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    MPG discrepancy

    I wanted to share my observations and see if anyone had any insight or an opinion on the possible cause of my MPG discrepancy. *Spoiler* - My concerns do not pertain to the average MPG stats displayed by the MID. I have on occasion seen mine be spot on accurate, and at other times be off by...
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    2014 Cruze diesel launch in May!

    2014 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD First Look - 2013 Chicago Auto Show - Motor Trend I knew I would find a reason to regret buying my Sonic :( Luckily I won't be tempted to act on my buyer's remorse since the Cruze 2.0TD will only be available with the automatic.. 258 lb-ft of glorious stump pulling...
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    Need to see how well my Sonic handles

    I've owned my Sonic for almost a month now, and I'm still in love. Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to see how well she handles. Living in central Florida, the roads I drive on are all extremely straight, and very, very flat. Taking the occasional highway off ramp at 7/8 of the grip limit...
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    Consumer Reports Trashes small displacement turbos

    Link to story--> Consumer Reports finds small turbo engines don't deliver on fuel economy claims - Yahoo! Autos What's your take on this? I've always felt that Consumer Reports has a tendency to slant their reviews based on their editors' personal opinions, and will only publish data that...
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    Amazing Forum, Boring name

    Please don't take this the wrong way, I don't mean this to insult or offend anyone, but what's up with the SOF name? The name says what it is and nothing else. In my short time on this Forum, I have come to find it an invaluable resource for technical information, education, and general...
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    Greetings from Orlando

    After driving a Sonic turbo for a week while my Chevy dealer coordinated the buy back of my lemon Spark with GM, I have become smitten with Sonic and took delivery of my new car today! I purchased a 2013 Sonic LTZ turbo hatchback with manual transmission and sunroof in Cyber Gray with Jet Black...
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    RS MPG question

    I've been driving a Sonic turbo with manual transmission as a loaner from my dealer while they coordinate the buyback of my Lemon Spark with GM. I've had it for about a week and an truly impressed with it. So much so that I've decided my next vehicle will be a Sonic turbo with a manual...
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