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  • $4,998
    great price
    $2,360 below market
    • 92,024 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use
    • 25 City / 35 Hwy MPG
    • Kansas City Hyundai (Merriam, KS)
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    Located in Merriam, KS / 190 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    Vehicle DetailsFor sale: a reliable and efficient 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT, ready to enhance your daily driving experience. This compact yet spacious v...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1G1JC6SHXC4219054
    Stock: P145A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-19-2025

  • $4,995
    great price
    $1,294 below market
    • 73,886 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 26 City / 35 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • JD Auto PDX (Gladstone, OR)
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    Located in Gladstone, OR / 1,472 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    29 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1G1JB6SH5C4214525
    Stock: 214525-057
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $2,900
    fair price
    $243 below market
    • 181,354 miles
    • No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
    • 26 City / 35 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • Dan Cummins Chevrolet Buick of Paris (Paris, KY)
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    Located in Paris, KY / 544 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    This 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 1LS is being offered to you as an alternative to us taking to the auction. This Sonic is a sleek, sought after vehicle. It's...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    29 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1G1JB5SH2C4113372
    Stock: 123604B
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-12-2025

  • $5,495
    fair price
    $1,261 below market
    • 121,421 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 25 City / 35 Hwy MPG
    • Wow Auto (Stroudsburg, PA)
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    Located in Stroudsburg, PA / 951 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    Step into the sleek and stylish Grey 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, where fun and functionality collide! This peppy little car is perfect for zipping around to...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1G1JC6SH6C4167762
    Stock: 167762
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $4,450
    good price
    $1,436 below market
    • 133,705 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 25 City / 35 Hwy MPG
    • Auto Land Inc. (Fredericksburg, VA)
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    Located in Fredericksburg, VA / 878 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    We offer bank financing. No Credit, Bad Credit - Its ok. All sales are based on cash or certified funds, processing fee $599, Tax , Tags , finance cha...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1G1JC5SH3C4153246
    Stock: AL-7522
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-10-2025

    • 99,270 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 26 City / 35 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • Klamath Falls Subaru (Klamath Falls, OR)
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    Located in Klamath Falls, OR / 1,445 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    26/35 City/Highway MPG FWDTrust Klamath Falls Subaru For Great Cars and Great Service In Klamath Falls, OR.Come and see only the finest Chevrolets ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    29 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1G1JB6SH2C4100904
    Stock: T100904
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-27-2025

  • $6,495
    fair price
    $39 below market
    • 129,434 miles
    • No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
    • 25 City / 35 Hwy MPG
    • Royer's 322 Motors (DuBois, PA)
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    Located in DuBois, PA / 766 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    LT, fwd, automatic transmission, cloth interior, remote start, Sirius XM, on star

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1G1JC6SH4C4111416
    Stock: 17941
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 02-07-2025

  • New Listing
    $5,492
    great price
    $2,582 below market
    • 51,408 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
    • 25 City / 35 Hwy MPG
    • AutoNation Toyota Fort Myers (Fort Myers, FL)
    • Five Star Dealer
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    Located in Fort Myers, FL / 1,231 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    The following items have been reconditioned on this vehicle: new brakes! License Plate Bracket; Front1Sd Preferred Equipment GroupAudio System; A...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1G1JC5SG7D4148852
    Stock: D4148852
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-14-2025

  • New Listing
    • 142,537 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 25 City / 35 Hwy MPG
    • Gerard's Automotive Group (Pueblo, CO)
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    Located in Pueblo, CO / 630 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1G1JC5SH8C4189904
    Stock: S2429
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • Price Drop
    $3,500
    great price
    $3,859 below market
    • 95,534 miles
    • No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
    • 25 City / 35 Hwy MPG
    • Dan Cummins Chevrolet Buick of Paris (Paris, KY)
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    Located in Paris, KY / 544 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    This 2013 Chevrolet Sonic LS is being offered to you as an alternative to us taking to the auction. This Sonic is being offered COMPLETELY AS IS in th...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1G1JA5SH1D4200992
    Stock: 63753A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-12-2025

  • $3,225
    great price
    $1,163 below market
    • 128,303 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 25 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Grayson Subaru (Knoxville, TN)
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    Located in Knoxville, TN / 643 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    WAS $3,900. Heated Leather Seats, Moonroof, Smart Device Integration, Remote Engine Start, Onboard Communications System. SEE MORE!EXCELLENT SAFETY ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1G1JG6SB6D4141888
    Stock: 261571G
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-20-2025

  • New Listing
    $5,200
    great price
    $2,501 below market
    • 47,789 miles
    • 2 accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 25 City / 35 Hwy MPG
    • Salvage Reseller North (Marlboro, NY)
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    Located in Marlboro, NY / 1,009 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    This vehicle is located at Pennsburg, PA Copart yard. All purchases must take place online at www.salvagereseller.com. Visit our website to learn more...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1G1JC6SH5D4116612
    Stock: 63157975
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-30-2025

  • Price Drop
    $5,315
    good price
    $2,281 below market
    • 100,287 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 25 City / 35 Hwy MPG
    • Hurd Auto Mall (Johnston, RI)
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    Located in Johnston, RI / 1,133 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    At Hurd Auto Mall, proudly part of the Balise Family, we have been honored to serve the Rhode Island community for over 85 years, offering exceptional...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1G1JA5SH2D4253569
    Stock: CJ2860
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-03-2025

  • $5,200
    good price
    $2,164 below market
    • 126,538 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 25 City / 35 Hwy MPG
    • Wallingford Auto Park (Wallingford, CT)
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    Located in Wallingford, CT / 1,069 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    Clean Carfax, Fuel Efficient, Easy to Drive - this 2013 Chevrolet Sonic LS is a budget-friendly compact sedan with 126,538 miles, ideal for commuting ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1G1JA5SG1D4218433
    Stock: 19045
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 02-12-2025

  • $5,989
    good price
    $1,796 below market
    • 106,077 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 27 City / 34 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • Napleton's Volkswagen Of Orlando (Orlando, FL)
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    Located in Orlando, FL / 1,137 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    1SG PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes Standard Equipment, TRANSMISSION 6-SPEED MANUAL RESPONSIVE CLOSE-RATIO RS-SPECIFIC (STD), CHEVROLET MYLINK RADI...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    30 Combined MPG (27 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1G1JH6SBXD4213348
    Stock: DSW218590B
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-13-2025

    • 73,044 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 25 City / 35 Hwy MPG
    • AutoNation Chevrolet Waco (Waco, TX)
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    Located in Waco, TX / 725 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    Wheels And Fog Lamp PackageChevrolet Mylink RadioRear SpoilerLicense Plate Bracket; Front1Sd Preferred Equipment GroupAxle; 3.47 RatioEmissions;...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1G1JC5SH4D4148624
    Stock: D4148624
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-23-2025

  • $5,798
    fair price
    $645 below market
    • 117,689 miles
    • 2 accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 25 City / 35 Hwy MPG
    • AutoNation Subaru Arapahoe (Centennial, CO)
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    Located in Centennial, CO / 610 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    Black Granite MetallicRear SpoilerLicense Plate Bracket; Front1Sd Preferred Equipment GroupAudio System; AM/FM Stereo With CD Player And MP3 Playb...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1G1JC6SH9D4146857
    Stock: D4146857
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-04-2025

  • $4,999
    good price
    $304 below market
    • 205,179 miles
    • 2 accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 27 City / 34 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • Armadillo Auto Sales (Lynnwood, WA)
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    Located in Lynnwood, WA / 1,466 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    This Exceptionally Clean Chevrolet Sonic RSis a 1 Owner Local Trade In, Non Smoker and Has Been Well Maintained with over 47 Service Records, It is Fr...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    30 Combined MPG (27 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1G1JH6SB0D4179436
    Stock: 8253
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $6,565
    fair price
    $126 above market
    • 123,115 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
    • Manual
    • Victory Chevrolet (Charlotte, NC)
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    Located in Charlotte, NC / 807 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    Clean CARFAX.Awards:* JD Power APEAL Study * 2013 IIHS Top Safety PickVictory Chevrolet Certified. 29/40 City/Highway MPG3.94 Axle Ratio, Electronic S...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1G1JD6SB2D4143159
    Stock: P27522A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-02-2025

    • 74,118 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 25 City / 35 Hwy MPG
    • AutoNation USA Albuquerque (Albuquerque, NM)
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    Located in Albuquerque, NM / 832 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    Wheels And Fog Lamp PackageCrystal Red TintcoatChevrolet Mylink RadioRear SpoilerLicense Plate Bracket; Front1Sd Preferred Equipment GroupAxle; ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1G1JC6SH0D4160937
    Stock: D4160937
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-22-2025

  • $6,995
    fair price
    $6 above market
    • 101,691 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 25 City / 35 Hwy MPG
    • Best Buy Auto Sales (Waterloo, NY)
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    Located in Waterloo, NY / 857 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    BACKUP CAMERATOUCHSCREEN

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 1G1JC6SB6D4175566
    Stock: 175566
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-24-2025

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Consumer Reviews for the Chevrolet Sonic

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I own TWO 2012 Sonics... Read this Review!

Gary N, 07/03/2016
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
I'm not sure what some people do with their cars. We have TWO 2012 Sonic LT Auto's, both with the 1.8L engine. One is a Sedan and the other is a Hatch. I like the sedan a bit better because is is actually longer, giving more cargo space in most cases. Plus, due to aerodynamics, the sedan gets better MPG, especially on the highway, where we routinely get 37 MPG out of that car. But, I … also like the hatch, because it has the bigger wheels and fog lights. If it only got the same MPG... There have been a few recall issues, but not many. I do my own oil/filter changes and full synthetic is the way to go. The only odd thing on the sedan was the air intake hose between the air box and manifold cracked on the sedan and that tripped the engine light. It was a $35 part, so I just replaced it in the garage. UPDATE: GM extended the warranty on this part and reimbursed my repair cost. UPDATE: Both cars have had the air intake break and both were fixed by GM. Also, we are starting to get some thermostat codes popping on the one with 75k miles on it. It's either a dirty connector, or a failed sensor (less than $50) as they all seem to do this. On the hatch, I took a pot-holed exit ramp too fast and broke a ball joint, so that was $150 with labor and alignment. Other than that, we have about 100K miles combined and ONE unexpected repair. BTW tie rods and ball joints on smaller cars are almost routine maintenance when driving on Michigan roads. Overall pretty good repair record, in my opinion. These are good cars for the money. The insurance is reasonable (we are over 50) they ride pretty well for being so small, especially compared to the imports. We live in Michigan and have full sets of snow tires for these cars, since the factory tires are useless in the snow. But, with the right tires, they are good in winter. I routinely drive though 6-8 inches of snow and isolated patches up to a foot and have never been stranded. The sedan was rear-ended early on, and the fix was done well at the dealership. We take care of our cars and these have been particularly trouble-free. But, a lot of younger people buy these cars and maybe they don't take care of them. Also, a lot of used Sonics are coming on the market now from rental fleets, so they might not have been cared for that well either. The flood of rental returns is also lowering the resale right now. All things considered, I'd buy another one tomorrow, probably a turbo LT sedan. UPDATE: I did buy a 2013 LT Turbo Sedan, slightly used a few months ago, so now I have THREE Sonics. They are pretty good cars, my only recent gripe being a few rattles have developed, but they are cheap and easy to fix. The dealer put a replacement set of plastic stabilizer bar links on the 2013 with only 5k miles and there was a TSB put out for a bad seal between the engine and transmission on the car with the turbo engine. That leak was fixed at no cost to me. UPDATE: I sold the 2012 hatch and traded off the 2012 sedan with the 1.8L engine, so we are down to only the 2013 turbo sedan now. Still good cars, but the cooling systems on them do tend to get leaks and cracks in the plastic parts. None of these parts are expensive or difficult to replace for a DIY person, but bleeding the air out of the system after repairs is nearly impossible. I had to take them to a local shop to have them do it for me because we had air in the heater core and it was 20 below zero outside... They pressure tested it and everything was good, but then a month or so later, the water pump started weeping coolant, and it was due for a timing belt... A few months after that I traded it off. The 2013 now has 20k miles on it and the rear shocks are starting to go bad - another common but inexpensive issue. I did this on at least one of the others and it was easier than I thought, but I'm waiting until spring to do this car. I still recommend these cars, but you really need to get the right deal on them, as I did on two of the three I bought. They do tend to have some issues, but they are inexpensive repairs if done yourself and none of them ever left us stranded anywhere. I actually never replaced any of the batteries.
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