I know right, I have an 06 though, which was the last model year for the r53, so it had all the improvements to address some of the early issues. The only thing I had go wrong with it was the crank pulley at 110k.

They did put out a TSB on the issue and extend warranty to 120k for MY 2010 but that didnt happen until 2015. The same issue also impacted other model years and vehicles using the same engine from what I’ve read, but I haven’t kept up with it since we traded it in 2014.

It was burning oil by 50k, which of course FUBARed the emissions system. There’s a known issue with the piston rings in the 2.4L engine.

The last equinox was the last GM product I let anyone I know ever touch. It was an epic piece of crap and dealer just gave a run around. Turned all the engine lights out and traded that shitbox. Been burned 3 times by GM, never again. Even my god damn MINI I’ve had for 11yrs and 140k has had less problems than…

I suspect this has alot to do with vehicle weight, contact patch, and weight distribution over that contact patch. Those older vehicles are lighter. But happens on road with those skinny tires.

Like anything else, it’s frame of reference. If you don’t live, work, and socialize in a diverse environment you just won’t care, or think about it...racism by omission if you will. Thats a stretch but you get the idea, most are not overtly racist, but they support policy and institutionalized racism because they…

Depends, is there a hole in that seat for the inevitable wood I’d be sporting while driving it?

Yeah, 5 years is not going to happen, we’re a decade or 2 out minimum on that level of autonomous driving. We need infrastructure to support it and universal standards across manufacturers. I mean look at VR, all they’ve done in 25 yrs is shrink it and it still largely sucks.

So does going out mean you have to drink? And that your enjoyment is predicated on that? Just drink at home if it’s that’s important. Or drink less and stay longer before leaving.

No,  think you’re not impaired.

Lol, no sympathy. 3 vacations, 2 ridiculous car payments...9k on clothes lol.

...which is what’s in my original post...it fluctuates about 10pts.

I always have balances on my cards, that’s what revolving credit is, it barely fluctuates with those reported balance changes.

Also, how shitty is that used car lot from the leading photo...”Your Approved “....I would not be doing business there.

Nah, that’s called the “free market”. They’re free to screw you over how ever they see fit in pursuit of profits.

Dont worry though guys and gals, Trump and his cronies have it in for the CFPB, after all it’s the brain child of that commie Elizabeth Warren. They’ll destroy it soon and the bureaus can go right back to fucking you some more.

I’ve been in the 810-820 range for about 4 yrs, so I don’t think anything had changed. My score only fluctuates when I make several big purchases in a short period bringing my revovling credit utilization over 10%.

We have a Santa Fe sport, with the 2.4L though, and honestly I’ve never found the drive train lacking. I’d have a hard time buying a turbo Hyundai, just too much long term reliability worries for me. That said the only problem with any Hyundai, is you can get the Kia equivalent a tad cheaper, and they’re usually…

It’s a new drive train a year or two ago for the Taco, which is the problem. The 3.5L isn’t as good as the prior 4.0L.

If you’re not watching their podcast/vlog “Talking Cars with Consumer Reports” you’re missing out. You can find all 110 episodes on their YouTube channel. It’s kind of dry sometimes but it’s very honest and nuanced in addressing the strengths and weaknesses of the cars they review and feedback they receive from…