[Patman]

As a follow up from my thread 3 gears issues: The dealer called today and said the tranny just came in today so they have all the parts. So I took my car in this morning for them to replace the clutch and tranny. Said it should be done by Friday. I was given a 2016 Equinox for a loaner car until done. I must say I already miss my "little Cruze". Kinda feel like I am on top of the world in this thing. Runs OK, under powered and sucks gas. It does have the manumatic in it. I tried it but not the same as my 6M. Surely happy when I get my car back and look forward to the next 100K on it.

Told a co worker I have a 6M in my car and she asked what kind of car and when I told her it was a Cruze: She said it is not a sports car why do you have a manual in it. She said maybe in a Maserati or a Porsche but not a Cruze: Maybe I hit sore spot with her and she wishes she had a stick shift? She has a 66 Pontiac Lemans convertible. Nice car but not a stick either. ?

 

[Patman]

Well I thought ya got rid of yer dang cruzen for an equinox ...

I was afraid people would take the title the wrong way. After driving the Equinox(at least this one), I would more likely than not be back in the market for another car! I guess it has it utility but not for me!

 

[Patman]

I'd say your coworker is either jealous or simply doesn't understand the joy of rowing your own gears.

Not many do anymore! Most are surprised to see mine and even when I see one, I am curious as to the owner.

 

[Patman]

On the way home dealer called and car was ready. Remember I was quoted @$700. Well it turned out they only needed to change the disk and pressure plate(didn't need slave cylinder or flywheel) Said disk was @85% worn. $360 with an oil change and tire rotation. Drives like new car again! I wonder if the first dealer I went to would have figured out problem yet?

 

[Patman]

The Equinox is back where it belongs at the dealer. I had it for 2 days and it was enough to say I would not buy one! First day coming home got stuck in traffic and it burned lots of gas(not sure if that was in Eco mode or not) and the new car smell was horrendous LOL. Co worker has a 2007 Equinox and seems to like it. Anyway happy to have my car back for $350 for a new clutch and oil change.