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#14 of 31 Re: My 2007 Aveo Sedan RS [poncho167] by richard1haines Sep 10, 2007 (6:24 am)
Replying to: poncho167 (Sep 10, 2007 3:36 am) For information on the Canadian RS model go to this link:   http://www.gm.ca/gm/english/vehicles/chevrolet/aveo/overview   The Even More Special Aveo:   How do you top Aveo's attention-grabbing looks? With the available RS Special Edition package that features a 6-speaker Premium sound system – what better way to listen to the Apple iPod®†† that's part of the package. Also included are 15" aluminum wheels, a rear spoiler and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.   The RS Model is only available in Canada in limited edition for 2007 and 2007 model years. You can add the RS special edition package to either a LS or LT Aveo Sedan or 5 door. The cost is CDN$1095.00 and includes all the following:   *RS Special Edition Badges *15" Aluminum Wheels *P185/55R-15" Kumo Blackwall Tires *Premium 6-Speaker MP3/Ipod Stereo System upgrade *Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls *GM Edition Ipod Nano.     Replies to this message: poncho167 (Sep 11, 2007 4:44 am) richard1haines (Sep 11, 2007 8:25 am)
#15 of 31 Re: My 2007 Aveo Sedan RS [richard1haines] by poncho167 Sep 11, 2007 (4:44 am)
Replying to: richard1haines (Sep 10, 2007 6:24 am) That's what I originally said back in July, but CN7059 said he saw one in Richmond. Is there a Richmond Canada? Replies to this message: richard1haines (Sep 11, 2007 8:25 am)
#16 of 31 Re: Chevrolet Aveo: Meet the Owners [KarenS] by grace4ever Sep 11, 2007 (5:26 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Oct 19, 2006 5:19 am) My husband bought me my Aveo as a surprise. I was driving a 97 GEO Metro and I loved it and really hated to give it up. It ran great. It took a while to warm up to my 2007 Aveo Hatchback but once I started driving it - it was great. It handles very smoothly and so far not one problem. Gas mileage is not like I thought (25mpg) - I think I should get more but did improve a little bit after I put 34psi in the tires. So far, I love it - no complaints!
#17 of 31 Re: My 2007 Aveo Sedan RS [poncho167] by richard1haines Sep 11, 2007 (8:25 am)
Replying to: poncho167 (Sep 11, 2007 4:44 am) Yes Richmond is part of Vancouver, so that makes sense now...the RS is Canada only. The Canadian market is much different from the USA car market. Here in Canada over 50% of cars sold are either subcompact or compact size (about the same as Europe), while in the USA the sales figure is around 13%, so GM was very wise in offering the RS package to Canadians who are more open to the idea of buying a fully loaded smaller car over a base version larger car.
#19 of 31 Me and my 2006 Aveo by jules8 Jan 29, 2008 (8:25 am)
I picked up a brand new chevy aveo for under 10K at my local dealer. I bought one with no A/C and stick shift with just an AM/FM radio. The dealer wouldnt put an A/C into it so I took it over to my local automotive shop and had a factory air put in. It blows like an ice storm when its 90+ degrees outside. I installed an AM/FM with mp3/cd/usb/SD player into it after ordering the wiring harness of ebay. Took me less then an hr. This Feb will be 2 years and 30,000 miles later and I couldn't be happier. I have taken it on a few camping trips with my daughters and have been able to stuff the roomie hatchback to the hilt with camping gear.   The only one problem I have is tires that are rated on it don't seem to handle longer then 12,000 miles. I am looking for a set of tires that will go the distance for a person that does 30 miles each way on a 70mph plus highway that is a little rough on the road construction in my area. That and a nice set of seat covers that work well with side airbags. Replies to this message: busiris (Jan 29, 2008 3:45 pm) sheepdog1 (Apr 05, 2009 5:38 am) Helen715 (Apr 05, 2009 6:20 pm)
#20 of 31 Re: Me and my 2006 Aveo [jules8] by busiris Jan 29, 2008 (3:45 pm)
Replying to: jules8 (Jan 29, 2008 8:25 am) The tire wear appears to be a common problem on the Aveo. The most I could get on a good set of Goodyears was approx. 20K miles. The very same tires (different size, of course) are on my daughter's Toyota Corolla, they have over 45K miles and the tread barely looks worn. I spoke with 2 sources about this issue (the local Gemini (Goodyear) tire store and a lifelong friend who has been in the tire business over 50 years) and they both said the same thing....the Aveo and the Chevy Malibu are extremely rough on front tires.   I guess the solution is to simply run cheap tires and change them quite often....
#21 of 31 Re: Chevrolet Aveo: Meet the Owners [KarenS] by drh500 Aug 09, 2008 (5:09 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Oct 19, 2006 5:19 am) we are middle aged from Chicago area. Bought the 07 Aveo sedan because it was so sharp with the redesign. Love it!! Never a problem in bitter cold or snow. drive 500 miles a week and no issues!! AT and getting super mpg, i dont understand why so many on this forum are not seeing the 35+ mpg, as we get 39.5 on the interstate. It seems the faster we drive on the interstate, the better the mileage. Maybe its the overdrive tranny?
#22 of 31 2006 Sedan by aveoctb Aug 12, 2008 (4:54 pm)
I have a 2006 sedan LS, five speed, bought new so my wife and I could save for a house (traded in my black, fully-loaded 2001 Mustang GT... weep)   Likes: Cargo space, nice stereo, very cheap, tight turning radius, easy to park amongst the behemoths in the city garage when I go to work   Dislikes: Throttle body warp caused horrible bucking, surging, and "limp mode" in very, very dangerous driving locations; dealer experience for warranty work was awful (took 4 tries and 3 months, and they had to work on it a fifth time because they broke something on the gas tank - completely opposite end of the car from where the problem was); it's horribly unstable in wind; it's slow; nasty body lean on anything but the slowest turns; it makes all my passengers nauseous (they LOVED the loaner cars); mileage isn't bad, but it's not very good for the size of the car; my engine mounts are rotting   To be frank, I didn't expect anything out of the car, given its price tag (12,000 before incentives), except that it would run, and it has failed to live up to expectations. The only car sold in the U.S. in the last 20 years that I can remember being so disappointing, overall, is the Yugo. Granted, it's far superior to a Yugo, but that's not the sort of yardstick you thump your chest about....
#23 of 31 New owner by srs5694 Sep 10, 2008 (7:33 pm)
I just thought I'd introduce myself and my car. I'm 42 and self-employed as a writer of computer books. I bought a new (2008) Aveo LT 4-door sedan about two weeks ago, shortly after my 1992 Saturn SL died on me. (The brakes gave out, and I was given a $2000 repair estimate.) I knew the Saturn didn't have much life left in it even before it failed, so I'd begun preliminary research a while ago. I was initially thinking of getting a Honda Fit or Scion xD, but was drawn/pushed toward the Aveo by circumstances -- car dying suddenly, Chevy dealer being nearby, "employee price for everybody" sale, Fits being on 2-week back-order, Scions selling for $1,000 above sticker price in my area, and a discovery of just how tiny the cargo areas in these small hatchbacks are without the rear seats being folded down. The local Chevy dealer had an LT equipped more-or-less the way I wanted it: It's a base LT with no extra options. I'd trade the alarm and power windows and door locks for ABS, but otherwise it's a good feature mix.   My likes so far: Roomy feel, roomy trunk, AC (my '92 Saturn lacked that), cruise control, MP3-capable stereo, sensible controls (with some minor exceptions), good interior, good price (at least with the GM sale price), more air bags than my Saturn.   My dislikes so far: No ABS, a few minor control & display issues.   The jury's still out: Reliability, handling (it's very different from my Saturn, and I'm still adjusting).

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