Comments: 1-15, 16-18
I have had 3 problems with the sun roof in just over a year. The first time was a noisy motor. The second and third time the sun roof won't properly close. The roof is opened with a toggle switch. If the sun roof is open, you press the switch once and it closes. Release and press again and it vents. In my case it comes to a stop in the open position. It's hard to judge when the sun roof is actually closed.
I was disappointed to find out that cruise was not available. If I had realized this before I picked up the car, I probably would not have bought it. I just figured cruise was standard.
I was also disappointed that there are no arm rests.
The cup holder leaves a lot to be desired. Two holes, one won't hold a standard sized soda bottle. The cup holder pops out from the dash and seems pretty cheap and easy to break. The cup holder is over the only cubby and if your drink sweats it drips into the cubby. The cup holder also blocks the heating and cooling controls. I think this is somewhat of a safety hazard since it makes it hard to get to the defrost if needed.
My biggest problem currently with the Aveo are the keys. Replacement keys cost $90. The remote is on the key. I found this out because I wanted to install a remote start. In order to do that a key needs to be installed in the dash. There is no such thing as a valet key because there is some sort of chip in the key for theft deterrence. That is all well and good, but they put a chip in the key and installed cheesy cup holders and no cruise. Am I the only one that finds that odd? Is it odd that keys for luxury cars costs less than keys for a budget car?
The interior of the car is not well lit. It's hard to see anything in the back seat. No light is available there.
The fold down seats are nice, but they don't create a flat surface in the back. The trunk is much lower than the backs of the seats.
On the positive side:
The car is much roomier than you might realize. My sister owns an Escort and borrowed my car to move a chest of drawers.
It attracts a lot of attention. I had a guy walk up to me while I was at a stoplight to ask about the car.
The gas mileage is around 26 mpg. That's mostly freeway driving.
Very nice review. We can use more objective reviews like this more often on this site.
Good Work!
I fail to see how this is a good review. Except for the sunroof problem, all the other complaints should have been instantly realized upon either seeing the car in a showroom or taking a test drive. I will never understand why people don't thoroughly investigate a car prior to buying it.
And having "cheap" interiors yet "expensive" keys is very common in Europe and Asia. But $90 is nothing. My friend's Audi A3 key costs $350 to replace, PER KEY.
That's about $349 more per key than any sane person would pay for a key. I get mine at walmart for 1$. Another reason to drive an older car!
Really? WalMart sells microchip-encoded keys that are preprogrammed for each car's unique security system?
Interesting. Does Audi know of this?
In other words, I wish people would post on this site that actually understood the topics under discussion.
... And -I- wish people who post on this site understood sarcasm... Don't flame what YOU don't understand.
I'm sorry, but there is no semblance of sarcasm in the Walmart comment whatsoever, especially when the poster tells everyone older cars are better.
This site is about critiques of cars, not about trying to be funny with irrelevant comments.
Amen, Car makers need to take their 350$ keys and shove them...
Gosh guys, This is a car survey site not a chat room! If you want to argue that much exchange emails. As far as the Aveo goes, very good economy car. I personally don't own one, but know several people who do and they love them.
The Chevcy Aveo Su__kS I bought one brand new and have nothing, but problems. First the tires, then the ECM, then the O2 Sensor (maybe the same as the ECM) and now the timing belt. Okay, it was only $10k, but you'd think after 24 mos, and 53,000 it would still be running.
The fact that the EPA has the Aveo pegged at 27 city/35 highway shows Korean cars haven't quite caught up with the Japanese.
No, it just proves the Aveo has a more primitive engine vs. the Japanese competitors.
But, then again, I paid $6995 NEW for mine so I can't complain.
For comparison, I would compare a new Hyundai Sonota vs. an Accord or Camry since the Sonota is new from the ground up and has the latest Korean technology.
"No, it just proves the Aveo has a more primitive engine vs. the Japanese competitors.
But, then again, I paid $6995 NEW for mine so I can't complain.
For comparison, I would compare a new Hyundai Sonota vs. an Accord or Camry since the Sonota is new from the ground up and has the latest Korean technology."
Uh, wouldn't a primitive engine mean Hyundai hasn't caught up with Honda? Let's not rationalize here. I don't care how good the Sonata is...it'll have to do it for 20 years for me to consider it over a Camry or Accord.
Seems like a great little car for the money. I have a 2004 4 door with 20,000 miles. No, it isn't an Audi, and it certainly doesn't compare to my wife's Volvo, but for 10 Grand it is a great little commuter. I find it to be roomy, moderately powered, and very economical. I've owned better, but not for this kind of money.
To the April 10th poster I suggest you read my comment clearly.
The Aveo has a primitive engine which is why its mileage is "poor" relatively to its size. Motorweek on PBS has a long term Suzuki Reno (built by Chevy/Daewoo) that is returning 23 mpg, unacceptable for a small car, but again a primitive engine.
The hyundai comment, which you misunderstood, was to point out you have to compare apples to apples. The new Sonata is the most advanced Hyundai yet (after the Azera) so therefore should by definition have the latest technology.
I'm not saying it will match the sophistication of the hondas or Toyotas, but then again maybe it might.
According to road tests I've seen and/or read the Sonata is returning mileage on par or greater than a similar Camry or Accord. And my friend who bought one has had no problems in 8 months of ownership.
But time will tell.
Cruise control units are available on the internet for Chevy Aveo's and they only cost $200. The Chevy Aveo is a cheap car and while the fuel economy should be a bit better for it's size, the real test will come with time. We'll see how much owners like them at 100,000 miles plus.