"CB" (jrcb)
03/14/2018 at 15:43 • Filed to: Oppo review
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"CB" (jrcb)
03/14/2018 at 15:43 • Filed to: Oppo review | 4
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But then I remembered that no one particularly cares about it, even me, and I’ve driven over 8000 kilometres in it in the last five and a half months. So here’s the sparks notes version of it:
(Full disclosure: Chevrolet wanted me to drive a Sonic so bad that my employer bought one to replace the Smart car that, according to everyone before me, was the worst car for the job.)
-Fuel economy is decidedly adequate. I expected better, but with how much idling and low-speed driving I do (as well as time spent waiting on trains), it’s not surprising.
-Acceleration is lacklustre. It sounds like it’s going to be fast, then you realize that you’re at the end of the on ramp, you’ve been giving it since the safest spot you can, and you’re still 10 kilometres under the speed limit
-The infotainment system is fantastic. Easy to sync with Bluetooth, easy to use, leagues better than Sync on the Escapes at work.
Pictured: an okay place to be
-To add onto that, all the controls are great. Knobs and buttons for everything, plus steering wheel controls. This is how you set up the interior of a car, in my opinion (although there is no oil pressure gauge or voltage metre).
-The seat was comfortable. Never found myself hurting after a day of driving.
-Handling is good, in my opinion. It’s a cheap car, it’s not going to be amazing, but I found it enjoyable to drive and toss around. Plus, the small turning radius is great when it comes to parking and doing a U-y.
-Build quality is trash. I started driving it with around 7500 kilometres on it, and some of the roof trim was already popping out. The fact that there’s some chrome on it that looks like it was cut too short when it was put on only adds to the fact that it feels a little cheap. But then again, it’s a cheap car.
In total, I like it. I think that for the money, it’s a solid choice, although I probably would have sprung for the hatch myself. If you need some basic transportation and can get one on the cheap, I recommend it.
So yeah, feel free to ask any questions below.
AestheticsInMotion
> CB
03/13/2018 at 23:23 |
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Good seats make-or-break a cheap, non-enthusiast car imho. The interior looks nice for what it is
pip bip - choose Corrour
> CB
03/14/2018 at 03:43 |
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final score out of 10?
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CB
> pip bip - choose Corrour
03/14/2018 at 09:06 |
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Probably a 70%. Meets provincial curriculum standards, nothing more, nothing less.
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> CB
03/14/2018 at 15:47 |
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I’ve never seen one around here, I do see some Bolts and Volts.
Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> CB
03/14/2018 at 15:47 |
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I was genuinely impressed with the interior of the Chevy Cruz. I still wouldn’t buy one.
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CB
> Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
03/14/2018 at 15:48 |
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At the right price, I’d heavily consider either a Sonic or Cruze.
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Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> CB
03/14/2018 at 15:52 |
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I really liked the Cruze, very similar to the Mazda3, but Mazda 3 is still better.
404 - User No Longer Available
> CB
03/14/2018 at 16:08 |
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What’s the CBscore?
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CB
> 404 - User No Longer Available
03/14/2018 at 16:12 |
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Three red buttons misidentified as Japanese flags out of five.
Chariotoflove
> CB
03/14/2018 at 16:58 |
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Best half-hearted review I’ve ever read.
fintail
> CB
03/14/2018 at 17:45 |
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My sister bought one of these, a moderately loaded trunkback sedan, in 2012. Still has it, very few issues - weirdest thing was the rear windshield randomly breaking when she was sitting in the car in a parking lot. She’s not too fond of it anymore (now has a huge dog) , but it hasn’t failed her. I think she got it for around 12-14K in a summer sale event. For the money, no harm done.