Why Chevolet?
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Was just wondering what's the justification/s one had when buying Chevolet?
Cheap?
Daewoo platform leh...
Enlighten me -
just test drive. i got my aveo for 1 yr not so far GOOD!!Originally posted by harrow:Was just wondering what's the justification/s one had when buying Chevolet?
Cheap?
Daewoo platform leh... Enlighten me -
american brand lah... at least can lend more credibility. PRice is really attractive... and looks good too.Originally posted by harrow:Was just wondering what's the justification/s one had when buying Chevolet?
Cheap?
Daewoo platform leh... Enlighten me -
Not all chevy sold here are based on Daewoo. Even those that are based on daewoo have been upgraded in quality & built. Bottomline - s'porean are number crunchers and they know a good deal when they smell one.Originally posted by harrow:Was just wondering what's the justification/s one had when buying Chevolet?
Cheap?
Daewoo platform leh... Enlighten me -
Chevrolet used to be a reputable American brand... alas no longer.. now the models available here are nothing more than rebadged Daewoos...
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So its a lousy car? I'll be better off with a toyota/honda?Originally posted by cornyfish2000:Chevrolet used to be a reputable American brand... alas no longer.. now the models available here are nothing more than rebadged Daewoos... -
I know Aveo is rebadged Daewoos, but is Optra too? I thought Optra is a different platform?Originally posted by cornyfish2000:Chevrolet used to be a reputable American brand... alas no longer.. now the models available here are nothing more than rebadged Daewoos...
Anyway, I would attribute their sales to design and the feel of luxury at a price to match. Optra now is about the price of lancer and vios, but how much more luxury it looks compared to the other 2. Of course you can't get the punch out of Optra's engine, but speed and FC is not always the main concern.
And of course I always think that Aveo is among the better hot hatch around that price range. Why not go to their showroom, have a look? -
Chevrolet has bought over the tooling and manu.line from Daewoo, so it's a misconception that they are still Daewoo made and rebadged by Chevy.Originally posted by wbucket:I know Aveo is rebadged Daewoos, but is Optra too? I thought Optra is a different platform?
Anyway, I would attribute their sales to design and the feel of luxury at a price to match. Optra now is about the price of lancer and vios, but how much more luxury it looks compared to the other 2. Of course you can't get the punch out of Optra's engine, but speed and FC is not always the main concern.
And of course I always think that Aveo is among the better hot hatch around that price range. Why not go to their showroom, have a look?
Oh yes..the Corvette is finally coming to our shores...but the road tax for a 7.0L will be horrendous
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chevy optra is a car with many badge n made for many market around the world , its usin a gobal platform tat is design to suit most . i believe its a suzuki in usa , GM daewoo in aussie n korea , chevy in uk n s'pore
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i think GM daewoo in australia closed down already lol..
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chevy bot over suzuki as well?!!Originally posted by cayenneturbo:chevy optra is a car with many badge n made for many market around the world , its usin a gobal platform tat is design to suit most . i believe its a suzuki in usa , GM daewoo in aussie n korea , chevy in uk n s'pore
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In China, i think i saw them being badged as BUICK.Originally posted by cayenneturbo:chevy optra is a car with many badge n made for many market around the world , its usin a gobal platform tat is design to suit most . i believe its a suzuki in usa , GM daewoo in aussie n korea , chevy in uk n s'pore -
chevy is part of GM so in actual fact, it was GM that owns suzuki
here are the list of cars under GM:
chevrolet
pontiac
buick
cadillac
oldsmobile
saturn
hummer
saab
holden
opel
vauxhall
so don't be surprised if you see similar cars with different badges
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actually if u like american car u should buy the Buick and the American Muscle MustangOriginally posted by hmsg:american brand lah... at least can lend more credibility. PRice is really attractive... and looks good too. -
yah, if ur father own the government, wanna buy any car also canOriginally posted by ceecookie:actually if u like american car u should buy the Buick and the American Muscle Mustang 
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The only thing AMERICAN about the Chevrolets brought in by Starsauto in Singapore is the badge!
All the current cars in their line-up (Aveo, Optra) here are based on platforms developed by Daewoo (now renamed GM Daewooo) which is regarded as the 3rd largest KOREAN car manufacturer after Hyundai and Kia.
That's why the Chevys here still exhibit the typical Korean traits:
1) Poor FC
2) Poor reliability
3) Rough engine/transmission
and hence poor resale value.
It disgusts me that some Chevy owners here think they are buying a superior AMERICAN car compared to their Japanese/Korean/Malaysian counterparts. Even my American friend who's driven REAL Chevrolets says the pseudo "Chevrolets" sold here spoils the brand's reputation.
Having said that, the quality of Korean cars have improved significantly from the old days and will only get better with time. The popularity of Hyundai & Kia, and now Chevrolet, has shown that Singaporeans are willing to sacrifice some quality for what they perceive as "value", so to each his own. -
My dad whose colleague bought a NEW chevrolet. Hah, dashboard vibrating.
And i thought stuff like this would only happen in old cars, not a new car. -
If u think the road tax is horrendous, wait till u see its FC... heheheOriginally posted by LazerLordz:Chevrolet has bought over the tooling and manu.line from Daewoo, so it's a misconception that they are still Daewoo made and rebadged by Chevy.
Oh yes..the Corvette is finally coming to our shores...but the road tax for a 7.0L will be horrendous -
So its a bad choice lar? but the way the chevy owners in MY CAR FORUMS put it, it sure sounds like a good deal leh... FC can go up to 14KM/L, stable ride.... Cheap... make me feel tempted and as if I was wrong to say that Chevys are just rebadged Daewoos!
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Hi guyz....can advise me whether to get an Aveo5 anot? For auto transmission, whats the FC like?
I'm getting it soon but of cos I need to learn and know the faults of this car. I dont care if it's manufactured in Korea or whatsover, I am just looking for a comfortable ride with low FC. -
other den a Corvette...wouldn't recommend to buy a chevolet
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Comfortable ride - Yes, FC - weak. But then again I guess most people don't really care about FC as long as they like the looks. Auto-transmission is never adviseable if you want to go for FC-wise.Originally posted by Lestadt:Hi guyz....can advise me whether to get an Aveo5 anot? For auto transmission, whats the FC like?
I'm getting it soon but of cos I need to learn and know the faults of this car. I dont care if it's manufactured in Korea or whatsover, I am just looking for a comfortable ride with low FC. -
Buick is another American brand. But it's in the GM family too.Originally posted by BlueSparkle:In China, i think i saw them being badged as BUICK. -
Hmmm....The salesgirl told me can easily get 13km/l.Originally posted by wbucket:Comfortable ride - Yes, FC - weak. But then again I guess most people don't really care about FC as long as they like the looks. Auto-transmission is never adviseable if you want to go for FC-wise. -
You listern to Girls talk about car, you must listern carefully. My friend (female) can clock 20-21 average with air-con, I can only do 16-17 with the same car. For them of course easy lah!!! Anyway, we should see your FC when you get yours.Originally posted by Lestadt:Hmmm....The salesgirl told me can easily get 13km/l.
13km/L is possible, but it isn't going to be easy, who knows what monster is hiding behind the wheel.
Visit My car forum, this forum have the most Aveo's driver online (as far as I know).