Post by: actionshooter on December 19, 2016, 09:40:15 PM
We went and looked at one and I mentioned that a quartered bull should fit just right and got the death stare so I'm not sure it would be the best hunting rig. :chuckle:
I was looking at the Toyota Highlanders also, how are those?
Post by: SniperDanWA on December 19, 2016, 09:49:13 PM
Post by: jay.sharkbait on December 19, 2016, 09:59:28 PM
The look takes some getting used to, but they are huge inside, get decent mileage and are great in snow.
And a tuned eco-boost rips.
Post by: dewandgin on December 19, 2016, 10:17:10 PM
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Post by: Bucks2Ducks on December 19, 2016, 10:20:05 PM
Post by: mountainman on December 19, 2016, 11:03:44 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on December 19, 2016, 11:19:04 PM
I would be leery of their transmission history. 75K miles seems like a pretty consistent issue. Highlander holds resale value handsdown over GMC products..
Toyota power :tup:
Post by: C-Money on December 20, 2016, 12:57:30 AM
Post by: jackelope on December 20, 2016, 07:16:58 AM
I would be leery of their transmission history. 75K miles seems like a pretty consistent issue. Highlander holds resale value handsdown over GMC products..
What transmission is in them?
Post by: Sumpnneedskillin on December 20, 2016, 07:55:14 AM
I'm 6'5' and have plenty of leg and headroom. 2nd row has plenty of room too.
Couple of PITA things.....changing oil on your own...haven't figured it out without burning the crap out of my arm. It's a transverse engine. From the top you have to reach past the exhaust manifold. From the bottom there isn't any access. Headlights...you have to access them through the fender well. Changing the battery is a pain too, it's accessed through the floor in the 2nd row. Getting it out of the "hole" with adult sized hands was painful.
Post by: Lightning_Rider on December 20, 2016, 08:05:51 AM
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Post by: actionshooter on December 20, 2016, 09:07:41 AM
AWD Flex.
The look takes some getting used to, but they are huge inside, get decent mileage and are great in snow.
And a tuned eco-boost rips.
Got shot down on the Flex....wifey can't get past the looks. :)
Post by: actionshooter on December 20, 2016, 09:11:13 AM
She started out looking at the Grand Cherokee because my daughter has one and its been great for her, but I shot that down because it wasn't comfortable for me.
Haven't read anything about any tranny issue yet?
Post by: Sumpnneedskillin on December 20, 2016, 09:47:50 AM
Don't know about any tranny issues but the early ones like mine had some steering related recalls.
Post by: jackelope on December 20, 2016, 10:46:54 AM
I'm liking the responses, I'm 6'-05 and so far its been the only rig that is comfortable that isn't a fullsize.
She started out looking at the Grand Cherokee because my daughter has one and its been great for her, but I shot that down because it wasn't comfortable for me.
Haven't read anything about any tranny issue yet?
Have you looked at the newer Explorers? I'm 6'4" and I'm comfortable in ours. It's a '14. The newer ones have been really good for us.
Post by: jstone on December 20, 2016, 11:49:09 AM
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Post by: Alchase on December 20, 2016, 12:15:17 PM
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/gmc-acadia.html
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 20, 2016, 12:24:11 PM
For long term reliability they received a 1 1/2 out of 5 stars.
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/gmc-acadia.html
Don't think I would buy an Acadia after reading these complaints. :twocents:
Post by: Happy Gilmore on December 20, 2016, 10:02:31 PM
Post by: steeleywhopper on December 21, 2016, 01:25:54 PM
Post by: sled on January 11, 2017, 07:37:34 PM
I have a 2008 Acadia. Stay as far away from them as you can. It only has 110,000 miles on it and I've dumped 5 grand into fixing various issues. First one came at 30,000 and it was covered by warranty. Everything about mine is junk. Run run run run run away from the GMC Acadia.you don't think from 08 till now they have changed? Or you got a lemon? 5 grand since 08 is not that bad?
Post by: actionshooter on January 12, 2017, 02:24:46 PM
I have a 2008 Acadia. Stay as far away from them as you can. It only has 110,000 miles on it and I've dumped 5 grand into fixing various issues. First one came at 30,000 and it was covered by warranty. Everything about mine is junk. Run run run run run away from the GMC Acadia.you don't think from 08 till now they have changed? Or you got a lemon? 5 grand since 08 is not that bad?
I actually did a ton of research after posting this thread and it looks like the early Acadias did have some issues up to about 2012. Then after that the reviews are looking pretty good.
We ended up buying a 2015 and so far we love it. Thanks for all the replies.
Post by: mountainman on January 12, 2017, 06:11:06 PM
I👍I have a 2008 Acadia. Stay as far away from them as you can. It only has 110,000 miles on it and I've dumped 5 grand into fixing various issues. First one came at 30,000 and it was covered by warranty. Everything about mine is junk. Run run run run run away from the GMC Acadia.you don't think from 08 till now they have changed? Or you got a lemon? 5 grand since 08 is not that bad?
I actually did a ton of research after posting this thread and it looks like the early Acadias did have some issues up to about 2012. Then after that the reviews are looking pretty good.
We ended up buying a 2015 and so far we love it. Thanks for all the replies.
Post by: fowl smacker on January 23, 2017, 07:49:39 PM
Post by: jrebel on January 23, 2017, 08:08:23 PM
Post by: steeleywhopper on January 30, 2017, 04:55:53 PM
My sister hates her Acadia....Lots of room but it is nickel and dining them to death. 18 months ago we bought my wife a Toyota 4 runner with 3rd row seating and we love it. We also looked at the Highlander but opted for the 4 runner because of our lifestyle and the versatility. The new price of the 4runner spanked comparable vehicle prices.
Acadia is a rig that will kill the pocket book in the future. I learned the hard way with mine and it sounds like this story is like mine. Stay away from the Acadia!
Post by: BULLBLASTER on January 30, 2017, 06:15:45 PM
Admittedly I have no experience with the Acadia
Post by: Dhoey07 on March 02, 2018, 01:45:37 PM
So, a year later, how's the Acadia working out?I have a 2008 Acadia. Stay as far away from them as you can. It only has 110,000 miles on it and I've dumped 5 grand into fixing various issues. First one came at 30,000 and it was covered by warranty. Everything about mine is junk. Run run run run run away from the GMC Acadia.you don't think from 08 till now they have changed? Or you got a lemon? 5 grand since 08 is not that bad?
I actually did a ton of research after posting this thread and it looks like the early Acadias did have some issues up to about 2012. Then after that the reviews are looking pretty good.
We ended up buying a 2015 and so far we love it. Thanks for all the replies.
Post by: BeWitty on March 05, 2018, 06:20:55 PM
So, a year later, how's the Acadia working out?I have a 2008 Acadia. Stay as far away from them as you can. It only has 110,000 miles on it and I've dumped 5 grand into fixing various issues. First one came at 30,000 and it was covered by warranty. Everything about mine is junk. Run run run run run away from the GMC Acadia.you don't think from 08 till now they have changed? Or you got a lemon? 5 grand since 08 is not that bad?
I actually did a ton of research after posting this thread and it looks like the early Acadias did have some issues up to about 2012. Then after that the reviews are looking pretty good.
We ended up buying a 2015 and so far we love it. Thanks for all the replies.
Curious as well. Looking at the 2018 Acadia or Traverse.
Post by: steeleywhopper on March 05, 2018, 06:39:27 PM
So, a year later, how's the Acadia working out?I have a 2008 Acadia. Stay as far away from them as you can. It only has 110,000 miles on it and I've dumped 5 grand into fixing various issues. First one came at 30,000 and it was covered by warranty. Everything about mine is junk. Run run run run run away from the GMC Acadia.you don't think from 08 till now they have changed? Or you got a lemon? 5 grand since 08 is not that bad?
I actually did a ton of research after posting this thread and it looks like the early Acadias did have some issues up to about 2012. Then after that the reviews are looking pretty good.
My 2008 is now clunking in the front end after putting $2000.00 into the front end last year. Biggest pile of crap to drive the roads. Less than 130,000 miles and I’m really ready to Shoot it and put it out of my misery.
We ended up buying a 2015 and so far we love it. Thanks for all the replies.
Post by: actionshooter on March 05, 2018, 08:06:38 PM
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Post by: dewandgin on March 05, 2018, 08:57:21 PM
Post by: actionshooter on March 06, 2018, 07:16:13 PM
Dad had a 2014 Traverse put right at 100k on it with nothing but normal maintenance. Traded that in and bought a 2017 Traverse Premier and has 35k on it and has not had anything but maintenance. We see alot of vehicles through the shop and the older Traverses and Acadias had their issues but since 2012-12 they have been pretty bullet proof. The older ones have transmission, timing chain, steering rack, etc problems.
That was my understanding also......from everything I researched the older versions had issues and the newer seem to be good to go.
Post by: Calvin Rayborn on March 09, 2018, 01:45:28 AM