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Patty, 10/28/2019
2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought my Sonic new with a whopping 32 miles on it. Before I hit 40k I had already had to do a CV joint, sway bar, radiator fan, and a shock came loose. Then the coolant system leaks started, and my AC compressor and condenser died before 60k miles. I hit 85k miles, and my Sonic is once again in the shop for another coolant issue. The radiator hose burst. The transmission system is finicky as all get out. If you let your foot off the gas the car immediately acts like it saw a cop. It shifts between gears hard. I bought this car because it was cheaper on gas, but it's been a pain in repairs. It's not worth it. Not unless your end goal is to have your mechanics love you.
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1st chevy, never again
Jane , 05/23/2019
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2013 chevy sonic,paid it off in 5 years ending last January. It has 40,000 miles. After I paid it off, roughly around 33,000 35,000 miles, costly repairs and problems started kicking in. Actually I had problems before I paid it off but after the meager 36,000 mile mark. Problems are: battery died, power window drivers side stopped working, various electrical issues causing lights to go off that mechanics can't figure out, ac went out, gear shift button sticks to the point I can't put it into gear. The gear shift has many complaints and this should be a recall but chevy is too cheap to make it such. Given I'll be plunking out $600 for that because allegedly chevy mechanics can't order the button they need the whole gear shift. So... Chevy sells a product that starts falling apart after a 36,000 3 year warranty. They don't have the skill or scruples to create a car that lasts. Then they have dealerships filled with people who charge godless prices to repair things about their vehicle that other mechanics can't diagnose. They don't perform recalls in a timely manner, if much at all. Since the warranty has expired I've spent 2500+ in non standard maintenance repairs for fickle stuff that shouldn't go bad on a vehicle at the 35000 to 40000 mileage mark. I will absolutely never buy another chevy and will tell as many as I can about this. I will report with the BBB and any other relevant places. I wish to God I had gone to Kia that day. But you live and learn. Too bad chevy doesn't learn form customer reviews to improve they whole dysfunctional business they run.
Just bought an LT manual
gino985, 10/26/2013
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Since it's so late in the year, I could only find a couple near me, and ended up with Crystal Red tintcoat, not my first choice, but I actually really like it. Shifting is incredibly easy, like butter, and the engine really does have some pep. Its also true that the car feels much bigger, it's hard to feel the speed, I've been afraid I will get a ticket because I've been speeding everywhere! Mileage is right on as reported, the first tank was exactly 30 mpg, mixed city and highway, and included a lot of idling at the dealership, so I'm hoping that number will go up. With all the great cash back offers right now, I highly recommend this car, great value for the cost.
LTZ Turbo review
jchagtdi, 01/22/2013
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I own a 2013 Sonic LTZ turbo with manual transmission. This is the quietest, most solid feeling, most fun to drive, and best equipped car you can buy at this price point. Turbo motor provides great acceleration with excellent fuel economy. Cabin is extremely comfortable and spacious for a subcompact, even with the sunroof, and cabin materials look richer than they actually are. MyLInk stereo offers a LOT, but there are no knobs, You must take your eyes off the road to adjust volume or FM tuner.
Great car
chall1011, 11/19/2012
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
The best part is I can fit my convertible car seat, a infant car seat and still fit an adult in the back seat (traveled 150 miles like that today) The fuel seems good but i'm not sure, i went on a 2 hour drive today an back, an used almost 7 gallons of gas, i was pretty upset with that. Backing out of my drive way, whenever my tires go down the front of the car hits into the drive way, it does that on alot of people's out where I live... not much i can do about it, but they are really low to the ground. It's a great car , but we will see as the time goes on. Oh and the throttle is horrible!
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