Is The Chevy Cruze The Best Used Car?

Why is the Chevy Cruze the most popular car we sell? I'll give you several common things to look for when buying a used Chevy Cruze.

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[jasoncarpenter]

Either the rules for selling cars are different in Canada or you take real pride in your work. In the U.S. your lucky if the detail the car.

[FooziesVideos]

My partner and I bought a 2011 Cruze from a dealership in 2020 only for fuel efficiency due to driving a bit for work. We had it serviced on every 10km and never had a single problem with it. We were also extremely surprised on how good it was on fuel only having to fill it right up once a week especially with all the driving we do, it was amazing saving us so much money.

[leesh]

I bought my 2013 Cruze a decade ago and I’m still super happy with it. The only issues I’ve had are a throttle body replacement around three years ago, and then an ignition coil pack replacement after the engine misfired just this past week (which I’ve learned is pretty common for Cruzes that have recently passed 100, 000km, and mine is at ~120, 000km). Other than that, it’s been amazing. Would highly recommend this car to anyone looking for a reliable vehicle.

[CruisinComPTon]

I bought one of these in August. 2013 LT2 for $2200. The kid who sold it to me had paid to get the valve cover gasket replaced. He had problems sarting it up but said once it did it ran well. Although it had service power steering and electrical issues. Once I test drove it I offered him the 2200 and he took it. Turns out only thing wrong with it was a battery. It would only turn on with the door closed. Replaced the battery and no more issues. Been using it as a Turo car and its driven around 2k miles problem free. Already made back around $550. Im keeping an eye out for these issues you mentioned and crossing my fingers👍 should pay itself off soon and then bring in profits🤗🤗

[misanthropist]

my oil feed line started leaking at 88k miles, intake check valve and pcv went bad at just over 180k miles, replaced stock brake pads at 185k miles, and I replaced the worn out but working turbo at 190k miles. My 13 cruze eco still gets over 40mpg and has cost me very little in maintenance in almost 200k miles.

[bamboo-spined]

I had a Chevy Cruze. Over 200k. They do have problems, but it’s an easy diy car. I’ve replaced the intake manifold once, valve cover twice. Spark plugs, a water pump, timing belt. Honestly it’s been a cheap car to own.

[williamegler]

I have owned a series of Chevy Cruzes.
I have a 175 mile daily commute and need a comfortable economical vehicle for a fairly low price.
Out of the seven I owned none of them have been problematic and they have all reached 200, 000 miles with minimal issues.
None of them have failed to start and none of them have left me stranded on the side of the road.

[jclafi]

I have one, 2012 1.8L NA Cruze LT hatchback w/ 75k miles on the clock, manual 6 speed trans. So far a very reliable car, really like It. Only minor problems, nothing expensive for repairs after 11 years of abuse.
I dont plan to sell it any time soon.
I do take care of all fluids and always use AcDelco Dexos engine oil.
Mine is Flex Fuel and i only use ethanol.

[AmericaBumpertoBumper]

It's great that you and the Misses are working together. I've always like these Cruzes as well. Thanks for the tips.

[SMILEY.]

These were supposed to be the next big replacement for the Cobalt and sadly they got used as fleet vehicles. The good thing about that is they are dirt cheap and once you fix the common issues they have with the cooling system, they are actually very comfortable to drive. ZZP makes a lot of great aftermarket parts that were re-engineered to fix a lot of the problems first gens had and offer a decent amount of performance.

So for $3k-$7k you can find one in acceptable condition, and another 5k-7k for performance upgrades and a tune gets you a fun daily driver with a nicer interior than any Honda from that era. Don't expect a race car, but they are snappy and smooth riding with surprisingly good MPG (Although not the 40 they were advertised as)

[SternDrive]

I bought a brand new 2014 Chevy Cruze with a 1.8 and a 6 speed manual. I have had O problems with it, with the exception of the winter of 2021-2022. the check engine came on when the temperature dipped to minus 35 C. I took it to the shop and they checked for codes. It turns out it was a timing issue. The car runs perfect and the shop said it is fine to drive. The light might go off by it self, and it did. It has not come on since including this winter of 2022. Fingers crossed! Clutch is still good, and this 6 speed is still a joy to drive.

[liamsamples]

I’m a new teen driver and I have my eye on a used Cruze listing. This video has been a huge help in knowing what to expect!

[AKWoody]

166K I had my piston rings replaced, crank polished, heads done, external pvc, new water pump, new turbo, aluminum thermostat, alu water outlet, alu oil filter cap and red aluminum valve cover. Heli-coiled several stripped screws. Red ignition coil pack and replaced the connector. Tons of mods. No check engine light. Just ordered plain projector headlights and 10” touch screen. I really like my Cruze.

[viccourageous]

The suspension on the cruze is phenomenal

[tss]

Lol almost everything you mentioned under the hood has gone wrong with my car😂. But it’s never left me stranded. I do enjoy driving it😁

I own the 2012 version 1.8 fuel version and it's been the most reliable car I've had in my life. 10 years and 120000km later, I've only taken it to the mechanic for periodic revisions (I changed the distribution system at 115000). It performs really good. This summer I went to northern Europe with it, and in the German autobahn it reaches 200km/h without strange sounds and being steady and smooth like butter... as I said, the best car I've ever had.

[David_Liu]

I'm so impressed with your qualifications and those deep explanations.
I'm planning to move to Canada (Alberta) and I have been planning to buy a Chevy Cruze. It's a real bummer you're on the other side of the country, otherwise I would come straight to your dealership.
Thanks again, God bless you!

[veggiepowered]

I'am your newest subscriber i just won a rustfree 2011 Chevy Cruze LS 6 speed manual 108k miles i won it at the auction in florida for onl;y 2750.00 i got the car fax and almost all the maintance was at the chevy dealership

[grazynazambeanie]

My son bought one of those, I warned him not to, but he did lol, damn, was I ever wrong . His car rides nice ( all chevs do ) has fair amount of get up go . First front brake change at well over 200, 000 km . Only thing that was wrong with the car was that it had the wrong radio, sticker said it had the auto volume radio and it didn't, Chev dealer replaced the radio with out much fuss . His ex has the car now, and it's still running trouble free . I highly recommend you check one out if you are looking for a good used vehicle. ( And I don't t even like Chevs ) lol

[dianekennedy]

Just an FYI - I have a 2018 Chevy Cruze and I've never had any problems with it. It is verey reliable and fuel efficient. I've got two dealerships that are hounding me all the time to trade it for one of their gas hogs. I think it is hilarious. It also made me suspect it was one of the top selling used cars, else that wouldn't be happening. THEY'LL NEVER GET MY CHEVY CRUZE - NO, NO, NO!!!