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AbsoluteMayheM · 06-05-2013, 07:53 PM

Well my wife finally wants to get rid of the 08 Dodge Grand Caravan. We really dont need a mini van anymore.

Time to downsize.

She is trading it in for a 2012 Cruze Eco model. Only has 17000 km, thats like what 8500miles?

near new condition .. anyone have a Cruze and want to chime in with the good/bad?

05stram · 06-05-2013, 08:06 PM

we have them at work and they seem to be doing great holding up under the drivers ed kiddies

Bumblebee2012 · 06-05-2013, 08:21 PM

I love my 2012 1LT/RS. I have 14000 miles on it, trouble free. I average 33 mpg around town in hilly western Pa.
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gml1998 · 06-05-2013, 08:45 PM

We've had our 2012 Cruze almost 2 years.No problems. Was in the shop once for a warranty trunk release repair.Great MPG .Now has 42000 miles on it.

Steve Dallas · 06-05-2013, 08:46 PM

I don't have a Cruze, however I have the Sonic with the 1.4L Turbo, which is the same engine as in the Cruze. I've had it for a little over a year and just hit 15,000 miles. It's a little lighter and maybe handles a little better than the Cruze.

Regardless, they are very similar to be honest. I like my Sonic for what it is...a reliable high gas mileage car. I have 15000 miles on it, and have only taken it in to the shop once to fix a problem with the heated seat.

I thought about getting the Cruze when I got my Sonic, and test drove both. I liked the handling better on the Sonic and wasn't concerned about the size...the Sonic actually is pretty decent if you have 4 people as well.

WE485 · 06-05-2013, 08:59 PM

My son has a sonic and his wife has a Cruz. Both cars have been great.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-05-2013, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AbsoluteMayheM

Well my wife finally wants to get rid of the 08 Dodge Grand Caravan. We really dont need a mini van anymore.

Time to downsize.

She is trading it in for a 2012 Cruze Eco model. Only has 17000 km, thats like what 8500miles?

near new condition .. anyone have a Cruze and want to chime in with the good/bad?

Congratulations!

And constantly remind your wife what a great choice she made

!

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

2SScamaro2010 · 06-05-2013, 09:19 PM

Me and the wife have about 31000 on our 2011 absolutely no problems with it. I think the best we have done on a trip was 38-39 mpg (non eco). I think she averages around 31 mpg with about 70% city driving.

upflying · 06-05-2013, 09:52 PM

There was a recall for this.

AbsoluteMayheM · 06-05-2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by upflying

There was a recall for this.

I will tell the dealer tomorrow. Thanks

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Nessal · 06-05-2013, 10:26 PM

Had one as a loaner. Awesome car. So much so that I'm thinking about getting one for my mother to replace her 1991 Civic.

AbsoluteMayheM · 06-05-2013, 10:59 PM

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I love my 2012 1LT/RS. I have 14000 miles on it, trouble free. I average 33 mpg around town in hilly western Pa.
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The van was just too big. We wanted 4 doors. She drove almost every domestic car with 4 doors in the 14k to 28k range. I was pretty proud of her. Last time she bought the first car she put her ass in that was in a color she liked. This Time she did her homework. She could have opt'd for a Cruze lt 1.4 turbo with a sun roof for the same price but had 38k on it, but took the Eco.

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376LS3 · 06-05-2013, 11:18 PM

A friend of mine had an '11, and had nothing but problems with it. The waterpump died and cracked the head, CPU died, had issue with the brakes. Granted it was all covered by warranty, but it still sucks to buy something brand new have it spend most of its days at a Chevy dealer. I really like them and still considering getting one. Im 6'3", and when I sat in her car, I actually had to move the seat up slightly. Ive never had to do that before, and Ive owned crew cab trucks and SUVs!!

~Stacy~ · 06-05-2013, 11:35 PM

Just traded in my winter beater aka 2008 G5 for a brand new 2013 1LT RS CRUZE picked it up in December and have racked up over 6000 miles no issues had to take it in to the dealer three times to fix squeaking suspension issues which just turned out be four loose bolts underneath

I had my sales manager do a dealer trade because I wanted the blue topaz color

06-05-2013, 07:53 PM	#1
AbsoluteMayheM LongTimeLurker Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS Convertible L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Napanee, Ontario Posts: 434 View My Garage	Chevy Cruze Well my wife finally wants to get rid of the 08 Dodge Grand Caravan. We really dont need a mini van anymore. Time to downsize. She is trading it in for a 2012 Cruze Eco model. Only has 17000 km, thats like what 8500miles? near new condition .. anyone have a Cruze and want to chime in with the good/bad? __________________ 2011 2SS/RS

06-05-2013, 08:21 PM	#3
Bumblebee2012 Drives: 2012 2SS TF3, 1971 Chevelle Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 840	I love my 2012 1LT/RS. I have 14000 miles on it, trouble free. I average 33 mpg around town in hilly western Pa. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

06-05-2013, 08:46 PM	#5
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I don't have a Cruze, however I have the Sonic with the 1.4L Turbo, which is the same engine as in the Cruze. I've had it for a little over a year and just hit 15,000 miles. It's a little lighter and maybe handles a little better than the Cruze. Regardless, they are very similar to be honest. I like my Sonic for what it is...a reliable high gas mileage car. I have 15000 miles on it, and have only taken it in to the shop once to fix a problem with the heated seat. I thought about getting the Cruze when I got my Sonic, and test drove both. I liked the handling better on the Sonic and wasn't concerned about the size...the Sonic actually is pretty decent if you have 4 people as well. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

06-05-2013, 08:59 PM	#6
WE485 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: AUSTIN, TX Posts: 205 View My Garage	My son has a sonic and his wife has a Cruz. Both cars have been great. __________________ 1996 Z28 04 GTO 2010 SS 2011 Avalanche

06-05-2013, 09:19 PM	#8
2SScamaro2010 Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 266	Me and the wife have about 31000 on our 2011 absolutely no problems with it. I think the best we have done on a trip was 38-39 mpg (non eco). I think she averages around 31 mpg with about 70% city driving. __________________ Mods: SW Retro Chambered cat back, CAI cai black, APEX scoop and ww tank, RX catch can, APEX Skip-shift Eliminator, Hurst short throw, Speeddawg knob, Kooks 1 7/8 headers high flow cats, BMR trailing arms and toe rods, Livernois dyno tune, ZL1 grill and side skirts.WHP: 415 WTQ: 407

06-05-2013, 08:06 PM	#2
05stram Drives: 2013 RS - 2013 2SS/RS - 1971 RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,027	we have them at work and they seem to be doing great holding up under the drivers ed kiddies

06-05-2013, 08:45 PM	#4
gml1998 Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minooka Illinois Posts: 693	We've had our 2012 Cruze almost 2 years.No problems. Was in the shop once for a warranty trunk release repair.Great MPG .Now has 42000 miles on it.

06-05-2013, 10:26 PM	#11
Nessal Drives: Exige, Miata, Ghia Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,309	Had one as a loaner. Awesome car. So much so that I'm thinking about getting one for my mother to replace her 1991 Civic.

06-05-2013, 11:18 PM	#13
376LS3 Eh, that'll happen Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 1,841	A friend of mine had an '11, and had nothing but problems with it. The waterpump died and cracked the head, CPU died, had issue with the brakes. Granted it was all covered by warranty, but it still sucks to buy something brand new have it spend most of its days at a Chevy dealer. I really like them and still considering getting one. Im 6'3", and when I sat in her car, I actually had to move the seat up slightly. Ive never had to do that before, and Ive owned crew cab trucks and SUVs!! __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 - No Modz

06-05-2013, 11:35 PM	#14
~Stacy~ Banned Drives: Car Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: None Posts: 5,113	cruze Just traded in my winter beater aka 2008 G5 for a brand new 2013 1LT RS CRUZE picked it up in December and have racked up over 6000 miles no issues had to take it in to the dealer three times to fix squeaking suspension issues which just turned out be four loose bolts underneath I had my sales manager do a dealer trade because I wanted the blue topaz color