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#61 of 1578 Love Um' Small by 2004aveo Jun 05, 2004 (12:22 am)
The last big rig I owned was a 1994 Chevy one ton crew cab 4x4 (silverado). Cost 42,000 US new. Hated it right off but bought into the big rig myth. At 10k it dumped me at the Flying J truck stop in Winnemuca NV. Sold it and never looked back. Now about the Aveo. I own the LS with all the goodies. Love the car. I research now. First it is 5 star crash tested....better than Toyota's Echo. Second it has a 60k warranty. Third it's auto transaxle has a "hold" feature to let you shift like a manual trans. Forth, I don't drive fast so it gives me the stated milage plus two or three more per gallon. Fifth, this car was never made to be a race car. It was made to be a "all-around" entry level vehicle.....it does that well. Most dealers offer free oil changes so you shouldn't have to do a thing until 60k.....then comes the timing belt and the once over....cost should be around 200 US for this service. As to the engine, expect it to run well but noisier then a Honda. As to the price of a Civic with same options....expect to pay 16,000 US. I payed 13,000 US and mine has it all.....love the sunroof and the hatchback. One thing I don't get.....this car has no cruise control? And no way to get one as it never came with one. The wing is for looks only. The alloy wheels are small but nice....I asked the dealer and he says that 15" wheels are not impossible for this car....I'll stay factory anyway. At anyrate though...remember this car is entry level....don't expect it to be a BMW and it won't disappoint. And just a side note about my Chevy Tracker....It's still running strong at 100k miles and still tows a thousand pound loads on it's matching trailer....I love that rig. No leaks, no major breaks, great gas milage....and hey, it has factory cruise! What a great little two door. As to the 4x4....with the "rock-crawler" kit in the transfer case and a little jacking.....it beats my buddy's 2003 chev big boy.....and I can get around better off-road in between the trees! Big rigs really are a waste in every direction but two they are faster and they de-value in total dollars faster than a small rigs! I know...My Chevy one ton mentioned above.....it sold consignment for 28,000 after one year and 10k miles.....that loss would have paid for my Tracker!!!! Never again! And gas milage on the 94'.....would you believe 10mpg in town. Compair this to almost 30mpg with the Tracker. And the new one's aren't any better...I know I looked. For the same rig today it only gets 2mpg better! Sorry for the long post.....see ya, but if your driving a big rig, I wouldn't want to be ya!
#62 of 1578 2004aveo- by fastdriver Jun 05, 2004 (1:52 pm)
2004aveo-   Geez. Can you tell us how you REALLY feel about your AVEO> )))   I just bought a sedan LS with all the goodies too! I love it!   fastdriver
#63 of 1578 2004aveo-it sounds like you love your Aveo..... by iluvmysephia1 Jun 05, 2004 (6:28 pm)
and for good reason. I, too, have researched this vehicle for a long time and I knew it was going to provide consumers with good entry-level transportation at a great low purchase price. Daewoo never got a good chance in the U.S. Most American consumers are stuck on the large pickups and large SUV's, which not only get terrible gas mileage but also rate as terribly boring to look at as well. If they're thinking that generic large oversized look is cool they need to re-evaluate. Small cars are better and much more interesting to own and operate. Small is in-Hyundai, Kia has, and the former Daewoo had the right idea. Watch HyunKia's empire grow ladies and gentlemen. Top 5 in the world for automobile production is very attainable for them.
#66 of 1578 iluv by muffin_man Jun 09, 2004 (7:55 pm)
How come you haven't remarked about Kia's rapid market share improvements in Europe? (or, how come I haven't seen your post about it) I just read that it was Europe's fastest growing brand. Very interesting...
#67 of 1578 by klingon Jun 10, 2004 (8:40 am)
The daewoo name has been around for well over 40 years if not in auto manufacturing then in electronics, daewoo corp does more than sell cars. The e-tec engine has been around for sometime now and its even considered old tec, but it has been proven reliable and durable. I belive the aveo will avail itself as a dependable and affordable transportation in the US. Daewoo Auto demise in North America had NOTHING to do with the quality of its cars, this was more of corporate mismanagment. I have had my blue hatchback ls for over 2 months and i can already tell chevy has a winner on its hand with this car, AS LONG AS IT IMPROVES ON THE EXISTING PLATFORM, there is alot of room for improvement in this vehicle.
#68 of 1578 Appereance by klingon Jun 10, 2004 (10:02 am)
Anyone plan on doing any customizing of thier Aveo, I.E. exhaust, intake, rims, vynil graphics. I believe this car has the potential to catch on with the tunner crowd. The ScionXA has a large following and its not that much differnt in body style as the 5 door Aveo, engine displacement is virtually the same with the Aveo 1 tic larger 1.6 vs 1.5. Out here in Cali. most people customize thier cars to give them a little personality.
#69 of 1578 muffin man............................. by iluvmysephia1 Jun 15, 2004 (6:25 pm)
I have seen so many great articles lately speaking about Kia's success that I can't keep up with them all! Much less all of the accolades! They're doing great and, yes, improvement in quality could still be made-although the amount of striding they need to do is negligible, IMO. I still doubt the accuracy quality of the JD Power surveys and still highly disregard Clodsumer Retorts as a reliable and interesting source for car notables. I gain a lot more by coming to this website. I'm looking forward to the new-world-order Kia Sportage for 2005 and their new pickup truck. No, they haven't announced the pickup's inception yet, but they will. Go Pistons tonight! I'm so pleased the Lakers failed!
#70 of 1578 iluv by muffin_man Jun 15, 2004 (9:02 pm)
I don't know if I would disregard CR, but I agree with you, they are definitely NOT an interesting source for car notables.

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