I purchased my Sonic used from a Chevrolet dealership 8 months ago. I was pleased with the overall quality of the car, however I did not expect much as this was merely a daily driver to get me to and from school. That being said, I have had an overall happy experience so far with it. The suspension is nice and soft, which is great for longer drives as some freeways in my area are a bit run down. My Sonic does have a manual transmission, which was a mixed bag to say the least. The transmission feel is anything but sporty, however it does shift well and at low RPM which is nice in an economical vehicle such as this. There is some interior noise while driving on the freeway, but this is not an overly loud vehicle. The engine could have more power, but for the fuel economy I am getting I don't have any complaints in that respect.

A person's first car needs to be cheap but still good, and this car is just that. While old drivers might feel it is not as powerful as a more expensive car, it is plenty fast for a new driver. The gas mileage is decent as well.