Hi! New to the forum and first post. I have been interested in the renegade for awhile now and considering pulling the trigger after another test drive. I found a great deal on a loaded Justice edition but was a bit disappointed when I knew more about some of the features of the renegade than the salesman. Still was a great ride even after checking that they over-inflated one tire and under inflated the opposite one.
I have to admit I do still have a few reservations. I haven't picked up a new car before as I have always had beaters and the newest car I have owned before now was a 2004 Grand am but I think this will be ideal overall. I was hesitant due to some of the bugs I have heard but it sounds like majority of them were in the 2015 units so I am hoping that even with the warranty, I won't have to go in for service often. I did have a couple of questions that I haven't been able to find the answers to.
1. Has anyone had any issues with the Grip assist handles? They don't seem that sturdy and I only worry because I often have to take my father in for doctors appointments and worry he will pull too hard on it.
2. Not to say I don't wear my seatbelt but.. is there a way to turn off the chime? It seemed more incessant than other vehicles I have been in.
3. I am planning on test driving a Trailblazer as well but.. to be honest I think I will still prefer the Justice/Latitude version. Aside from the type of 4WD/hill descent and a few other extras, are the suspensions that much different? I don't plan on lifting mine as I prefer a more steady ride and will barely go off road, though I like having the option.
Finally, is there a way for me to see via the touchscreen what the most up to date program versions/updates are? I want to make sure they have them all completed.
Thanks!
I have to admit I do still have a few reservations. I haven't picked up a new car before as I have always had beaters and the newest car I have owned before now was a 2004 Grand am but I think this will be ideal overall. I was hesitant due to some of the bugs I have heard but it sounds like majority of them were in the 2015 units so I am hoping that even with the warranty, I won't have to go in for service often. I did have a couple of questions that I haven't been able to find the answers to.
1. Has anyone had any issues with the Grip assist handles? They don't seem that sturdy and I only worry because I often have to take my father in for doctors appointments and worry he will pull too hard on it.
2. Not to say I don't wear my seatbelt but.. is there a way to turn off the chime? It seemed more incessant than other vehicles I have been in.
3. I am planning on test driving a Trailblazer as well but.. to be honest I think I will still prefer the Justice/Latitude version. Aside from the type of 4WD/hill descent and a few other extras, are the suspensions that much different? I don't plan on lifting mine as I prefer a more steady ride and will barely go off road, though I like having the option.
Finally, is there a way for me to see via the touchscreen what the most up to date program versions/updates are? I want to make sure they have them all completed.
Thanks!
