Chevrolet Aveo

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Price Paid:  $15000.00 from hudigurg chevy

Year / Model Reviewed:
2009 aveo

Summary:
it already has electrical problems. not even 2 months old and back at the dealership. and they cannot tell us why. just how to fix it! take the battery cables loose and let the charge drain off then rehook and recharge. what a fix! i would never buy another.

Price Paid:  $10800.00 from Morgan-McClure Coebu

Year / Model Reviewed:
2008 AVEO

Summary:
Originally the gas mileage was decent, but now it has gone way south. About 27 mpg overall, has dropped to about 20 maybe. The car hesitates at take off and surges at cruising speeds.

Strengths:
The stereo sounds alright. The dealer handles warranty work, gracefully.

Weaknesses:
The car is crap, already had the main engine wiring harness replaced, and waiting on new throttle assy, trying to correct previously mentioned problems.

Similar Products Used:
Toyotal corolla, Honda civic, Pontiac Lemans

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 4.00 votes

Price Paid:  $0.00 from Lynnwood

Year / Model Reviewed:
2008 Cheve Aveo 5

Summary:
I bought this car for the gas mileage. I drive at least 30 miles a day in my commute to work 6 days a week. Supposedly it gets 33 mpg highway. I drive the express lanes at 60 mph every day with 2 to 3 miles of my commute on surface streets. I am getting between 22 to 24 mpg consistently. I am very disappointed. My son is 6 foot tall and even with the seat all the way back his legs are almost resting on the steering wheel. It comes with an arm rest which is so far back in the seat it barely reaches my hip and is so low that I can only rest my wrist on it if I reach behind me. As far as driving goes it is easy to drive.

Strengths:
like the color. hatchback is easy to get into. Easy to drive

Weaknesses:
gas mileage is lousy.

Similar Products Used:
Hyundai Accent

Price Paid:  $11300.00 from Tri County Cheverole

Year / Model Reviewed:
2008 Aveo 5 Hatchback

Summary:
This is my second Aveo. I just traded my 2005 5spd. sedan with 36,000 miles on this new 5 spd. hatchback. I had very good success with my 05 Aveo and it always got between 34-35 mpg on the highway at any speed. I never had problems with lack of power or poor economy. This has been a fun car and my new hatchback seems even better. The new car is tighter, handles a bit better and has a nicer stereo system. I also like the hatchback. I am 6'2 and do not feel cramped or lacking in legroom.

Strengths:
Style, cost and efficiency. Where else can you buy a new car for $11,300 out the door including taxes and fees. Its a bargain and should not be compared to much more expensive vehicles.

Weaknesses:
A larger fuel tank would be nice and larger cupholders.

Price Paid:  $16000.00 from modern chevy

Year / Model Reviewed:
2007 Aveo LT sedan

Summary:
This is a tight little car with lots of features. Odd mix though--it seems Chevy thought out the design part pretty well, but missed some basic stuff in the process. For example, I have power locks but there is no power lock button in the car. So, to lock all the doors at once, you reach over and push down the lock on the drivers door. This sends a signal to lock the other 3 doors too. Strange. Also, the cupholders are flimsy and placed in a bad spot---too close to the a/c controls.

Small and tall on the outside, large on the inside. Sounds like a Chevy commercial but it is true. Looks kinda funny on the outside cause it is so small, especially when you find your aveo parked beside some road hog suv.

Handles well on a daily basis. Has no problem running 85 mph on the freeway. Does get pushed around quite a bit on windy days---that is sketchy.

Gas mileage is rough though. For this class of car, it should be a lot better. Chevy has much bigger cars that put up the same numbers as this little fella. Whats up??

Strengths:
nice interior with the leatherette package, stereo is tight (6 speakers 180 watts, mp3 aux input), handles well, steering wheel radio controls, decent power, like the grill its tight, big trunk

Weaknesses:
gas mileage should be a lot better, no power lock button, cup holders are a joke, cheap sun visors