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Shinare · 02-16-2011, 12:14 PM

I know this is completely off base, but my wife and i looked at several small SUV's over the past few weekends. Toyota fj, rav4, chevy equinox, Honda CR-v, a nissan, a hyundi, and a kia sportage.

I have to say WITHOUT A DOUBT in my mind that our next vehicle is going to be a 2011 Chevy Equinox. The build quality/feel is unmatched, the value for what you get as far as standard stuff and options is great, and its fuel econ is 22/32 which is great for the segment. The ride is excellent.

That's just this one man's opinion. (Oh, and Edmunds, Motorweek, and other awards its already won)

marcus · 02-16-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinare

I know this is completely off base, but my wife and i looked at several small SUV's over the past few weekends. Toyota fj, rav4, chevy equinox, Honda CR-v, a nissan, a hyundi, and a kia sportage.

I have to say WITHOUT A DOUBT in my mind that our next vehicle is going to be a 2011 Chevy Equinox. The build quality/feel is unmatched, the value for what you get as far as standard stuff and options is great, and its fuel econ is 22/32 which is great for the segment. The ride is excellent.

That's just this one man's opinion. (Oh, and Edmunds, Motorweek, and other awards its already won)

equinox is very nice was a previous saturn vue i believe.. best so far is the 2011 explorer... reminds me of the landrover.

Thirty-Nine · 02-16-2011, 03:08 PM

If you're not doing a ton of off roading, IFS is completely fine (you might thank yourself on the highway ride). Even doing off roading, IFS isn't all bad, although a solid front axle is the "prefered" setup for hardcore off roading. I've wheeled with FJ Cruisers before in Moab (specifically this vehicle), and it went everywhere we did in Jeeps. But again, if you're not planning on doing hard-core off-road duty (rock crawling, etc.), then IFS will likely be fine.

I personally bought a 1995 Suzuki Sidekick that I've been working on. Will get a 2" lift and some 29s or 30s. I'm building mine to be a trail rig and for use in the dunes.

If I lived in OZ, I'd get either a Nissan Patrol or, more likely, a Suzuki Jimny. But that's just me.

The other downside to the FJ Cruiser is the terrible outward visibility. Lane changes can be a hariy endevor.

*MAD DOG* · 02-16-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinare

I know this is completely off base, but my wife and i looked at several small SUV's over the past few weekends. Toyota fj, rav4, chevy equinox, Honda CR-v, a nissan, a hyundi, and a kia sportage.

I have to say WITHOUT A DOUBT in my mind that our next vehicle is going to be a 2011 Chevy Equinox. The build quality/feel is unmatched, the value for what you get as far as standard stuff and options is great, and its fuel econ is 22/32 which is great for the segment. The ride is excellent.

That's just this one man's opinion. (Oh, and Edmunds, Motorweek, and other awards its already won)

No Chevy dealers in Australia. Have you got a picture of said vehicle? It may be badged as a Holden here.

*MAD DOG* · 02-16-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by marcus

equinox is very nice was a previous saturn vue i believe.. best so far is the 2011 explorer... reminds me of the landrover.

Ford don't sell the explorer here. Instead we get a Ford Territory http://www.ford.com.au/servlet/Satel...oller&site=FOA

sickpuppy1 · 02-16-2011, 10:12 PM

Probably the Captiva
http://www.holden.com.au/vehicles/captiva

yaris2010RS · 02-17-2011, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by *MAD DOG*

I'm a big guy, when I say big i mean 6"4' 500 pounds approx. I fit in the Yaris, if i'm going to get a new vehicle it has to be able to fit me in it and me be comfortable.

HOW THE HELL DO U FIT IN THE YARIS?

*MAD DOG* · 02-17-2011, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by yaris2010RS

HOW THE HELL DO U FIT IN THE YARIS?

The same way I fit in the ECHO I had before it.

1. Open door.
2. Get in.
3. Shut door.

Not that hard when you think about it.

djct_watt · 02-17-2011, 07:12 AM

I have a friend that size and he fits as well. . . but I have trouble engaging first gear sometimes (he has to shift his leg) (RHD car).

yaris2010RS · 02-17-2011, 03:47 PM

i find any friend i have in the car with me, i always nudge their leg going into 5th (LHD car)

MadMax · 02-17-2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sickpuppy1

Dont forget, he's in Australia. Jeeps might not be as plentiful there.

Oh, they've got them!

*MAD DOG* · 02-22-2011, 12:04 PM

Can you guys tel me your thoughts on the Dodge Nitro and the Dodge Journey. Are they good vehicles or trouble?

marcus · 02-22-2011, 12:18 PM

ford are getting better

02-16-2011, 12:14 PM	#19
Shinare Bronze bombshell yaris Drives: 09 Yaris HB 3door Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 641	I know this is completely off base, but my wife and i looked at several small SUV's over the past few weekends. Toyota fj, rav4, chevy equinox, Honda CR-v, a nissan, a hyundi, and a kia sportage. I have to say WITHOUT A DOUBT in my mind that our next vehicle is going to be a 2011 Chevy Equinox. The build quality/feel is unmatched, the value for what you get as far as standard stuff and options is great, and its fuel econ is 22/32 which is great for the segment. The ride is excellent. That's just this one man's opinion. (Oh, and Edmunds, Motorweek, and other awards its already won) __________________ Now I drive a CARMINE RED METALLIC 09 Yaris 3-door!! I'm Back!!! WooHoo!! Mods done so far: Tinted windows, Viper 211HV Remote Keyless Entry, Atoto Android headunit, backup camera, steering wheel controls Before it was totaled I drove a 2007 Black Sand Pearl 3 Door Lift-Back M/T with 49k miles. Stock Everything except for black tint, all red badges, red dash, and stealth garage door opener. Ultra-Gauge mounted on steering wheel. A1 Electric MES Central Locks and Avital 3100 Alarm system.

02-16-2011, 03:08 PM	#21
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	If you're not doing a ton of off roading, IFS is completely fine (you might thank yourself on the highway ride). Even doing off roading, IFS isn't all bad, although a solid front axle is the "prefered" setup for hardcore off roading. I've wheeled with FJ Cruisers before in Moab (specifically this vehicle), and it went everywhere we did in Jeeps. But again, if you're not planning on doing hard-core off-road duty (rock crawling, etc.), then IFS will likely be fine. I personally bought a 1995 Suzuki Sidekick that I've been working on. Will get a 2" lift and some 29s or 30s. I'm building mine to be a trail rig and for use in the dunes. If I lived in OZ, I'd get either a Nissan Patrol or, more likely, a Suzuki Jimny. But that's just me. The other downside to the FJ Cruiser is the terrible outward visibility. Lane changes can be a hariy endevor. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

02-16-2011, 10:12 PM	#24
sickpuppy1 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 871	Probably the Captiva http://www.holden.com.au/vehicles/captiva __________________

02-17-2011, 07:12 AM	#27
djct_watt Drives: 2010 NCP91 5spd Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Thailand Posts: 449	I have a friend that size and he fits as well. . . but I have trouble engaging first gear sometimes (he has to shift his leg) (RHD car). __________________ The best modification you can make is between the steering wheel and driver's seat.

02-17-2011, 03:47 PM	#28
yaris2010RS View User's Garage Drives: no-longer-boosted '10 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Angus, Ontario Posts: 1,891	i find any friend i have in the car with me, i always nudge their leg going into 5th (LHD car) __________________ If it has boobs or wheels sooner or later your gonna have problems with it

02-22-2011, 12:04 PM	#30
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02-22-2011, 12:18 PM	#31
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	ford are getting better

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