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04-08-2015, 12:12 PM | #1 |
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2016 Chevrolet Spark
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I'm a fan of the Chevy Spark. Chevy has proven that if you build a practical, well-designed A-segment car that it can sell in the U.S. Here's info on the 2016 model. I like the look and the added power will be welcome. http://www.subcompactculture.com/201...let-spark.html
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04-08-2015, 12:23 PM | #2 |
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Quality is the only question.
Not very impressed by Government Motors. |
04-08-2015, 01:24 PM | #3 |
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Looks a bit better than before. But it still got whooped hard by the ugly stick. Over an inch and a half lower, so aerodynamics should be better.
Reviews of this ugly duckling have generally been good though.
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04-08-2015, 06:34 PM | #4 |
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Ug...ly!
The 2016 Spark is expected to get 40MPG highway with a 1.4L (CVT). Big deal. The 2015 Corolla LE Eco with 1.8L gets 40MPG highway. Last edited by kimona; 04-08-2015 at 09:19 PM. |
04-08-2015, 07:21 PM | #5 |
2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how!
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Please keep in mind that this is a rebadged import (Daewoo Matiz). The styling is focused on SE Asian markets, and is intended for use in large urban areas--not American highways. I wanted one of these about 5 years ago (just before I found my Yaris) but the release date was too far away. That said, the first release over here was really unpleasant to behold.
That said, the recent trend of $2.50/gal gasoline in the US may negatively impact the sup-compact econobox market. |
04-08-2015, 08:05 PM | #6 |
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Any BIG regional price swings in other countries that you know about? Per Gas Buddy, there are a few stations in the Houston metro at $1.99 per gallon, and there is one station in San Francisco at $4.09 per gallon.
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04-08-2015, 08:14 PM | #8 |
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Looks better without the exaggerated headlights but now they look like Hyundai headlights, particularly off the Accent. Everyone including GM has been surprised by the car's sales. A - segment cars almost always fail in the US.
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04-09-2015, 06:21 AM | #9 |
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1.4 liter from a 1.2 liter....not my idea of progress. The car doesnt get the mpg of other larger engined cars however and besides gas is $2 a gallon here in NJ.
If they offered a 1 liter I might consider it....
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04-09-2015, 11:31 AM | #10 |
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I am absolutely excited for the new Spark! I love my wifes '13 Spark and will probably get the '16.
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As far as the fuel economy thing, c'mon guys: You know how this works! People say the Yaris should be getting 50 MPG. Small engines have to work harder to move their mass. A freaking Corvette is rated at 29 MPG highway. Gearing, power, weight all play a factor.
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04-09-2015, 07:18 PM | #12 |
Is it me or does this car look angry?
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06-20-2015, 04:42 AM | #13 |
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I have heard from several people who loudly complained on the Web of rocks going through the large holes in the grill, and those rocks damaging the a/c equipment. About a $900 fix. I didn't trust Daewoo then and I surely don't trust them now. But the look is nice. That's about it.
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I think the 1.4 is the same engine that is in the Chevy Trek/Buick Encore.....minus the turbocharger.
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Huh interesting. What VW did in the 60s, when they went from 1200 to 1300 to 1500 to, finally, 1600cc engines was say to in their advertising, "The new larger engine actually gets MORE mpg!" Not really! My friend Mark had a 65 with the 12 eninge that got 38 mpg on the hiway. My 74 with the 1600 never did better than 33 and that was ONCE. Usually it got 28.
Now with (mostly) cheaper gas maybe they will put that turbo on the 1.4? That's the ticket!
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06-20-2015, 08:36 AM | #16 |
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I'm a Japanese car snob. If I never own another American car, that'd be
just fine by me. Throw VW in there, too. VW sucks even worse. I've had my Yaris since Dec. 2010. Zero problems. I had to literally take my POS VW in every two months to get something fixed. The American cars I've owned sucked donkey balls and weren't much better. Who needs reliability headaches. Not me. I don't care if the car is cool and trendy, looks good, has a rad engine, and all that other crap that other people drool over. I don't give a rat's ass about any of that nonsense, BUT THAT'S JUST ME. Good gas mileage and sound reliability is what matters to this grump..... |
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I'm not as down on American cars though. I had a 1987 Plymouth Reliant that lasted 13 years. Only stranded me once. Also a 2000 Dodge Caravan for another 13 years. Never a problem and still going strong for the guy I sold it to. I know Chrysler is usually thought of as a low quality make but in my experience I found that untrue. BTW my first car was a 1964 Dodge Dart with a slant six that belonged to my grandfather originally. Finally gave up the ghost in 1990. Died on the side of the road. Went to get help and when I came back hours later it was gone. Never found it. I imagine someone saw it got it started and drove off and it lived for another day. If my Yaris lasts half that long I'll be happy. |
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