First gen is 2005-2009. There were minor improvements every year, but they are all basically the same. I've seen on other forums that the 05-06 models seem to have the most reliability/quality control issues..but that could be due in part to higher mileage and more winter/summer cycles. Even though the current Equinox/Terrain uses the same basic Theta platform as the Saturn Vue and later the 05-09 Equinox, there have been significant revisions and improvements to the underlying mechanicals....not to mention that the current V6 and even the 4cyl are big improvements over the old 3.4 pushrod V6 in the first gen. Having said that, I still think it's possible you can find a fairly low mileage first gen that was well maintained and can give you a few years of trouble free service...but as with any used vehicle you have to be careful and take anything a dealer tells you with a grain of salt. Let an independent mechanic decide if the Nox you're looking at is worth buying or not.....at worst you can use those findings as final price negotiation.techprincesse said:Thanks for the replies, its from a new car dealer in my area. Claims the previous owner was a commuter and its ll "highway miles." I passed on the 200k mileage vehicle, it was a 2006 and is nice but with that kind of mileage it would be eligible for any kind of warranty at all. I am aiming for 75K or below from this point on.
As for a first gen nox, that would be a 2005 right?
You also have to take into account where CR gets their info, from their readers. If someone doesnt subscribe, no info from them about their vehicle. Take anything in CR with a grain of salt.GARYD said:Find yourself the latest auto issue of Consumer Reports. They tell you which used cars are the best and which are the worst. Very handy issue. Hints on buying/selling cars, reports on tires and batteries etc.
