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#116 of 134 Re: Never thought I'd "LOVE" a Chevy! [roncruze] by gmcustsvc

Dec 28, 2012 (6:48 am)

Replying to: roncruze (Dec 28, 2012 6:00 am)
We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying your Cruze, roncruze! Many more happy miles to you in the new year!
 
Sarah, GM Customer Service

#117 of 134 Re: Cruze 2LT [benrey23] by gimmestdtranny

Jan 19, 2013 (10:24 am)

Replying to: benrey23 (Aug 24, 2011 2:11 pm)
It is a matter of value and principle.
 
Well if this is truly the case, then how did car companies make billions of dollars for DECADES before they discovered they can now charge administration fees and get away with it??
 
Fact is...in the world of computers now, there is actually less investment for administration duties/costs than there was in 1975..as an example.
 
I think we as consumers should stand together and simply QUIT buying any new vehicle until the stealers LOSE this prickly $ gouge. To work though it takes a unified and committed effort on our part.
 
 I'd say you guys (the dealers, that is) are in great shape now cuz it is like a government imposing a tax that the consumer reluctantly gets used to even if it chokes all the way down...you never give it back.
 
Destination fees are another. If they were consistent and made sense, then a slight case possibly could be made for them to be added later rather than factoring them in to MSRP at the dealer from which you purchase, but often there are glaring inconsistencies...so to us is read as yet just another gouge.
 
But the admin fees....THOSE ONES GOTTA GO DINOSAUR..

#118 of 134 Re: speedo gears / cruze control steering wheel [elias] by gimmestdtranny

Jan 19, 2013 (10:54 am)

Replying to: elias (Nov 26, 2011 5:31 am)
previously someone had mentioned/theorized that one could swap an LTZ/whatever steering wheel onto an LS to provide CRUISE-CONTROL with no other mods required. anyone tried this or got any more info on it?
 
Did you ever find the answer to this? Seems optimistic to me but ya never know..in many other circs the wiring harnesses are already there (as in A/C) but just as in A/C the components aren't.

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

Jan 19, 2013 (11:02 am)

Replying to: garv214 (May 09, 2012 2:00 pm)
And since you posted this, we also now know how overly optimistic the Elantra's FE was..
 
I don't know the torque off hand on the Elantra, but if the LS has the turbo, then even if technically the Elantra had a few pounds more, it still wouldn't compare to the Cruze because with the turbo, the torque is there in very low revs which is far more useable in the real world.
 
I'd like to read about an update on your car now that you have had it awhile?

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

Jan 29, 2013 (1:53 pm)

Replying to: gimmestdtranny (Jan 19, 2013 11:02 am)
Howdy
 
I have had my car for over a year now and I am still loving it. No regrets at all about purchasing it. I am averaging 33-34 MPG (on a very hilly commute), but my best tank so far was 46 mpg (on a return trip from Lake Tahoe), that entire Tahoe trip (driving up, around, and back) was 40 mpg.
 
The car is very solid, quiet, and handles very smartly for what it is. It looks nice (to me at least) and has had no issues thus far (I have almost 20K miles on it now). The bluetooth voice recognition works very well (way better than my Mazdaspeed 3) and I love my XM satellite radio.
 
Gripes... only a few
 
the 1.4l has a tough time on grades. I generally have to shift down to 4th to have some spare "passing" power in case I need to get around a slower car.
 
The rear seat belts are very difficult for my kids to engage. The female ends are tucked into the seat cushion and there is no fabric strap/cord that allows you to draw them out for easier coupling of the belts.
 
The car is comfortable for 4, not so much for 5 people.
 
That is it.... I am very happy with my car. Heck even my step-daughter (who is 13) has already asked if she can have it when I am done with it...LOL... not the car I would have expected her to draw a fancy towards, but I thought it was sweet that she asked.
 
Yeah, Hyundai has a bit of esplainin to do....I had often noticed that the car rags always got fuel economy way below the city EPA city ratings. The car magazines generally get around the city MPG when testing their cars, but I had noted that Hyundai was consistently below that. I had thought about firing off a letter to the editor noting that point, now I don't need to....

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

Jan 29, 2013 (3:17 pm)

Replying to: garv214 (Jan 29, 2013 1:53 pm)
Hey, thanks for this interesting update! Glad to hear you are enjoying your Cruze. Sounds like you are getting impressive real world mileage too.
 
Your comment surprised me about the little turbo on the hills, but then the Cruze is not a lightweight. Still that engine has over 140 ft lb of torque at nice low useable revs so while might not be in a V6's league, or even NA 2.4 inline 4's but is still pretty capable. I think it is a terrific engine/tran combo and personally would not choose the 1.8 NA (non turbo).
 
Seems others too have mostly had good luck with their Cruzes. Sure does make one wonder how so many brands under the same GM badge can be so different. Just comparing a Cruze thread to their 2010 Equinox problems thread is just such an example..absolutely night and day experiences..

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

Jan 30, 2013 (1:27 pm)

Replying to: gimmestdtranny (Jan 29, 2013 3:17 pm)
I will have to pop over and read the Equinox thread... The 1.4L has great mid range torque...no question there... I have to remind myself at times that this little engine is trying to motivate a 3000lb car plus all of its passengers...LOL...
 
With the real tall 6th gear, you simply have to drop a gear or two when you hit a long steep grade. There have been times I have had the cruise control set at 60 and the car had dropped into the lower 50 mph before I figured out that the car needed a little downshift assistance... The car's RPMs are only around 1800 at 60 mph, so a downshift or two puts it right into the sweet spot for acceleration...

#123 of 134 New Cruze under 14K by shale_gas_man

Feb 27, 2013 (6:57 am)

Bought a new Cruze last week, got a "steal" as far as I'm concerned. Car was stickered at 19,100 dealer knocked off 500, another 2000 in GM rebates (car show, GM loyalty money), then I used my GM card with another 2000 (topped off earnings) on it, plus I got 1400 in trade for my 11 year old Impala with >148,000 on it. Total before taxes and title $13,200. You can't buy a decent used car for that now a days. Plus it's an LS without cruise control, got the dealer to throw that in. Happy with car so far, used for commuting about 60 miles a day nearly all highway. Miss the Impala but wanted to get rid of it prior to any major problems. Trusting Chevy again after swearing them off. The Impala cost me over $2500 between 45,000-51,000 miles with just stupid / quality control problems. Hopefully GM has really stepped it up a notch. I'll be comparing this car's quality to Toyota products we've had.

#124 of 134 Re: New Cruze under 14K [shale_gas_man] by gmcustsvc

Feb 27, 2013 (7:26 am)

Replying to: shale_gas_man (Feb 27, 2013 6:57 am)
Congratulations, shale_gas_man! Wishing you many happy miles in your new Cruze!
Sarah, GM Customer Service

#125 of 134 Re: 2012 chevy cruze ls vs 2013 hyundai elantra [garv214] by sandman_6472

Feb 27, 2013 (8:54 am)

Replying to: garv214 (Jan 30, 2013 1:27 pm)
Had a '12 Equinox yesterday and the cruise worked very strangely and wouldn't activate immediately...was very unsafe actually and put me off this car!
 
The Sandman

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