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#103 of 134 Re: 2012 Cruz 1LT [budman21] by jamtracy

Feb 03, 2012 (7:23 am)

Replying to: budman21 (Feb 02, 2012 4:59 pm)
Very Nice! To bad my top off was 2K vice 3K. But no matter I took it and love my car. Take care.

#104 of 134 press request by kirstie_h HOST

Feb 03, 2012 (3:03 pm)

A journalist is looking to speak with anyone who recently purchased a Chevy Volt or a Chevy Cruze. Please send a brief description of your shopping experience and your preferred contact information to predmunds.com by no later than Monday, February 6, 2012

#105 of 134 GM earnings "top off"??? by beedublu

Feb 12, 2012 (1:35 pm)

I'm a GM Card-holder with about $1800 in earnings and I haven't heard anything about a top-off. I even checked my account online and there's no mention of it...wonder what's going on? (I live in upstate NY).

#106 of 134 Re: GM earnings "top off"??? [beedublu] by elias

Feb 13, 2012 (4:17 am)

Replying to: beedublu (Feb 12, 2012 1:35 pm)
it may help you get a future 'topoff' if you fill out your entire profile under the gmcard web site to indicate the vehicles which interest you .

#107 of 134 new owner? by steve_ HOST

Mar 05, 2012 (7:03 pm)

A reporter is looking to speak with anyone who bought a new car in the last two months. She’s especially interested in the economic and market factors (fuel prices, access to credit, pricing, etc.) that went into your decision. Please send a brief description of your experience and your preferred contact information to predmunds.com by Wednesday, March 7th, 2012.

#108 of 134 Another press request by KarenS HOST

Mar 06, 2012 (11:40 am)

A reporter is looking to hear from a driver of a Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta, Chevy Cruze or Chevy Sonic who previously drove a compact from a Japanese automaker, such as the Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic. If you currently drive a Focus, Fiesta, Cruze or Sonic, and are willing to share your story with a reporter, please email PRedmunds.com no later than the end of business Tuesday, March 6, 2012 with your daytime contact information.

#109 of 134 2012 chevy cruze ls vs 2013 hyundai elantra by steven39

May 07, 2012 (6:10 pm)

just returned from compairing these 2 cars.2012 chevy cruze LS with auto and conectivity package has msrp of $18,865.00 while the 2013 hyundai elantra i looked at after the cruze has msrp of $19,385.00...for only 500 more msrp iam getting with the elantra,better warranty,more space,more power,standard cruise control,4 wheel disks,ect..all these things were missing in the cruze.it's a no brainer...

#110 of 134 Re: 2012 chevy cruze ls vs 2013 hyundai elantra [steven39] by elias

May 08, 2012 (3:01 am)

Replying to: steven39 (May 07, 2012 6:10 pm)
great points, great post, but wrong forum, steven39.
apparently you are looking for the "didn't-buy-a-cruze/dont-buy-a-cruze" forum. Best wishes finding that one or maybe starting it as a new forum somewhere.
 
Enjoy your non-Cruze! (If it's possible to enjoy a car with an automatic transmission...)

#111 of 134 Re: 2012 chevy cruze ls vs 2013 hyundai elantra [steven39] by garv214

May 09, 2012 (2:00 pm)

Replying to: steven39 (May 07, 2012 6:10 pm)
Well, it may be a no brainer or not....
 
The Cruze has been selling below MSRP so comparing solely on MSRP may not be the most accurate comparison... Currently the Cruze has a $1000 rebate, the Elantra has a 400/500 rebate if you are in the Military/Recent College Grad... Cheverolet also has its "GM Card reward" dollars which Hyundai does not offer...
 
For the sake of argument, let's ignore the GM bucks and the military/college grad rebates because not everyone is going to qualify for those...
 
Using Edmunds true price calculator, the Cruze would cost ~$17,400 ($18,400 less $1000 rebate), the Elantra would cost ~$19,000 for a 2012 model. The cost difference is now $1,600.... I have seen the Cruze advertised more aggressively than this, but we can let the Internet Managers fight over the final price difference here...
 
As far as fuel economy, I agree that the EPA rating is higher for the Elantra, but if you look at Fuelly . com it looks like both cars rate around 30 mpg in real world driving.
 
As far as power, once again, on paper the Hyundai outperforms the Cruze, but l did a quick search on 0-60 times and they both appear to be in the mid 9 second range, so let's consider the extra power as insignificant at this time... Test driving both cars will answer that argument at any rate...
 
So, for an extra $1600 dollars you get rear disc brakes, cruise control, and a longer warranty.
 
Don't get me wrong, I like the Elantra. It is a good looking/performing car. But the Cruze is competitive performance wise, good looking, and has great value, plus it supports Americans a bit more than Hyundai by providing jobs and keeping the profits in the USA. Everyone is complaining about our trade deficit and the out-sourcing of our manufacturing to less expensive labor markets, well it is up to us to change that or we should all just quit griping...
 
I considered both and bought the Cruze ECO. One thing that doesn't get mentioned much is how athletic the handling is on the Cruze... It is a fun car to drive. I posted my purchase price back on Post #68.
 
At any rate, both cars are good cars. But for me it was a no brainer, I bought the Cruze and have not regretted it at all.

#112 of 134 press request by kirstie_h HOST

Jun 13, 2012 (1:11 pm)

A reporter is interested in talking to any car shoppers who are thinking about buying any one of the following small cars: Chevy Cruze, Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic or Dodge Dart. Please send a brief description of your shopping experience and your preferred contact information to PRedmunds.com by Monday, June 18th

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