Used Chevrolet Sonic for Sale in San Francisco, CA

4.0

(87 Reviews)

Overall Rating

4.0

(87 Reviews)

Value

4.0

Performance

3.3

Comfort

4.0

Fuel Economy

4.4

Reliability

4.0

2018 Chevrolet Sonic

38,283 Miles | South San Francisco, CA

$11,499

est. $166/mo

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4.0

87 Reviews


Overall	4.0

Value	4.0

Performance	3.3

Style	4.1

Comfort	4.0

Fuel Economy	4.4

Reliability	4.0

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic - A comfortable ride

I enjoy the maneuverability and handling of the vehicle. It is an easy ride on the road and a very smooth ride. Wonderful gas mileage, especially for someone like me who takes long trips up and down California. The sound system could be better but it's still not bad. If you wanted to replace the stock sound system, I suggest Bose system as a good recommendation with this vehicle. The space can seem cozy if you have a full group of passengers, but other than that the space and size of the vehicle works out fine for someone like me. All in all, a four-star ride!

Story

I drove it on the Santa Cruz mountains and the maneuverability felt like a video game.

Pros

The gas mileage is great for the long hauls on the road. I usually have to fill up my tank once on my way from Oakland, CA, to Bakersfield, CA, (of course, starting with a full tank). I enjoy the handling more than any of my other vehicles I have driven. I enjoy the exterior design being more conservative and not too flashy since I'm usually trying to draw the least attention possible. It still has enough style externally and internally where I still feel pretty good as the owner. The size of the vehicle is also really good for parallel parking, especially on the uphill roads and limited s... (more)

Cons

I don't like the interior size for fitting a full set of passengers in the car; it's a tight fit. I also don't like the audio/ sound system due regarding the highest volume still sounds very faint to the ear. If you're someone who takes long road trips for work, like me, you want a good sound system. I would like to upgrade it one day, but I know it will cost a lot, and I don't want the installers causing any electrical issues.

2012 Chevrolet Sonic - Chevy Sonic—excellent commuter car

The thing that stands out the most about the Chevy Sonic is the exceptional gas mileage. In California, 30 bucks in this bad boy will last me two weeks, and I am a heavy commuter. The interior is sleek and not too flashy but it gets the job done. It is a pretty compact car, but if you get yourself some roof racks like I did, this little car can haul great! The only regret I have is not getting the LTZ edition of this vehicle. It's zippy, but it would have been nice to have a little more pep in my car.

Story

A fun memory I have with this vehicle is when my then pregnant wife thought it would be a great idea to pick up a crib from Walmart in my vehicle. I kept telling her I wasn't sure it would fit, and low and behold, after much "loving" coaching from wife, we were able to fit a huge crib box from Walmart in my tiny Chevy Sonic.

Pros

Gas mileage, without question, is my favorite feature of the Chevy Sonic. Another surprising feature is how roomy the interior is. My passengers are always surprised when they enter the car. There is more than enough space for the front passenger and back passenger to ride comfortable. Even at my height, I can ride very comfortable in this vehicle. I enjoy being able to park in compact places where larger vehicles would not fit.

Cons

The top negative feature is that my car doesn't have a cruise control feature since I have a manual transmission. My car also doesn't have a lot of torque. Recently, my car has been having issues with the active recall issued on the car to fix a faulty windshield wiper hose. Despite two repairs to the hose, it is still having issues. That might be my second grievance as I have to take time to schedule a fix it appointment at the dealer.