2008 Chevrolet Aveo LX 1.6

Summary:

Just an all round good little car

Faults:

Head gasket at 12000kms. It was replaced under warranty and nothing else has gone wrong.

General Comments:

Great little car. My wife drives 55kms everyday to work and home, and it never once let her down.

It is a small car, which makes it easy to park, good fuel economy and reasonably comfortable on long trips (if you take your wallet out of your back pocket). It is very stable and smooth at highway speeds. It has a quiet interior, no wind noise and a nice sound system.

Cup holders are a little bit of a nuisance, because when you use them, they cover up the heater control and radio.

We get the car oil undercoated every year; that not only keeps rust at bay, but keeps all rubber parts in good condition, and keeps squeaks away.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 19th June, 2011

2008 Chevrolet Aveo SV 1.6 4 cylinder Ecotec

Summary:

A vast improvement!

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

I love the styling of the car, it reminds me of my beloved 1991 Geo Metro that gave up the ghost a month ago. Plenty of room inside, and very comfortable. Seats are supportive, and I didn't expect an economy car to have adjusting lumbar and height in the seat! The manual transmission is great, very smooth shifting and good power. Gas mileage is nowhere near what I got in my Metro, only 32 MPG so far. I got 45 in my Metro!

But overall I love the car. Very inexpensive at $10,600 brand new! Also has a very quiet ride.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 13th March, 2008

16th Mar 2008, 15:47

Glad you're happy with the new, supposedly improved Aveo. Tell us what it's like with more miles on it as the comments from many others don't seem to say that the car keeps its owners satisfied for long.

30th Jul 2009, 21:46

50 000kms on mine so far. No big issues - only issue was when the dealer pressure washed under the hood, causing water to get into TPS (causing a check engine light). Dielectric grease in the TPS connector, and all good.

Had the rotors turned for smooth braking, and replaced the engine cooling fan resistor after it cracked (hadn't failed yet).

Toyo Proxes tires and 15 inch rims really helped handling (still less than perfect, but more acceptable - 15 inch rims/tires were cheaper than the original 14 inch size).

Put synthetic trans fluid in (AMS OIL), and although cold shifts are harsh, it shifts quickly. Acceleration OK... (but floor it at 120km/h, and it makes a lot of noise, gets up to 6000rpm, and very slowly accelerates). BUT, as a daily driver - great (good gas mileage, comfortable in traffic, OK on highway, A/C and heat work really well, and with winter tires, really good in the snow).

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2008 Chevrolet Aveo LS 1.6 4 Cylinder Gasoline

Summary:

Like a luxury car, very good value!

Faults:

Nothing so far, it's brand new!

General Comments:

I just bought this little car brand new, and I must say, for $10,000, this is an amazing value. The Chevy Aveo is currently the most inexpensive car you can buy brand new in America, starting at $9,950 or so, but you wouldn't think so when you drive it. It is extremely comfortable, and has lots of head and leg room. Mine has lumbar support and height adjustment for the driver's seat! The wood grain trim and sophisticated interior styling makes you think you're riding in a luxury sedan, and there's plenty of visibility all around. The ride is so quiet and smooth, I couldn't even hear the engine! The car handles very well, and turns on a dime. It has power steering, cruise control and a tire pressure monitor, too!

This Chevrolet Aveo sells for the same retail price as it's predecessor, the Geo Metro, but gives you ten times more features, comforts, and performance. I love it. I definitely recommend it!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 31st December, 2007