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GLBL WMR · 09-01-2012, 12:58 PM

I am thinking of taking advantage of the current $1929 down, $149/mo offer on a 2012 Cruze to use as a DD and something useable in the winter when my SS is in storage. It's cheap, good on gas, and seems like it would serve its purpose well. I drove a manual car today and it rode pretty nice. Does anybody have any opinions or experiences that they would like to share?

garcmol · 09-01-2012, 02:14 PM

I have an '11 Cruze LTZ. It's a petty little car with the turbo on it. Never drove one without it. Mine is auto and in town and traffic it's great to get around in. On the highway it's quiet. I have to set the speed alarm because on the highway I'll look down and be going way over the speed limit!

Big trunk for groceries or whatever.

Average around 32 mpg.

I'm just under 6' and I can sit comfortably and so can an adult passenger behind me.

5150 Maro · 09-01-2012, 02:26 PM

Same here......we bought an 11 Cruze "Eco auto in May 2011 and have put 20K miles already. Great DD for my wife and has plenty of room inside. Mileage is about the same..32-34 mpg.

midnighter · 09-01-2012, 02:47 PM

I see many of them around here. They seem to be good cars. I know of 2 people who traded newer Honda Accords for the Cruze.

GLBL WMR · 09-01-2012, 04:25 PM

Is anybody experiencing the issue with coolant smell? Evidently a lot of people experience this due to the design of the reservoir. There is a TSB for it but I'm wary of getting a new car with such a problem, especially when the Blazer I am dumping is having coolant leak issues.

oklapike · 09-01-2012, 04:45 PM

We have a '12 Cruze LT, I use it as my DD (unless the wife needs to run an errand). We have ~14,000 miles and have never noticed a coolant smell. I'm tall (about 6'3"), and have to put the seat all the way back, so there wouldn't be any room for a passenger behind me, although I do have more headroom in the Cruze than the Camaro. I'd also highly recommend the turbo.

garcmol · 09-01-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by oklapike

We have a '12 Cruze LT, I use it as my DD (unless the wife needs to run an errand). We have ~14,000 miles and have never noticed a coolant smell. I'm tall (about 6'3"), and have to put the seat all the way back, so there wouldn't be any room for a passenger behind me, although I do have more headroom in the Cruze than the Camaro. I'd also highly recommend the turbo.

Never had any coolant smell.

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FenwickHockey65 · 09-01-2012, 06:38 PM

Just a heads up, a fairly extensive front/rear fascia refresh is scheduled for the 2014 Cruze, plus the addition of a clean diesel powertrain.

DaBears · 09-01-2012, 06:48 PM

The only Cruze I would consider is diesel. Besides that the Cruze is boring.

My next car will be a new generation Fusion Hybrid most likely.

GLBL WMR · 09-01-2012, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Just a heads up, a fairly extensive front/rear fascia refresh is scheduled for the 2014 Cruze, plus the addition of a clean diesel powertrain.

I did see that and that would be nice, but I don't see my current beater making it that long.

bcwooten85 · 09-01-2012, 07:56 PM

Girlfriend has one...Awesome car...Traded in a honda fit for it and glad we did...The turbo 1.4 has a lot of get-up and go...

Number 3 · 09-01-2012, 09:08 PM

Love ours, an 11 LTZ. My daily driver and have driven Otto Florida on vacation. Very quiet and comfortable.

Renegade · 09-01-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by midnighter

I see many of them around here. They seem to be good cars. I know of 2 people who traded newer Honda Accords for the Cruze.

Their more Accords on the road then Cruze and Camaros.

FenwickHockey65 · 09-02-2012, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Renegade

Their more Accords on the road then Cruze and Camaros.

Would you like a cookie? There are more Corollas on the road too, and the Corolla is easily the worst compact in the segment right now.

09-01-2012, 12:58 PM	#1
GLBL WMR Booya Drives: Black 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 361	Who Owns a Chevy Cruze? I am thinking of taking advantage of the current $1929 down, $149/mo offer on a 2012 Cruze to use as a DD and something useable in the winter when my SS is in storage. It's cheap, good on gas, and seems like it would serve its purpose well. I drove a manual car today and it rode pretty nice. Does anybody have any opinions or experiences that they would like to share? __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS RP6 \| 2SS package, M6, black, black leather

09-01-2012, 02:14 PM	#2
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	I have an '11 Cruze LTZ. It's a petty little car with the turbo on it. Never drove one without it. Mine is auto and in town and traffic it's great to get around in. On the highway it's quiet. I have to set the speed alarm because on the highway I'll look down and be going way over the speed limit! Big trunk for groceries or whatever. Average around 32 mpg. I'm just under 6' and I can sit comfortably and so can an adult passenger behind me. __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

09-01-2012, 04:25 PM	#5
GLBL WMR Booya Drives: Black 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 361	Is anybody experiencing the issue with coolant smell? Evidently a lot of people experience this due to the design of the reservoir. There is a TSB for it but I'm wary of getting a new car with such a problem, especially when the Blazer I am dumping is having coolant leak issues. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS RP6 \| 2SS package, M6, black, black leather

09-01-2012, 06:38 PM	#8
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Just a heads up, a fairly extensive front/rear fascia refresh is scheduled for the 2014 Cruze, plus the addition of a clean diesel powertrain. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

09-01-2012, 06:48 PM	#9
DaBears Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester, 2010 Equinox Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 560	The only Cruze I would consider is diesel. Besides that the Cruze is boring. My next car will be a new generation Fusion Hybrid most likely. __________________

09-01-2012, 02:26 PM	#3
5150 Maro Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Manteca, CA Posts: 307 View My Garage	Same here......we bought an 11 Cruze "Eco auto in May 2011 and have put 20K miles already. Great DD for my wife and has plenty of room inside. Mileage is about the same..32-34 mpg.

09-01-2012, 02:47 PM	#4
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	I see many of them around here. They seem to be good cars. I know of 2 people who traded newer Honda Accords for the Cruze.

09-01-2012, 04:45 PM	#6
oklapike Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary SS Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 522	We have a '12 Cruze LT, I use it as my DD (unless the wife needs to run an errand). We have ~14,000 miles and have never noticed a coolant smell. I'm tall (about 6'3"), and have to put the seat all the way back, so there wouldn't be any room for a passenger behind me, although I do have more headroom in the Cruze than the Camaro. I'd also highly recommend the turbo.

09-01-2012, 07:56 PM	#11
bcwooten85 Drives: 2012 Chevy Camaro 2LS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Muncie, IN Posts: 152	Girlfriend has one...Awesome car...Traded in a honda fit for it and glad we did...The turbo 1.4 has a lot of get-up and go... __________________ 2012 Camaro 2LS

09-01-2012, 09:08 PM	#12
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,172 View My Garage	Love ours, an 11 LTZ. My daily driver and have driven Otto Florida on vacation. Very quiet and comfortable. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley