2008 Chevrolet Aveo Consumer Reviews Page 4

Nice car, a few problems

Written by: Amy Voutt on 03/25/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I love my 2008 Aveo that I purchased in aug 2007 however I have had some problems with it. Not once but twice the struts had to be changed (the same side). And just a month ago it was in the shop for 3 weeks because something happened to my transmission. Now that it is fixed and it is running okay I love it. I get great gas mileage and I love that it has 4 doors. Great for families with a 5 year old like me and still is somewhat sporty. Love the spoiler.

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Loaded 4-Door Sedan LT Automatic Trans

Written by: Mark on 02/19/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Aveo LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

With negotiation, rebates and GM card earnings,paid $11,133 for all-option car listing at $17,255. City mileage 26-30mpg;no highway trips yet. I love this little car for what we have been using it for. It is comfortable, and although not a high performer, has plenty of zip for city and highway driving. I am impressed with the build quality,'though carpeting is not dense. Winter mats are $80 for the set, are a custom fit and have good water retention edges. Rear seat a little tight, but rarely used. Mud flaps offer great protection. Modest steering vibration (Engine idle feedback), but no worse than Honda Civic Hybrid. Our other cars are a newer Suburban and Tahoe, Corvette and Ford GT.

Favorite Features

Upgraded radio/CD/sound system is great. Leatherette interior is nice;should hold up according to other reviews I've read-would prefer black to the light tan, but not offered. Steering wheel controls nice, but not lit at night. Cost/warranty was unbelievable-couldn't buy a Harley for this price!

Suggested Improvements

Could use a door lock button for the automatic locks-uses door lock stem. When mounting plates, put extra raised self stick bumpers behind plates to keep from rubbing the paint. Black leatherette interior would be a nice option. Rear mud flaps need 1/16 " nylon spacer washers to form fit to fender.

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Neat Little Car

Written by: Revoc on 02/08/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Aveo 5 Special Value 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Bought the Special Value package to be able to park my F150 for the daily commute (90 mi round trip). Bought it for just under $7700 and have been very pleased with it so far. Gas mileage averaging about 29, but that is due to either in-town driving, or 75 MPH highway, very little in between. Can live without AC, will just drive the truck when it's too hot. No big deal on the cheapo radio, easily remedied for $150. Has a few things I wasn't expecting for such a low priced car. Serving its purpose wonderfully, and saving more than its cost in gas as compared to driving my truck! Plus a 100,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Almost forgot how much fun a little 5 speed can be!

Favorite Features

Price, interior room (And I'm 6'2"), fuel economy, rear defroster & wiper, Tire pressure monitoring system. Plus it's a cute little car (Sport Red)

Suggested Improvements

For the price, none! Would like to see a little better highway mileage, but it's not that bad.

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Great Little Car

Written by: Bob on 01/28/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Aveo 5 Special Value 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Car is much more than expected. Must take into account cost and type of vehicle. All things considered it is a 10 in my book.Milege is better than rated 34 some city and more rural driving no highway. Have to give ten on mileage gets better than rated. Fit and trim inside and out is excellent. Better than other big name small cars I have owned. So far it is the best small car I have owned.

Favorite Features

Cost, mileage, apperance, overall build of car. Comfort is excellent for me. I am 6 feet 1/2 in. 260 lbs.

Suggested Improvements

With all improvements come cost and I cant ask for more for the cost.

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Excellent Little Car

Written by: twh7458 on 01/27/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Aveo 5 Special Value 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This is definately the lest expensive new car on the market I could find, and one with excellent gas mileage. This car has allowed me to justify easily the purchase of a new car for driving back anf forth to work, about 23 miles one way. With GM's excellent warrantee, better than Honda FIT's and other similar vehicles, I don't have to worry about paying for a tow truck if it breaks down, or paying for a loaner while it sets in a garage, this is part of the warrantee. I don't have to worry about those costly budget busting repairs to a used car, all covered under warrantee. I enjoy the ride especially when I'm getting between 33 and 38 mpg, averaging 36 mpg! Purchased for under $10,000 !

Favorite Features

I like the hatchback feature with the folding rear seats. The heater puts oout hot air quickly and disperses it to the rear passenger area well. Rear wiper and defrost standard along with front and side airbags for driver and passenger. Gas savings the first month more than made my payment.

Suggested Improvements

The affordable SVM model which I have basically has no options. I got to pick the color, Spicy Orange. Have to pay more and get the LS model to get the options. The cheap Am/FM radio is OK for cheep but it at least needs a plug jack for my ipod ! Cruise control is not available either !

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An unrecognized gem of a car

Written by: Jerry on 01/25/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Aveo 5 Special Value 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I did my research on this vehicle before I purchased, so I knew what to expect. Great value for the money. I love the car, its lots of fun to drive and I highly recommend it. In regards to fuel economy, oddly the DOT estimates rate this car as 34mpg/24mpg. I have gotten 37 mpg highway and 33 mpg in mixed driving with the 5 speed manual transmission during the winter. I expect to get even better gas mileage during the warmer months. To maximize fuel economy, I would suggest to keep the tachometer at around 1,200-1,500 rpms when shifting gears, and accelerate smoothly, no jack rabbit starts. During highway driving, try to keep the speed between 55 and 60 mph and the tach around 2500 rpms.

Favorite Features

Tilt steering, driver side lumbar seat support, great styling (looks like the Scion XA), tire pressure monitoring system. Comfort, handling and acceleration was fine for me. You have to pace yourself. Its not a race car! The seats were very comfortable and the car has a great solid "large car" feel.

Suggested Improvements

I would like to have a more substantial better arm rest and cup holders. A CD player as standard equipment would have been nicer. I would have liked a fuel/oil monitoring system, and timing chain instead of belt. Would like to have even better gas mileage. Still a great deal of a car!

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Great car

Written by: Bob on 01/17/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Aveo 5 Special Value 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Have owned for about a month. Am getting 35+miles to the gallon back and forth to work and around. Rural driving not city not highway. Has been super so far. Truth will be down the road. So far it has been everthing I had hoped for. Better than rated mileage I drive very conservative). Much better fit and finish interior and exterior than 2003 Corrlla that I had. Mileage is better also driving the same way. Was Ford and Toyota person. If keeps going like it is I will stay with GM.

Favorite Features

Everything

Suggested Improvements

None it seems to be everything as advertised.

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Bought the "Ad Car" for X-Mas

Written by: Yvan on 01/03/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Aveo 5 Special Value 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I just bought a bare bones that was advertised on the newspaper. The offer included an extra $1K just by showing up on Dec/24th before 2pm, so I did. It took some time and patience to make the dealer agree, after all I was taking a big deal. Bottom line, $6K + tax, fees, brand new w/ 3mi on the ODO. My "other" car is an Audi S4, so for a daily commuter (100mi/day) the Aveo is impressive, gas savings are huge, build quality is better than expected, suspension is soft and body roll is moderate. Don't try to smoke anybody, unless you use your moving momentum. Brakes are quite good also. This is my 1st "Domestic" car and so far I'm very and impressed and pleased.

Favorite Features

It's a manual, it's simple and not a bad or weird to look at. Suspension is soft and pot holes and bumpy roads are easy (big difference than Audi's sport susp + low profile 18"), plenty of storage and quite roomy. Heater is cappable.

Suggested Improvements

Body roll, standard radio (nothing that a FM transmitter can't fix though), Seats are a bit hard and a bit high to reach extra comfortably the shifter (I'm only 5'9"), no mats?.. please (BTW, standard Wal*Mart mats work perfectly), Rear door lock by key only.

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Best little car for the money bar none.

Written by: Miles on 12/27/2007

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Aveo 5 Special Value 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I went into my local Chevrolet dealer looking for a good used car, ended up buying the 2008 Chevy Aveo. Bottom line price. The actual mileage I get on the highway is not what was stated on the sticker, but all things considered I only have 1k miles on it. Not quite broken in yet. Best mileage 32.47. Not bad for a car I payed $7499.00. Mine is the base model. I highly recommend if you are going to commute which I drive 100 miles a day, get cruise control. I have cruise control on order and send it to chevy tomorrow to get it installed. Small on the outside large on the inside. I am a 5'11" 240lbs. I have enough room in it. Plenty of visual all the way around the car as so I can merge easily.

Favorite Features

Price. The driver side arm rest, clever feature for the commuter. Zippy, easy to drive and park. Fold down seats allows for more cargo room, nice. Rear window wiper blade, nice. Interior has been thought out nicely for such an inexpensive car. Very happy with it all around.

Suggested Improvements

Transmission gearing. I don't think a 6th gear would work. Probably only on flat lands. Engine would be under powered for a 6th gear. The engine revs at 3k r.p.m. at 65 m.p.h. This is the reason for poor fuel economy. Daewoo/Chevrolet re-work the transmission so as to achieve better fuel economy!

11 out 13 people found this review helpful

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Time to bet on the little guy

Written by: silentsam on 11/21/2007

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Aveo LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Due to a lengthy commute, I began to look at the economy segment of the auto world. Really like the look of the redesigned Aveo sedan, so I took a test drive at the closest Chevy dealer. Wow, was I caught off guard with this little guy. The one I drove was an 08 LT bright red, with pretty much all the bells and whistles. Leatherette interior (very nice), moonroof (power), auto trans, steering wheel controls, etc etc. Very smooth ride with solid acceleration. Took it out on the highway, and had no problems whatsoever in keeping up. Cabin feels very upscale and roomy. Lots to like on this one, and it has a safe feel to it.

Favorite Features

Interior, smooth ride, steering wheel stereo controls, lots of modern features, acceleration will catch people sleeping

Suggested Improvements

Cup holders seem sketchy, sun visors look and feel like they came from the dollar store (ouch, sorry Chevy)

40 out 43 people found this review helpful

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