2015 Sonic RS

[YoushallgoFo]

Looking into one of these as a daily. I'm pretty convinced I'd take this over any other tiny car for the money, I just want to know if there is anything I need to check out specifically? Anyone ever own one of these? Probably going to look at it soon.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/676672061/overview/

This looks like a pretty good deal.

$11,500
3,850 Miles
Vin: 1G1JG6SB0F4184061

Thanks!

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[Stink Star]

It's gonna need a valve cover and a water pump

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

I looked at a few of these with my Sister as she was searching for a replacement for he Fiesta SE Hatch and I had one as a Rental once.

I would not go back at all. I hated it.

They are cheap for a reason. Drivetrain wise, its probably fine. But the interior, ergonomics and features aren't great at all.

 

[Stink Star]

It's one of the most common cars in our shop

 

[bikrboy128]

hates the civic, wants to by a sonic.



those are horrible by the way.

 

[Stink Star]

Seriously, the radio doesn't even have a fuckin volume knob, or any other physical buttons for that matter

 

[YoushallgoFo]

oh i don't hate the civic, i just said it was ugly!

anyway I drove a sonic LTZ today and it was pretty shitty. So I'm gunna keep looking. I liked the price but that was about it...

Thanks for the input.

 

[RICH17]

Step up into a Cruze. And buy a 13/14 model year that still retains the 100k 5 year powertrain warranty

 

[The Broken Regal]

Fiesta ST?

 

[Gone_2022]

Step up into a Cruze. And buy a 13/14 model year that still retains the 100k 5 year powertrain warranty

I like my Cruze as an eco car but I'm starting to get tired of every issue I have come back to me as "this is normal"

Trans grinds in 2nd above 5k rpms from 1-2 shift. Was told this was normal

My engine feels like it moves a lot in stop and go traffic with AC on. Was just told yesterday by dealer this all feels normal.

Loud engine noise at first startup especially when cold....... Again told normal.


Sooooo what failure isn't normal? If it wasn't for the incredible gas mileage of the eco I would have dumped this box a while ago

 

[RICH17]

I have the same thing with 2nd gear. I don't notice the engine movement tho. Engine start up noise does seem loud but I'm not worried about it.

 

[Gone_2022]

I have the same thing with 2nd gear. I don't notice the engine movement tho. Engine start up noise does seem loud but I'm not worried about it.

Well I feel that 2nd gear issue is not normal it should not grind unless I'm being an idiot stick driver. The car also feels very labored with the AC on, surges almost like it can't figure out how much boost to apply.

Idk once we are finished with the house buying process I will probably look to dump it.

 

[RICH17]

Well I feel that 2nd gear issue is not normal it should not grind unless I'm being an idiot stick driver. The car also feels very labored with the AC on, surges almost like it can't figure out how much boost to apply.

Idk once we are finished with the house buying process I will probably look to dump it.

That's what happens when you take 140hp car and suck away half the hoursepower with the a/c compressor. Run 93 and it'll surge a lot less

 

[Primalzer]

Fiesta ST?

God I want a Fiesta ST soooooooo bad...it's just not big enough, for what I need

 

[Wolfman]

I didn't mind my 2013 Cruze. The diesel looks neat. The 2016 Trax is really nice.

 

[YoushallgoFo]

how much of the sonic is in the cruze? don't they have the same drivetrain?

 

[Gone_2022]

It's identical. Minus I think the active aero shutters. Drive train is exact same 1.4 engine with turbo.

 

[Primalzer]

It's identical. Minus I think the active aero shutters. Drive train is exact same 1.4 engine with turbo.

Do the non-eco models have the aero shutters?

 

[Gone_2022]

Only the Eco Cruze has the active aero as far as I know. And different gear ratios apparently according to Rich as his is different than my eco

 

[RICH17]

Yea no Aero stuff in the Sonic. Eco Cruze's have a different FDR

 

[Smokinhot]

I miss my '12 hyundai accent SE, 1.6 138hp 6spd AT. Got good mileage, and had no issues really. Although I traded it off at 38k.

I would have looked for a manual more though. Mpg rating is like 27/38, and I've seen over 40.

 

[Primalzer]

Also, to me, in an "appliance" car like this, I could never get an automatic. I wouldn't care if it's a full second slower to 60 or got multiple miles per gallon worse mileage....an automatic (even a DSG) just sucks just about all the fun out of it.

 

[Primalzer]

Fuck it...this thread has reinvigorated my interest in a small car...I want a Fiesta ST...I need enough room to put my fishing rods....problem solved...I'm going to throw a roof rack and lockable ski box on the roof....and it'll look sexy AF

 

[Primalzer]

Like this, but Fiesta ST...

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

Dooo eeeeet!