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That's exactly what I paid for the identical car with 17K on it. I went that route since the best price for a similar new model was $11,400 -- sticker price was a bit over $13K.
Private party value right now is $8250 - if insurance pays that much, I will have pretty much gotten the best resale value for any car ever. 25000+ miles for $250!
geissaj - what do you replace the bushings with? rubber or polyurethane? what is the flaw?
canuck785 - SVMs are almost always advertised at 7995 in Los Angeles
peddiss96 - your shin rests against the cup holder? You must be 9 feet tall!
Responded to you in the Aveo Modifications board also -- can just the bushings be replaced? I've heard that you can't. Local dealer has already suggested new control arms and that was at 38K miles. I didn't take them up on it since the issue at the time was creaks and crunches (very common on 04 models) -- now it is erratic torque steer and extemely sloppy steering and handling.
I'm well out of warranty and am trying to keep costs down to a minimum, yet something has to be done soon. If it comes to it, will have lower control arms replaced when I bring it in for a timing belt. Seems those wear prematurely as well and I won't try to push the recommended 60K miles interval. First one went before 40K.
Thanks, that will be my next move. Had 4 new tires and alignment this morning and they told me the front-end was tight, but if anything, it feels more mushy and disconnected.
Try it with the new VW Rabbit, and you will pay about 22K. I am happy with my Aveo.
at 10,000 mi? wouldn't you think the dealer would have known to service them if they needed it .In my opinion the Aveo is a cheaply built car and it's just a plain miantnance nightmare Its like they say, you get what you pay for. I hope you had sence enough to get the extended warranty because you will.. be using it. I liked the car at first too and thought thought it was going to save me money, but the upkeep on it is whats going to get ya. :sick:
Oh and i lost
3000 on it in 9 months when trading it in so forget resale value
Personally, I like the car. I get 26 mpg in town with the A/C running, and around 35-36 hwy mpg. For my use (primarily an "around-town" ride), it offers everything that I wanted.
Unfortunately, most people don't have the expertise, tools or a suitable place to do these repairs themselves. As such, it means using the Chevy dealer or an independent repair shop and these repairs are not cheap.
A timing belt replacement is $300 to $500 -- extra if the water pump is included. Since they don't seem to last the 60,000 miles, I'm going to change no later than every 50K. Over the lifetime of the car, that adds up to thousands.
Any idea on the cost of control arm replacement?
Is this the new math here?
Even at $500, replacing 10K early every time means that at 250,000 miles it will have been replaced 5 times versus 4 times, an increase of $500, not thousands over the lifetime of the car.
Even at $500, replacing 10K early every time means that at 250,000 miles it will have been replaced 5 times versus 4 times, an increase of $500, not thousands over the lifetime of the car.
No new math -- sorry if that was misleading. Just another factor to consider when purchasing a vehicle for those who expect to put high miles on it (200,000+). I hadn't considered the cost since my last vehicle needed timing belt replacement less often and it was only about $125 for the service at that time.
When I shop for my next vehicle, I'll consider a timing chain rather than a belt as a definite plus in making a decision. I drive about 70K miles a year and 4 or 5 replacement belts does add up.
Looked over my receipt from a warranty timing belt replacement -- dealer noted that their repair cost for the belt and tensioner is $490 plus tax.
On another occasion, had the serpentine belt tensioner seize up and shredded the belt. The dealer repair cost for tensioner and belt replacement was $221 with 1.5 hours labor at $84/hr. 3-day wait for parts.
Born: November 2004
Options: Automatic + A/C
MSRP: $11,635
Negotiated Price: $8500 (new)
Died: July 2006
Miles: 26,000
Insurance Settlement: $10,800
Long live the Aveo.
Options: Automatic + A/C
MSRP: $11,635
Negotiated Price: $8500 (new)
Died: July 2006
Miles: 26,000
Insurance Settlement: $10,800
VERY generous insurance settlement on a 2-year-old car!! You made out like a bandit considering the price you paid. I'm green with envy
andy_h - I wish I was, because that was a fantastic car, but I think I'm going for something a size up until the g/f is a little more experienced. New Civic maybe. Sigh.
Just finished 5k miles with an average of 39.53 mpg. I have just seen my first tank at 42.3mpg as well. So far It has done better then expected.
Ron
My Ranger,which i traded in ,had a 5,000/7,500 mile change,or 6 months. I change it at 3 months anyway,because I do 100% city driving. But this Aveo change schedule is so old fashioned. If the filter was bigger,you could go much longer between changes. So...anyone try this or know of a size that would fit? P.S. read my MPG issue.
Not lucky about the accident, but driving a car for 2 years and coming out $2300 ahead must soften the blow a bit.
The dealer lubed the lower control arm bushings and charged me $60 or so. Didn't help at all -- noises were still present driving out of the dealership.
Their response: Shrug shoulders and offer to replace lower control arms (at my expense, of course)!
EuroNCAP crash test for the Chevrolet Kalos 2006 (hatchback) is now available. Front crash test rates 6 out of minimum 13 for a modern car. This is only marginally better than the rating of only 3 for the 2007 Chevy Aveo Saloon. :lemon:
New cars like the Cobalt, HHR, Malibu, etc., have an actual digital temperature gauge on their information center so you can see the progress after a few hours of driving, etc.
My local Chevy dealer advised me to use Shell gasoline since the other brands could clog the fuel injectors. They said that some vehicles had come in with that problem and needed servicing due to fuel of insufficient quality for the Aveo.
Honestly, I disregarded the advice and use any brand I want with no problems.