Thanks!

Did a 10 mile drive, and the DIC indicated 51 MPG for the drive. OMG, that's nuts! I was getting on it a little bit accelerating from the stop signs, too. Have to break in that engine!

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco - Current car

1999 Buick LeSabre Custom - Former car

Learn from the mistakes of others, that way when you mess up you can do so in new and interesting ways.

LOL arent ya supposed to take it easy for like the first 500 miles with a new car?

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Makes me wonder about turning in my Buick for a newer car. That's a nice trade up! I like it! More pics!

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John
Now: '15 Toyota Prius III | 134 hp 2ZR-FXE | Silver | 36k
Now: '03 Honda CR-V AWD | Slow 4-Cylinder | Dirt | 180k
Then: '07 Ford Fusion SEL | 221hp Gen I VVT Duratec 3.0 V6 | Tungsten Silver | 150k
Then: '99 Toyota Avalon XL | 200hp 1MZ-FE 3.0 V6 | Diamond White | 189k | Sold: July 2015
Then: '11 Ford Fusion SEL | 240hp Gen II VVT Duratec 3.0 V6 | Ingot Silver | 84k | Totaled: Oct 23 '14 (Rear-Ended)
Then: '96 Buick Park Avenue Ultra | 240hp Series II L67 | Medium Dark Lichen | Bought: JAN 11 @ 135k | Accident: FEB 3 '12 | Crushed: MAR 1 '13 @ 153K
Then: '98 Pontiac Bonneville SSE | 205hp Series II 3800 L36 | Topaz Firemist | Bought: NOV '09 @ 74k | Accident: MAY 28 '10 | Crushed: MAR 15 '11 @ 84k
Then: '93 Pontiac Bonneville SE | 170hp Series I 3800 L27 | Dark Yellow Green | Bought: JULY '07 @ 92k | Sold: JULY '12 @ 118k
Then: '89 Pontiac Bonneville LE | 165hp 3800 LN3 | Medium Garnet Red | Bought: JAN '05 @ 117k | Sold: SEP 30 '07 @ 152k

Nice car! Those rims don't fit the normal eco mentality at all, looks-wise.

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-Car Guy Carl
"Penelope" - 2003 SLE - 247k Miles
"Sydney" - 2000 Honda S2000 - 98k miles

These cars have gotten really popular around me (Southwest MI) and the dealers are saying the same. I really hope this get GM back on there feet and the realize what the public wants and create a car to compete with competitors!!! I have actually been surprised in the amount of Volts running around as well...

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Eric

2005 SLE, Greystone Metallic, 152K.

A few mods..

The Cruzes are selling very well by me too. Most of the dealers wouldn't move on price since they're selling without cash on the hood.

After flogging mine more today, GM really put a lot of work into these. The whole car just doesn't feel like a $21k car. It feels more upscale than that. The handling is pretty good.

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco - Current car

1999 Buick LeSabre Custom - Former car

Learn from the mistakes of others, that way when you mess up you can do so in new and interesting ways.

That's one fine looking ride! and I'm jealous of the wheels too. I hope the lack of repair bills helps make up for the monthly car note.

If GM is going to make it, it's going to need an attitude adjustment at the top. They act like the Europeans in Europe, they give you the sales pitch and when it's time to deliver, they stiff you. - BC

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In Memory of Brad - 1/21/1977 .. 10/23/2013 ...... Aaron - 1977 .. 2017 .....
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport ..... 1992 Bonneville SSE 1SB 170 HP L27 4T60E retired/sold to MattStrike ..... 2005 Bonneville SE 1SC 205 HP L36 4T65E - retired/salvage yard ..... PBCF user 2321

Found some numbers from Car and Driver.

0-60 in 7.8 seconds, 16.1 seconds in the quarter mile at 87 mph. This car is at least that quick, and with a bump in engine output should break into high 15's for the quarter mile.

Darn it, I'm wanting a tune...

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco - Current car

1999 Buick LeSabre Custom - Former car

Learn from the mistakes of others, that way when you mess up you can do so in new and interesting ways.

I recommend Brunette. Brian is incredibly nice and helpful. He's revered overindulgence the saab community. He tunes crises and has one himself

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ZZP has been working on the Cruze since it came out...
http://www.zzperformance.com/cobalt_ion ... .php?id=75

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2013 A4 P+ ------------------ Glacier White Metallic
6MT, Sport Pkg, JHM Stage 1 Clutch/LWFW, JHM Short Shifter, JHM HFC, USP SS Clutch Line, CR-15 Strut Bar, Alu Kreuz, BFI Shift Knob, EC Trans Mount Insert, VCDS tweaks.

More photos at a local park made at a flood control dam. This was me messing around with our Canon PowerShot SD780IS point-and-shoot.

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco - Current car

1999 Buick LeSabre Custom - Former car

Learn from the mistakes of others, that way when you mess up you can do so in new and interesting ways.

http://www.vtunerperformance.com/?page_id=12

Here's the website for the tuner I mentioned

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Thanks! I'll have to look into that more.

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco - Current car

1999 Buick LeSabre Custom - Former car

Learn from the mistakes of others, that way when you mess up you can do so in new and interesting ways.

With this car, it's the little things that keep impressing me. Like the DIC telling me the hood was open when it was. Or the extendable sun visors that actually cover the whole side window when extended! Of course, that's more stuff to break. At least it's cool while it works!

This doesn't feel like a $20k car. It feels more like a $25k car.

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco - Current car

1999 Buick LeSabre Custom - Former car

Learn from the mistakes of others, that way when you mess up you can do so in new and interesting ways.

That Cruze definitely looks fantastic Dave! I'll have to keep the spirit of the rolling couch alive for you

That car should treat you good for a long time though!

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Joseph

Current: 2013 Infiniti G37 Journey
1999 Infiniti G20T - Sold
1999 Buick Lesabre - Race Couch - gone but not forgotten

Please do! There aren't enough couches left, so each one is precious.

I'm amazed with this car that it's both fast and fuel-efficient. It's also quieter at 60 mph than pretty much anything else I've ridden in, including some Lincolns and Caddys. In short, it's another great highway car. Then again, GM's had a lot of experience making great highway cars.

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco - Current car

1999 Buick LeSabre Custom - Former car

Learn from the mistakes of others, that way when you mess up you can do so in new and interesting ways.

I'll try my best! Georgia hasn't started to dry rot anything yet, and it doesn't have a single spot of rust, so it should last a long time if I keep it maintained.


And the Cruze's are really nice, my dad got to drive one for a while as a rental when his HHR got totaled. He was really contemplating on buying one, but he couldn't find one in the area that was in the budget. GM definitely has the power/comfort ratio down pat. That's one of the reasons I still swear by their products

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Joseph

Current: 2013 Infiniti G37 Journey
1999 Infiniti G20T - Sold
1999 Buick Lesabre - Race Couch - gone but not forgotten

I did some freebie mods today. I took out the 2.5 foot long factory intake to leave just the airbox and its snorkel down into the fender. Free FWI! Likely I'll be able to hear the turbo spool more clearly. I also put some pet-proof window mesh into the grille openings to keep my A/C condenser looking new. Doing that required taking off the front bumper, which was a bit ticklish. It also required taking off the shutters that close off at 40 mph for better aerodynamics. Curses on GM for using T15 Torx screws where they will rust out! Those'll be a nightmare in a few years. Anyhow, the condenser and intercooler are well protected now, and it doesn't look half bad. Pictures later.

I also started rustproofing. 2 pounds of Fluid Film down, and 5-6 more to go.

Pictures:







And the inspiration:

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco - Current car

1999 Buick LeSabre Custom - Former car

Learn from the mistakes of others, that way when you mess up you can do so in new and interesting ways.

saw a black cruze RS..chick driving..and i *shoot* you not it had was looked like Chicago Bears embroided in the headrest

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96 olds cutlass supreme SL 4 door 3100 4t60 *3.33 gears* *Fe1* 115K bone stock DD

I managed a 9.2 second 0-60 bogging really badly off the start, and shifting like dog poo. The boost dropped off, and then took a little bit to build back up. I'll have to try feathering the clutch more on the next try, and launch 500 RPM's higher so it doesn't bog as badly. I bet with practice mid-8's for this car are doable for me.

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco - Current car

1999 Buick LeSabre Custom - Former car

Learn from the mistakes of others, that way when you mess up you can do so in new and interesting ways.