Would you love the SVX if it were a Chevy?

[Earthworm]

It was -26°C here in Winnipeg a few days back with a high of -18°C. I actually decided to pull out the winter coat for that day

If GM decided to make a decent looking, relatively reliable AWD car I would still consider it.

[GOT2HAVESVX]

Originally Posted by Earthworm

It was -26°C here in Winnipeg a few days back with a high of -18°C. I actually decided to pull out the winter coat for that day

If GM decided to make a decent looking, relatively reliable AWD car I would still consider it.

-26!!!!!!!!!! OMGGGGGGGG! I would DIE! Its a joke here that I dont go outside when its cold unless I HAVE to but its really TRUE! I would have to move to a warmer climate if I were ya'll.

Well, I guess I am just going on looks but the A$$ end of the mustang, (new) camaro, (old) the new dodge OH MAN!......UM, UM , UM ! The back end of the SVX is just hot, like the rest of these cars.....

[rallyingrob]

well GM does have the vibe AWD

oh wait
you said good looking

and reliable

hmmmmmm
never mind


lmao

technically subaru IS a gm brand..........

yayyyyy

i'm brand loyal afterall!!

hehe

[Earthworm]

Originally Posted by GOT2HAVESVX

-26!!!!!!!!!! OMGGGGGGGG! I would DIE! Its a joke here that I dont go outside when its cold unless I HAVE to but its really TRUE! I would have to move to a warmer climate if I were ya'll.

You actually get used to it after a while.

-26°C = -15°F

[benebob]

Originally Posted by rallyingrob

well GM does have the vibe AWD

oh wait
you said good looking

and reliable

hmmmmmm
never mind


lmao

technically subaru IS a gm brand..........

yayyyyy

i'm brand loyal afterall!!

hehe

Hey now, that Toyota Vibe is in the top half of cars made today for reliablity and the fit and finish is far superior t a US made Subie. Too bad the AWD system is not so good.

Subaru isn't a gm brand btw. GM needed cash, subaru wasn't nice in giving into their demands for an awd system that would work in a non-boxer engine so Subie stock was sold.

Now the new Suzuki is a car I'd buy over the not-so-impresive hands down, provided it does decently in its crash rating and it passes my test drive on that first snowy day we get here. Side curtain airbags front and rear, selectable fwd, awd and 50-50 all for under $16k nicely equipped with what a 10 year 120k warranty. Just wish it was the swift instead.

[GOT2HAVESVX]

Originally Posted by benebob

Hey now, that Toyota Vibe is in the top half of cars made today for reliablity and the fit and finish is far superior t a US made Subie. Too bad the AWD system is not so good.

Subaru isn't a gm brand btw. GM needed cash, subaru wasn't nice in giving into their demands for an awd system that would work in a non-boxer engine so Subie stock was sold.

Now the new Suzuki is a car I'd buy over the not-so-impresive hands down, provided it does decently in its crash rating and it passes my test drive on that first snowy day we get here. Side curtain airbags front and rear, selectable fwd, awd and 50-50 all for under $16k nicely equipped with what a 10 year 120k warranty. Just wish it was the swift instead.

I had a bad experience with a suzuki, but that goes for every brand I know. At least they had to pay me to drive it after the lawyers got done with them. All these posts just goes to show theres good and bad in everything.....I am looking for a possibility of a new suv...we wont be going with an explorer, because we cannot afford the support the transmission specialist any longer(maybe they have the issues fixed by now, who freakin knows but not for us again!) Any ideas on the best ratings and prices out there? Theres 5 of us and frequently have a 6th- 7th with us. Any ideas?

[Crazy_pilot]

Originally Posted by GOT2HAVESVX

-26!!!!!!!!!! OMGGGGGGGG! I would DIE!...

Ya, that's nothin. -40°C or F (same thing on both scales) gets a bit irritating after a couple weeks.

An SVX if it were a Chevy? Hard to say. My general rule is for small cars go import and for trucks go domestic. The Ridgeline is NOT a truck.

[benebob]

Originally Posted by GOT2HAVESVX

I had a bad experience with a suzuki, but that goes for every brand I know. At least they had to pay me to drive it after the lawyers got done with them. All these posts just goes to show theres good and bad in everything.....I am looking for a possibility of a new suv...we wont be going with an explorer, because we cannot afford the support the transmission specialist any longer(maybe they have the issues fixed by now, who freakin knows but not for us again!) Any ideas on the best ratings and prices out there? Theres 5 of us and frequently have a 6th- 7th with us. Any ideas?

I wouldn't bet on it. I have an 04 or 05 Exploder at work that I use with 20k. The transmission slips like an SVX in 2 inches of oil!

If you're talking 30kish money for it then I don't think you could find a higher rated vehicle than the Tribeca. Granted its only slightly more attractive than an Aztek, prefers premium fuel and is as quick as your average slug. Most every other catagory it is near the top in. It just kinda depends on the 6th or 7th in size. The 3rd row is pretty small, 2nd row can be small to HUGE with the adjustable seat!

The Pilot is unbeatable IMO for on road SUV and you'll see upper 20s in the mpg on highway stints something which is unheard of in most suvs its size.

[benebob]

Originally Posted by Crazy_pilot

The Ridgeline is NOT a truck.

Yeah its stronger than a truck with a full ladder frame and a full unibody frame its more truck then your average 4 door p/u with a 5 foot bed.

If I wanted a 4 seat with an open bed and needed to tow 5000ish I would look no further. It wins that class hands down although I wouldn't use it the same way I use my F-250.

[Ron Mummert]

I am looking for a possibility of a new suv...we wont be going with an explorer, because we cannot afford the support the transmission specialist any longer(maybe they have the issues fixed by now, who freakin knows but not for us again!) Any ideas on the best ratings and prices out there? Theres 5 of us and frequently have a 6th- 7th with us. Any ideas?[/QUOTE]



Take a look at the '07 Hyundai Tuscon (or was it the Santa Fe?). Anyway a local write-up rated it better than Honda's & Toyota's offerings, & for a lot less bucks. The Japanese better start sweatin' bullets.


Ron.

[benebob]

Originally Posted by Ron Mummert

I am looking for a possibility of a new suv...we wont be going with an explorer, because we cannot afford the support the transmission specialist any longer(maybe they have the issues fixed by now, who freakin knows but not for us again!) Any ideas on the best ratings and prices out there? Theres 5 of us and frequently have a 6th- 7th with us. Any ideas?

Take a look at the '07 Hyundai Tuscon (or was it the Santa Fe?). Anyway a local write-up rated it better than Honda's & Toyota's offerings, & for a lot less bucks. The Japanese better start sweatin' bullets.


Ron.[/QUOTE]


They have need for a 3rd row Ronald.

[rallyingrob]

hold off on the tribeca, its coming with a 3.8 L soon !!!!

hmmmmm will that fit in my svx ??

schemin again i am !!...


my niece has a matrix...on its 3rd engine
friend has a vibe awd....2nd transmission

thank god for warrantys!

the fwd matrix rides ike a tank
the independent rear of the awd is much better...too bad only available with automatic.....where have i heard this before??
lol


GM sold subaru eh?
lucky for subaru !!


now if GM would just leave suzuki alone.......

[rallyingrob]

ps........it is nearly noon and a balmy +7 C approx 46 F.....

[lhopp77]

Originally Posted by svxistentialist

I think Daewoos/Chevys are good little cars, well built and designed, so they should do well.

Joe

I agree that they are in about the same category-----

IF it was a Chevy, I would still buy an SVX given the same design and quality. However, I never would have had to make that decision as the "quality" aspect would have kept it from ever being a Chevy product.

Lee

[GOT2HAVESVX]

Originally Posted by rallyingrob

ps........it is nearly noon and a balmy +7 C approx 46 F.....

I guess yall would be laying in the sun here today! Its 51! (still cold to me!) We are going to wait till the first of the year on the SUV but we really do need the third row seating. Keep the ideas coming, I look at each one you guys suggest!
Bout the explorer.....I doubt they will EVER fix the tranny issues! We wont ever own another!