Benner Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Decided it was time to put the Focus out to pasture and get a reliable vehicle. I haven't had a car payment in 8 years so figured it was time for something decent. Picked up a 2014 Chevy Cruze ECO 6speed in Hot Red today. Not the fastest, or prettiest vehicle but they're reliable and I should be able to get low to mid 40's mpg to and from work with it. Wife has a 2013 Cruze LT Auto so already knew what I wanted. http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/6c8ba487-4a49-4507-8661-111bc5da18d8_zps89dcb648.jpg And the Wifes http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/b189ce01-b7f3-49c8-b8e7-cca6a2907ba8_zps70766171.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Moved to passing lane. No TDI, NO CARE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Matching cars with the wife LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Can you smell the scent of the dying soul? INB4 Divorcedwith2kidsinafewyearsanddrinkingselftodeath. Still <3 ya BennerBro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostedAce Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Expect water pump to leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 I've been thinking about leasing one to commute with for the next few years. I wouldn't need to put many miles on it, and have no real intentions of keeping it. Let me know how you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 ...reliable vehicle. ...they're reliable... Expect water pump to leak. O_o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 O_o 100K Warranty IIRC. NO WORRIES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 I've been thinking about leasing one to commute with for the next few years. I wouldn't need to put many miles on it, and have no real intentions of keeping it. Let me know how you like it. Wife absolutely loves hers. She drives it like she stole it and still gets 28mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 There's no such thing as a reliable car, some just break less than others. That's why you buy the car that makes you happiest and turn wrenches with a smile when she slips up. Or, buy a soulless $22,000 econobox and pretend those $20 savings at the pump makes life worth living (just busting your balls) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Looking around for shits and giggles. Guys are getting 50+hp just from a tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 100K Warranty IIRC. NO WORRIES No worries indeed then. Was just thinking though, water pump failing isn't good. Not reliable if you're sitting by the road spewing steam/fluid everywhere. Agree with Not Brian though. All vehicles fail. Get what you like and enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I'm a fan of the Cruze Eco:thumbup: It could be worse... ...you could be driving 2 AVENGERZ! :gabe: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I'm rocking a Cruze as a rental this week. Plus: It has heated seats, and I'm in the north east. Negatives: IT'S A PILE OF SHIT, and has ZERO balls. Barely bonus: It's not the Mazda minivan that Avis initially tried to give me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve R. Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Looking around for shits and giggles. Guys are getting 50+hp just from a tune. Yeah. Return to your original post, where you state that you get this car for its potential economy. Wonder what that tune will do? Congrats on the (what does Paul call them?) life points? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 In all seriousness, everyone needs a reliable warrantied daily beater. 100K Warranty,Turbo,Manual.. Could be a lot worse. Plus, you have to have room for the kids, now that you are an old married man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostedAce Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I was not trying to bring you down in the car, just check the coolant level every 2-4 months, if you're leave is down take it to service and ask them to pressure test as car is needing coolant added. That's shit is for sure covered 5 yr 100k . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Understand. Yeah I've read the water pump can be an issue. But like stated that's warranty so not too worried about it. Plus I scored free oil changes for the life of the car, incase I'm feeling to lazy to do it myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Looking around for shits and giggles. Guys are getting 50+hp just from a tune. Do you know what the diesel guys are getting after a tune? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Haven't seen any USA models yet because of the D.E.T. setup. However the guys with them on the forums seem to really like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Do you know what the diesel guys are getting after a tune? You don't want the Cruze Diesel..I promise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 You don't want the Cruze Diesel..I promise. Other than the torque you get from the diesel, I second that. Looked at them and your only getting 4mpg better than the ECO model for 4k to 6k more. So unless you just want the torque theirs no reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 You don't want the Cruze Diesel..I promise. Haha...I know, although the thought has popped in my head before. Ideally I want a B8 Avant 2.0 TDI Quattro...in ibis, but I can't. THANKS OBAMA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Other than the torque you get from the diesel, I second that. Looked at them and your only getting 4mpg better than the ECO model for 4k to 6k more. So unless you just want the torque theirs no reason In reality, the diesel gains will far exceed what the EPA numbers suggest. It's just such a lazy car with that automatic trans, soft, and laggy and just generally bleh. For reference, the Passat is rated 43mpg highway, I can't get it that low to work, even running in and out and traffic and running 85-90. I average 48-54 depending on the day, traffic etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 People may not like the Cruze, but I think anyone who says they hate it is a fool. It's a solid car and provides excellent value. Definitely not going to set your soul on fire, but no one's buying it for that. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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