Mr. Jones 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! I'm not criticizing the cruze on the whole, it suits it's purpose just fine. My gripe is mostly with their diesel offering. They intended to go after the VW TDI people with it, and it's failing miserable in that department. It's neither a value, nor do they have a manual. VW TDI owners buy more manuals than just about any other demographic, and it's not even an option in Diesel Cruze land. I took a cruze diesel out for a nice 30-45 minute journey. The very lazy automatic just ruins the car. Once at speed on the highway the MPG numbers are very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 So I've already found myself playing the mileage game. The ECO model has a couple different displays for fuel economy alone. One being average mileage over the course of either 25, 50, or 500 miles. One of the service writers at Chesrown challenged me to get 50mpg over 50 miles. He had a photo of one he took on a trip doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I'm not criticizing the cruze on the whole, it suits it's purpose just fine. My gripe is mostly with their diesel offering. They intended to go after the VW TDI people with it, and it's failing miserable in that department. It's neither a value, nor do they have a manual. VW TDI owners buy more manuals than just about any other demographic, and it's not even an option in Diesel Cruze land. I took a cruze diesel out for a nice 30-45 minute journey. The very lazy automatic just ruins the car. Once at speed on the highway the MPG numbers are very good. LMAO I didn't know they only had it auto. Talk about not knowing your target demographic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 So I've already found myself playing the mileage game. The ECO model has a couple different displays for fuel economy alone http://i.imgur.com/tteKe6J.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 http://i.imgur.com/tteKe6J.jpg LOOOOOOOOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Benner makes me picture him turning into Al Bundy sometime in the near future, about the time that Cruze looks like shit from having kids. RIP BENNER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Congrats on the new ride Same car as your wife though? wow that would be boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Congrats on the new ride Same car as your wife though? wow that would be boring. "I feel like driving something different today"... Shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 We rented on back in June to take to IFO in Pittsburgh. I actually enjoyed driving the car, it wasn't fast by any means but it was comfy, got great gas mileage and had plenty of room. Ours was the automatic LTZ model. Even had a little fun with it on the track, ran 18.2, 18.2 then broke out on a 17.8 pass haha http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p81/alittlelessordinary/SAM_9252_zps296ca860.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 So the new ones come with the ecotch motor with a turbo right? Maybe I will add these to my list of things to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 It's a 1.4L Ecotec, which is a different (smaller) block than the 2.0, 2.2, 2.4L's and is not DI. The Buick Verano comes with the bigger (2.0L) turbo engine, same as the Regal (and related to the old Cobalt SS turbo). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 So the new ones come with the ecotch motor with a turbo right? Maybe I will add these to my list of things to look at. These hark back to the Yaris type cars. Not something you'd have FUN with daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 These hark back to the Yaris type cars. Not something you'd have FUN with daily. I don't know if I can afford a fun daily, so I need to accept the fact that something like this might be best for me. After diving that G8 a V8 daily is out unless my drive to work gets cut in half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 What is your price range. Lots of fun can be had for 20k... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 These hark back to the Yaris type cars. Not something you'd have FUN with daily. The Spark is a surprisingly fun car to drive. The Fiesta ST comes out soon too (or is it out already?). Good competitor for the Abarth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 They are starting to show on lots. I like them, cool car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I don't get what the hate is all about. They're not terrible looking, and the interior/features appear pretty nice for the price range. What am I missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 My mom has a '12 Cruze 2LT. I love it. Leather heated seats, nice sound system, fun little daily, and I love the electric steering. The only complaint I have is I'm so tall and with the seat all the way back when I look left or right the column between the front and rear seats blocks my sight. The manual gearshifting option in the auto's makes them a little more bearable and they have some balls for only being a little 1.4T. I really want to get my mom's tuned just for giggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I don't get what the hate is all about. They're not terrible looking, and the interior/features appear pretty nice for the price range. What am I missing? Because this is CR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I wish the diesel market was bigger in this country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I wish the diesel market was bigger in this country. It's getting there, slowly but surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I wish the diesel market was bigger in this country. Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furloaf Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 "2 CRUZES" lmao Have a buddy that got one of those. Same Ecotec 6spd. I drove it and wasn't too impressed. GM cheapness all over. 40mpg DD is alright I suppose. Hope it does you well. Little confused about "his & hers" cars. Just an odd thing I would never do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 I wish the diesel market was bigger in this country. You have no idea how often I field calls from people demanding to know why FIAT won't bring their diesels over. I don't tell them that FIAT owns VM Motori which provides the Cruze's diesel motor :gabe: When FIAT gets a bigger lineup and the Alfa Giulia arrives, I think we'll start to see some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 "2 CRUZES" lmao Have a buddy that got one of those. Same Ecotec 6spd. I drove it and wasn't too impressed. GM cheapness all over. 40mpg DD is alright I suppose. Hope it does you well. Little confused about "his & hers" cars. Just an odd thing I would never do. Basically for now I just want something that's reliable and good gas mileage. Its a lease so in 3 years I'm out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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