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Old 12-24-2013, 12:49 PM
 
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I'm a ford guy, but the Chevrolet cruze looks like it fits my current needs. I would get one used becuase i never buy new cars. Its small, easy to drive, and you can find low mileage cruzes around 10k. What's the catch? Ive looked at reviews and they seem decent. Its not a beemer, but who cares. What's the catch? Is there some horrible defect I don't know about?

Also I was considering buying a $2000 Craig'slist car originally to save money, but everyone I know advised against it. They say it won't last past a year. I know it depends on the car but what's the stigma with dbuying a car off Craig's list.
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Old 12-24-2013, 01:09 PM
 
Location: Lake Arlington Heights, IL
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I recently rented a VW Jetta and Chevy Cruze. Had grumbles about the Jetta but came away very impressed by the Cruze. Nice interior, fit & finish seemed decent and it drove well.
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Old 12-24-2013, 01:15 PM
 
Location: Butler County Ohio and Winters in Florida
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The right $2000 CL car isnt a bad idea.
My Aunt has a new/er Chevy Cruze. She has 25K , drives back and forth to FL. She loves it.
No problems.
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Old 12-24-2013, 02:09 PM
 
Location: Arizona
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I think the Cruze is a decent car for what it is.

As far as CL beaters..If you know what you're looking at/for, you'll be alright..I've bought many $2k beaters off CL and never run myself into a bad situation with one.
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Old 12-24-2013, 02:24 PM
 
Location: New Jersey
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I have a 2012 RS 2L 6m.

Bought it new and so far at 34,000 miles, rides great and very tight, plus I'm getting 38.2 mpg
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Old 12-24-2013, 02:29 PM
 
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No catch, they just don't hold their value. Good for those who buy used.
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Old 12-24-2013, 08:35 PM
 
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The cheaper models have the 1.8L engine which is less fuel efficient and slightly less torque than the 1.4L turbo.
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Old 12-24-2013, 08:47 PM
 
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The cheaper models have the 1.8L engine which is less fuel efficient and slightly less torque than the 1.4L turbo.
You will not have to worry about the turbo seizing up with the 1.8 engine.
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Old 12-24-2013, 08:53 PM
 
Location: North Pole Alaska
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I have had one now for 6 months and I love it!!
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Old 12-24-2013, 10:32 PM
 
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I'm a ford guy, but the Chevrolet cruze looks like it fits my current needs. I would get one used becuase i never buy new cars. Its small, easy to drive, and you can find low mileage cruzes around 10k. What's the catch? Ive looked at reviews and they seem decent. Its not a beemer, but who cares. What's the catch? Is there some horrible defect I don't know about?

Also I was considering buying a $2000 Craig'slist car originally to save money, but everyone I know advised against it. They say it won't last past a year. I know it depends on the car but what's the stigma with dbuying a car off Craig's list.
Cruze is a pretty decent car.

The 2k car, off CL, is a crap-shoot. I wouldn't hesitate, myself, but if you're not a mechanic you should think long & hard before taking that plunge.
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