The safety rating and size for the money is what drew us to this vehicle. It looks great and meets our needs. We had a larger vehicle before this, and I miss having more cargo area and a bigger engine. However, this smaller vehicle still has enough room in the back sear for a convertible car seat and a 5'7", 12-year-old child. The cargo area can hold a stroller and three foldable chairs. When traveling out of town, we do have to use the unused back seat for stuff, so can only practically use four of the five seats.

I bought my equinox used in 2009 and I have truly enjoyed it. I have made numerous highway trips in it with no problems. As a matter of fact, I have only had to get mechanical work done on it once. Other than that, I have only had to take it for the usual "wear and tear" parts, i.e. brake pads, tires, etc. The thing that made me the happiest was that it was quite easy to customize because I always like my possessions to be a little different from everyone else's. I put aftermarket rims on it and made some cosmetic changes to the interior. I have pretty much taken everything apart and put it back together again, so I know this truck like the back of my hand. The cd changer has stopped working so now I am stuck listening to the radio stations for now but hopefully I will have time to get it replaced soon. When I had my other vehicle, I used to always want something different, but since I got my equinox, I could care less about getting another vehicle. Even the new vehicles that has everyone running to the dealerships. My suv is definitely a keeper and I don't see myself driving anything else in the near future.