13TurboLTZ
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Factory rear vision camera would be 1000x better than an aftermarket one
2014 Sonic, Spark
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Factory rear vision camera would be 1000x better than an aftermarket one
$ub$onic
The Sticker Guy
I have thought this many times and have thought "instant race car". Only way I will buy a spark
TheLorax
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The Spark seems like a fail to me in almost every aspect. They want way too much for them. I got my 1.4 hatch sonic for 14k and they want that or more for a sonic that gets worse gas mileage has less space and only has 84hp. I just don't get it at all. If they had an msrp of 10k the spark would make sense.
sx sonic
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Agreed.
My opinion would sway substantially if.......
A: GM put in the absolute best MPG engine they can muster. As it stands It doesn't even quantify as beating it's big brother Sonic in terms of mpg while being down 43hp and 62 ft lbs of torque.
Pretty tragic in my mind all things considered, especially it's market niche :shakes head:
B: It was offered in a 1.4t, GM's mini turbo diesel (1.3t?), or something on par. More power and better MPG. That'd be substantially more sporty and effecient and I see no reason it wouldn't sell as a $700-900 option.
C: All electric, or a smart hybrid, as in for maximum MPG, not the joke of a hybrids out now that sacrifice a sh!t ton of efficiency for marginally more power at 1/4 throttle.
Right now it's like a short, ugly, stumpy sonic with basically the same fuel economy, less power, less features, and less room for a few $K less
Palmaris
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I am currently on the Island of New Caledonia while completing a job. Here there are lots of Sparks driving around. I have never seen so many. Of course many of the cars are the same size, as that is the custom.
I have seen maybe 3 or 4 Sonics. All but one were a sedan. I am guessing that if the people want to buy a hatchback style car, they go for the Spark.
I have seen maybe 3 or 4 Sonics. All but one were a sedan. I am guessing that if the people want to buy a hatchback style car, they go for the Spark.
007CobaltLS
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Locally there are quite a few sparks that I've seen in town (and I live in the suburbs of Minneapolis)...Very few Sonic 1.4's running around here, plenty of 1.8's though.
I don't think the 1.4 or the diesel would be a bad choice for the Spark, but I could see them making it a $1000 option to be fair...still would be well worth it...the mileage and the fun factor would easily be worth that $1000 to me...especially when the base price of the car is a couple grand less than a 1.8 Sonic LS.
And...SX...your point C...the Spark is available as an EV car for 2014...fully electric...about 82 miles on a charge...however it's a $27-28k MSRP car...but of course only available in 2 states (at least for the time being).
EDIT: I should mention that the price is without the federal tax credit of up to $7500....so possibly a $19-20k car MSRP with tax credit...not as bad as the Volt....but still spendy.
I don't think the 1.4 or the diesel would be a bad choice for the Spark, but I could see them making it a $1000 option to be fair...still would be well worth it...the mileage and the fun factor would easily be worth that $1000 to me...especially when the base price of the car is a couple grand less than a 1.8 Sonic LS.
And...SX...your point C...the Spark is available as an EV car for 2014...fully electric...about 82 miles on a charge...however it's a $27-28k MSRP car...but of course only available in 2 states (at least for the time being).
EDIT: I should mention that the price is without the federal tax credit of up to $7500....so possibly a $19-20k car MSRP with tax credit...not as bad as the Volt....but still spendy.
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SUPER SONIC BOOM
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No ****ing way, the Sparky is too small, slow, & fugly for me! I hate how narrow (skinny) it appears & the headlights are way too big for it's face. I see a few of them here driving around once in awhile, every time they just make me laugh with how goofy they really look.
But look at this, here's one that kinda reminds me of my own Shadow:
Huh, not too bad imho, now I'd def get that for my wife!
But look at this, here's one that kinda reminds me of my own Shadow:
Huh, not too bad imho, now I'd def get that for my wife!
FloSonic
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Super can't see your pic yet, pending approval and all that jazz...but if its the black Sema Sinister with the wide body kit, put the 1.4T in it and that would be the only time I'd consider the Spark. Every time I see the Spark in town it looks like a tropical fish. Purple and blue look so hideous!!
SUPER SONIC BOOM
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Just click on the link to see the pic. Yeah, I think it's a new version of the SEMA Sinister Spark with what looks like a new flash package. I uploaded it cuz it reminded me of my car, with all the orange accents & all! They are fugly as hell stock though & pretty slow, so Sonic FTMFW baby!
That fugly that you talking about appears to be pretty popular. The Spark is one of the top sellers in the mini/micro car segment. Only the Fiat 500 has sold more.
In other parts of the world this is a top seller, and other car companies compete with similar looking cars. I have been in a Spark before and there is a surprisingly large amount of space. The interior is very nice and was awarded the best interior in its price range.
Chevrolet Spark Selling 35% Better Than Expected | GM Authority
Chevy Spark Sales Exceed Expectations | Bill Jacobs Plainfield
In other parts of the world this is a top seller, and other car companies compete with similar looking cars. I have been in a Spark before and there is a surprisingly large amount of space. The interior is very nice and was awarded the best interior in its price range.
Chevrolet Spark Selling 35% Better Than Expected | GM Authority
Chevy Spark Sales Exceed Expectations | Bill Jacobs Plainfield
sonicRSturbo
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I heard that there might be a 2.0T Sonic for 2014.
AdorableKaren
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I would be jealous! Lol
SUPER SONIC BOOM
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I think everyone would, including myself...:sadbanana:
laborsmith
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Not from the factory.
Laborsmith
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Luv2xlr8
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The sinister looks nice but they mention about the performance on here lol
SEMA 2012: Chevy Spark Sinister Is Menacing | GM Authority
I just had to see how it looked and found this little article.
Here is another one, it comes with a venom nitrous kit.
http://www.zercustoms.com/news/Chevrolet-Spark-by-Enemy-To-Fashion.html
SEMA 2012: Chevy Spark Sinister Is Menacing | GM Authority
I just had to see how it looked and found this little article.
Here is another one, it comes with a venom nitrous kit.
http://www.zercustoms.com/news/Chevrolet-Spark-by-Enemy-To-Fashion.html
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AdorableKaren
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That spark looks cool
SonicBoy24
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Wow, I never realized just how big those headlights are until I saw them against a dark paint...
Ewwie.
Ewwie.