has it. Runs great at around 47K miles on it. She doesn't drive it around as only some local grocery getter. She occasionally takes extended road trips cross country to go see various relatives from Florida to Arizona to Colorado and Idaho. Not a single mechanical issue to date. She has all the maintenance done at here dealer, which by doing so, has the Warranty Forever plan they gave her when she bought the car. Don't see her getting rid of it anytime soon.
I've been rubbing the Toyota purchase all up in my coworker's face. If he had bought a GM or Chrysler, a pack of werewolves wouldn't have ate his kids on the side of the Loop 202. Terrible tragedy.
I'm irritated that my Cruze has a known bum part on it that GM's extended the warranty on for a fairly long time and is going to fix for free under that warranty if it breaks again. Oh wait, I'm not at all irritated that they're stepping up to the plate for this.