Used 2010 Chevrolet Aveo for Sale

2.5

(2 Reviews)

Overall Rating

2.5

(2 Reviews)

Value

2.5

Performance

2.5

Comfort

3.5

Fuel Economy

4.0

Reliability

3.0

Owner Reviews

2.5

2 Reviews


Overall	2.5

Value	2.5

Performance	2.5

Style	3.0

Comfort	3.5

Fuel Economy	4.0

Reliability	3.0

2010 Chevrolet Aveo - Great handling and mileage but poor build quality.

My girlfriend and I originally picked this car up as a daily driver. We love how economical the car is in terms of gas mileage. The car gets a good 25-30mpg in town and 20-25mpg on the highway. The car has great handling and has a very zippy feel due to it's higher acceleration factor. It's also a joy to drive in town because of how easy it is to find parking, it's a small enough vehicle to fit into some spaces only a motorcycle would be able to park otherwise. The car zips right up steep inclines no problem without hesitation. Because of that we took this car to a lot of mountainous areas without any problem to go on hikes and nature walks. Definitely a great hiker's vehicle! The interior is fairly basic, but the comfort of the front seats were particularly soft and nicely contoured. As a bigger guy I was surprised at just how comfortable the front seats were compared to other, bigger cars I've owned. All of the positives being said, this car does have it's share of issues. When we got the car we discovered that the electrical system wasn't working correctly. The radio didn't work and her blinkers were non-functional as well. We got the blinkers fixed but we we're never able to figure out why the radio wasn't working. The cargo space in the car is terrible. There is only one small compartment in the back that is opened up into by the hatch. It's barely big enough to carry a few bag of groceries. The car is quite small. This isn't an issue for my girlfriend, but me being a bigger guy it was an issue. When we got into a accident my knees hit the dashboard pretty hard. The build quality of the car is abysmal. The first month we owned it I accidentally put a small dent in the hood with the palm of my hand. Months later we just slightly tapped the back of a truck in a small crash and the whole front grill and bumper of the car had to be replaced. Those factors considered we are now in the market for another, safer car. The Aveo has served us well as a transitional car, but I would not recommend it to anyone based on the flaws I listed above.

Story

My girlfriend and I had a blast taking the Aveo down to Oregon to see the solar eclipse this year. We went down to the Santiam National Forest and took the car up and down the dirt roads in the mountains and found the perfect spot to watch the eclipse. I was a little nervous going into the heart of the mountains in this car, but it performed admirably. We took the car up to the highest, cleare... (more)

Pros

Powerful. Great handling. Excellent gas mileage. Comfortable front interior seats. Fantastic on steep inclines.

Cons

Faulty electrical system. Poor build quality. Inadequate cargo space. Very small interior.

2010 Chevrolet Aveo - Decent Starter Car

The 2010 Chevrolet Aveo is a decent starting car for a teenager or young adult looking for their first car. It was relatively cheap given the mileage. I got the vehicle for about 10k with a warranty attached.

Story

It is economical. I can drive nearly anywhere and barely have to pay for gas. I drove three hours to a bigger city, and it hardly dented my tank.

Pros

It is the perfect car for someone who is on the shorter side. I am 5'1 and have no trouble seeing over the dashboard. Since the car is small in length, it is easy to maneuver into tight spots. At 71k mileage, it has had no major issues.

Cons

The Chevrolet Aveo has mediocre crash ratings, though I have never experienced a crash. As a small vehicle, it is not ideal for people who are tall or largely built. There were some minor annoyances while driving it. The tire pressure monitor is incredibly finicky. If the tire loses air temporarily due to the weather, it will go off. The paint job could be better. Despite only being seven years old, quite a bit of the paint is starting to flake off. The sound of the car is a bit off putting because it has a small engine and not a lot of power.