Chevy Sonic as a DD?

[B2k4E]

I would like to get my 86 Z28 in the garage away from city traffic, and also have a lot of the conveniences of modern vehicles. (Possibly back home, so I wouldn't know the next time I'd get to drive it.)

So with the Sonic out and the possibility of not being able to afford a Camaro LS or LT1 would the Sonic be a cool DD to y'all? If so I'd plan on getting a LT1 or LT2 with the 1.4 L turbocharged eco engine.

On the other hand, I could sink about $5000-$10,000 into my Camaro that I drive now for those modern conveniences such as remote start, remote locks, better interior, new paint job, engine mods ect, ect. However if somebody hit it I'd be uber-pissed off.

So thoughts? Opinions?

[FenwickHockey65]

Well, you'd be getting 40 MPG in what is arguably one of the best subcompacts in the industry.

Only complaint I had with the Sonic I poked around a few days ago was that it could've used a lot more soft-touch plastic in the interior. Otherwise, overall quality and fit and finish were excellent.

[Silverlsinva]

I like the sonic and its resonable priced for what ur getting and i hear its pretty peppy with the stick.

[IBM]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Well, you'd be getting 40 MPG in what is arguably one of the best subcompacts in the industry.

Only complaint I had with the Sonic I poked around a few days ago was that it could've used a lot more soft-touch plastic in the interior. Otherwise, overall quality and fit and finish were excellent.

I heard somewhere that the design team decided people would rather have the exposed headlights and taillights, and that's where a lot of the budget went into, therefore forcing them to put cheap plastic in the interior. I actually think more people care about less plasticy interior, it's what a lot of talk is about in interiors nowadays.

[B2k4E]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Well, you'd be getting 40 MPG in what is arguably one of the best subcompacts in the industry.

Only complaint I had with the Sonic I poked around a few days ago was that it could've used a lot more soft-touch plastic in the interior. Otherwise, overall quality and fit and finish were excellent.

Eh, I kinda liked the interior. I especially liked what they did with the cluster. I mean, the car IS pretty cool, but I just can't see a person whose used to a V8 RWD Camaro with a nice low exhaust tone driving something like the Sonic. But I guess it'd be better than a Honda or Toyota!

Originally Posted by Silverlsinva

I like the sonic and its resonable priced for what ur getting and i hear its pretty peppy with the stick.

Well, it is aimed at the younger person such as a college student as a sporty, hip coupe. I will say that they accomplished that. It seems attractive even to a fairly dedicated Camaro fan such as me or you. They also have dealer installed vynals and blacked-out aluminium wheels.

It is also meant to be a very good option as an entry level car, with the LS model not even having cruise control, power windows, or power mirrors.

I may also look at a crew cab Colorado, they're pretty nice with a small lift kit on em.