Ok Oppo, it's down to 2...

"PotbellyJoe and 42 others" (potbellyjoe) 07/10/2016 at 20:28 • Filed to: None

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It’s down to two options...

The Acadia is a 2013 SLT1 FWD with 30k miles.

The JX35 is AWD with 56k w/ nav.

They are the exact same price.

So which way would you go?

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TheHondaBro > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 07/10/2016 at 20:44

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Infiniti because VQ.

Cash Rewards > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 07/10/2016 at 20:45

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Where do you live? If Arizona, not awd. If the northeast, awd.

fhrblig > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 07/10/2016 at 20:47

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I just can’t make myself like the JX.

PotbellyJoe and 42 others > Cash Rewards 07/10/2016 at 20:50

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It will be in MS, but road trip to the Northeast, Chicago and MI throughout the year. FWD could be justified, AWD is nice, and RWD is out.

PotbellyJoe and 42 others > fhrblig 07/10/2016 at 20:57

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So you’re not “the baddest man aliiiive....”?

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 07/10/2016 at 20:58

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Tough decision, since I suspect the GMC still has more warranty remaining for that price, but I’d bet the Infiniti will be a better deal overall.

That said, I think the Acadias are pretty good cars as GM goes. I once went on a road trip in one for about 4k miles (I drove about 2k of these) and I can’t think of any things I found particularly bad about it.

Good options...

fhrblig > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 07/10/2016 at 21:03

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Evidently not.

someassemblyrequired > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 07/10/2016 at 21:04

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Wow Acadias are expensive there. Would be less than 20k US in Canada with similar miles.

PotbellyJoe and 42 others > someassemblyrequired 07/10/2016 at 21:06

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You can find cheaper models. This is fair market for an SLT. SLE would take it down a ton as well.

someassemblyrequired > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 07/10/2016 at 21:13

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SLTs would be right around 26K Canadian, so 20-21ish US. But salt and potholes more frequent in the Great White North.

cberg > TheHondaBro 07/10/2016 at 21:21

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Infiniti because not Acadia. I’d say the styling’s improved a little but I still can’t stand those wheelarches.

pjhusa > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 07/10/2016 at 21:39

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No offense, I despise both. Disregarding that, the JX is a very solid buy.

PotbellyJoe and 42 others > pjhusa 07/10/2016 at 21:45

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That’s fine. They’re not for me, haha.

Gripevo1 > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 07/10/2016 at 22:45

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Driven both. They both are ehhhh. I guess the Infiniti is better but butt ugly.

boxrocket > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 07/10/2016 at 23:58

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Lambda platform CUVs are crap. Motor mounts, A/C parts, solenoids, the 3.6L is a joke. They’re only marginally better than the trailblazer/envoy/ascended/etc. they replaced.

The JX35 isn’t bad, but Nissans (same car as the Pathfinder) tend to go through transmissions and catalytic converters more than other brands, so be cautious.

My $ would go for a Volvo XC90, Ford Flex/Lincoln MKT, Explorer, or Mazda CX-9. Pilots/MDXs aren’t terrible either, but I’m underwhelmed by the design.

JDMatt > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 07/11/2016 at 05:21

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Acadia’s are front wheel drive? when I worked for a car rental agency I drove a handful of chevy traverse’s and acadias and assumed they were all RWD.

PilotMan > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 07/11/2016 at 12:44

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Acadias chew through transmissions early, so I’ve heard. I would go for AWD if you get snow.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 07/12/2016 at 14:03

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I don’t have much experience with the Infiniti. But man those GMCs really are not pleasant to drive. Loud and unrefined engines. terrible fuel economy. terrible infotainment system. Not that nice to look at.

I’d say the Infiniti is miles ahead on style, interior, and quality.