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yzrider58 · 08-11-2012, 12:19 PM

So after lots of driving around and speculating on what to buy my wife...we bought the 2012 GMC Terrain SLE-2. It was time to say good bye to our Avalanche which was an awesome vehicle. Gas cost and insurance are lower with this vehicle. Our payment dropped considerably as well. So far it's been great and would recommend it to anyone that doesn't need the third row in an SUV.

The engine is the tried and true 2.4L with ratings of 32 mpg highway and 22 city. So far we haven't even driven 200 miles in a week so not sure what the mileage is going to be. I'm sure it will be better than the 17 combined we got with the Avalanche. The other bonus is this thing doesn't at least appear to be a wimpy crossover. The Equinox is nice but it looks like a car. The styling is way better than any import crossover or Ford crossover IMHO. Anyway here are some pics of the new ride.

DaBears · 08-11-2012, 12:33 PM

Love these vehicles. My only complaint about our 2010 Equinox is the lack of rear air conditioning vents.

yzrider58 · 08-11-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBears

Love these vehicles. My only complaint about our 2010 Equinox is the lack of rear air conditioning vents.

I noticed that as well and thought it was odd. I guess we will have to aim the vents just right.

roorback · 08-12-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBears

Love these vehicles. My only complaint about our 2010 Equinox is the lack of rear air conditioning vents.

+ eleventymillion

Tough car to cool in hot areas but other than that a really, really nice car esp for the money.

DaBears · 08-12-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by roorback

+ eleventymillion

Tough car to cool in hot areas but other than that a really, really nice car esp for the money.

I can't believe they haven't corrected this issue. It's a well documented complaint. That and no on star support for the phone app for model year 2010

COPO_Chevy · 08-12-2012, 10:40 PM

Nice, congrats!

The exterior styling, especially the front, looks great on the Terrain. Equinox is also nicely done as well. I'm also a sucker for the Buick Enclave.. Just love the flowing curves and design features of the exterior.

DaBears · 08-12-2012, 10:43 PM

Sometimes I wish we would have went with the GMC for its looks. But it's okay because the Equinox is my wife's car anyway.

PonyMan · 08-13-2012, 07:52 AM

Both are great crossovers, BUT I could not get past how some of the Terrains body lines looked like the Pontiac Aztek....look at the fenders...

2010 Equinox LTZ V6 has 25K miles on it now.....great car; our teenage boys drive it now....very safe!!

JJ#48Racing · 08-13-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBears

Love these vehicles. My only complaint about our 2010 Equinox is the lack of rear air conditioning vents.

That's the only thing I don't like about my 2011 Equinox also.

Overflow · 08-13-2012, 10:46 AM

I always thought Terrains look so cool. Congrats!

Scrappy Doo · 08-13-2012, 10:49 AM

Nice!

yzrider58 · 08-13-2012, 10:50 PM

Thanks guys. Ponyman I don't see the same lines from the Aztek. Obviously the Terrain sells way better for a reason. Time to go vomit from having to see another Aztek lol.

These 2012's almost have the mylink. The only thing it doesn't do is play the Pandora app off the phone unless I plug it in.

PonyMan · 08-14-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by yzrider58

Thanks guys. Ponyman I don't see the same lines from the Aztek. Obviously the Terrain sells way better for a reason.

It is all good...we buy American, that is what counts!!

As for the the Aztek...I and others out here see it!!

"Obviously", you should check before you post!!!

Sales.........2010..........2011

Equinox......149,979......193,274

Terrain.......60,519........83,179

hot_rod · 08-14-2012, 10:51 AM

Good looking rig!

I'm waiting for GMC to open up the 2013 model year, I'm going to order a 13 Denali!

08-11-2012, 12:19 PM	#1
yzrider58 Aviation guru Drives: 10 1SS, 09 Acadia, 90 K1500 Z-71 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 832 View My Garage	Purchased 2012 Terrain So after lots of driving around and speculating on what to buy my wife...we bought the 2012 GMC Terrain SLE-2. It was time to say good bye to our Avalanche which was an awesome vehicle. Gas cost and insurance are lower with this vehicle. Our payment dropped considerably as well. So far it's been great and would recommend it to anyone that doesn't need the third row in an SUV. The engine is the tried and true 2.4L with ratings of 32 mpg highway and 22 city. So far we haven't even driven 200 miles in a week so not sure what the mileage is going to be. I'm sure it will be better than the 17 combined we got with the Avalanche. The other bonus is this thing doesn't at least appear to be a wimpy crossover. The Equinox is nice but it looks like a car. The styling is way better than any import crossover or Ford crossover IMHO. Anyway here are some pics of the new ride. Attached Images __________________

08-11-2012, 12:33 PM	#2
DaBears Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester, 2010 Equinox Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 560	Love these vehicles. My only complaint about our 2010 Equinox is the lack of rear air conditioning vents. __________________

08-12-2012, 10:43 PM	#7
DaBears Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester, 2010 Equinox Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 560	Sometimes I wish we would have went with the GMC for its looks. But it's okay because the Equinox is my wife's car anyway. __________________

08-13-2012, 07:52 AM	#8
PonyMan Drives: 2009 C6 4lt Vert, 2011 Camaro Vert Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 870	Both are great crossovers, BUT I could not get past how some of the Terrains body lines looked like the Pontiac Aztek....look at the fenders... 2010 Equinox LTZ V6 has 25K miles on it now.....great car; our teenage boys drive it now....very safe!! __________________

08-13-2012, 10:46 AM	#10
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	I always thought Terrains look so cool. Congrats! __________________

08-12-2012, 10:40 PM	#6
COPO_Chevy Drives: 2015 Malibu 1LT; '87 Grand Prix LE Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chilton, Wisconsin Posts: 480	Nice, congrats! The exterior styling, especially the front, looks great on the Terrain. Equinox is also nicely done as well. I'm also a sucker for the Buick Enclave.. Just love the flowing curves and design features of the exterior.

08-13-2012, 10:49 AM	#11
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,738	Nice!

08-13-2012, 10:50 PM	#12
yzrider58 Aviation guru Drives: 10 1SS, 09 Acadia, 90 K1500 Z-71 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 832 View My Garage	Thanks guys. Ponyman I don't see the same lines from the Aztek. Obviously the Terrain sells way better for a reason. Time to go vomit from having to see another Aztek lol. These 2012's almost have the mylink. The only thing it doesn't do is play the Pandora app off the phone unless I plug it in. __________________

08-14-2012, 10:51 AM	#14
hot_rod Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	Good looking rig! I'm waiting for GMC to open up the 2013 model year, I'm going to order a 13 Denali! __________________ "Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." - Mark Twain "Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" - Unknown