2007 Pontiac Torrent AWD Base 137,000 miles when purchased in 2016 currently 175,000 miles.
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2007 Pontiac Torrent 3.4 L V6 AWD Base
Purchased Used Sept 2016 137,000 miles
Purchase Price $3,900
Black with Black and Grey Interior
no dents, dings, mint interior.
Upgrades
Medium Window Tint
Replace front rain deflectors drivers side was missing front two replaced
Pseudo front Brush bar and rear skid plate painted out body color
17 inch Chrome ten spoke Pontiac Torrent rims
4 new 235/65 17 Definity HP-100 tires
4 wheel Alignment
Brake Fluid Change
JBL 3way Rear Door Speakers
new Cabin Air Filter
Issues
Feb 2017 Day Time Running Lights begin High beam only problem. Resolved May 2017 with Fuse box replacement due to shortage.
March 2017 Head Gasket Failure . Resolved March 2017 new head gasket. 2 new heads, water pump, belt tensioner.
April 2017 Washer Pump not working. Resolved Washer Pump replaced.
April 2017 Heater Core Leak. Resolved May 2017 new Heater Core installed
May 2017 Check Engine Light code P0171. Pending....... Mass Air Flow Sensor cleaned light reset.
May 2017 Front Passenger Side Brake Random lock up. Resolved May 2017 R/F Caliper and Brake Hose Replaced.
All total I have put $3,500 into this Torrent in repairs/upgrades So total is now $7,400
Review
Beautiful Little SUV. 144,000 miles at this time. Runs excellent, super Clean. 2007 but looks like many newer models.
The AWD was flawless through snowy winter. Great on highway happy to run 65 to 80 mph. Decent on gas when soft
on the gas peddle 28 to 30 mpg hwy. Had the truck looking and running nice with the Chrome rims found on Craigslist,
a new set of Tire Pressure Monitors were put on the new rims as the old ones were stuck on the old ones, new tires and
alignment. When the head gasket blew and I decided right then to go all in on the fix up because no other used car would
be as good as this one if repaired. I Was willing to put in a remanufactured engine, but I have a great engine shop that
recommended the head gasket repair and due to heavy pitting and rot opted for new heads. Repair made and runs excellent.
Since I got the SUV every now and then a faint smell of antifreeze was present. After the head gasket repair the smell of
antifreeze increased. The Daytime running lights had already been malfunctioning by only working as high beams at times.
Unable to figure out the Daytime Running Lights I took it to the Chevy dealer. After 3 days with a loner car it was determined
the under hood fuse box had a short mean time in trouble shooting the problem they had quite a bit of the dashboard removed
So because dash board removal is a big part of the heater core replacement process the heater core was replaced at a very
reasonable price with all the unreasonable but necessary coast of diagnostic charges to find the Daytime Running Light issue
I came out slight ahead on the deal. One additional week with the loner and my torrent was back on the road.
Here is a note the Loner car was a 2017 Malibu with 700 miles on it very nice car, and it did not feel like an upgrade form my
2007 Torrent not in look interior or exterior (opinion of course) nor in ride quality (that is fact even the dealer and the techs
remarked on how well the Torrent feels). I told many people how I drove in to the dealer with a 2007 with 144,000 miles and
drove out with a 2017 with 700 miles, for free, and could not have been more unhappy. Cheesy. But Kudos to the Chevy dealer for
providing the loner and also the Service was excellent and the repairs completed.
With the torrent back in service, washed, waxed and tire shined. Life was bliss for 4 days.... then a check engine light, code p0171.
Began another gremlin search. O2 sensors, MAF, MAP, PCV valve hose all possible suspects. I checked the air filter wiped out the,
air filter box, cleaned the MAF sensor, and reset the check engine light. All was well and no return of check engine light. My daughter
who drives the Torrent the most had report an incident where the front passenger side brake was smoking one day. She drove it home
and the next day had no issue so dismissed it as a fluke. 2 weeks went by with a beautiful happy Torrent when on the high way in stop
and go traffic the same R/F passenger side brake locked up an hour on the side of the road it cooled off released and drove home
with out further trouble. I was able to recreate the lock up known her foot is heavier then mine on the brakes by full depressing brake
pedal at a stop light the caliper stuck. As I did it right outside of the Brake shop I was going to have it checked. I drove in and confirmed
a leaking Brake Caliper. I the R/F caliper and brake hose was replaced. The head build up may have caused the stick on weights to
get thrown off as I had noticed a slight shimmy at 60 to 65 mph from that wheel, the tire was rebalanced. As all else was checked ok.
I took it for a nice fast highway drive so smooth now shimmy gone. So that was yesterday. I'll be in a wait a see before any more
spending things I just want to do but don't have to.
Things I want to do to the Torrent.
A small powered sub woofer of some sort, it could even be to find a factory one.
New headlight Lenses. I have polished out the ones on it and they are not bad but new ones with white blubs will be real nice.
Front Struts for the GPX model as it may be one inch lower.
An Over Mirror type Back up camera install.
18 inch chrome wheels as bolt pattern seems to allow some Cadillac swaps to fit. Only at a bargain price, a real bargain. As having
OEM chrome ten spokes ($375. for the set a craigslist find an hour drive to pick them up) makes my Torrent really stand out.
We broke the cargo area cover so I'll grab one of those in time.
I'll consider an undercarriage coating before next winter.
In my mind I see a hood bug deflector but it my cheapen the look.
Purchased Used Sept 2016 137,000 miles
Purchase Price $3,900
Black with Black and Grey Interior
no dents, dings, mint interior.
Upgrades
Medium Window Tint
Replace front rain deflectors drivers side was missing front two replaced
Pseudo front Brush bar and rear skid plate painted out body color
17 inch Chrome ten spoke Pontiac Torrent rims
4 new 235/65 17 Definity HP-100 tires
4 wheel Alignment
Brake Fluid Change
JBL 3way Rear Door Speakers
new Cabin Air Filter
Issues
Feb 2017 Day Time Running Lights begin High beam only problem. Resolved May 2017 with Fuse box replacement due to shortage.
March 2017 Head Gasket Failure . Resolved March 2017 new head gasket. 2 new heads, water pump, belt tensioner.
April 2017 Washer Pump not working. Resolved Washer Pump replaced.
April 2017 Heater Core Leak. Resolved May 2017 new Heater Core installed
May 2017 Check Engine Light code P0171. Pending....... Mass Air Flow Sensor cleaned light reset.
May 2017 Front Passenger Side Brake Random lock up. Resolved May 2017 R/F Caliper and Brake Hose Replaced.
All total I have put $3,500 into this Torrent in repairs/upgrades So total is now $7,400
Review
Beautiful Little SUV. 144,000 miles at this time. Runs excellent, super Clean. 2007 but looks like many newer models.
The AWD was flawless through snowy winter. Great on highway happy to run 65 to 80 mph. Decent on gas when soft
on the gas peddle 28 to 30 mpg hwy. Had the truck looking and running nice with the Chrome rims found on Craigslist,
a new set of Tire Pressure Monitors were put on the new rims as the old ones were stuck on the old ones, new tires and
alignment. When the head gasket blew and I decided right then to go all in on the fix up because no other used car would
be as good as this one if repaired. I Was willing to put in a remanufactured engine, but I have a great engine shop that
recommended the head gasket repair and due to heavy pitting and rot opted for new heads. Repair made and runs excellent.
Since I got the SUV every now and then a faint smell of antifreeze was present. After the head gasket repair the smell of
antifreeze increased. The Daytime running lights had already been malfunctioning by only working as high beams at times.
Unable to figure out the Daytime Running Lights I took it to the Chevy dealer. After 3 days with a loner car it was determined
the under hood fuse box had a short mean time in trouble shooting the problem they had quite a bit of the dashboard removed
So because dash board removal is a big part of the heater core replacement process the heater core was replaced at a very
reasonable price with all the unreasonable but necessary coast of diagnostic charges to find the Daytime Running Light issue
I came out slight ahead on the deal. One additional week with the loner and my torrent was back on the road.
Here is a note the Loner car was a 2017 Malibu with 700 miles on it very nice car, and it did not feel like an upgrade form my
2007 Torrent not in look interior or exterior (opinion of course) nor in ride quality (that is fact even the dealer and the techs
remarked on how well the Torrent feels). I told many people how I drove in to the dealer with a 2007 with 144,000 miles and
drove out with a 2017 with 700 miles, for free, and could not have been more unhappy. Cheesy. But Kudos to the Chevy dealer for
providing the loner and also the Service was excellent and the repairs completed.
With the torrent back in service, washed, waxed and tire shined. Life was bliss for 4 days.... then a check engine light, code p0171.
Began another gremlin search. O2 sensors, MAF, MAP, PCV valve hose all possible suspects. I checked the air filter wiped out the,
air filter box, cleaned the MAF sensor, and reset the check engine light. All was well and no return of check engine light. My daughter
who drives the Torrent the most had report an incident where the front passenger side brake was smoking one day. She drove it home
and the next day had no issue so dismissed it as a fluke. 2 weeks went by with a beautiful happy Torrent when on the high way in stop
and go traffic the same R/F passenger side brake locked up an hour on the side of the road it cooled off released and drove home
with out further trouble. I was able to recreate the lock up known her foot is heavier then mine on the brakes by full depressing brake
pedal at a stop light the caliper stuck. As I did it right outside of the Brake shop I was going to have it checked. I drove in and confirmed
a leaking Brake Caliper. I the R/F caliper and brake hose was replaced. The head build up may have caused the stick on weights to
get thrown off as I had noticed a slight shimmy at 60 to 65 mph from that wheel, the tire was rebalanced. As all else was checked ok.
I took it for a nice fast highway drive so smooth now shimmy gone. So that was yesterday. I'll be in a wait a see before any more
spending things I just want to do but don't have to.
Things I want to do to the Torrent.
A small powered sub woofer of some sort, it could even be to find a factory one.
New headlight Lenses. I have polished out the ones on it and they are not bad but new ones with white blubs will be real nice.
Front Struts for the GPX model as it may be one inch lower.
An Over Mirror type Back up camera install.
18 inch chrome wheels as bolt pattern seems to allow some Cadillac swaps to fit. Only at a bargain price, a real bargain. As having
OEM chrome ten spokes ($375. for the set a craigslist find an hour drive to pick them up) makes my Torrent really stand out.
We broke the cargo area cover so I'll grab one of those in time.
I'll consider an undercarriage coating before next winter.
In my mind I see a hood bug deflector but it my cheapen the look.
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