2008 Chevrolet Aveo Consumer Reviews

Appreciated

Written by: mark on 06/25/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

All in all this car is fun to drive, lots of room. Found it in no way cramped even though I am over 6 ft tall. Small but makes you think you are in larger car. Great value for what you get! Paid more for my bike then this car. Great for my long commutes to the oil sands.

Favorite Features

Nicer on the pocket instead of paying $200 cdn to fill my truck up it only costs me $50 cdn. Save over $150 each trip!

Suggested Improvements

Fancier rims, interior, better option package!

8 out 9 people found this review helpful

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You get what you pay for

Written by: Dr Evil on 06/14/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

If you're looking for a small car with good features and good gas mileage this is a good choice. Lots of room big trunk and fun to drive. If your looking for a pocket rocket shop else where. It does what it is supposed to at a good price. Would recommend.

Favorite Features

Large trunk

Suggested Improvements

Arm rest

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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A good first car

Written by: Monica on 06/05/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

This was my first car and I couldn't ask for anything better. It's affordable and very reliable. I've only had it for 2 months but it's been wonderful. As of now I only average 18 mpg, but it's brand new. After I break it in I hope to average at least 24 mpg. Otherwise they'll need to be more honest about the actual mileage.

Favorite Features

The way the interior controls are displayed. There's a place for everything and everything's in it's place. The aux audio jack is my favorite. I love to listen to my iPod!

Suggested Improvements

It's a little too light. If we have a slightly windy day I feel like I'm going to blow away as I'm driving.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Better then Hyundai Accent

Written by: Craig on 06/03/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

This car is a great car and it does have a good amount of pick-up. The price for the car is good. The interior carpet is a little cheap looking and feeling. I also have a Hyundai Accent hatchback SE 2007 which is lemon lawed and being bought back. I would like to see this car with 4 disc breaks rather then 2 but what can you do. I would also like a different color opt for inter leather (black). This is a opt for 2009. I did a few things with this car to make it stand out. I had the break calipers panted Chevy orange also tinted 20% with auto start and mobile in dash DVD

Favorite Features

Comfortable seats and metallic black paint. The suspension is much better then the Hyundai and you don't feel every bump.

Suggested Improvements

Interior carpet and visors

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Awesome little car

Written by: Ashley on 06/02/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I have only had this car about 2 months, but I was in love with it from the start. My boyfriend begs to drive it any chance he gets. It is very fuel efficient, I have the optional automatic transmission, with the average for me being 27 mpg (all city. I am happy with this car and would recommened it to any asking.

Favorite Features

MP3/Au jack, color - Spicy Orange! Leg room, head room, every feature!

Suggested Improvements

I wouled like the drivers door to be able to lock without using the key, sometimes can be a hassle.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Great performance for the money

Written by: fos4snt on 06/01/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I was looking for a car with good gas mileage and enough room inside for my 12 year old son who is now 5'11 1/2" tall. He needs room to grow over the next 3-4 years of anticipated ownership and is supposed to end up about 6'6" tall! We checked out a variety of cars in the similar class, with fuel efficiency & cabin size being the #1 priorities. Not only does the Aveo offer ample headroom and decent leg space for a compact car, but it's paying for itself! The reduced insurance cost, improved gas mileage and decent styling led us to this car. Our former car was an Xterra, and there is as much interior cabin space in this tiny Aveo as we had before - but more then twice the MPG's.

Favorite Features

Interior head room, trunk space, tightness of the suspension, superior handling, fuel efficiency (we drive 120 miles a day round trip and are definitely seeing an average of about 32 mpg) and overall appearance.

Suggested Improvements

Softer seats, definitely softer seats! Also, it would be nice to have a power lock mechanism inside the car.

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Try it for yourself!

Written by: Bob on 05/29/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I have seen just a few reviews that dont like the Aveo. I have had mine six months and some of the complaints are hard to understand. Gas mileage and room are the two that bother me most. Only a few have written but I would like to say I get 36 to 41+ driving country roads and some city. No highway. I am 6 ft 1 in tall weigh 265 pounds and it is more room than I need. My nephew is 6 ft 5 in tall and he has no problem at all. I have 7000+ miles on my car and I love it. So all I can say is try it out make your own decision. It is by far the least inexpensive. I paid $8998 with air. Super car to me.

Favorite Features

Comfort, mileage, quality of it for cost.

Suggested Improvements

None really. Hard to believe you get what you get for cost.

17 out 18 people found this review helpful

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Don't buy - poor gas mileage

Written by: Tim in Maryland on 05/11/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I have been driving this car for 3 months now. I average 22.5 MPG in mostly suburban driving, with a roundtrip distance to work of 20 miles each day. I also use it to deliver papers in every morning, which takes about 30 minutes. I use to do the same routine in a Honda Civic which had a larger engine and got 30 MPG. So I am very disapointed with the fuel economy. Even open road driving you can watch that gas gauge visibly drop. You cannot lock the driver side door except by using the key - this is a pain when you have bundles to carry and/or its raining.

Favorite Features

Yellow exterior stands out and looks good - I wanted the copper color but they don't produce many of those so I had to settle for yellow. I like the hatchback - plenty of head and leg room in front, although not much cargo capacity. Car drives well out on the road, but has poor control in cornering

Suggested Improvements

The layout of the interior radio, ac/heater, and defrost controls is poor. It is all jumbled together and even after 3 months I have to think about where to send my hand to get the control I'm looking for. Redesign the driver side door lock so that it can be locked without using the key.

14 out 21 people found this review helpful

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Super Kid Car

Written by: robinfla1 on 05/08/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

We bought this to replace a Ford Explored the daughter was driving to college. The Exploder was costing me $75 a week in gas. The Aveo (Buttercup) as she calls it run me $30 a week. She can fit her large drum set in it, and all her junk. It's a great little car, and a super value for the money. 12K tax and tag.

Favorite Features

Wipe clean interior

Suggested Improvements

Softer seats

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Outstanding little car

Written by: Big Kahuna on 05/08/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I researched everything under $20k. My Aveo is loaded with everything they had and was still sub $15k. What a great car. Small enough to be economical, heavy enough to ride smoothly and quietly. I'm 6'0 275 lbs. Best fit of any car smaller than Chevy Malibu. If you're looking for zoom-zoom, this is not for you. If you want a comfy ride, low road and engine noise, plenty of interior room, upscale accessories and good mileage (I avg. 32) all at a great price, then the Aveo is your ride. Much better than Yaris, Scion, Versa, Fit. There are some bad reviews out there, but that's true with any car. I have been a Toyota believer for 30 yrs. The Aveo beats every other small car hands down!

Favorite Features

Very comfortable, quiet ride; like much bigger car. Love the sunroof, love the cruise, good a/c, good stereo/CD/mp3. Nice, tight 5 spd manual. Reminds me of the MG Midget convertible I had in college. Loved that one, too. Nice bright blue. Euro styling draws interest. I look forward to driving again

Suggested Improvements

My only concern is that it doesn't track well. It wants to wander on the highway. Maybe camber or toe-in is off. Feels like wheels are exactly 90 degrees to the frame and pointed dead straight ahead. Beyond that Chevy has won me over.

16 out 17 people found this review helpful

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