# mmmm equinox sporty **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 14, 2006, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mmmm-equinox-sporty/21647 "2006-12-14T09:32:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2006, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mmmm-equinox-sporty/21647/21 "2006-12-14T14:34:43Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Actually, it looks a lot like another GM interior I’m partial too… GTO interiors are nice. The plastics even feel nice. ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2006, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mmmm-equinox-sporty/21647/22 "2006-12-14T14:35:14Z")
> [@BikerFry](#): > > My only problem with it is that I think the Equinox is overpriced as it is, so I can’t imagine that an SS version will be worth it. You and the rest of America. See incentives… ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2006, 2:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mmmm-equinox-sporty/21647/23 "2006-12-14T14:55:34Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Actually, it looks a lot like another GM interior I’m partial too… I have seen a few GTOs that have some miles and abuse on theme and the interiors are all still in good shape. I like the GTO interior better than the C6 interior ---
**Author:** ![TurboTSi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/22d042/32.png) [@TurboTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTSi)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2006, 3:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mmmm-equinox-sporty/21647/24 "2006-12-14T15:24:43Z")
looks a lot better than my equinox’s interior. ---
**Author:** ![redrum](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redrum/32/7398_2.png) [@redrum](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/redrum)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2006, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mmmm-equinox-sporty/21647/25 "2006-12-14T15:36:15Z")
I rather like the new 9-3 interior, even though some GM-ness sneaks in here and there. [http://isaab.net/img/9-3/2007/002.jpg](http://isaab.net/img/9-3/2007/002.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2006, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mmmm-equinox-sporty/21647/26 "2006-12-14T15:39:36Z")
> [@ImportMuscle](#): > > because if dodge has shown us anything, its that the europe really knows how to make a bulletproof automatic tranny… > > not :bloated: Oh you mean like the GM auto trans in my father’s e46? :bloated: But let’s be honest here people, who gives a FLYING FUCK about automatics. I know I sure dont, and that’s all that matters in my book. ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2006, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mmmm-equinox-sporty/21647/27 "2006-12-14T15:52:48Z")
was it the extra window button? not shaped like the actual window it works. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2006, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mmmm-equinox-sporty/21647/28 "2006-12-14T16:15:48Z")
> [@RedGoober4Life](#): > > You and the rest of America. See incentives… Now the part where I have to admit it wasn’t designed by GM. That was all Holden. Heh. ---
**Author:** ![Adictd2b00st](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/adictd2b00st/32/7625_2.png) [@Adictd2b00st](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Adictd2b00st)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2006, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mmmm-equinox-sporty/21647/29 "2006-12-14T17:36:03Z")
> [@MPD47](#): > > But let’s be honest here people, who gives a FLYING FUCK about automatics. I know I sure dont, and that’s all that matters in my book. lol yea why bother even arguing automatics, let alone in suv’s ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2006, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mmmm-equinox-sporty/21647/30 "2006-12-14T20:53:52Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Now the part where I have to admit it wasn’t designed by GM. That was all Holden. Heh. What are they doing right! Along with Ford in Europe. Hm. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2006, 4:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mmmm-equinox-sporty/21647/31 "2006-12-15T04:05:02Z")
i do hate that window button placement. opening and closing the windows feels unnatural. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2006, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mmmm-equinox-sporty/21647/32 "2006-12-15T05:15:05Z")
> [@drvnkd](#): > > i do hate that window button placement. > > opening and closing the windows feels unnatural. My Fiero had the window buttons there, as does the GTO. Trust me, once you have it for a while you’ll hate cars with window buttons on the door. Think about this… every time you go through a drive through you need left hand free (to grab food, pay tolls, work the ATM etc). With the window switches in the center your right hand can work the window. Plus, it makes for less parts and wiring since you and the passenger share a switch for the passengers side window. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2006, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mmmm-equinox-sporty/21647/33 "2006-12-15T05:37:58Z")
i have a cavalier and the buttons are right below the shifter… but, there is no reaching for them at all. that took all of a week to get used to and i can agree that its easier than window buttons since my right hand is free 98% of the time. BUT, on the vue/eq. you have to reach for them. i ALWAYS hit the back window and pop the little sunscreen kiddy net thing off the damn windows… 🙂 in the vue, they are also different buttons. you pull up on it to raise the window… lol, my cavaliers interior has spoiled me… ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2006, 5:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mmmm-equinox-sporty/21647/34 "2006-12-15T05:42:03Z")
> [@drvnkd](#): > > my cavaliers interior has spoiled me… You poor sheltered bastard. ---
**Author:** ![Slow01S10](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Slow01S10](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slow01S10)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2006, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mmmm-equinox-sporty/21647/35 "2006-12-15T19:52:39Z")
is this Equinox Sport supposed to be for the kid who cant afford a Trailblazer SS? ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2006, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mmmm-equinox-sporty/21647/36 "2006-12-15T23:58:49Z")
No, it’s probably for people that prefer superior design: > **[IIHS safety ratings](http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings)** > > IIHS tests evaluate two aspects of safety: crashworthiness — how well a vehicle protects its occupants in a crash — and crash avoidance and mitigation — technology that can prevent a crash or lessen its severity. as opposed to this lovely: > **[IIHS safety ratings](http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings)** > > IIHS tests evaluate two aspects of safety: crashworthiness — how well a vehicle protects its occupants in a crash — and crash avoidance and mitigation — technology that can prevent a crash or lessen its severity. although the new ones are better than the old: > **[IIHS safety ratings](http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings)** > > IIHS tests evaluate two aspects of safety: crashworthiness — how well a vehicle protects its occupants in a crash — and crash avoidance and mitigation — technology that can prevent a crash or lessen its severity. I didn’t actually know the Equinox was that safe across the board. Impressive. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2006, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mmmm-equinox-sporty/21647/37 "2006-12-18T04:36:14Z")
when we turned in the 04 ION (dealer buy back) and got the RL vue. our insurance went down $200 ---
**Author:** ![RedConquestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redconquesttsi/32/7326_2.png) [@RedConquestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedConquestTSi)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2006, 11:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mmmm-equinox-sporty/21647/38 "2006-12-18T11:17:14Z")
> [@RedGoober4Life](#): > > No, it’s probably for people that prefer superior design: > > [http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=685](http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=685) > > as opposed to this lovely: > > [http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=140](http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=140) > > although the new ones are better than the old: > > [http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=54](http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=54) > > I didn’t actually know the Equinox was that safe across the board. Impressive. LOL @ the Old Blazer ratings [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mmmm-equinox-sporty/21647.md?page=1)