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Chevrolet Cruze Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

134 messages,  Last post on May 12, 2013 at 5:09 AM

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#128 of 134 Re: New Cruze under 14K [gmcustsvc] by sandman_6472

Feb 27, 2013 (11:59 am)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Feb 27, 2013 11:51 am)
It was the engaging that was the issue! No where on the dash did it show that the cruise was even on, no light, no nothing...even my lowly Civic has a light on to show me the cruise is on. After hitting the button, it did not engage until after repeated pushes down on the set toggle switch which led to the vehicle slowing down, a very unsafe thing on a heavy traffic freeway! Was totally unsafe, dangerous and scary and pissed me off that y'all couldn't get this simple thing right. It made a very nice vehicle a terrible one in my eyes! The Malibu's and Cruze's I've driven haven't done this which is why I am really p o'd about this issue!
 
The Sandman

#129 of 134 Re: New Cruze under 14K [sandman_6472] by elias

Feb 28, 2013 (3:54 am)

Replying to: sandman_6472 (Feb 27, 2013 8:58 am)
S-man, i've owned and enjoyed 4 civics and driven the 2006 hybrid models and find the 011 cruze far superior.
I understand the 1.4L model specifically omits engine-quieting weight to improve mpg, compared to the 1.8 model.
on the 1.8L Cruze, i've how quiet/smooth the engine is - reminds me of my civic fleet which included base model 4-speed manual as well as LX & EX automatics.
The EX model is my favorite civic, no doubt about that.
 
I had my Cruze before most people had heard of the model, and for the first year would tell people that it was "Chevy Civic" before explaining how it was better than a civic.
 
another aspect Cruze shares with my 4 civics is zero defects, zero issues.
there were zero Cruze issues causing dealer-visits in 1.5 years and 40k miles.
(Unless you count one recall/inspection, and my heel wearing a huge hole through the drivers floor mat. I probably coulda got a new mat under warranty but i'm going to find an improved aftermarket mat, perhaps that there weatherbeater type from the 46 page advertisements in all the automags.)

#130 of 134 Re: New Cruze under 14K [sandman_6472] by gimmestdtranny

Feb 28, 2013 (2:54 pm)

Replying to: sandman_6472 (Feb 27, 2013 11:59 am)
After hitting the button, it did not engage until after repeated pushes down on the set toggle switch which led to the vehicle slowing down, a very unsafe thing on a heavy traffic freeway!
 
Not having an indicator light would be a nuisance, and also having to stab it more than once would also be irritating. But on the other hand, cruise really shouldn't be used in heavy traffic, and especially in poor wx.

#131 of 134 Re: New Cruze under 3K [gimmestdtranny] by elias

Mar 01, 2013 (4:03 am)

Replying to: gimmestdtranny (Feb 28, 2013 2:54 pm)
the fact that one can have the factory cruise-control added to the base cruze, is very cool.. . i had heard it was possible just by swapping the steering wheel with one from the "LT" or "LTZ" model.
 
as for the cost of the new cruze, one can't really include the trade-in value of the other vehicle, GM-card discounts, etc.
 
but if that's the way we are going measure price, then chalk up my 2011 Cruze price as a mere $3000. ($10k was the trade-in value on my 2006 Jetta TDI with 120k miles).

#132 of 134 Re: New Cruze under 14K [elias] by sandman_6472

Mar 04, 2013 (7:43 pm)

Replying to: elias (Feb 28, 2013 3:54 am)
Glad you like your Cruze but to me, it's sub par to what the market has to offer. The new Sentra rides like an Altima, it's that good and the Elantra, well it's rally the benchmark of this segment. Am hoping to like the Verano more once I do get to drive one on an extended road trip. As of now, the Cruze will not be on our short list...would rather purchase any used car instead!
 
The Sandman

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#134 of 134 Sweet & Easy Cruze Purchase by melusa1

May 12, 2013 (5:09 am)

Gabe Taveras is a great sales person, we started on a Mazda 3 which my son really didn't like and the numbers did not work on, we went to look at a Hyundai Elantra which my son did like but Amir from Brandon Hyundai lied to us and misrepresented the numbers on the phone and in email in an effort to come to the dealership which we did and they couldn't back up what they told me on the phone, Gabe had called us again while we were at Hyundai, I sent my wife and son back to Gabe. He demonstrated and test drove the Cruze with them while I was lied to by Amir from Brandon Hyundai. I came back to Ferman and Gabe re test drove the car with me and my son and the numbers were right and the deal was done. Gabe is 5 star, Greg the manager was a pleasure to work with and Jeff the finance manager was a pleasure as well. This my 6th car from the Ferman family in our 9 years in Florida so that should tell you something right there. Gabe, Greg, & Jeff are professionals and a huge asset to the Ferman family.

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