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#805 of 885 Re: '07 Sedan [barry42] by micweb

Aug 18, 2006 (1:17 pm)

Replying to: barry42 (Aug 18, 2006 8:04 am)
Specs are here:
 
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/08/17/chevy-launches-2007-aveo-sedan/
 
The press release notes that the standard side torso airbags also provide head protection, something I did not know before (or maybe they were upgraded from '06). There are currently two major approaches to head protection: side curtain airbags which drop from the ceiling, and side torso airbags with an extension that also protects the front row heads.
 
Integrating head and torso protection into side airbags (Ford also does this on the Focus, but the are optional there) provides complete side body protection, but only for the front seat occupants. Separate side curtain airbags can easily extend to the rear, to protect rear seat occupants as well - that's how it works on the Impala, which has them standard (but not standard torso protection) and on this year's Malibu.
 
I think Chevy made the right decision in the Aveo. Most cars have single occupants anyway; and with a car in the Aveo's class size, adult rear passengers are much rarer. Kids in child seats won't benefit much from rear side curtains, and even a little bigger kids are usually too low in the seat for side curtains to help. So Chevy did a smart job of triage and gave front seat occupants full protection. Thanks!
 
The Aveo has now proved it's no "flash in the pan" for Chevy. This is the second full year of production with a much upgraded model. I would probably now recommend this to my friends instead of the Scion xA or Toyota Yaris since it is a better supported model, and would even recommend that friends on a budget consider it over a Fit, since the Fit is so overpriced in my opinion (a subcompact car with a compact price).
 
I see a lot of these around San Francisco. Chevy has hit a home run with the Aveo!
 
(Be aware that the 5 door hatchback continues forward unchanged this year, it has none of the sedan's improvements.)

#806 of 885 Re: Aveo Gear ratios [79customd] by randydriver

Aug 18, 2006 (2:05 pm)

Replying to: 79customd (Jul 24, 2006 1:07 pm)
I dont understand what you mean about driving in 3rd gear on the freeway.....I dont. It is just about like every other small car with a manual I have driven for the past ....28 years. Automatics downshift by themselve when you pass, and on a manual you have to do it yourself. It just depends on how fast you are going, and how fast you are trying to pass. Sometimes you might have to shift into 3rd.

#809 of 885 Press Request by KarenS HOST

Aug 22, 2006 (11:54 am)

A large local newspaper is looking to interview 18-25 year olds on what type of car they are looking to purchase. Please send an e-mail to ctalatiedmunds.com no later than Thursday, August 24, 2006 by 2:30 PM PT/5:30 PM ET containing your daytime contact information.

#810 of 885 press request by kirstie_h HOST

Aug 24, 2006 (9:40 am)

A tv reporter seeks to interview sub-compact (Aveo, Fit, Versa, Yaris) drivers who live or work within 25 miles of Manhattan. Please send your daytime contact info, location and vehicle make/model to alex_cohenbusinessweek.com and/or jfallonedmunds.com no later than Tuesday, August 29, 2006.

#811 of 885 California owners timing belt by photogrant

Aug 30, 2006 (5:57 pm)

Well my '04 aveo just cost me 1600 dollars. The timing belt went and the values bent. Got a value job done and asked my mechanic when the maintenance on the belt was required. The owner's manual says 60,000. My car has 93,000.I did some research and California law requires timing belts to last up to 105,000 miles. It looks like GM went cheap and did not upgrade the belts. My car was checked the last time I bought it in for service and my mechanic said all my belts were fine. I am thinking about filing a class action lawsuit against GM. This could be a huge problem for aveo owners. I commute over 100 miles per day that's the reason for the high mileage.

#812 of 885 Re: Aveo Gear ratios [79customd] by scaveo

Oct 05, 2006 (10:59 am)

Replying to: 79customd (Jul 24, 2006 1:07 pm)
my 04 sedan zips around town from 1-3, but it has no power on the freeway. occasonally I have to hit 3rd up hills, and passing is downright is slow. my only complaint is i wish it had more power, Im thinking about getting a chip, you can find it on ebay, but the gas milage i get it insane.

#814 of 885 Re: California owners timing belt [photogrant] by robw27

Dec 05, 2006 (2:47 am)

Replying to: photogrant (Aug 30, 2006 5:57 pm)
Hey I feel your pain,
 My Aveo just cost me $2,000 for my timing belt and head to be replaced, i wish i heard about the problem before mine went. my car only has 74,000 miles on it, i have a long drive to work as well, how did you find out about the law suit? i need to check on any in my state, i am in Michigan, i have had alot of problems with my car my throw out bering went right off the bat like 6 months old.
 hope things works out with your Aveo

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