What's up guys? This is my first post here. We are in the market for a "new" car for my fiancée. We are pretty much decided on a 18+ equinox premier, it seems to be the best value currently. The main thing that I'm still undecided on is the powerplant. I've done some research but haven't uncovered much info for the 1.5 vs 2.0.
I like that the 2.0 comes with the 9 speed, although I don't know anything about either transmission. (I know the Terrain has the 9 speed with the 1.5 but not sure she would consider it.) However the MPG loss and premium fuel requirement is a big negative, especially with gas shooting up like it has been. Although Car and Driver claims they got better highway MPG with the 2.0.
I would love to hear any insight you guys have on the engine options and what may have swayed you to one or the other.
This is how I would rank our wants,
1) Reliability
2) MPG
3) Power
I like that the 2.0 comes with the 9 speed, although I don't know anything about either transmission. (I know the Terrain has the 9 speed with the 1.5 but not sure she would consider it.) However the MPG loss and premium fuel requirement is a big negative, especially with gas shooting up like it has been. Although Car and Driver claims they got better highway MPG with the 2.0.
I would love to hear any insight you guys have on the engine options and what may have swayed you to one or the other.
This is how I would rank our wants,
1) Reliability
2) MPG
3) Power