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Used 2004 Chevrolet Aveo Special Value 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews

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3.38 out of 5 stars

For 9 Grand, What the Heck? (Plus 33 MPG

Sausalitodougie, 06/22/2004
Chevrolet Aveo Special Value 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car when it first came out in March. I thought I wanted a hatchback but I bought a black sedan (with trunk) and everyone thinks it's a Toyota Echo. I went to Pep Boys and bought some gunmetal gray eight spoke alloy wheels that nearly match the black metallic exterior color for $50 each. I bought a slightly wider premium set of tires from Costco to improve the ride and handling for about $400. (Michelin MXV4 Energy Green) It has good headroom for people up to about 6'6" and a decent back seat. Build quality not bad so far with few complaints to date. If it had power windows and cruise control I would be very happy.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Cute Little Commuter

Expymom, 04/15/2004
Chevrolet Aveo Special Value 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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Surprising amount of space up front and in trunk. Fun little car to wrack the miles up on and not feel bad about it. This little guy is sacrificing to save a new Tacoma Double Cab.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Okay, but my Metro is way better!!!

Matthew L, 01/10/2004
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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1 out of 5 stars

Garbage

Kamran, Muncie, IN, 04/08/2019
Chevrolet Aveo Special Value 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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My step dad thought he was helping me by getting me a good deal on my 04 aveo. I got it with only 36k miles in 2016. Within the first 1k miles i had to have my ball joints replaced. Less than 6 months later i was having steering issues again. Had to replace inner tie rods and ball joints again. Had brakes replaced in early 2019 and 2 moths later they are worn down. Never have i had a car give me so much problems in under 3yrs of owning it. All these problems and under 46k miles

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Excellent for the money

steveinseattle, 02/07/2004
Chevrolet Aveo Special Value 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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Let's face it-- it only makes sense to rate this car compared to others in its price range... and in that context I am very pleased. Fit and finish is better than I expected, but the biggest surprise is the respectable ride and comfort. I got several extra rebates as a GM card holder, so the price was unbelievable!

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