New Member Of The Family - 2008 Torrent

AndrewGS · 02-25-2008, 06:45 PM

Well, after a couple of months of research and decisions we have a new member in the family fleet, a 2008 Sedona Beige Pontiac Torrent. It's my mother's new vehicle and replaces her Durango, which we still have since it's worthless as a trade-in.

We looked at pretty much all the compact and mid-size CUVs on the market under $30,000 and narrowed it down to the Hyundai Santa Fe, Nissan Rogue, Saturn VUE, Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent. The Saturn VUE Green Line was the pack leader until we found it quite uncomfortable for my father and I to drive. The Rogue and Santa Fe are impressive, but neither have the style and overall comfort of the Torrent. The Equinox is, of course, the same as the Torrent, but my mother (and myself) like the Torrent's styling more, and I know guys at the Pontiac dealer.

So, it's got every option except for the roof rack crossbars, tow package, chrome package and navigation. I wish it had something other than the Chinese-built 3400, but it's not a bad engine when it comes to power and economy. I also wish it had better materials and fit and finish in some spots and lighted door switches like basically every other GM vehicle. I really like the Multi-Flex rear seat with it's near-perfect armrest, the decent handling and steering and the styling, both inside and out.

Stickered for $29,010, got it for $25,995 with a GMPP 5yr./100K mi. $0 deductable bumper to bumper warranty upgrade and got 2.9% financing.

Finally, here are a few quick pics:

GrandPrix08 · 02-25-2008, 06:59 PM

Sweet Ride. Though not a fan of SUV, nor a re-badging business, but I have to tell ya, Torrent is good choice over Equinnox and over any imports from Korea or Japan(Not a fan of any of them). Good luck with it. Enjoy it in many, many happy miles.

Congrats.

knightfan26917 · 02-25-2008, 10:44 PM

Hey Andrew,

Cool new Torrent ... CONGRATULATIONS

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FenwickHockey65 · 02-26-2008, 12:07 AM

Congrats! Looks awesome!

AndrewGS · 02-26-2008, 12:23 AM

Thanks guys.

We went to the dealer friday evening to look at and probably buy another Torrent with the exact same options but in Teal on Ebony, but when we got there it was being sold.

The Sedona Beige was a second choice but I personally like the Sand/Ebony interior more as I think it looks more upscale than all-Ebony. It took another night of debate on weather or not to order one in Teal or get the Sedona Beige on saturday. You can see our choice.

CobaltSScrazy · 02-26-2008, 12:49 AM

looks sharp! Congrats on the new vehicle

May you enjoy many problem free miles in it! (Well your mom)

CobaltSS

Olds88 · 02-27-2008, 10:10 AM

That's a nice Torrent man, my personal favorite color combo. A guy on my block has a near identical one and he's replaced the wheels with 19" black 6-spoke chrome, it really accents his SUV well. If I had a camera I'd take pictures.

**GMCSonoma** · 02-27-2008, 10:15 AM

Very nice! It's great to hear of GMI-ers getting GM products!

Congrats & thanks for carrying on the GM torch!!!!!!

likearock00 · 02-27-2008, 11:10 AM

Congrats on your new addition to the family. I hope it works out well for ya'll!

ctaylorzl1 · 02-27-2008, 02:03 PM

Looks nice, I really like the wheels on it!

02-25-2008, 06:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
AndrewGS 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring, TX, MX (Houston) Drives: 1986 Ford RS200 EVO Posts: 6,771	New Member Of The Family - 2008 Torrent Well, after a couple of months of research and decisions we have a new member in the family fleet, a 2008 Sedona Beige Pontiac Torrent. It's my mother's new vehicle and replaces her Durango, which we still have since it's worthless as a trade-in. We looked at pretty much all the compact and mid-size CUVs on the market under $30,000 and narrowed it down to the Hyundai Santa Fe, Nissan Rogue, Saturn VUE, Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent. The Saturn VUE Green Line was the pack leader until we found it quite uncomfortable for my father and I to drive. The Rogue and Santa Fe are impressive, but neither have the style and overall comfort of the Torrent. The Equinox is, of course, the same as the Torrent, but my mother (and myself) like the Torrent's styling more, and I know guys at the Pontiac dealer. So, it's got every option except for the roof rack crossbars, tow package, chrome package and navigation. I wish it had something other than the Chinese-built 3400, but it's not a bad engine when it comes to power and economy. I also wish it had better materials and fit and finish in some spots and lighted door switches like basically every other GM vehicle. I really like the Multi-Flex rear seat with it's near-perfect armrest, the decent handling and steering and the styling, both inside and out. Stickered for $29,010, got it for $25,995 with a GMPP 5yr./100K mi. $0 deductable bumper to bumper warranty upgrade and got 2.9% financing. Finally, here are a few quick pics: __________________ Andrew - MySpace - KD5FHW 1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited - LT1, 4L60E, 2.93 Gears, 260HP, 4,200LBS, 15.4SEC 1/4-MI, 20MPG 2005 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 LS - LM7, 4L60E, 3.73 Gears, 300HP, 4,200LBS, 15.0SEC 1/4-MI, 19.0MPG "Gas mileage is fine, but keep in mind, the first question any car buyer asks themselves is, 'Will this get me laid?'" Last edited by AndrewGS : 02-25-2008 at 08:30 PM.

02-25-2008, 06:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
GrandPrix08 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Jersey Drives: 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Posts: 533	Re: New Member Of The Family - 2008 Torrent Sweet Ride. Though not a fan of SUV, nor a re-badging business, but I have to tell ya, Torrent is good choice over Equinnox and over any imports from Korea or Japan(Not a fan of any of them). Good luck with it. Enjoy it in many, many happy miles. Congrats. __________________

02-25-2008, 10:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
knightfan26917 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Elgin IL Drives: '72 MC, '76 MC, '79 MC, '81 MC SC & '87 MC LS Posts: 3,531	Re: New Member Of The Family - 2008 Torrent Hey Andrew, Cool new Torrent ... CONGRATULATIONS . Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Come along and share the good times while we can" ... Lynn Anderson ... 'Rose Garden'

02-26-2008, 12:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
FenwickHockey65 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 4,912	Re: New Member Of The Family - 2008 Torrent Congrats! Looks awesome! __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro LT RS: 3.6L DI VVT V6

02-26-2008, 12:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
AndrewGS 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring, TX, MX (Houston) Drives: 1986 Ford RS200 EVO Posts: 6,771	Re: New Member Of The Family - 2008 Torrent Thanks guys. We went to the dealer friday evening to look at and probably buy another Torrent with the exact same options but in Teal on Ebony, but when we got there it was being sold. The Sedona Beige was a second choice but I personally like the Sand/Ebony interior more as I think it looks more upscale than all-Ebony. It took another night of debate on weather or not to order one in Teal or get the Sedona Beige on saturday. You can see our choice. __________________ Andrew - MySpace - KD5FHW 1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited - LT1, 4L60E, 2.93 Gears, 260HP, 4,200LBS, 15.4SEC 1/4-MI, 20MPG 2005 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 LS - LM7, 4L60E, 3.73 Gears, 300HP, 4,200LBS, 15.0SEC 1/4-MI, 19.0MPG "Gas mileage is fine, but keep in mind, the first question any car buyer asks themselves is, 'Will this get me laid?'"

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02-26-2008, 12:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
CobaltSScrazy 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Drives: 2005 Cobalt SS Posts: 5,917	Re: New Member Of The Family - 2008 Torrent looks sharp! Congrats on the new vehicle May you enjoy many problem free miles in it! (Well your mom) CobaltSS __________________ 2005 Cobalt SS I'm done with GMI, some posters type inexcusable and unacceptable replys that are not moderated with enough intensity.

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Olds88 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: May 2007 Drives: 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1991 Chevrolet Caprice W Posts: 605	Re: New Member Of The Family - 2008 Torrent That's a nice Torrent man, my personal favorite color combo. A guy on my block has a near identical one and he's replaced the wheels with 19" black 6-spoke chrome, it really accents his SUV well. If I had a camera I'd take pictures. __________________ Current <> 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT and 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon - 162,000 miles and counting Past <> 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1984 Oldsmobile Delta88, 1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer (now my brother's, 132k on it), 1990 Buick Estate Wagon Future <> 2008/9 Dodge Challenger R/T, 1959 Buick Invicta Dream <>1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Convertible, 1987 Buick Grand National GNX, 20xx RWD BOF Buick Roadmaster

02-27-2008, 10:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
GMCSonoma GMI Fixed Ops Contributor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: behind the parts counter Drives: 31MPG '98 Park Avenue; 21MPG '93 Roadmaster Posts: 8,462	Re: New Member Of The Family - 2008 Torrent Very nice! It's great to hear of GMI-ers getting GM products! Congrats & thanks for carrying on the GM torch!!!!!! __________________ certified GM Dealer Parts Manager since 1994 GM Dealer Parts employee since 1987 AMC-Jeep-Renault Dealer Parts employee 1987-90 holder of many GM accredations, too numerous to list

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likearock00 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NC Drives: 2006 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z-71 Posts: 7,534	Re: New Member Of The Family - 2008 Torrent Congrats on your new addition to the family. I hope it works out well for ya'll! __________________ "Moral courage is the most valuable and usually the most absent characteristic in men." -Patton

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ctaylorzl1 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indiana Drives: 1996 Dodge 3500 CTD 4x4 1992 Camaro RS 305 Posts: 3,303	Re: New Member Of The Family - 2008 Torrent Looks nice, I really like the wheels on it! __________________

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