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Old 04-28-2011, 09:10 PM   #1
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Chevy Cruze thread

Any one else pick one of these up?

with rising gas prices and a baby on the way, I figured getting something with 4 doors and great fuel economy was the way to go. when I found out that some american car had all that AND a turbo, I was intrigued.

weeks later I had one of the three 1.4 turbo six speed manuals in vancouver brought up!

traded in the Genesis for her and am slowly getting used to a FWD car with 3 overdrives.

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I got the ECO model, which trades an automatic transmission for over 50 weight saving changes to the entire car worth about 220Lbs, front grille shutter, 17" super light rims, low rolling resistance tires and under body paneling for better wind resistance.

driving impressions so far:
Not as tossable around corners as the Genesis was, but still pretty capable when pushed. Great throttle response with minimal lag in 1-3 gears, 4-6 being highway only equaling insane fuel economy. 1,2,3 shifts feel very similar to the genesis, but it runs out of steam pretty quick. 138hp 149tq in a 3000lB chassis. The low rolling resistance tires and aerodynamics are weird, once moving on level ground, almost no gas is needed to move the vehicle.

I have managed to get 7.5L/100 city and 5.5l/100 on the highway, which while worse than advertised, is about half what my genesis used.

Interior is much nicer than any GM I've been in for less than $40k, and with my line of work, I've been in a lot of GM products. very quiet ride, decent stereo, huge trunk and very drivable.

overall, I think i'm gonna get used to this american 4 door

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Awesome move. Cruze isn't a half-bad car.
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ECO
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Couldn't sound anymore negative, ok car for point A to B I guess... but for nothing more.
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Couldn't sound anymore negative, ok car for point A to B I guess... but for nothing more.
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I wouldn't drive a slush box

Supras are nice until you try to fit a kid in the back, or have to let your pregnant french girlfriend drive it in the snow....

someday you'll understand
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these cars arent all that bad
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Sat in this at the Autoshow. Interior is surprisingly nice!
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cliffnotes, because my post was waaaay too long apperently
-having a baby
-needed a 4 door
-GF will be driving it in snow (genesis not a great option)
-gas prices to hit over $9000/L
-It has turbo?
-MANUAL transmission


any questions see this post, or read the original
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reading comprehension > you

I wouldn't drive a slush box

Supras are nice until you try to fit a kid in the back, or have to let your pregnant french girlfriend drive it in the snow....

someday you'll understand
wat.

... all I'm saying is that there's nothing really special about it, its just like every other eco car.

but nevermind, back on topic about the cruze.
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Congrats on the buy, any plans to chip it? (do they even have that for gms?)
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no one congratzing on the baby ?? :P

congratz!!!
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So chip, big turbo, stance? Before the baby gets there and takes away all the fun.
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Keep me (or us) updated on how you like the car after a couple months. My two door isn't very kid friendly, and my girlfriend's car is... well, it's a Sunfire. 'Nuff said. I've been tempted to pick up a Cruze, but was wanting to hear some real life reviews from people who have owned them for a few months before deciding anything.
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I think the Cruze is nice, but wondering if you considered the new Focus
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It is what it is, right?

It's a practical car and the 6 speed/turbo and potential for upgrades are nice to have.
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