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1578 messages, Last post on Sep 14, 2009 at 8:36 AM
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Anyone notice in Chevy's print and television ads the Aveo is nowhere to be found. I wonder why. Any thoughts?
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| I agree. I have never seen them advertised and when I was looking for a small car to buy I just happen to stumble on the Aveo. I had never heard of it and assumed it was a "new" chevy model when in fact the dealer said it had been out since 2004. What a surprise! I did buy one but still have never heard of any advertising of it. crazy | |
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Replying to: yngwie (May 21, 2009 8:51 am) |
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I'm thinking of buying a 2009 or 2010 Aveo 5. I'm in my 50's and all or children are moved out. How does this car handle on the highway? In the snow? Is it powerful enough for luggage and such for a cross country trip? (new-york state - - - california) I have to cross the rockies. I've never owned a car before only vans and S.U.V.'s I want something economical, dependable and safe. I need help and advice with my decision. Thank you!
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Replying to: laserblue (Jun 14, 2009 5:47 pm) I live in Calgary, Canada, so, driving in snow (and through the Canadian Rockies) is something I can totally attest to. As long as you have a good set of winter tires, you are fine. Not one accident/near miss to date (touch wood). The trunk is kinda tiny, but you can always put the back seats down and pack to your hearts content. I have moved 4 times, using my car as my moving truck. lol. I actually folded the back seats down and fitted a patio table and 4 chairs in there. It was impressive really!! The interior is very spacious, even thought it seems small from the outside. No problem with tall people knocking their heads on the roof or anything like that. Sometimes in windy conditions it is a little sketch, as the car is really light and if there is a big enough gust, you really feel it. Or like a big semi passing by...but, not like you are gonna fly off the road or anything, you can just fill it pull a bit. All in all, i think it is the ideal economical, dependable and safe car. My car is paid off next year and I have no intention of replacing it! I have only had a few minor repairs that I had to make on it. Just make sure you watch the warranty program correctly, and you will have no problems. Good luck. You cant really go wrong.
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Replying to: laserblue (Jun 14, 2009 5:47 pm) |
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Replying to: lynet_rob (Jun 14, 2009 10:12 pm) Calgary...what a nice place, we went there in 1980 for the "Stampede" and my brother in law lives in Red Deer and also lived in Olds. He might work in Fort McMurray next year. I was born and still living in Ottawa, Ontario. We are planning a trip with friends from Albany N.Y. to California next year (each our own car) but I'm looking forward to buying a new car before leaving. I like the Aveo but what bothers me a bit is crossing the Rockies. with a 1.6 L engine. Will it be powerful enough? By what you said in your post... guess so. Thank you! |
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Could owners of a Aveo 5 describe how they felt and how it went on a road trip. How long was your trip? Type of road travelled? How does this Aveo 5 performed in the mountains? (Appalachians, Rockies or steep hills). On a long stretch of highway? |
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My dealer told me that the 2009 Aveo's 1.6 L. engine has 108 h/p compared to 103 h/p in the 2008 models. Does 5 h/p bring a big difference in a car? I might buy one but I'm still wondering. I only do city commuting but I take 1 long vacation trip every year crossing the Appalachians or the Rockies. Would this car be powerful enough to cross those steep mountains? |
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In 2006 I took a 3-week vacation through the Rocky Mountains. My journey crossed seven states. I flew to Denver and rented the Aveo Sedan. I put 3200 miles on the car, so I got a very good impression of its virtues. First, seat comfort was excellent. I have a bad back and had no problems throughout the trip. Fuel economy was a solid 40 mpg. At times in Colorado I had to climb some very steep grades and have to say the car struggled. And my vacation was a solo trip (cant imagine how worse it would have been with additional passengers/weight). But taxing the engine wasnt that common and overall it had enough power for most situations. I plan on replacing my car within the next 6 months. So I have had a chance to check out the the current Aveo hatchback. Definate improvement over the older model I drove. But I actually like the Hyundai Elantra Touring better and it may be my next purchase. |
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