Getting the wife a new car - Page 2

jdcvictory11 · 03-09-2012, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Actually takes it a step further than Camaro's RS package as it does have some suspension tweaks and gearing changes to make it a bit sportier. Otherwise, mostly just appearance and trim enhancements.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=189832

Bunch more photos here...

http://www.netcarshow.com/chevrolet/2013-sonic_rs/

That is bad ass. I love it. I know I could sell her on it too.

jdcvictory11 · 03-09-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by metthem

Gotta appreciate a woman who likes to drive the stick

Innuendo fully intended. (she is going to kill me

)

Scrappy Doo · 03-09-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jdcvictory11

That is awesome. Has there been any problems?

Not a one. (Knock on wood) She likes the cruze and it's actually quite roomy etc for how small it is. Fit and finish is good, and the price is somewhat reasonable. It actually moves fairly well with the 1.4t too. Think she is at 35mpg average or something.

89 octane gas is the same price as 87 here and that seems to make it run better.

The funny thing is, she could drive anything she wanted up to around 40-50k and she picked that. I'm not complaining!

duffman · 03-09-2012, 07:39 PM

why not do his and hers camaros?

jdcvictory11 · 03-10-2012, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Scrappy Doo

Not a one. (Knock on wood) She likes the cruze and it's actually quite roomy etc for how small it is. Fit and finish is good, and the price is somewhat reasonable. It actually moves fairly well with the 1.4t too. Think she is at 35mpg average or something.

89 octane gas is the same price as 87 here and that seems to make it run better.

The funny thing is, she could drive anything she wanted up to around 40-50k and she picked that. I'm not complaining!

That is great to hear. I said she could have any car around 25K. She first said she liked the Ford Fiesta, but I continued to shop around. I would like to get another Chevy.

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Originally Posted by duffman

why not do his and hers camaros?

I would love that.... but she does not like the Camaro to drive. It's too big for her. Plus we need a hatch to haul our pugs.

jdcvictory11 · 04-13-2012, 11:50 AM

Any more Sonic owners?

Stew · 04-13-2012, 12:26 PM

I know you said you wanted a Chevy, but have you considered the 12 Focus Hatch? there are some awesome deals to be had right now and you can get the manual with sport package on the SE and with the 17 inch painted wheels that are available, it looks pretty baddarse.

jdcvictory11 · 04-13-2012, 12:31 PM

I have considered both the Focus and Fiesta hatch. Nice looking little cars. Plus on top of the factory incentives, I can get great deals through the military over seas program. In the end it will come down to what she wants. I already got my car.

garcmol · 04-13-2012, 01:08 PM

My wife has the Cruze LTZ. That 1.4T is peppy!! I've been kicking around getting a Sonic LTZ myself.

You or your wife may enjoy this thread:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212422

Cvega · 04-13-2012, 01:47 PM

My wife has a Mazda 3.. good space, really nimble handling, great on gas.. Overall a fun little car..

The new Ford Focus wagon looks very nice too

Stew · 04-13-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cvega

My wife has a Mazda 3.. good space, really nimble handling, great on gas.. Overall a fun little car..

The new Ford Focus wagon looks very nice too

The 3 ould be another good choice. they have the new skyactive 2.0 now, 155 HP i believe and 38 MPG hwy in the manual Hatch.

Oh, and I love pugs, had a hyper little bugger and had to give him away when we moved :(. Just glad my parents agreed to keep my Beagles for me.

jdcvictory11 · 04-13-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by garcmol

My wife has the Cruze LTZ. That 1.4T is peppy!! I've been kicking around getting a Sonic LTZ myself.

You or your wife may enjoy this thread:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212422

I did not realize the Cruze came in a hatch. Very nice looking and more roomy than a Sonic. I like it. I have been watching that Sonic thread. That is awesome.

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Originally Posted by Cvega

My wife has a Mazda 3.. good space, really nimble handling, great on gas.. Overall a fun little car..

The new Ford Focus wagon looks very nice too

I got a speeding ticket in a friends Mazda 3 back in the day. I know how they handle. With all the hatches out there, she would never drive a "wagon"

Cvega · 04-13-2012, 02:38 PM

Let us know which one you choose. Happy Wife, Happy Life

jdcvictory11 · 04-13-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew

The 3 ould be another good choice. they have the new skyactive 2.0 now, 155 HP i believe and 38 MPG hwy in the manual Hatch.

Oh, and I love pugs, had a hyper little bugger and had to give him away when we moved :(. Just glad my parents agreed to keep my Beagles for me.

I like the sound of that. 155HP

I will have to look into it.

My wife loves pugs and had to leave hers in the states to come be with me in Japan. She is in a good home and will stay there, even when we return.

04-13-2012, 01:08 PM	#23
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,198	My wife has the Cruze LTZ. That 1.4T is peppy!! I've been kicking around getting a Sonic LTZ myself. You or your wife may enjoy this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212422 __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

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duffman Drives: 67 firebird Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: victoria B.C canada Posts: 228	why not do his and hers camaros?

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jdcvictory11 Sonja Drives: '11 LT/RS, '95 Camaro Conv. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 884 View My Garage	Any more Sonic owners?

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Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	I know you said you wanted a Chevy, but have you considered the 12 Focus Hatch? there are some awesome deals to be had right now and you can get the manual with sport package on the SE and with the 17 inch painted wheels that are available, it looks pretty baddarse.

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jdcvictory11 Sonja Drives: '11 LT/RS, '95 Camaro Conv. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 884 View My Garage	I have considered both the Focus and Fiesta hatch. Nice looking little cars. Plus on top of the factory incentives, I can get great deals through the military over seas program. In the end it will come down to what she wants. I already got my car.

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Cvega Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Black Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Orlando Posts: 67	My wife has a Mazda 3.. good space, really nimble handling, great on gas.. Overall a fun little car.. The new Ford Focus wagon looks very nice too

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Cvega Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Black Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Orlando Posts: 67	Let us know which one you choose. Happy Wife, Happy Life