Ha Ha. Funny email from Chevy

[ChrisJ]

I find it will sometimes not take but then on the second break it will take.

So I just pump my breaks after the stop.

I'm not aware of any adjustment. It is computer controlled to engage above a certain grade. And it works in reverse also. Perhaps my second "bump" just shakes the sensors and that causes the engagement.

my .02

If GM suggested this to me I would respond with "So when I'm stuck in stop and go traffic for 5-15 minutes on a hill every morning you want me to pump my brakes every time I stop every 6-10 seconds?" I know you're just saying what you have found and its all good. I'm just saying that really shouldn't be necessary to make something they advertise work.

I'm usually in stop and go traffic on 2 or 3 different hills every morning and sometimes going home. I just treat it like the novelty doesn't exist and I drive it like all of my past cars. If I'm on a super steep hill I'll cheat and use the parking brake as well. Mind you, it wouldn't even be a concern if people don't feel the need to almost touch my bumper whenever stopped in traffic.

 

[xsonicLTZx]

I work in San Jose and live in the east bay, i have a MT 1.8 LTZ, if you want a test spin I will let you have at it. I normally take my sonic into the dealer in Fremont I saw 4 or so sonics on the lot there..Not sure if they were autos or man though.

 

[SONIC1.4]

The closest Sonic Turbo Man Trans was 120 miles away from me. I bought it without test driving it and they shipped it over

 

[SiyQ]

My dealer actually had one transported from out of state for me, free of charge. It was 495 miles away. Maybe you could work that into a dealership around you?

 

[ChrisJ]

Actually that is something I completely forgot about.

I had called our dealer when my first Sonic was totalled and told them I was interested in a 6M version. My first was a 1.8 auto.

When we got to the dealer, without me asking they had somehow got a 6M 1.4 Sonic in for me to test drive. It wasn't the color I wanted but they wanted to get something on the lot before I got there.

After I drove it they found the exact one I wanted and did a trade or something with the dealer that had it.

Either way, it seemed like our dealer went out of their way to have something on hand for me to test drive.

 

[bvz]

I work in San Jose and live in the east bay, i have a MT 1.8 LTZ, if you want a test spin I will let you have at it. I normally take my sonic into the dealer in Fremont I saw 4 or so sonics on the lot there..Not sure if they were autos or man though.

That is very kind of you. I'll try to send you a PM.

 

[Larry]

Actually that is something I completely forgot about.

I had called our dealer when my first Sonic was totalled and told them I was interested in a 6M version. My first was a 1.8 auto.

When we got to the dealer, without me asking they had somehow got a 6M 1.4 Sonic in for me to test drive. It wasn't the color I wanted but they wanted to get something on the lot before I got there.

After I drove it they found the exact one I wanted and did a trade or something with the dealer that had it.

Either way, it seemed like our dealer went out of their way to have something on hand for me to test drive.

That's how every dealership should be, but I've dealt with too many shady establishments to know better. I drove 80 miles to the dealership where I bought mine, simply because they were so good at their job and went out of their way to make sure I was happy. There were 3 Chevy dealerships within 30 miles of me, but none of them were helpful.

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

Actually, I have been looking for a used one just because I'm not usually accustomed to buying new. Can't even find one of those locally. I did find one only 60 miles away and so I may take a trek out this weekend to try it out if it is still there.

bvz,

Let us know if you need some assistance locating a vehicle of your choice. You can private message me your name, phone number, and zip code.

Erica Tiffany
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[bvz]

bvz,

Let us know if you need some assistance locating a vehicle of your choice. You can private message me your name, phone number, and zip code.

Erica Tiffany
Chevrolet Customer Care

PM sent. Thanks.

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

Hey bvz,

We got your message. Could you please send us your zip code. That will help us narrow down the search. Thanks!

Jackie
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[firstorbit84]

OP: what about test driving a manual 1.4t Cruze?

 

[bvz]

OP: what about test driving a manual 1.4t Cruze?

Huh. Didn't think about that... not a bad idea. Still rather test the "actual" combination of car, engine and tranny. But putting together all the bits via different test drives might be an alternative.

 

[angus]

OP: what about test driving a manual 1.4t Cruze?

Thats what I did, my dealer had Sonic LTZ Turbo and a RS both in auto, and a Cruze Eco. Drove them all. That was enough to convince me I wanted a RS 6/MA. It came from 225 miles away. To the OP the RS is very comfortable, and rides much better than my wifes old 2009 Honda Fit.

 

[Larry]

Huh. Didn't think about that... not a bad idea. Still rather test the "actual" combination of car, engine and tranny. But putting together all the bits via different test drives might be an alternative.

Just to throw in my 2 cents. The first car I wanted to buy was a 2011 Cruze turbo 6M. I took it home for 2 days and came to the conclusion that it was just not for me. Fast forward 2 years later and the sonic is out, I find some 2012 sonic turbos and I say what the heck let me try it out. What a difference! The feel of the suspension, seats, acceleration, everything is just different.

 

[ChrisJ]

Just to throw in my 2 cents. The first car I wanted to buy was a 2011 Cruze turbo 6M. I took it home for 2 days and came to the conclusion that it was just not for me. Fast forward 2 years later and the sonic is out, I find some 2012 sonic turbos and I say what the heck let me try it out. What a difference! The feel of the suspension, seats, acceleration, everything is just different.

I own both and I can agree with that.
To me compared to the Sonic the Cruze feels short and cramped getting in and out. Also the shifter seems like it has a lot more slop in it than the Sonic and that really makes no sense to me but it is what it is.

For having the same engine and 99% the same trans except for gearing it sure drives like a completely different vehicle. I do prefer the dash\gauges in the Cruze though.

 

[Larry]

I own both and I can agree with that.
To me compared to the Sonic the Cruze feels short and cramped getting in and out. Also the shifter seems like it has a lot more slop in it than the Sonic and that really makes no sense to me but it is what it is.

For having the same engine and 99% the same trans except for gearing it sure drives like a completely different vehicle. I do prefer the dash\gauges in the Cruze though.

Agreed, Cruze dash/gauge cluster is very sweet. Too bad the rest of the interior is a cluster-f...

 

[ChrisJ]

Agreed, Cruze dash/gauge cluster is very sweet. Too bad the rest of the interior is a cluster-f...

Every time I get in it I am sure to rub in how I have no place to put my cellphone (its mainly the wife's car).
Somehow in the Sonic I have like 4 or 5 places to put cellphones. In the larger Cruze I have none. It can't even go in front of the shifter because its not deep enough.

 

[Larry]

Every time I get in it I am sure to rub in how I have no place to put my cellphone (its mainly the wife's car).
Somehow in the Sonic I have like 4 or 5 places to put cellphones. In the larger Cruze I have none. It can't even go in front of the shifter because its not deep enough.

My brother bought the Cruze because he thought the Sonic was too small, after he got it we bought sat in each others car and he said mine felt like it had more room. I would agree, the Sonic is much better laid out and just feels better to sit in. There is also a ton of holes and holders everywhere. I use the two holes on the side of the radio all the time.