I bought my Aveo even after I heard how bad it was. I have had one problem, the dealership corrected it in the same day under warranty, and I haven't had a problem with it since. *Knock on wood*
I don't take what the experts have to say to heart. I've test driven many of its competitors before buying it, and I am happy with my purchase. If may not be the best, but I nearly won a race with a $30,000 2011 Toyota Sienna in my 'junk' Aveo. I laughed so hard.