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2008 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Ratings & Reviews

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2008 Chevrolet Aveo - Overall, a nice work car.

Benjamin
Adwolf, Virginia
Overall
4.0
Value
4.0
Performance
3.0
Style
2.0
Comfort
3.0
Fuel Economy
5.0
Reliability
3.0
We purchased this little car to be a work vehicle for the long commute to college everyday. The commute consisted of winding country roads, mountains and highways, all which took about four hrs. round trip each day. After doing this commute for awhile in our main vehicle, my husband and I decided that we had to have something easier in general and wouldnÕt cost as much upkeep. We have had the car for about one year and 1//2 years, and we have had so much trouble out of it. This is the only vehicle that we have had to take to the garage multiple times for the same issues. The car itself is adorable. It's nice and small and drives okay for what it is. The muffler was one of the first things we had to replace. It apparently broke a bracket or something, and it sounded like a weed eater fo... (more)
Story
This little car has been faithful to my husband and his grand adventures to and from pharmacy school. He has driven through some rough winters across the mountains in our area, and it has never failed him. Though there have some rough spots in terms of maintenance and upkeep, it has over all done well and has nearly carried him to his doctorate.
Pros
ItÕs cute, it's small and easy to drive. Have no issues with parking either, as you do sometimes in bigger vehicles. It does take less fuel, which was a big positive for my husband in general. The car's outside appearance is holding up well. No rust on the body of the vehicle. Currently, the engine and transmission have 220,000 miles and are still performing very well. The interior of the vehicle is still in excellent condition including front seat, back seat, and the trunk. The gear box attached to the steering column is still in wonderful shape, as there is very little play in the steeri... (more)
Cons
Although this vehicle has been great, there are a few issues that have come about over the few years that we have owned it. One major issue was having to replace front-wheel bearings right after we took ownership. This maintenance cost us around the 600 dollars including labor, parts, and tools. After replacing this, we had the vehicle aligned only to find out that the rear-wheel bushings needed to be replaced, which cost another three hundred dollars. We picked up the car and drove it for a few months only to notice the rear passenger side wheel was being eaten on the inside. We took the ... (more)

2008 Chevrolet Aveo - A bad choice

Ashley
Stockton, California
Overall
2.0
Value
2.0
Performance
3.0
Style
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Fuel Economy
4.0
Reliability
3.0
Let me start out by saying that the dealer that sold me this car definitely ripped me off. In the condition my car is currently in, I doubt it's worth more than $1,200. But when I bought the car about four years ago, I paid about $5,500 plus traded in another car for it. At the time, I desperately needed a car, so I was willing to pay, but it quickly showed that it was a bigger rip-off than I initially thought. Over these few years, I can probably guarantee I've put at least $5,000 of work into this car if not closer to $10,000... not including paying off the loan. Every thing that could go wrong with it goes wrong, and as soon as you fix it, you turn around and something else breaks. Not only that, but the exterior paint has bubbled, chipped, rusted... and the car isn't even ten years... (more)
Story
I drifted a bit using this car. Ha-ha. It was a fun experience but failed big time.
Pros
Fuel economy. Driven reasonably it will get good mileage. Reliability and durability. I have a 2008 bought new and have put 71,000 miles on it all ready. No problems at all. Changed timing belt at 60,000 miles scheduled maintenance. Otherwise just tires and oil changes. These are really great cars. Everyone I know that has one feels the same. Driving position and visibility. Comfort good visibility. Materials and workmanship. The car is very well put together. Discounts and incentives. You can get a great deal on them. We looked at everything out there, and this was by far the best deal on... (more)
Cons
Feature availability. No standard air conditioning! No power locks and windows! Come on, now, Chevy! This is the 21st century! Cargo capacity. There is less than one foot between the back seat and the hatch -- nearly defeats the purpose of even having a hatchback! Front seat support and comfort. My right knee hit the center console. It was impossible for me to find a comfortable driving position with my particular body type. Quietness. When I drove the Aveo, it sounded and felt similar to an 8 or 10 year old car with a poorly replaced windshield! Creaks and rattles, air noises, etc. Materi... (more)

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