Don't laugh, it's a serious matter...

Angrybird 12 · 05-07-2014, 05:05 PM

For the last month I have had my Saturn Vue in the shop because the transmission started shifting badly. The first time I took it in the found the Cooling lines leaking along with the Axel seal. The fluid was low and they said that caused the bad shifting. As soon as I drove off it was still shifting bad, so I took it right back. They said they needed to see if there was a new software update for it. Well they reprogrammed the computer and told me to drive it a few days to let it learn my driving habits. I drove it a week and it still was acting up. I took it back yet again and they replaced the TCM. That still didn't help. So now it's back in the shop again.
Now for the don't laugh part. As a loaner the last two times they have given us a 2LT Chevy Spark to drive... Believe it or not it's not as bad as I though it would be, in fact it's a fun little car to drive around town. Now comes the part that I love about this car. We are getting 35MPG driving around town. That's over twice what the Vue gets. I am seriously thinking of trading our Vue for one of these. All we use the Vue for anyway is for short trips around town. With the trade value of my Vue and the sale price on a new Spark I figure I can trade for about $9,000.
Here is a picture of the little Spark I am driving now.

FenwickHockey65 · 05-07-2014, 05:22 PM

I'm still very pleasantly surprised at how well Spark sells.

MLAZ1990 · 05-07-2014, 05:25 PM

They tried to sell me one of these at a Chevy dealership that couldn't help me get into a Camaro. I laughed at the guy because I though he was joking. Then it was real awkward because he was serious...

Angrybird 12 · 05-07-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MLAZ1990

They tried to sell me one of these at a Chevy dealership that couldn't help me get into a Camaro. I laughed at the guy because I though he was joking. Then it was real awkward because he was serious...

There is no way to compare one with any Camaro, I don't understand why anyone would try....
It's a lot better than I thought it would be though.

Angrybird 12 · 05-07-2014, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I'm still very pleasantly surprised at how well Spark sells.

Yeah they are all over around here.
The only reservations I have about it is where it is made...

MLAZ1990 · 05-07-2014, 05:36 PM

Yeah the salesman was out of his mind trying to get me to buy it when I told him "I wanted a Camaro for years now". Not a bad car if you wanna save gas on long trips, but I prefer to drive my Camaro EVERYWHERE ANYTIME

PoorMansCamaro · 05-07-2014, 05:50 PM

test drive a sonic 1.4L turbo, first.

Angrybird 12 · 05-07-2014, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

test drive a sonic 1.4L turbo, first.

I have, but they are a few thousand more than the Spark... $19.5k for the 2LT Sonic turbo and $16.5k for a 2LT Spark...I have a Tight budget..... Better gas mileage and I don't need a turbo around town.

ssrs2lt · 05-07-2014, 06:22 PM

brother has a two yr old sonic, I'd say he's not impressed. New cars are way better than old ones..go for it if it works for ya!! I don't think my left but cheek would fit inside. lol

PoorMansCamaro · 05-07-2014, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I have, but they are a few thousand more than the Spark... $19.5k for the 2LT Sonic turbo and $16.5k for a 2LT Spark...I have a Tight budget..... Better gas mileage and I don't need a turbo around town.

you could always find a used one.

jewel25 · 05-07-2014, 06:25 PM

They should throw in a Spark for Camaro purchase made, so we have something to daily drive.

jewel25 · 05-07-2014, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

you could always find a used one.

Are you following me?

Angrybird 12 · 05-07-2014, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

you could always find a used one.

The last two used cars I bought turned into moneypits.For what I had to spend I could have bought a new one......so I am kind of leery of going used again.... I kind of want to steer away if I can...

PoorMansCamaro · 05-07-2014, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jewel25

Are you following me?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

The last two used cars I bought turned into moneypits.For what I had to spend I could have bought a new one......so I am kind of leery of going used again.... I kind of want to steer away if I can...

that's why you need to find certified used. at least that's what I did with my sonic. 1600 miles on it, so I had the full warranty, basically.

05-07-2014, 05:05 PM	#1
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	Don't laugh, it's a serious matter... For the last month I have had my Saturn Vue in the shop because the transmission started shifting badly. The first time I took it in the found the Cooling lines leaking along with the Axel seal. The fluid was low and they said that caused the bad shifting. As soon as I drove off it was still shifting bad, so I took it right back. They said they needed to see if there was a new software update for it. Well they reprogrammed the computer and told me to drive it a few days to let it learn my driving habits. I drove it a week and it still was acting up. I took it back yet again and they replaced the TCM. That still didn't help. So now it's back in the shop again. Now for the don't laugh part. As a loaner the last two times they have given us a 2LT Chevy Spark to drive... Believe it or not it's not as bad as I though it would be, in fact it's a fun little car to drive around town. Now comes the part that I love about this car. We are getting 35MPG driving around town. That's over twice what the Vue gets. I am seriously thinking of trading our Vue for one of these. All we use the Vue for anyway is for short trips around town. With the trade value of my Vue and the sale price on a new Spark I figure I can trade for about $9,000. Here is a picture of the little Spark I am driving now. Attached Images __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

05-07-2014, 05:22 PM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	I'm still very pleasantly surprised at how well Spark sells. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

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PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 57,250	test drive a sonic 1.4L turbo, first. __________________

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jewel25 Mother of PWA Babies Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 37,115 View My Garage	They should throw in a Spark for Camaro purchase made, so we have something to daily drive. __________________ Jewel & PMC's Build Thread

05-07-2014, 05:25 PM	#3
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	They tried to sell me one of these at a Chevy dealership that couldn't help me get into a Camaro. I laughed at the guy because I though he was joking. Then it was real awkward because he was serious...

05-07-2014, 05:36 PM	#6
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	Yeah the salesman was out of his mind trying to get me to buy it when I told him "I wanted a Camaro for years now". Not a bad car if you wanna save gas on long trips, but I prefer to drive my Camaro EVERYWHERE ANYTIME

05-07-2014, 06:22 PM	#9
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	brother has a two yr old sonic, I'd say he's not impressed. New cars are way better than old ones..go for it if it works for ya!! I don't think my left but cheek would fit inside. lol