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5 out of 5 stars

Imported Chevy

FWG, 06/12/2005
2004 Chevrolet Aveo 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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Reminds me of a Chevy economy car not an import. Nice ride for so little cost. Aveo is equal to a Nissan Sentra (Mid 90's model) in ride and quietness. Buy it cheap and drive the devil out of it!! (5/60 running gear warranty) Remember this is not a $20,000 car for $10,000 This is a $10,000 car that should be compared to another $10,000.00 car!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Surprisingly solid so far!

Sabrina in L.A., 12/27/2003
2004 Chevrolet Aveo Special Value 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I recently purchased the Aveo and find it to be amazingly solid for an economy car! The ride is smooth on the street and the highway, and I feel safe in it. The Aveo is superior to the Kia Rio when it comes to its design, both inside and out. Kia may offer a longer warranty, but you won't feel like you're driving a reliable car at all. It's a zippy, sporty car and if the Honda Civic had a little sister, the Aveo would be it.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Wouldn't recommend one to anyone

Driving Junk, 02/12/2009
2004 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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Timing belt broke 45,000 took out all but one valve. Coil pack went out 55,000. Right rear wheel bearing went out 59,000. Catalytic converter went out 60,000. Alarm system goes off on its own 63,000. Right rear wheel bearing went out second time disintegrating locking up rear wheel, no warning. 110,000 windshield leak above steering wheel, only when setting. Hood release cable snapped 112,000. Rear hatch latch stopped working 113,000. Gas mileage never better then 32mpg

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4 out of 5 stars

Good, but falling apart

J-Rod, 09/08/2005
2004 Chevrolet Aveo 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is great on gas, and the engine is running very solid. The only problems I have experienced was that the radio decided not to work after 20,000 miles, which really displeases me about this car. It is the little things I can tell why this car is priced as is, you get what you pay for. I am not bashing the car...it is a reliable car, but the manufacturer could have put in a little more attention to detail.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Okay, but my Metro is way better!!!

Matthew L, 01/10/2004
2004 Chevrolet Aveo Special Value 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I own a 97 Geo Metro and my wife has the Aveo. At first she loved it, but after a time, she noticed some instability during windy conditions due to the twist beam axle that was not apparent with the fully independant suspension in the Metro. Secondly, the build quality, not material quality, is greatly superior in the Metro. Overall, fuel economy is better with the three speed auto in the Metro than with the four speed O/D auto in the Aveo. I am not impressed with the Aveo, and am now regretting it.

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