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#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).
#24 of 31 my Aveo by bayoubilly74 Sep 13, 2008 (7:15 pm)
Hello all.   Here is a "6 month review" on my Aveo. I bought a 07 sedan, LT, with most of the bells and whistles. I got it in Feb. of this year and received a sweet deal from Chevy b/c apparently this one had been sitting around awhile. I guess the average buyer would go ahead and move up to the Cobalt instead of buying a high-end Aveo.   Anyway, here is what I think after owning this car for about 6 months.   The Good: upscale interior, the leatherette is lookin' good and easy to clean, car handles well and is super-easy to park, solid set of modern features, above-par stereo with 6-disc in-dash with mp3 ability, 180 watts, and mp3 player plug in. big trunk for this car, smooth ride, head room.   Not-so-good: buzzy, droning engine noise, lightweight feel, not much power, gas mileage isn't what I thought, keyfob range is pretty much reduced to being right "up on the car" before it will work, cupholders only work for a regular soda can   Overall, there are more good things about this car than bad. I would buy another one; it meets and exceeds the purpose for which it was purchased. It isn't a Malibu by any stretch but it more than holds its own. I get lots of questions about it. If nobody cared, they wouldn't ask.   The one complaint I really have an issue with is the cupholders in this car. In this day and age of oversized coffee traveler mugs, super large cups, etc etc, the present cupholders in the Aveo leave A LOT to be desired. I figured Chevy/GM would have fixed this issue for the 2009 Aveo 5 door, but it appears they kept the same Dollar store set from previous years. Hey Chevy, I love the car, but please, put some decent cupholders in the Aveo.
#25 of 31 2008 Aveo LT by Helen715 Jan 11, 2009 (11:59 am)
We are new owners of a 2008 silver Aveo -less than 2 weeks. We like the car- gas mileage is great, last car was an SUV. At 1.39 per gallon, it only took $10 to fill the tank. It has a very nice look, but is a bit spare in the armrest and console dept. So far, it handles nicely, is a bit delicate seeming; but that could be our history with an SUV. The first problem is the snow driving...it skids and slides. We have decided that we can no longer be out in the snow...how sad. Any solutions?
#26 of 31 Begging for advice driving in the snow! by sullysgirl Jan 16, 2009 (11:56 am)
I'm also having a terrible time in the snow! I LOVE my Aveo in any other weather, but it is uncontrolable in the snow. Please, other owners, tell me what to do! It was a total nightmare getting to work this morning. Replies to this message: poncho167 (Jan 16, 2009 4:54 pm)
#28 of 31 Re: Begging for advice driving in the snow! [sullysgirl] by poncho167 Jan 16, 2009 (4:54 pm)
Replying to: sullysgirl (Jan 16, 2009 11:56 am) It has to be the stock tires. If you have trouble spinning at the stop light and you have automatic trans, push the button on the shifter to put it in a taller gear for less torque. It will start going in second gear with less spinning.
#29 of 31 Re: Me and my 2006 Aveo [jules8] by sheepdog1 Apr 05, 2009 (5:38 am)
Replying to: jules8 (Jan 29, 2008 8:25 am) I'm thinking about buying a new aveo w/o a/c. How much did you pay for the a/c installation? Thanks. Replies to this message: Helen715 (Apr 05, 2009 6:20 pm)
#30 of 31 Re: Me and my 2006 Aveo [sheepdog1] by Helen715 Apr 05, 2009 (6:20 pm)
Replying to: sheepdog1 (Apr 05, 2009 5:38 am) The AC was included in my 2008 Aveo, therefore I don't actually know how much it costs as an 'add-on'. Sorry. Be careful to make sure yours has a CD player, if that is what you want. Ours didn't (had only a radio), but fortunately we have an MP3 player that we use as an auxiliary player. The gas mileage is exceptional - $20 fulls the tank. If half, 10- cna you believe that??? And the gas lasts so much longer than our previous suv.
#31 of 31 total cost by Helen715 Apr 05, 2009 (6:22 pm)
ours was 8999 minus our trade-in- bringing the price down to 7999

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