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« on: May 22, 2007, 10:47:22 pm » |
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Picture Gallery: 2007 GMC Acadia SLTDay 1:
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More and more manufacturers are hitting the market with crossover SUVs these days. The minivan seems to be going the way of the dodo bird, while the crossover attempts to pick up the slack in the seven-to-eight passenger segment. Until recently, SUVs haven't performed the task very well, with difficult rear access and horrible leg and head room, but GMC is attempting to change this with their latest vehicle. More ...
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mmret
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« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2007, 10:49:59 pm » |
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Agree with the fuel consumption comment. 5000lbs and 11.5L/100km combined just doesn't sound right.
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What percentage of people are both moral absolutists and religious?
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« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2007, 07:51:28 am » |
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Does the Acadia have HUD?
I have driven an Outlook , this is a large CUV, lots of room in middle row, and a tons of room with rear seats down
Have you tried the step tranny with the button on side of the shifter. A little werid but all manual autos are werid anyway
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I would have a great if the kids did not bleed me dry
Have the great car, and my kids still bleed me dry
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« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2007, 07:53:01 am » |
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From a consumers perspective, this is the epicentre of what a CUV should be. Kudos to GM for nailing it, IMO.
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Internal combustion thrust I trust
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« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2007, 08:01:57 am » |
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With all of the rounds that this model has made (tested by many - or at least it appears to be the same red unit they tested) it will be interesting to learn how tight it still is and the build quality.
The weight was a concern for me, but the published figures said it would be reasonable. It wasn't at first but it is getting better and I'll measure it as soon as gas prices go below a buck. Okay that may take awhile and for now I give it a $30 shot or $40 depending on the PC menu at that station.
I find it comfortable although the tranny hunt is still a problem, especially on a hill around town. Let's see how your thoughts evolve.
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« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2007, 08:17:08 am » |
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5000lbs?  ? Holy Mr Creosote batman!  |
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« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2007, 08:47:25 am » |
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One on our dealers lot was stickered in the $50K's..... ?  |
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« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2007, 09:28:50 am » |
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One on our dealers lot was stickered in the $50K's..... ? Why do you find that to be strange, base price is is like $37gs, add in AWD, leather, sunroof, it can easy be over $50 |
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I would have a great if the kids did not bleed me dry
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« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2007, 10:05:14 am » |
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actually it was $58K...so 20,000 smackers MORE fer sunroof and leather and wot else..SOLID GOLD SPRINGS? ....  |
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« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2007, 02:29:22 pm » |
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actually it was $58K...so 20,000 smackers MORE fer sunroof and leather and wot else..SOLID GOLD SPRINGS? .... did you read the the option list  or do you need everthing spoon feed to you  |
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I would have a great if the kids did not bleed me dry
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safristi
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« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2007, 02:52:34 pm » |
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« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2007, 03:36:02 pm » |
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11/100 is the average fuel consumption when wifey had the Highlander. I can’t imagine the Acadia matching that result. She drove the truck in Southern Ontario over the weekend and averaged an amazing 13.1/100. That GM 5.3 can be great if you are easy on the accelerator.
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« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2007, 05:38:09 pm » |
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..THAT's THE "TICKET"......................  |
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« Reply #13 on: May 24, 2007, 10:00:29 am » |
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How the "HUD" do ya keep yer eyes firmly on the ROAD when you are focused on the windshield...do U have a THIRD EYE???
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Leviathan
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« Reply #14 on: May 24, 2007, 12:32:35 pm » |
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Does the Acadia have HUD?
One of the pictures in the gallery shows the HUD. Nice looking beast in & out. Maybe it was just the camera angle but in one of the shots the key FOB looked rather immense. |
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« Reply #15 on: May 24, 2007, 01:25:44 pm » |
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Has GM joined the real world and added bluetooth phone connectivity yet?
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The gods do not protect fools. Fools are protected by more capable fools.
Bruce Dickinson:"I gotta have more cowbell!"
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« Reply #16 on: May 24, 2007, 03:36:06 pm » |
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Has GM joined the real world and added bluetooth phone connectivity yet?
Why would you want bluetooth in a car I rather use my headset so if I have passangers they cannot hear what the other person is saying |
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I would have a great if the kids did not bleed me dry
Have the great car, and my kids still bleed me dry
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« Reply #17 on: May 24, 2007, 03:40:47 pm » |
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Has GM joined the real world and added bluetooth phone connectivity yet?
VW isn't any better (tho Audi now offers for a stiffie).
It's something I want next go-round. |
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« Reply #18 on: May 24, 2007, 05:57:08 pm » |
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How do you mean "GM has raised the bar once again on interior quality"?
I thought they had barely started with the first attempt.
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« Reply #19 on: May 24, 2007, 06:00:08 pm » |
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Obviously you have not been inside their trucks, they keep upping themselves over and over. The days of bashing GM over interior quality are over.
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