swift,wave and aveo opinions please

[ole dsm]

i see all these suzuki swft's chevy aveo's and pontiac wave's around , just curious what people thought of them, good -bad- or what ever.

and if u own one what do u like about them and why did u buy it?

thanks

mike

[ole dsm]

no body has one or knows anyone with one?

that is some crazy ass shit!

[Mosquito_R]

It's not a domestic car!!! It's Korean, made by Daewoo. I haven't driven one so I can't make a comment. Interior seems cheap but functional. Seats 5 compared to the Echo hatch's 4.

[lastprodigy]

They are cheap as hell, new and have warranty....probably not something youll get a good opinion about on an enthusiasts' site.

[Nissanaddict]

I SURE hope you're kidding. They're sold under those nameplates, but made by Daewoo. I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole, but Daewoo may have improved, haven't heard anything recent about them.

[Mosquito_R]

Originally posted by handsomebassman


Two out of the three cars are domestic you tool.

Why the hell do you call me a tool if YOU are the one who is at fault? All three are built in the same plant by the same people in the same country - they just slapped different badges on them. Check for yourself (GOOGLE!) before calling people names.

Randomly saying "domestic sucks" is not the right answer to this post. The original poster was just asking for honest opinions, and if you have something to offer other than a blanket statement, by all means post. Otherwise, please shut up.

[bspot]

Originally posted by handsomebassman


Two out of the three cars are domestic you tool.

Don't judge a car by its badge.

They are made in Korea, along with the Chevy Epica. No clue how quality is, if they've kept up with their fellow Korean manufacturers.

Other examples of people jumping on cars because of their badge:

"Pontiac waves suck! I'm going to get a Toyota Matrix!"

"Saab 9-2x's are GM heaps of Junk. I'm going to check out a WRX wagon instead"

... little do they know

[lastprodigy]

Originally posted by handsomebassman


Two out of the three cars are domestic you tool.

no, two of the three cars have domestic NAMES, you tool

[bspot]

... And suzuki swift? Do you mean Areo?

[Mosquito_R]

Originally posted by bspot
... And suzuki swift? Do you mean Areo?

Yes, it's actually the Swift+ (note the PLUS), as it's different from the Swift which is not sold here. The Aerio is Suzuki's home-grown product.

Aside from the Aveo, the Swift+ and the Wave are hardly promoted, it seems...

Originally posted by bspot
"Pontiac waves suck! I'm going to get a Toyota Matrix!"

You meant Pontiac Vibe. Or the Toyota Voltz if you want the JDM name.

[ole dsm]

thanks guys

just curious ,
things that i have noticed from test drives are :

no power from the engine that has poor feul economy for it's size.

roomy interior easy to clean plastic and plain but comfy seats

a lil on the slopy side as far as shifting the 5 spd

easy to park and fairly nimbile

a decent - good all around communter car with a good warentee

[Nissanaddict]

They are releasing a new one for 2007 as well FYI. Google image search it.

[Weapon_R]

They serve their purpose as very cheap transportation well. There are better options for the price.

[Mosquito_R]

Originally posted by ole dsm
thanks guys

just curious ,
things that i have noticed from test drives are :

no power from the engine that has poor feul economy for it's size.
roomy interior easy to clean plastic and plain but comfy seats

a lil on the slopy side as far as shifting the 5 spd
easy to park and fairly nimbile
a decent - good all around communter car with a good warentee

This is a decent car to get if you want brand new and something that you can just throw things into and drive around town... an appliance if you will. Generally Koreans have the power and fuel economy figures about a generation or two behind that of the Japanese - I mean, the Aveo's power output and economy is not that much different from a 10 year old Hyundai Accent. If basic transportation is what you're looking for, it's not a bad deal.

However, I would also think about a used Echo hatch... you get similar room, better build quality, standard ABS but one seat less.

A new Aveo is coming soon - it was announced at the Shanghai Auto show last year. http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...20/044226.html

[NickGT]

My fiance drives an Aveo. Its been great reliable and cheap transportation for her. Not everyone cares about horsepower and performance. Alot of people just want to get from point A to point B. She is one of them.

I was skeptical at first, but interior on these little cars are pretty spacious. Alot more room in the hatch and back seat than in my mustang that's for sure. Great for going to get the groceries/daily shit.

I can't really think of anything bad to say about it except that it's obviously quite slow.

[Xtrema]

Wait for the Honda Fit. The multiple seat configuration give it more storage than an Accord. I'm quite impressed.

[A790]

Originally posted by Mosquito_R
You meant Pontiac Vibe. Or the Toyota Voltz if you want the JDM name.

Vitz.

[handsomebassman]

Originally posted by Mosquito_R

Randomly saying "domestic sucks" is not the right answer to this post. Otherwise, please shut up. [/B]

I drive a domestic vehicle bud.

[jaysas_63]

Originally posted by lastprodigy
They are cheap as hell, new and have warranty....probably not something youll get a good opinion about on an enthusiasts' site.

....i would never think of setting foot into one, but deff. see the appeal.... to possibly a 20 year old dittsy girl, with a mild retardation ...jokes

[handsomebassman]

Originally posted by jaysas_63


....i would never think of setting foot into one, but deff. see the appeal.... to possibly a 20 year old dittsy girl, with a mild retardation ...jokes

lol