Drove a Torrent today

pyro · 04-29-2006, 09:48 AM

I knwo tis the same as the equinox, but i think it looks alot sportier and it just has that pontiac vibe about it that makes me like it better. My dad is waiting for his new Caddilac to come in so they gave him a Torrent to drive until then and i must say, i was impressed. Had nice pickup, maybe im just not used to driving an suv, but it seemed i had to turn the wheel 100 times to get it to u-turn.
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Mike Jung · 04-29-2006, 10:31 AM

5-speed auto FTW

notsoaveragej0e · 04-29-2006, 11:46 AM

I also like that car, has some good potential- rims, lower, tint, system, spacious...

Pontiac Ninja · 04-29-2006, 12:09 PM

I must say I really like that 2nd pic of it. plus I love the color. I don't mind the looks of them at all actually.

blake · 04-29-2006, 12:54 PM

it does look pretty good.. i like the color too

nbod · 04-29-2006, 01:47 PM

chinese engine FTL

Mike Jung · 04-29-2006, 01:48 PM

How about the Japanese transmission ?

crazypontiac03 · 04-29-2006, 02:09 PM

My Dad Just Bought one about 3 Months ago, Same Coloe also.. He love's it, I drove it a few time's its a nice little SUV. I just have a problem making it up. Maybe its cause im use to Backing the Truck. Dunno.. I also like it better then the nox.

iceman · 04-29-2006, 02:48 PM

Hey.... want to swap tail lights?!?!

nbod · 04-29-2006, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Jung

How about the Japanese transmission ?

japanese tranny is FTW

GregFarz78 · 04-30-2006, 09:27 AM

I like the equinox better doesnt look as girly

bigbenSC · 04-30-2006, 01:06 PM

Equinox > Torrent, but the Vue Redline engine > crappy chinese 3400. There needs to be a Equinox SS and Torrent GXP with that Honda engine. They are all pretty decent vehicles, and there is going to be a 4th on the platform: 2007 Suzuki XL7.

crazypontiac03 · 04-30-2006, 02:35 PM

^^ I think they did a GXP Version of Torrent at This year's autoshow as a Sema Car.

Braves299 · 04-30-2006, 03:21 PM

Doesn't it use the same 3.4 thats in our GA's?

crazypontiac03 · 04-30-2006, 03:27 PM

Noper Different Version, I believe Toyota actaully make's the motor, Not sure though.

Mike3800 · 05-01-2006, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Braves299

Doesn't it use the same 3.4 thats in our GA's?

Yes, but instead of being made in Mexico (that's what was stamped on mine), it's made in China for even cheaper labor.

Mike Jung · 05-01-2006, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazypontiac03

Noper Different Version, I believe Toyota actaully make's the motor, Not sure though.

bigbenSC · 05-01-2006, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazypontiac03

Noper Different Version, I believe Toyota actaully make's the motor, Not sure though.

You must be thinking of the Vibe... currently the only GM car to have a Toyota engine.

OT, this gets me thinking of all the current GM cars that have engines sourced from other manufacturers: Saab 9-2X. Vue Redline, Chevy Aveo, Vibe. Pretty sad that no manufacturer would ever want to source a GM engine into their vehicle.

Mike3800 · 05-01-2006, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbengt67

You must be thinking of the Vibe... currently the only GM car to have a Toyota engine.

OT, this gets me thinking of all the current GM cars that have engines sourced from other manufacturers: Saab 9-2X. Vue Redline, Chevy Aveo, Vibe. Pretty sad that no manufacturer would ever want to source a GM engine into their vehicle.

Toyota did in the mid to late 90's, in fact it was a whole car not just the engine, they had a re-badged Cavalier of all things, only sold in Japan and Europe. "Toyota Cavalier"

Braves299 · 05-01-2006, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike3800

Toyota did in the mid to late 90's, in fact it was a whole car not just the engine, they had a re-badged Cavalier of all things, only sold in Japan and Europe. "Toyota Cavalier"

Pwned!

04-29-2006, 09:48 AM	#1
pyro mAUDIrator AKA: Jeremy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Age: 34 Posts: 3,837 Vehicle: '05 A4 1.8T	Drove a Torrent today I knwo tis the same as the equinox, but i think it looks alot sportier and it just has that pontiac vibe about it that makes me like it better. My dad is waiting for his new Caddilac to come in so they gave him a Torrent to drive until then and i must say, i was impressed. Had nice pickup, maybe im just not used to driving an suv, but it seemed i had to turn the wheel 100 times to get it to u-turn. Pics:

04-29-2006, 11:46 AM	#3
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crazypontiac03 MiDnIgHt AKA: Jason/Sparky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: IL Age: 37 Posts: 3,019 Vehicle: 2008 HHR/05 Galant	My Dad Just Bought one about 3 Months ago, Same Coloe also.. He love's it, I drove it a few time's its a nice little SUV. I just have a problem making it up. Maybe its cause im use to Backing the Truck. Dunno.. I also like it better then the nox. __________________ Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if it wasn't for FORD's our tools would rust! "Unions were the rise and will be the fall of this Great Nation" "A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in... And how many want out." Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. -Tony Blair

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04-30-2006, 01:06 PM	#12
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	Equinox > Torrent, but the Vue Redline engine > crappy chinese 3400. There needs to be a Equinox SS and Torrent GXP with that Honda engine. They are all pretty decent vehicles, and there is going to be a 4th on the platform: 2007 Suzuki XL7.

04-30-2006, 02:35 PM	#13
crazypontiac03 MiDnIgHt AKA: Jason/Sparky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: IL Age: 37 Posts: 3,019 Vehicle: 2008 HHR/05 Galant	^^ I think they did a GXP Version of Torrent at This year's autoshow as a Sema Car. __________________ Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if it wasn't for FORD's our tools would rust! "Unions were the rise and will be the fall of this Great Nation" "A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in... And how many want out." Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. -Tony Blair

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crazypontiac03 MiDnIgHt AKA: Jason/Sparky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: IL Age: 37 Posts: 3,019 Vehicle: 2008 HHR/05 Galant	Noper Different Version, I believe Toyota actaully make's the motor, Not sure though. __________________ Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if it wasn't for FORD's our tools would rust! "Unions were the rise and will be the fall of this Great Nation" "A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in... And how many want out." Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. -Tony Blair

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