I will be looking to purchase a different vehicle

[cstrunk]

I've heard there have been some timing belt issues with the Traverse so trying to get all opinions.

I had a 2010 Traverse a few years ago. From around 80k-130k miles. I really liked the vehicle - very roomy and had enough power. I had an LTZ so I had plenty of good options including AC seats which is the **** in Texas.. MPG wasn't the greatest but it suited me. Only bad thing is I bought it for around $18.5k and was only worth $6k just a few years later. Still ran great.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

I had a 2010 Traverse a few years ago. From around 80k-130k miles. I really liked the vehicle - very roomy and had enough power. I had an LTZ so I had plenty of good options including AC seats which is the **** in Texas.. MPG wasn't the greatest but it suited me. Only bad thing is I bought it for around $18.5k and was only worth $6k just a few years later. Still ran great.

The Traverse I'm looking at is a 2013 with 92,000 miles at $11,000. To the car heads on here is that a solid deal? Or should I continue looking?

 

[BCClone]

The Traverse I'm looking at is a 2013 with 92,000 miles at $11,000. To the car heads on here is that a solid deal? Or should I continue looking?

AWD or just FWD? What trim package?

 

[cstrunk]

The Traverse I'm looking at is a 2013 with 92,000 miles at $11,000. To the car heads on here is that a solid deal? Or should I continue looking?

Ditto what BCClone said... depends on the options. I also needed the towing package but mine was only front wheel drive. If that one is AWD that sounds like a decent deal to me depending on other options. Disclaimer- I have not paid attention to Traverse prices for a couple of years.

 

[Cyforce]

The Traverse Redline is a pretty sweet looking vehicle, if you ask me. I wanted to get one for my wife, but she wanted an Explorer Sport instead.

I've been told by a couple mechanics the Traverse has a high possibility of engine issues around 100k.

 

[Bigman38]

Looking for a new vehicle. Looking for a SUV type. Test drove a 2013 Ford Edge and a 2012 Chevy Traverse today. Felt more comfortable in the Traverse. Anyone had a Traverse? Would you recommend?

Our Traverse was an ‘11, around 120k miles, and got rid of it last year. Did well but little issues were piling up, A/C, small oil leak, and other small repairs. Felt like it was getting to the end of it’s lifespan unless you wanted to sink some more money into it.

We’ve always had better experiences with Toyotas, they’re more expensive but hold value better and last longer.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

AWD or just FWD? What trim package?

FWD Also it's a 2012 not a 13.

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[cycloner29]

I have a 48 month lease from on an 2018 Equinox. First year they came out with the 2.0 turbo. I get as much as 32 mpg. Even though my company pays the lease. I have the license, insurance and fuel to pay. 11 more payments before I get another one. Currently have 41,000 on it as I upped the mileage to 60,000 when I got the lease not really know what I would need. The pandemic kinda threw a wrench in my travel plans otherwise I would be a lot closer on it. I’ve been pleased with it. The 2.0 T really has some get up and go.

 

[BCClone]

FWD Also it's a 2012 not a 13.

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Best way is to price them among others that are as similar as possible. I will say that there are two things I have always felt were the two most important things. 1) Do you like it? If yes than you are half way there. Don't buy something you don't like because you will get rid of it soon or hate it for the time you do have it. 2) Can you afford it? You don't want to give yourself a burden or a headache. Affording it also doesn't mean that you have $700/monthly of spare cash before you purchase it and you find something that will only cost you $690/monthly. Make sure you have some cushion leftover at the end.

 

[zeke]

Bought a Lexus NX300 this spring. Not that much more than similar SUV. Excellent ride and service. Buy from a Lexus plus dealer. No price game with great service.

 

[BoxsterCy]

Can't go wrong with a 1950 (+/-) Chevy panel. Saw this at the grocery the other day. Think it's the owners daily driver. Gotta love a guy who has a 70 year old truck as his daily driver.

 

[cyfan92]

We have been looking for a 2-3 year old 3-row SUV (bucket seats and lower mileage) since March for our growing family. In March and April I should have pulled the trigger because prices were lower. Now there is hardly any drop in used prices. We ended up buying a new minivan for $1000 less than what a 3 row SUV (under 30K miles, bucket seats) was going to cost.

Dealer moved very easy on new car pricing. Didn't budge on the used. So I own a van now...

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

FWD Also it's a 2012 not a 13.

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Fair warning but the FWD Traverse and Acadias are absolutely hot garbage in the winter. I didn't think it would be that big of a deal not having AWD but this winter finally broke me and we traded in our 2012 Acadia. If it was AWD we would still be driving it.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

We have been looking for a 2-3 year old 3-row SUV (bucket seats and lower mileage) since March for our growing family. In March and April I should have pulled the trigger because prices were lower. Now there is hardly any drop in used prices. We ended up buying a new minivan for $1000 less than what a 3 row SUV (under 30K miles, bucket seats) was going to cost.

Dealer moved very easy on new car pricing. Didn't budge on the used. So I own a van now...

New inventory has been a big issue for the dealerships due to production shutdowns between the strikes and then covid. Its going to take a long time to catch up. This had caused the used market to increase prices because of the inventory ripple effect. Interest rates are really low but pricing is holding pretty dang firm.

 

[cyfan92]

New inventory has been a big issue for the dealerships due to production shutdowns between the strikes and then covid. Its going to take a long time to catch up. This had caused the used market to increase prices because of the inventory ripple effect. Interest rates are really low but pricing is holding pretty dang firm.

Now is also a good time to get a 2020 apparently, because the 2021's are being built and they are clearing out room for those. My sales person mentioned this usually happens later in the fall but is happening sooner due to COVID inventory levels

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

Now is also a good time to get a 2020 apparently, because the 2021's are being built and they are clearing out room for those. My sales person mentioned this usually happens later in the fall but is happening sooner due to COVID inventory levels

Yeah that would make sense. GM really pushed the dealerships to slash pricing back in April/May and underestimated the number of people that were going to still purchase. During the 08 recession things tanked and tanked fast but that just didn't happen this time.

 

[cycloneworld]

I've been looking at plug-in hybrids. Anyone have one or have recommendations?

 

[Cyclone06]

I was thinking of starting a thread but I put here for now... we are soon to be in the market for a mini van :-(. As I understand there is Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna. Any and all feedback would be much appreciated. This is a total function over want vehicle for us, so quality and features are all that matters. No real concern for brand or actual look.

 

[3TrueFans]

I've been looking at plug-in hybrids. Anyone have one or have recommendations?

Never driven a plug in, but the new Rav 4 Prime looks nice.

 

[Mr Janny]

I was thinking of starting a thread but I put here for now... we are soon to be in the market for a mini van :-(. As I understand there is Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna. Any and all feedback would be much appreciated. This is a total function over want vehicle for us, so quality and features are all that matters. No real concern for brand or actual look.

Odyssey owner. We like it a lot. Hard to complain about much, other than I wish it had stow and go seating for the middle row sometimes, but that's only specific circumstances. If you've got kids, it's hard to go wrong with one.