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#63 of 72 Re: My New 2007 Aveo Sedan LT RS. [richard1haines] by poncho167 Sep 29, 2007 (4:22 am)
Replying to: richard1haines (Sep 28, 2007 8:07 am) "Do USA Aveos have heated mirrors?"   Yes, but only on the LT model.
#64 of 72 Feedback on 2008AVEO by northerncedar Apr 30, 2008 (8:25 am)
Just pick up ours yesterday. It had a vibratory squeek on the left door, but apparently worked itself out in about 1 hour of driving. It was not any worse than my wife's new Focus, which had a sqeak on the door, vibrating trunk, and terrible wind noise on the left window since we bought it new. The quiestest new car we've ever own is the Corolla. But I can't ask for more from a $8300 car that we paid $7000 for.   The stick shift was a little hard to learn at first, as it is like many cars, difficult to get into 2nd when you down shift. Once you've realized that you can not accidentally get into reverse (there is a finger activated release that you must use - which is great), you can jam it hard into the corner, so you will not mistake 2nd gear for 4th. It took a while to get use to that.   The steering was nimble, which handled better than the Equinox that we almost bought. But apparently was a big complain from other folks.   Beware of the back seat latch. We had major problem with a 2008 in Mexico that had only 400 miles, and I read it online too. Don't force it or jam it or it will lock. Hopefully it will not give us major problem. So far no problem yet, but it could be for folks who use it alot. I imagine lots of WD40 will help with the jamming issue.   I find it interesting that the 30000 mile timing belt check was removed on the 08 model, but required on the 07 model. Apparently a visual check is worthless, and they've done away with it. I am still planning to replace that timing belt every 30 to 40 K after the first replacement at 60K. Don't want to mess with these interference engines.   Please give feedback on your 08 Aveo experience. Hopefully they've got most of the glitches worked out.
#65 of 72 Aveo experience by northerncedar May 01, 2008 (6:16 pm)
No more squeeks from my car today, the 2008 aveo we got 2 days ago. The shifting is still difficult to get used to, going from 4 or 5 to 2. I still have problem putting it into 3rd.   The cup holders are wayyy to small, crampted, and tight. Hard to shift with 2 sixteen oz pop in it, as it cramps up against the stick shift. I would not put any double 20 oz pop, or they will bump each other's lid off. It really was meant for small coffee cups or small coffees.
#66 of 72 New Aveo by sv6rider May 01, 2008 (6:26 pm)
Well just got a new 08 Silver Aveo Hatch. Replaced my 98' Cavalier, I mainly use it for work commuting and have only put 30 miles on it but the car is nice. Our main vehicle is a 07 Equinox AWD which is awsome. The main problem I have with the Aveo is how cheap the switch gear feels and how thin the doors are, sorta reminds me of the geo tracker and metro. I will accesorize it in time. First up are tinted windows a better set of speakers with a small 4 channel amp. I will keep the stock head unit because it lets me plug in my SIrius radio. and the aveos idea of a premium sound system is a joke. but what can i expect from a 14000 dollar car I got for 11000 out the door, then minus trade and cash for a whopping monthly car payment of $122
#67 of 72 2nd Aveo by gene_fitz May 02, 2008 (10:55 am)
I got my first Aveo in 2005. I loved it, it was an LS model, 5 Speed, AM/FM radio, manual everything. It was a great car. I just got a 2008 Aveo LT, and again, pleased as punch with the purchase. The Automatic transmission I don't care much for, I mean, I am a die hard stick shift fan, and I don't like the constant upshift-downshift in the hills, but it doesn't lack for power. The 2007/2008 Sedan models do have a nicer front profile than my 2005 did, which is wonderful. My LT has the AM/FM/CD/MP3 player with steering wheel controls which is very nice, though the volume isn't really all that. I am not sure if it is the stereo itself or the speakers. I like to rock out while I am driving, and the stock unit just doesn't have the punch I am looking for. But the 6 speaker system is really nice and clear. The Alarm is a help (not that I carry much that I am worried about being stolen, well, other than the car itself). Downside to that is the replacement key, with the alarm controller costs $148 to replace, then another $45 to get it programmed. Overall, my experience is really good. I have very few complaints, at least no more than I would have with any car.   The Aveo is a good buy, and a wonderful car.
#68 of 72 New by scrver May 13, 2008 (4:50 am)
I just bought my 2008 Aveo5 last week. I wasn't going to buy until fall but lucked out and fell into $1000 off bonus bucks and $1000 GM loyalty at the same time. I couldn't refuse. I have been impressed so far. I will use the vehicle mainly as transportation to and from work in the winter and rainy days. Both of my sons laughed at me when they saw it (my other vehicle is a K3500 diesel dually) until they drove it. I hope that it will last me 5 years at 10,000 per year. Will post more when I drive it. Hi to all. Replies to this message: tootal2 (May 15, 2008 9:04 am) scrver (May 15, 2008 9:11 am)
#69 of 72 Very Reliable Aveo Sedan by richard1haines May 14, 2008 (2:15 pm)
26,000km on my 2007 Aveo Sedan and so far no problems have surfaced. There's been a minor issue with the silver painted finish on the interior door handles rubbing off onto our fingers. But otherwise, it's been dead reliable and a great little car.
#70 of 72 Re: New [scrver] by tootal2 May 15, 2008 (9:04 am)
Replying to: scrver (May 13, 2008 4:50 am) I didnt know you could use the 1000.00 gm loyalty and bonus bucks at the same time. I might of bought one if i knew that. I going wait till the 2009 aveo comes out i think. Replies to this message: scrver (May 15, 2008 9:11 am)
#71 of 72 Re: New [tootal2] by scrver May 15, 2008 (9:11 am)
Replying to: tootal2 (May 15, 2008 9:04 am) I didn't either. The loyalty wasn't posted. If I hadn't stopped that day I wouldn't have known. IF I hadn't been in the sales managers office I may not have been told. I got lucky . (for a change) The bonus bucks ran out the following day and the loyalty had just started. Go figure.
#72 of 72 Re: Chevy Aveo 2007 [wave54] by poquette Sep 20, 2009 (1:50 pm)
Replying to: wave54 (Sep 27, 2007 9:57 pm) Hello, well it's the Poquette's again w/ 2007 guess what here we are Sept. 2009 so far since the lower control arms we have had all four rims replaced cause they were defected, also bushing replaced( in shop 7 times for that issue) and now they are telling me w/ only 23,358 I need upper struts, mounds and bearing and all new tires cause of uneven tire ware. they tell me i need to pay for tires I told I don't think so they need to pay for those so now we are waiting for chevy(main) office to get back to us on monday to tell us yes or no. We told them the tire might of last longer if we didn't continue to have problems with the front end. the Poquette's

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