So I picked the Spark over the Sonic hatchback.

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WildcatSpark

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Damn I wish they had MyLink in the Sonics. But for a few thousand less I'm happy with my purchase. Figured I'd see what the Aveo/Sonic owners thought of this new vehicle from GM. Yes I know it's not made in America but to me it's still a Chevy.

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For the price it's a good car and the features you get for the price are amazing. Of course this will end up being my wife's car and I'll be in the market soon so a Sonic may be in my future. :)
 
Aldakoopa

Aldakoopa

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WildcatSpark said:
Damn I wish they had MyLink in the Sonics. But for a few thousand less I'm happy with my purchase. Figured I'd see what the Aveo/Sonic owners thought of this new vehicle from GM. Yes I know it's not made in America but to me it's still a Chevy.

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For the price it's a good car and the features you get for the price are amazing. Of course this will end up being my wife's car and I'll be in the market soon so a Sonic may be in my future. :)
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I didn't know it wasn't made in America. That makes me dislike it even more now. The Sonic was one of the few new cars that I thought actually looked good, and the only one of those I could afford, but the Spark doesn't excite me in any way. Just my opinion.

Congrats on your new car though! :)
 
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Ryanizzle

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Even though microcars aren't my cup of coffee, I think the spark looks way better than the scion iQ, smart, or any other car in this segment- and from what I hear about them, the spark probably has better build quality too. It looks like a small, pissed off sonic lol

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WildcatSpark

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We tested a Fiat 500 and Scion iQ also. The Scion was junk but the Fiat was nice. It was also 20K. The Spark is very well built. Has the leatherette seats and steering wheel. Body colored accents on the inside of the interior. Between those 3 the Spark actually has usable seats in the back and more cargo space.

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The instrument cluster and entertainment options are way better too.
 
CoHPhasor

CoHPhasor

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Sonic has MyLink bro, you just have to get a 2013 with the option. ;)

Glad you found a vehicle that fit your needs - maybe that Sonic is in your future as well.
 
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WildcatSpark

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Didn't see any 2013s on the lot. Oh well. We love the Spark and we were actually the first ones to purchase one from this dealership. There are tons of Sonics and Aveo5s on the road in my city. Ours is the only Spark. :)
 
jennie421

jennie421

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It's so tiny, I think it could fit in my pocket. Actually, saw one in person when I picked up my Sonic. I think for that class of car, they are probably upper end with features, looks and comfort. Didn't sit inside or drive it.

But, in my biased opinion, nothing beats a Sonic. Especially, a certain blue turbo hatchback with MyLink.
 
Johnny Alien

Johnny Alien

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These are popping up in my area like crazy. After a year I still only see a handful of Sonics here and there but just since these came out a month or so ago I have already seen about a dozen. Saw my first one close up today and man is that car smaller than it looks in photos. It's the largest of the micros but still really small.
 
seanp1

seanp1

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Congrats on your purchase. If it has the same engine as the sonic, I would be curious to know the real world MPG.
 
RS Turbo

RS Turbo

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seanp1 said:
Congrats on your purchase. If it has the same engine as the sonic, I would be curious to know the real world MPG.
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It has a 1.2L and is very under powered but then again it is a Micro car, Fuel mileage is not as good as the sonic. Vehicle was built for City driving not really for the open road of the freeway.
 
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Screamer4

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Ryanizzle said:
Even though microcars aren't my cup of coffee, I think the spark looks way better than the scion iQ, smart, or any other car in this segment- and from what I hear about them, the spark probably has better build quality too. It looks like a small, pissed off sonic lol

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Agreed. Compared to the iQ and smart, the Spark looks great. If I lived in a dense urban area I'd check one out for sure.

If I had money dripping out of my pockets I'd pick one up and LNF swap it :D
 
Dragcamaro

Dragcamaro

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I like the spark. I live in an area with a pretty poorly designed and tight traffic system and I think the spark would be perfect around town, I also do a lot of interstate driving thought which is what made me want a sonic. Other than the fact its not nearly as exciting to drive. Put the 1.4t in it and make the handling more lively and I'd own one. Rumor has it there's an all electric version with 115 hp coming out soon.
 
inm

inm

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I love the Spark, but I wouldn't buy one. The only car in its class I would buy over it is the Abarth.

I've seen a Sparks in person but driven one. As stated before, they are built for city driving and don't do so well on gas on highways, and I have a 30 mile highway between me and work, so the Spark wouldn't have been ideal for me.

Congrats on the new car!

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