Hello all, I am new to these forums. I tried doing some research online, and couldnt get the answers I was looking for, and came across these forums and told myself, there is nothing better then to ask the owners themselves.
Anyways, my parents are looking to finally get rid of their 98 Chevy Venture. My dad has his car, and that has to go soon as well, but one at a time. Anyways, my parents (mid aged) have decided to start to research on new cars. Both my sister and I have thrown out a few options to our parents to consider. Now, my mother wants to get a car we all like, because both my sister and I drive (I am 19, she is 21).. Our parents are the parents that tell us to save our money and invest it into something else, rather then cars, OR, save our money for a brand new car (so that cuts out the opportunity for both my sister and I to buy ourselves our own cars)..
Anyways, a few weeks back, my sister told my parents she needed a co-signer because she was going to finance the 2010 Equinox (it brings a smile to her face every time) They said no, for reasons stated above. So as a family, we decided to go car shopping yesterday. We went to visit Jeep, and test drove the Jeep compass ourself. Not a bad car, fits what we are looking for, so its considerable.. Since my sister is in love with the 2010 Equinox, we went to take a look. We test drove it, and now we are all in love with the car. They really upped their Equinox, and I must say, no offense to Chevy, but it doesnt feel like a Chevy car. Very luxurious. Interior is jaw-dropping. Needless to say, my dad will and always will be a GM guy. We looked at the Nissan Rogue as well..
Now, as a teenager, I am used to smaller, more sportier cars. I drive the van once and a while (I refuse to, very embarrassing LOL) I test drove it, I see potential in driving it. Ive driven SUVs, smaller SUVs at that.. (More so the compass size) Will I be okay to adapt to it? I can easily drive the older Equinox, but I feel the new ones are a lot bigger. I mean, since Ive driven both, I should have a good review as how the two compare, but to me, it seems the new one is a lot bigger, even by the looks of it.. Since I havent driven both for a long period of time, its good to get others opinions. Is there much of a difference between the two, if any? The guys at Chevy say its smaller then my van, but I dont see it. Needless to say, the guys behind counters at Chevy are excellent. Again, should I be okay?
Anyways, without a biased opinion, do you feel the 2010 Chevy Equinox is a good family/young adult car (19 and 21) car (it will be under my mothers name - most likely going to get it in white (what ever car we choose)) We are looking for something that doesnt kill us in insurance, and is great on fuel. Again, I love the SUV (wouldnt be my first choice, as a male myself, but for my parents needs and wants, its unreal, just worried about the size of it.
EDIT: Recommendations/Suggestions doesnt have to strictly be an SUV, and equivilant to the 2010 Equinox 1LT (the one we are looking into) or cheaper in price.
All honest opinions are accepted. Thanks in advance.
Anyways, my parents are looking to finally get rid of their 98 Chevy Venture. My dad has his car, and that has to go soon as well, but one at a time. Anyways, my parents (mid aged) have decided to start to research on new cars. Both my sister and I have thrown out a few options to our parents to consider. Now, my mother wants to get a car we all like, because both my sister and I drive (I am 19, she is 21).. Our parents are the parents that tell us to save our money and invest it into something else, rather then cars, OR, save our money for a brand new car (so that cuts out the opportunity for both my sister and I to buy ourselves our own cars)..
Anyways, a few weeks back, my sister told my parents she needed a co-signer because she was going to finance the 2010 Equinox (it brings a smile to her face every time) They said no, for reasons stated above. So as a family, we decided to go car shopping yesterday. We went to visit Jeep, and test drove the Jeep compass ourself. Not a bad car, fits what we are looking for, so its considerable.. Since my sister is in love with the 2010 Equinox, we went to take a look. We test drove it, and now we are all in love with the car. They really upped their Equinox, and I must say, no offense to Chevy, but it doesnt feel like a Chevy car. Very luxurious. Interior is jaw-dropping. Needless to say, my dad will and always will be a GM guy. We looked at the Nissan Rogue as well..
Now, as a teenager, I am used to smaller, more sportier cars. I drive the van once and a while (I refuse to, very embarrassing LOL) I test drove it, I see potential in driving it. Ive driven SUVs, smaller SUVs at that.. (More so the compass size) Will I be okay to adapt to it? I can easily drive the older Equinox, but I feel the new ones are a lot bigger. I mean, since Ive driven both, I should have a good review as how the two compare, but to me, it seems the new one is a lot bigger, even by the looks of it.. Since I havent driven both for a long period of time, its good to get others opinions. Is there much of a difference between the two, if any? The guys at Chevy say its smaller then my van, but I dont see it. Needless to say, the guys behind counters at Chevy are excellent. Again, should I be okay?
Anyways, without a biased opinion, do you feel the 2010 Chevy Equinox is a good family/young adult car (19 and 21) car (it will be under my mothers name - most likely going to get it in white (what ever car we choose)) We are looking for something that doesnt kill us in insurance, and is great on fuel. Again, I love the SUV (wouldnt be my first choice, as a male myself, but for my parents needs and wants, its unreal, just worried about the size of it.
EDIT: Recommendations/Suggestions doesnt have to strictly be an SUV, and equivilant to the 2010 Equinox 1LT (the one we are looking into) or cheaper in price.
All honest opinions are accepted. Thanks in advance.
