Chevrolet Spark - Thoughts?

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Mon 21 Oct 2013 21:48
Chevrolet Spark - Thoughts? - alan1302

We've been looking for a new car to replace a 15 year old Corsa and want something cheap to run but also something that looks a bit different and so have been interested in the Chevrolet Spark. Has anyone here had any experience with it - likes/dislikes?

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Mon 21 Oct 2013 23:30
Chevrolet Spark - Thoughts? - daveyK_UK

Used one as a rental car, the interior space impressed me (similar to its predecessor the matiz).

Fuel economy in mid 40's around town.

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Tue 22 Oct 2013 20:35
Chevrolet Spark - Thoughts? - DrippingSump

I am a huge fan of small hatchbacks and the Spark is one that interests me. I don't mind having a car that is not mainstream and different.

Anyway, I do know the Spark recently went from a belt drive engine to chain drive. I personally prefer chain drive so I would definitely go for one when I need to.

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Tue 22 Oct 2013 21:49
Chevrolet Spark - Thoughts? - alan1302

Thaks for the info both of you.

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Tue 22 Oct 2013 21:57
Chevrolet Spark - Thoughts? - Falkirk Bairn

If buying new do not pay anything near list!

6 mth old ex day rental say 7,000mls pay less than £7000

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Wed 23 Oct 2013 19:51
Chevrolet Spark - Thoughts? - daveyK_UK

Lookers had pre-reg 13 plates for £6,099 during the summer.

Sure you could get them down to under £6k.
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Thu 24 Oct 2013 17:37
Chevrolet Spark - Thoughts? - oldroverboy.

On my 4th chevrolet now, bought old aveo then new aveo for mate, spark 1.o litre for youngrovergirls colleague, very happy, another bought new aveo on recommendation from me, but got a good deal, and another very happy with latest captiva which does london to west wales return weekly, and plenty in between.

Minor grouch, when i wanted to borrow a car for 24 hours as mine being in a bodyshop, dealer "unable" to lend me a car after taking them 3 new car sales... (no trade ins, no problems)

answers on a postcard.....

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Thu 24 Oct 2013 23:09
Chevrolet Spark - Thoughts? - daveyK_UK

Mark 1 Aveo's eat head gaskets around 50,000 miles onwards.

More common than you would think.

Edited by daveyK_UK on 24/10/2013 at 23:10

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Mon 4 Nov 2013 18:05
Chevrolet Spark - Thoughts? - jonmac

I had a Spark LTZ 1.2 as a courtesy car for a few days earlier this year. I was very impressed with it.

I will be replacing my present car ( mitsubishi colt CZ1 ) early next year. Just waiting to see what the new Hyundai i10 is like.

But the Spark is favourite as there are some great deals around on nearly new models

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Mon 4 Nov 2013 21:49
Chevrolet Spark - Thoughts? - craig-pd130

Had a new 1.2 as a rental recently for a couple of days and it was quite fun to drive. Ride's a bit crashy and handling a bit understeery, but the engine is very willing if a little raucous.

Throttle response on the one I had was razor sharp, don't know if it's a fly-by-wire throttle but the tiniest brush of the pedal had the revs soaring. As a result the car's very nippy in urban traffic and quite happy to cruise at 80-odd.

Reminded me of our old mark 1 Punto 55: cheap and cheerful (meant as a compliment, not faint praise).

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