[Halle and Mavericks Mom]

Were thinking about getting one Looking for any feedback
thanks
Liz

 

[kaisdad]

The company might not be around long enough to honour the warranty.

 

[AZLAB]

Right now I am not sure any auto company is going to still be in business next year.

I just bought a 2008 Chevy Impala last week. I figure even if GM files for bankruptcy or sells off some of its brands that Chevy will be around as it is the most profitable of the ones they own.

I have heard good things about the Equinox.

 

[3TailsWaggin]

I looked at one but didn't like it because the seats did not fold down flat, making it useless for me to haul my dogs/crates in.

I got the Trailblazer instead.

 

[Halle and Mavericks Mom]

thanks for your feedback I am trying to put faith in GM have always owned GM and this model is made in Canada. Since I live in the Durham Region which is part of Oshawa I would like to support the North American Market plus I just can't say no to the price This would be the vehicle which takes us to the cottage every weekend I thought it had the room to accomadate the two dogs and all the stuff that comes with it the model we looked at the seat folder down flat.

 

[kaisdad]

You could also support Canadian manufacturers who build Honda, Toyota, Acura and Suzuki.

 

[Lexis Mom]

Liz,

I own a 2007 Equinox. I love it, plent of room, easy to drive, not too bad on gas, I get only slightly less than my previous car, a Chevy Monte Carlo.

Like 3 TailsWaggin said, the rear seats do not fold totally flat, so putting crates in the back would prove difficult. In my case it is not a problem as I do not travel long distances with Lexi where she'd be in a crate.

 

[Halle and Mavericks Mom]

You could also support Canadian manufacturers who build Honda, Toyota, Acura and Suzuki.

YEs I could but its not the same as being manufactured in North America Those vehicles are only assembled here We need all the parts to be made here too.

 

[Halle and Mavericks Mom]

Liz,

I own a 2007 Equinox. I love it, plent of room, easy to drive, not too bad on gas, I get only slightly less than my previous car, a Chevy Monte Carlo.

Like 3 TailsWaggin said, the rear seats do not fold totally flat, so putting crates in the back would prove difficult. In my case it is not a problem as I do not travel long distances with Lexi where she'd be in a crate.

Thanks thats good to hear. When we were looking at the storage area it looked like the seat folded flat but I could be wrong Thank for confirming that It shouldn't be a problem as the dogs don't travel in crates

 

[kaisdad]

Are you sure all of GM's parts are manufactured in North America? FYI, the engine is made in China and the transmission is made in Japan.

 

[Halle and Mavericks Mom]

Are you sure all of GM's parts are manufactured in North America? FYI, the engine is made in China and the transmission is made in Japan.

Maybe so but a lot of the parts are still made in North America
Just check out Magna Corp website as well as Lear Corporation Ontario has lost a ton of jobs I am happy that we at least have the assembly jobs here in Ontario but I still feel compelled to support a market that will employ my neighbours.

 

[talleyJudy]

At least with GM, the corporate profits (if there are any profits left at all after meeting the UAW legacy obligations) stay in North America.

 

[Lexis Mom]

Thanks thats good to hear. When we were looking at the storage area it looked like the seat folded flat but I could be wrong Thank for confirming that It shouldn't be a problem as the dogs don't travel in crates

When it comes to the roomy factor, I can tell you it definitely is. A fellow JLer, Susan (ak WeHeartLabs), her son, her daughter, two (2) 60+lb labs {my Lexi & their Aidan} & all our chairs, etc. fit in my Equinox for a trip to a near-by dog show. Granted it I would not done several hours on the road like that, but we all fit with a bit of room to spare.

 

[Mygirls2]

I have an 2006 equinox. Love it. My back seats fold down flat. The only problem I have had is the battery died. It would have been replaced free, because they have a problem with them, if we were near a dealer. To get the $ I had to take the old battery to a dealer to have it checked. Since I replaced it on a Sunday, I didn't know about the problem and didn't keep the battery. GM sent me a voucher for $200 to be used for a repair not covered by warranty.

Previously I have had Blazers. I like the handling of the equinox much better.

 

[Tundra Aries]

Maybe so but a lot of the parts are still made in North America
Just check out Magna Corp website as well as Lear Corporation Ontario has lost a ton of jobs I am happy that we at least have the assembly jobs here in Ontario but I still feel compelled to support a market that will employ my neighbours.

I totally agree with you Halle Buy American, I'll tell you, I have an Equinox and LOVE it, SU and I are looking into getting another one actually we love it that much!!!

 

[kelli]

I totally agree with you Halle Buy American, I'll tell you, I have an Equinox and LOVE it, SU and I are looking into getting another one actually we love it that much!!!

Or in this case, Canadian #*#

 

[Princess Zoe]

Thanks for buying GM! My sister has one and it has been a great vehicle for her. I have a Trailblazer and I love it.

 

[MidwestGirl]

what's a new vehicle?

 

[Princess Zoe]

Are you sure all of GM's parts are manufactured in North America? FYI, the engine is made in China and the transmission is made in Japan.

But the profits stay here.

 

[kaisdad]

Or in this case, Canadian #*#

Except for the foreign parts.