Thinking of buying a 2009 Leftover Aveo

My local Chevrolet Dealer have new '09 Aveos that are heavily discounted. I am looking for a good car for my hobby, road trips. This car will be replacing my 1998 Hyundai Elantra which has 280k miles. Any of you do any road trips with the Aveos? Any Pros or Cons?

Next year, I plan on doing a road trip from Key West Florida to Inuvik, NT, Canada and Alaska (11,500 miles). This has been my dream for a while.

Another question: Are both the E-Tec and Ecotec a Daewoo-designed engine? What are the main differences besides HP? What are these premature timing belt issues I'm hearing about? Where are the 2009/2010 Aveos made in?

Thank you in advance.

Here's a link via mapquest of the road trip I plan on driving:

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Key+Wes ... :M::/bl:/e

They are gm engines. As long as you change the timing belt every 60k, there's nothing to worry about. To my knowledge the Aveo is built in Korea. Mine is anyway.

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They are gm engines. As long as you change the timing belt every 60k, there's nothing to worry about. To my knowledge the Aveo is built in Korea. Mine is anyway.

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Pretty sure this is accurate. Korean platform with GM engine. They are great cars considering the price, can't really go wrong. Premature timing belt failure can happen on any car, but yes a lot of people have experienced that problem with the Aveo. If you're concerned about that, inspect the belt for wear. Mine lasted more than 60k miles but it was not going to last much longer by the look of it.

They're not the most exciting cars, but they get you where you want to go at a relatively low price in terms of total long term cost.

Two months after buying my 2009 Aveo5 (5 speed manual) I took a road trip from Waterloo to Ottawa and back and drove a mix of roads. There was my wife, son and me on this trip and luggage for a 4 day weekend. No one in the car complained about being uncomfortable and I was averaging between 600 to 500km on a tank of gas using the air conditioner.
The new engine in the 2009’s has 108 hp, but I do not new if it suffers from the same timing belt issue. The owners manual calls for a timing bet change at 100,000 miles only.

the engine in the 09 i think is a "better" design. well at least different, cant say better until we have enough data and miles on it.

i drove my aveo 100 miles a day 5 days a week until this summer. its good on the road. the only complaint i had was the stock springs and stock tires, but i prefer the handling of a lowered car. But that is your preference.

on the highway i think you will have no complaints. i dont drive for fuel economy like most of the people here, but the aveo is a very capable car in most aspects of driving. it cruises well, can keep up with all kinds of traffic, etc.

ive driven in my 07 from PA to Fl in back a few times and its good, im 6' foot tall and it is a confortable car, the timing belt on the new engines will last over 100k, not sure about the premature belt breakage, 95% break after their expected life. Nothing wrong with Daewoo/GM

Thank you for the replies. You guys can tell the truth because there's nothing shameful about Daewoo. I used to own a Daewoo Lanos back in the day and it had the same Daewoo/Holden-designed E-Tec engine. Very reliable engine. I wonder if the Ecotec is a totally different design? I was just a little concerned about the timing belt issue because I will be traveling on a lot of roads where help is distant. My old Hyundai Elantra never gave me problems so now I'm looking for a new car that won't give me problems. The Aveo is first on my list due to its clearance price. Today, I test drove a Yaris and it was the worst car I have ever driven.

The new engine is a Daewoo built vauxhall copy. So it's been around so to speak.

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Thank you for the replies. You guys can tell the truth because there's nothing shameful about Daewoo. I used to own a Daewoo Lanos back in the day and it had the same Daewoo/Holden-designed E-Tec engine. Very reliable engine. I wonder if the Ecotec is a totally different design? I was just a little concerned about the timing belt issue because I will be traveling on a lot of roads where help is distant. My old Hyundai Elantra never gave me problems so now I'm looking for a new car that won't give me problems. The Aveo is first on my list due to its clearance price. Today, I test drove a Yaris and it was the worst car I have ever driven.

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We've owned a 2009 since November. No problems at all with it, except the accelerator pedal which is electronic was found to be defective. (It didn't affect the driveability of the car any - it was discovered when I complained about getting 22 MPG in city driving. It was hard to tell when the car was up-shifting.) It's used for my wife's commute, all local driving. My only complaint is that it gets poor fuel mileage in city driving due to the way the transmission is programmed. The new accelerator didn't help the city MPG any. On the highway the mileage is excellent, about 37 with the A/C on. Don't worry about the timing belt. From what I've heard it's supposed to last 100K on the 2009.

I chose the Aveo over the Yaris, which I also test drove. The Yaris interior is an absolute absurdity: flimsy and weird with the speedometer and sparse instrumentation that is not in front of the driver.

By now you should be able to drive a hard bargain in buying a 2009 leftover. :wink:

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The new engine is a Daewoo built vauxhall copy. So it's been around so to speak.

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It's a copy? I thought GM-Daewoo-Vauxhall-Holden were one company?

What kind of price are you looking at with those "heavily discounted" cars? And also, say hello to Wolf when you're up in Alaska... 8)

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The new engine is a Daewoo built vauxhall copy. So it's been around so to speak.

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It's a copy? I thought GM-Daewoo-Vauxhall-Holden were one company?

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I always consider it a copy when it's not made at the same location or by the same people.

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What kind of price are you looking at with those "heavily discounted" cars? And also, say hello to Wolf when you're up in Alaska... 8)

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2009 Aveo, $9,000. A/C, 15 inch tires, Manual transmission, "premium" stereo, power door and windows, wing in back. The car has 100 miles. I thought it was cool that it came with onstar.. that will be a big help when I'm traveling on roads where there is no help nearby.

As long as you sign up for premium onstar service for the month/months you're doing your big road trip so you can contact them when you break down... or call to order pizza. 8)

And $9000 is not a bad price at all for a brand new car like that...

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As long as you sign up for premium onstar service for the month/months you're doing your big road trip so you can contact them when you break down... or call to order pizza. 8)

And $9000 is not a bad price at all for a brand new car like that...

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It's heavily discounted (as it should be) because it has already depreciated in terms of resale value; meaning you won't get too much for it when you sell it - but who knows? If gas eventually hits 5, 6, 7, dollars a gallon, even used Aveos might have 'value added' to their resale appeal. :mrgreen: But it's hard to go wrong at that price, considering the 3 year full coverage warranty will be in effect from the date you buy it.

Offer the dealer $8,200. Make him squirm... 8-[ After all, for Chevy it's a tough sell, and ultimately they gotta unload 'em. =P~

buy serega's car instead on your trip :P

Road trips are your hobby?


Based on the millage on the Hyundai, you won't have to stress the re-sale. Cars are worth sh.. at that distance.

Doesn't sound like a bad deal, but I would try to get another $1000 off the price, just for the h... of it.

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My local Chevrolet Dealer have new '09 Aveos that are heavily discounted. I am looking for a good car for my hobby, road trips. This car will be replacing my 1998 Hyundai Elantra which has 280k miles. Any of you do any road trips with the Aveos? Any Pros or Cons?

Next year, I plan on doing a road trip from Key West Florida to Inuvik, NT, Canada and Alaska (11,500 miles). This has been my dream for a while.

Another question: Are both the E-Tec and Ecotec a Daewoo-designed engine? What are the main differences besides HP? What are these premature timing belt issues I'm hearing about? Where are the 2009/2010 Aveos made in?

Thank you in advance.

Here's a link via mapquest of the road trip I plan on driving:

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Key+Wes ... :M::/bl:/e

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What year engines are considering "new"?

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ive driven in my 07 from PA to Fl in back a few times and its good, im 6' foot tall and it is a confortable car, the timing belt on the new engines will last over 100k, not sure about the premature belt breakage, 95% break after their expected life. Nothing wrong with Daewoo/GM

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Thank you
Jason

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What year engines are considering "new"?

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The old engine is e-tec, found in 04-08 models here in US. The new is ecotec found in 09-10 models...

yup

Does anyone know if the car comes with a in-cabin air filtration system? It doesn't say nothing on the window sticker but it says it on the internet. I'm confused. I will be traveling a lot on dirt roads so cabin filter is imperative.

Yes, the 2009's have one.

Make sure the discount is at least one years of depreciation compared to a 2010, actually a 2011 since they are just around the corner. A year and a month for now it will be three years old.

I'm waiting to see an 11 myself, and forgive me for saying this I'm also want to look at a Ford Fiesta :shock:

Dan
65 Chevy Corvair convertible, a real Chevy back when "Chevy" wasn't a banned word at GM.

Not a fan of the past Ford Fiesta, but that new model has definitely grabbed my eye. On TV, it sure is attractive..

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Not a fan of the past Ford Fiesta, but that new model has definitely grabbed my eye. On TV, it sure is attractive..

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On TV, nearly everything looks attractive. :mrgreen:

i gave 10400 for my 10model just mnth ago
getn ready to make paymnt one ,,,yikes
my 06 which has 150000 miles i gave 8900 for
bak n aug 06
just do reg maintainence
and they last awhile


if in was buying an 09
id say 9500 on an value model; would b great
maybe as high as 11grand for a truly loaded one
get the hatch its ncredibly roomny
i can put my daughters honda 50 mini bike in mine

The new engine does not have the belt issue any more.
It is rated for 100,000.

BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT !!!!!!!!! =D>

I'm new to the site and considering the purchase of a new '09 left over. I would like a white sedan and 5 speed manual transmission. I read the 2010 gearing was changed to help the spacing between shifts and to improve MPG. Is this true and anyone have any experience with the driveability of the manual transmission.

What should I expect to pay for a new leftover '09. Cash transaction and about $3200 worth of GM points to cash in too.

Thanks,

The gearing change is pretty small. You can look it up in the specifications pages we have:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=27400

Well finally purchased the new leftover '09 yesterday. The msrp was 15345. Out the door with all taxes, lic., and fees for 5900.18 no trade involved (obviously took advantage of all the incentives and a boatload of GM Card points) And actually sold my '06 Kia for more than I paid for a new leftover '09 - new car and money left in my pockets. Feels like hitting the lotto! =D>

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how many points? what are their cash value? thats a crazy deal.

3315.19 in gm card earnings. I have the old card, so I can apply all the earning I have on a purchase. The newer cards have redemption limits. I had 2315.19 in earnings and they had sent a mailer with a code to rec. an additional 1000 on top of what I already had (1500 extra on cadillac purchase). Over the years I have probably cashed in gm card earnings of about 12,000.
everything helps, i use the card all the time so might as well let the earnings be my reward.

good deal, welcome

That's an epic deal o.o
I want a GM card...

congrats on the buy. that is a steal deal.. post up some pictures of it.