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Zabo · 01-15-2011, 08:37 PM

If you could get the turbo in an LT trim it'd be a pretty good buy. 15.5Kish for the Turbo and 6spd. Other places covering the show say the car could start around 14.5K MSRP so..

I do remember the rep saying that it wasn't going to cross to far into Cruze territory price wise especially with the small sedan being offered as well. So 14.5-17Kish? Sound about right, Fen?

a_Username · 01-15-2011, 09:49 PM

I like that the back door handle is hidden(ish) like the Corvette! Gives it that coupe look.

Zabo · 01-15-2011, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by a_Username

I like that the back door handle is hidden(ish) like the Corvette! Gives it that coupe look.

Opens with one hand too like the vette. Easier and lighter than the drivers door actually. Good thing for when you only have one free hand and want to toss stuff in the back.

Can't say enough how impressive it was compared to the Aveo.

FenwickHockey65 · 01-15-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Zabo

If you could get the turbo in an LT trim it'd be a pretty good buy. 15.5Kish for the Turbo and 6spd. Other places covering the show say the car could start around 14.5K MSRP so..

I do remember the rep saying that it wasn't going to cross to far into Cruze territory price wise especially with the small sedan being offered as well. So 14.5-17Kish? Sound about right, Fen?

More or less.

*DGthe3* · 01-15-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Zabo

Opens with one hand too like the vette. Easier and lighter than the drivers door actually. Good thing for when you only have one free hand and want to toss stuff in the back.

Can't say enough how impressive it was compared to the Aveo.

Wait, what? Last I checked I could open just about any door with only one hand.

helmincamaro · 01-15-2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Wait, what? Last I checked I could open just about any door with only one hand.

ok, maybe I'm going blind or something.... but where exactly are the back door handles on the hatchback?

*DGthe3* · 01-16-2011, 12:02 AM

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ok, maybe I'm going blind or something.... but where exactly are the back door handles on the hatchback?

I couldn't see it until I asked (I think Fen pointed it out to me)

a_Username · 01-16-2011, 12:03 AM

Idk.. this is growing on me guys. It would be a GREAT compliment to my IOM Camaro!

Is there a hitting the dealer lots date yet Fen?

helmincamaro · 01-16-2011, 12:17 AM

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I couldn't see it until I asked (I think Fen pointed it out to me)

I just looked back at those first pics.... I see it in them now.... wow, that's pretty slick! Very low profile. It almost looks like a 2 door.

Zabo · 01-16-2011, 02:42 AM

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Wait, what? Last I checked I could open just about any door with only one hand.

You could just tug on the handle with a single finger to open the door, it had less resistance than your heavier doors up front or on other small cars.

Just an odd little thing I noticed. I thought the handle was off but that's just how it was. Could be a fluke too, one of the display Equinoxes had it's brake pedal lock up all weird..

Number 3 · 01-16-2011, 07:34 AM

Nice pics and comments Zabo.

This type of door handle used to be on the W-body coupes back in the day. We called them the "beer tap handle" for obvious reasons.

It's a nice way to make a 4 door look more like a 2 door. Gives a more coupe-ish look.

I'm still surprised it is simply the Cruze Powertrains in a smaller car.

I just went to Chevrolet.com and a loaded 2LT Aveo is just under $18,000. But if we get an LTZ Sonic with a 1.4 L Turbo and 6 speed trans instead of todays 5 speed, I think you can guess that a loaded Sonic LTZ would be over 20. It's simply a much better car with better powertrains.

Zabo · 01-16-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Nice pics and comments Zabo.

This type of door handle used to be on the W-body coupes back in the day. We called them the "beer tap handle" for obvious reasons.

It's a nice way to make a 4 door look more like a 2 door. Gives a more coupe-ish look.

I'm still surprised it is simply the Cruze Powertrains in a smaller car.

I just went to Chevrolet.com and a loaded 2LT Aveo is just under $18,000. But if we get an LTZ Sonic with a 1.4 L Turbo and 6 speed trans instead of todays 5 speed, I think you can guess that a loaded Sonic LTZ would be over 20. It's simply a much better car with better powertrains.

If you're referring to mid 90s W bodies then I've got a pair of those handles sitting out in the street on Chew Toy (96 Monte Z34). Has a lot more give than the Trans Am's handle.

Any word on them offering the 1.4T and 6spd on the 1LT? If it's one thing that I'm finding with the T/A.. it's that if my hand stays shoved in the console area shifting and flicking through channels on the radio, I don't need no stinkin steering wheel controls.

Dyk-NO · 01-16-2011, 10:42 AM

OMG you don't even need to drive it to make it run!!!!

Zabo · 01-16-2011, 10:45 AM

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OMG you don't even need to drive it to make it run!!!!

Wait.. what?

01-16-2011, 07:34 AM	#109
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,300 View My Garage	Nice pics and comments Zabo. This type of door handle used to be on the W-body coupes back in the day. We called them the "beer tap handle" for obvious reasons. It's a nice way to make a 4 door look more like a 2 door. Gives a more coupe-ish look. I'm still surprised it is simply the Cruze Powertrains in a smaller car. I just went to Chevrolet.com and a loaded 2LT Aveo is just under $18,000. But if we get an LTZ Sonic with a 1.4 L Turbo and 6 speed trans instead of todays 5 speed, I think you can guess that a loaded Sonic LTZ would be over 20. It's simply a much better car with better powertrains. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

01-16-2011, 10:42 AM	#111
Dyk-NO Trust me I'm a Scientist. Drives: My wifey ;P Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,118 View My Garage	OMG you don't even need to drive it to make it run!!!! __________________ "From ZERO to a Tire-Burning HERO!" Mods: RotoFab CAI, SW Headers, HiFlo Cats, Borla Atak Catback, Nightfury Cam, Ported Heads,Intake,TB, melling pump, Morosso Oil Separator.

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01-15-2011, 08:37 PM	#99
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	If you could get the turbo in an LT trim it'd be a pretty good buy. 15.5Kish for the Turbo and 6spd. Other places covering the show say the car could start around 14.5K MSRP so.. I do remember the rep saying that it wasn't going to cross to far into Cruze territory price wise especially with the small sedan being offered as well. So 14.5-17Kish? Sound about right, Fen?

01-15-2011, 09:49 PM	#100
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	I like that the back door handle is hidden(ish) like the Corvette! Gives it that coupe look.

01-16-2011, 12:03 AM	#106
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	Idk.. this is growing on me guys. It would be a GREAT compliment to my IOM Camaro! Is there a hitting the dealer lots date yet Fen?