2004 Chevrolet Aveo review from North America
"I won't buy one again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Most recently, the interference engine melted when the timing belt broke. Note to self: Change timing belt before 60,000 miles. A couple hundred buck versus a few thousand to replace the engine.
Front door locks fell into the door first year or two. I've noticed other Aveos with empty lock holes as well.
Gas cap broke off, of course.
General comments?
Another Aveo driver recently pulled up alongside me at a light in town.
"Looks like you have a piece of crap, too," she called through her open window. "My gas cap's broke, too."
On the bright side, the Aveo took my teenagers across the nation to New York, Washington, D.C., Nashville, Amarillo, Las Vegas and back to home in Reno, Nevada.
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| What a value |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
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| Distance when acquired | 26 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | Saleen Mitsubishi Mirage |
| Date of Entry | 10th April, 2009 |