New DD.... Need some input
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I posted that I like the two GM vehicles listed. The Terrain is a great small SUV but real world mileage sucks.
The G8 is awesome but you'd probally mod it and take time away from your other projects.
My other is of course a Cruze ECO. FOr the price and fuel mileage you cant beat it. It has a good feel to it and its peppy with the manual tranmission.
The G8 is awesome but you'd probally mod it and take time away from your other projects.
My other is of course a Cruze ECO. FOr the price and fuel mileage you cant beat it. It has a good feel to it and its peppy with the manual tranmission.
as for the 4 cylinder terrains...
i work at a gm dealers, and the most issues we've seen with em is the
waterpump/balance shaft timing chains stretch, and we have to replace the chain
and tensioner...also the high pressure fuel pump internally leaks into the crankcase
diluting the engine oil with fuel, thus setting rich codes..these are the 2 most commin
problems ive seen with the 4cyl version....just sayin.....good thing gm has a 100k powertrain warranty
i work at a gm dealers, and the most issues we've seen with em is the
waterpump/balance shaft timing chains stretch, and we have to replace the chain
and tensioner...also the high pressure fuel pump internally leaks into the crankcase
diluting the engine oil with fuel, thus setting rich codes..these are the 2 most commin
problems ive seen with the 4cyl version....just sayin.....good thing gm has a 100k powertrain warranty
Your absoultly right about the G8 lol but still when the first article ce out in far n driver I fell in love with it. They just look badass.
I was 50/50 about the terrain. I was planning on getting the 4cyl. I like the idea of having cargo room and passenger room. Now about hearing about those problems makes me kinda wanna steer clear of it.
I did consider the ECO. But it looks a bit on the small side.
I'm a slightly bigger guy at 6'1" and a stout 250 lolI like their styling. Looks pretty sweet. I know they don't have the power. But getting decent mpg is more important than power lol unless it's the G8
I was thinking the Dart. But how is it on being roomie on the inside?
Too much baller status lol
Your absoultly right about the G8 lol but still when the first article ce out in far n driver I fell in love with it. They just look badass.
I was 50/50 about the terrain. I was planning on getting the 4cyl. I like the idea of having cargo room and passenger room. Now about hearing about those problems makes me kinda wanna steer clear of it.
I did consider the ECO. But it looks a bit on the small side.
the cruze eco is in no way an exciting car to drive i wouldnt even call it pepy lol, 0-60 is around 9 seconds, but im 6' 230 and i fit just fine i dont even have to put the seat all the way back, and the last tank of gas got me a 44mpg average
Dude I make my entire living replacing chains on 4cyl ecotecs on equinoxes. The job pays 4.2 but I've got it down to ~2 hours depending if I have other work to do that day. The last couple that I've had needed entire cylinder heads as well because the people ran them low on oil and the front timing chain shoe cracks in half because the oil tensioner can't keep the chain tight. The chain then grinds through the bolt and slips over the cam actuators and the pistons bend all the valves. I've literally had 3 in the last 2 weeks do this!
Here's the broken guide and the bolt
Switching out the cams
All new valves
Honestly I feel it's a great car, these customers just don't make sure they have proper oil level in the engine since they have the oil life monitor to tell them when to change the oil. I mean yes of course you can go by the oil life monitor, but you also have to check and make sure you aren't 3 quarts low when you hit 7500 miles since your last change. People that just get the oil changed at 3000 miles never have this problem
X2 on the Dart 1.4T. 6 speed manual or DDCT. We love ours so far and around town we average 34mpg on the computer. But I like boost too much...
I'm 6'2" and filled out
and fit comfortably in it. There's plenty of room.
Dude veloster turbo is the way to go! I used to have a CTSV which was a badass car that nobody knew about.... People never gave me a second look. Now I have a VT and people snap their necks trying to figure out wtf it is! And the gadgets and interior are amazing. Live weather radar, iphone app that lets you lock and unlock car, keyless go, and free oil changes from Hyundai if you meet certain fuel economy goals... I can't say enough
Never thought about a WRX....
X2 on the Dart 1.4T. 6 speed manual or DDCT. We love ours so far and around town we average 34mpg on the computer. But I like boost too much...
I'm 6'2" and filled out
Thats good to know! I am assuming its very peppy and quick but of course no where being fast. Good MPG for havig a heavy foot lol.
That pretty enticing
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