2004 Chevrolet Spark Base review from South Africa
"A perfect buy for economy"
General comments?
I have only had the car for a few days and I am finding that it handles peak traffic well. It keeps up with most cars.
The gearing more than compensates for the small 3 cylinder engine. It it very easy to park. The steering is light and responsive.
The rear seats fold flat which most new cars do not do.
Fuel economy is excellent. With a small 35 liter fuel tank you are not punished for carrying extra fuel.
The seats are large and comfortable.
As it is still a very new car to the South African market insurance is a problem. This is made up by the low cost of the car. Just under $10 000 fully imported makes it a wonderful buy.
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| Real value for money |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 0.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 380 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 21st March, 2004 |