New Sonic owner from Central California!

[GHOST]

Hi everyone! My name is Michael but you can also call me by my username. I recently purchased a Certified Pre-Owned 2014 Ashen Gray Metallic Sonic LT with 34K miles. Coincidentally, it looks exactly like the one in the top right corner of this webpage.

It's had some mechanical repairs done by the first owner (who leased it) under warranty:

• Thermostat replaced,
• Water pump replaced,
• A/C Condenser replaced...

...but it runs perfect and hopefully it will give me years of dependable service.
I love the look of this car, the steering/handling, the comfy seats, mylink radio, cruise control, etc. I can't wait to start taking trips in this car! :banana:
I plan to keep it stock until the remainder of the CPO warranty expires, then do some suspension upgrades and hopefully find a CAI that is California CARB compliant (if that exists).

Some of my interests: I love almost ALL cars; vehicles are a form of art to me. I love traveling, roller coasters, music, computers (hope to learn some programming), languages, my family, and of course, driving my Sonic and riding my motorcycle (2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250).

Anyways, I look forward to getting to know you all and exploring the wealth of ideas and knowledge on these forums. opcorn:

 

[SuperSonic15]

Welcome & Congrats Michael!

Sounds like u got a good deal...with the issues fixed beforehand :banana:

Seems we will be gaining knowledge from you, as well. Do show some pics of her when u can. opcorn:

Yeah, these Sonic's are fun to mod. And I haven't even touched the engine

 

[Crumbi]

Hi and welcome.

I too am waiting on my warranty a little bit more before I do some more modifications. I think next year will finally be the year. The exhaust from GM was a nice little boost to hp and sound and keeps it under warranty.

For a 2014 the air intake was CARB compliant, I don't think it is anymore and not listed for 2016+. I am not sure how that works.

 

[ATplace2be]

Welcome to the SOF community!

 

[MORTIS]

Welcome to SOF!

You should be able to maintain the warranty with the GM performance intake and suspension upgrades, but they are quite pricey. And they should be CARB compliant for your model year.

Be sure to post some pics of your LT. I also have the Ashen Grey Met; it's a classy colour.

 

[GHOST]

Welcome to SOF!

You should be able to maintain the warranty with the GM performance intake and suspension upgrades, but they are quite pricey. And they should be CARB compliant for your model year.

Be sure to post some pics of your LT. I also have the Ashen Grey Met; it's a classy colour.

Good morning MORTIS! Sorry for the late reply. I see you have the GM Performance intake. If you don't mind me asking, did you get yours from your local Chevy dealer, or online?

Alright, on to the pictures. [emoji3] In the interior shot, that device in the cubby below the HVAC controls is a Scan gauge E; always handy to have around. [emoji4]

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[MORTIS]

Good morning Michael.
Yes I bought my intake from my local Chev dealer. Also had them install it so there could be no disputes on warranty. In my opinion it's the best looking and best built of all intakes, and it comes with a mild tune for a couple extra ponies; but it's probably the most expensive intake you'll ever find. Unfortunately I think GM only make this intake for the 1.4 turbo.

Your LT is lookin' good. I really gotta get me a scan gauge, probably the UltraGauge. Thanks for the pics.