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#25 of 896 Re: Calm Down [sandman_6472] by dodgeman07

Sep 15, 2010 (9:15 pm)

Replying to: sandman_6472 (Sep 15, 2010 2:21 pm)
I expect the Cruze to sell very well. For those who don't follow GM Inside News, there's an excellent thread on the Cruze's NVH (or lack thereof) running now:
 
GM Inside News
 
There is some strong competition on the horizon with the 2012 Ford Focus, Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra, and VW Jetta arriving next year. It's a good thing Chevrolet has built a Lexus-like vault on wheels that the competitors cannot touch.

#26 of 896 Re: Calm Down [sandman_6472] by overbrook

Sep 16, 2010 (7:12 am)

Replying to: sandman_6472 (Sep 15, 2010 2:21 pm)
The cars with the most current marketshare have the most to lose from the increased competition. The current Elantra and Cobalt have never challenged the Corolla/Civic in terms of sales so I would say the Cruze and 2011 Elantra have a chance to gain serious share. The Focus already sells well but the new one should be even more successful at attracting potential Corolla/Civic owners. The civic will be changed for 2012 but spy shots indicated its an evolutionary redesign. Don't expect an all new Corolla for several years. Out of all the major players the Corolla is the farthest away from a complete redesign. Honda's recent redesigns have been modest in terms of increasing technology and mileage so I'm not expected the Civic to break any new ground which is good for Cruze. Besides, its going to be very difficult for any compact to match 40mpg within the next few years.

#27 of 896 Others Can't Touch by sandman_6472

Sep 16, 2010 (2:47 pm)

One man's opinion which I don't agree with. But that's what will make these next few years very interesting in this market. Just let me say that when I hear "Lexus-like vault on wheels" and "the others can' touch", I tend to totally dismiss those comments. Maybe you guys have a crystal ball or something but all I hear is "opinion" & nothing else. "Facts" guys, facts is what your arguments lack...plain & simple. Personally, I hope they are all home runs & sell tons, much better for folks like us who will be in the market.
 
But for now, I'll reserve judgment and let you two "experts" spin things as much as possible. Seeing is believing, so I'll just sit & wait. One last thing, with this crystal ball you've both got, I've got some stock tips that y'all can check out for me before I plunk my $ down. You can always reach me here with your recommendations!
 
The Sandman

#28 of 896 Re: Others Can't Touch [sandman_6472] by dodgeman07

Sep 16, 2010 (9:49 pm)

Replying to: sandman_6472 (Sep 16, 2010 2:47 pm)
Well, I brought 30ozs of gold 4 years old at $650/oz. Forget equities - it's a game for the big boys. Gold will hit $1500/oz by December 2011. An 18% gain from today's levels.
 
Oh and the Cruze? Great little car and it will be very successful for GM.

#29 of 896 Re: Others Can't Touch [sandman_6472] by overbrook

Sep 17, 2010 (7:36 am)

Replying to: sandman_6472 (Sep 16, 2010 2:47 pm)
Actually professional reviews have verified the "lexus like quiet" and numerous reviews claimed the car was clearly quieter and more refined than the Civic and Corolla. I'm not sure whose opinion you would truse since it seems that you have made up your mind that the Cruze can't possibly be superior to the Japanese compacts. It has more features, more torque, more airbags and a quieter ride. I'm not exactly sure what areas it falls behind in. Sorry, but "wait until the next gen Civic comes out" isnt an acceptable argument right now. The current civic is what the Cruze will compete with for another year and that's what counts until fall 2011.

#30 of 896 Opinion by sandman_6472

Sep 17, 2010 (3:12 pm)

I haven't made up my opinion on anything actually since I haven't test drove any of them. I just always base my opinion on personal experience not what the "so-called professional reviewers" say or based on what everyday folks say. Once I drive the cars, then I can make an informed decision...period. I actually like the exterior of the Cruze, it has a pretty muscular stance and with the wider tires filling out the wheel wells, it is a looker! But I need to wait till I drive it till I can make an informed decision.
 
We'll test all the cars in the sub-compact & the econocar categories & then make our decision. So I can't speculate what I'll like & what I won't like. Go ahead & tell others "what counts & what doesn't"...what you say means nothing to me. I suggest you guys move on already...this is getting tedious & boring actually. Try to influence others in here...you're wasting your time with me!
 
Time to move on now!!! Bye.
 
The Sandman

#31 of 896 EPA Numbers Posted by dodgeman07

Sep 18, 2010 (8:44 pm)

The official EPA Fuel Economy numbers are now available.
 
EPA
 
The ECO numbers are not yet available. I thought it was interesting that after all the banter about the Cruze being "mid-size", the EPA lists it as a Compact.

#32 of 896 Re: EPA Numbers Posted [dodgeman07] by overbrook

Sep 20, 2010 (6:37 am)

Replying to: dodgeman07 (Sep 18, 2010 8:44 pm)
That seems odd. I know the size rankings are based on volume and the cruze has almost as much interior volume as the Malibu which is a midsize according to the EPA. I believe the Cruze has around 94 cu ft of passenger volume. Its definitely on the upper end of the compact segment in terms of length, weight and interior space. The trunk is best in class.

#33 of 896 Re: EPA Numbers Posted [overbrook] by dodgeman07

Sep 20, 2010 (8:42 pm)

Replying to: overbrook (Sep 20, 2010 6:37 am)
It may get changed. The EPA lists the Cruze at 94 cu ft passenger volume and 16 cu ft trunk volume for 110 total! These numbers differ slightly from Chevrolet's which came in at 94.6 and 15.4 but the total is the same.
 
Technically the Cruze squeaks into the mid-size class and yes, the trunk is huge for a car in this class.

#34 of 896 Cruze Hatch by csandste

Sep 26, 2010 (11:55 am)

This looks better than the sedan IMO. Don't keep it in Europe, wouldn't cost much to bring it here. If not, I'd probably go with new Focus or Forte hatch for my next car.

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