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4.88 out of 5 stars

Near Omaha, NE? Go see Daniel K at Gregg Young Chevy

brianerick, 12/20/2011
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I just leased my first brand new 2012 Chevy Cruze LT. I have to say it was the best car buying experience I have ever had. Daniel K was polite, helpful and understood that buying a car can be a win win situation. Before I bought he even let me take it during the lunch hour to pick up my wife so she could take a look at it. His boss Paul helped get the deal done and Brandon in financing got the paperwork done fast and correct. The best part of the transaction was that everyone was geniune and honest. Not something you initially think of when you talk about car salesmen and dealerships. I got a great deal on a fantastic car. The reason I know this... My wife wants to trade me cars. :-)

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Best Chevy I have drove yet!

usspecialist, 10/09/2011
2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The window tag stated 38 mpg, I have been geting around 42. What a money saver! Also, the design and comfort are amazing. The seats hug you my wife says.

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dabatan, 11/06/2011
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I drove gm must of my life and still own 3 @ this time. Just added #4 after have a mazda 3 for the past 3 years. I bought the Mazda because had no car in the line up that I liked. They were boring. Till now! The Cruze is a really nice size car and alot bigger than you think. Just park it nexto other cars in it class or even bigger and it looks great. I only have my 2012 for less than a month but like it....love it more everyday. The gas mileage has been great, I go about 2 weeks on a tank. I used to go 9-10 days with the mazda. Thought I was gonna miss my mazda....I don't! and I am very happy to go back to GM and drive my new cruze............I am going cruzing.....see ya

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2 out of 5 stars

I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT A HONDA OR A FORD

Missway, 03/16/2021
2012 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have a 2012 LTZ RS with the 1.4 Turbo motor. I bought it 19 months ago with 56,000 miles on it. I had to replace the entire valve cover 4 months after I bought it at 60,000 miles. Then the blower motor went out last winter when it was below 0 outside. I had coolant hoses leaking a few months ago. Now the PCV valve is failing again so the entire valve cover has to be replaced AGAIN and the coils and spark plugs. It was leaking oil and the check engine light came on. I only have 86,600 miles on it now! This is the WORST car I've had mechanically. It's a beautiful red car with leather interior and when it's running properly it drives well. However, I DO NOT RECOMMEND BUYING ONE OF THESE CARS! Don't be lured in by her pretty looks! She's been a high maintenance, expensive b!#$*!!!

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3 out of 5 stars

Plastic motor parts

JM, 05/16/2020
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It's a nice car until start to request parts. Thermostat, Water outlet, Valve cover, turbo oil return line and a lot more are made of plastic that is the main problem with the motor. It's a beautiful design inside and outside. But poor motor engineering. If you have mechanic skills buy it or be ready to spend a lot of money to pay for service hours.

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