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    Nov 21, 2007 12:30 PM 3,251
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    2008 Chevrolet Aveo Sedan, Part 3

    Why you should buy this car:
    Money doesn't grow on trees, you can only live in mom's basement for so long and you live in fear of $5/gallon gas.


    Why you should not buy this car:
    You care about acceleration, handling and looking cool.

    2008 Chevy Aveo - Exterior

    Suitability Parameters:
    Speed Merchants: No
    Fashion Victims: No
    Treehuggers: Yes
    Mack Daddies: No
    Tuner Crowd: No
    Hairdressers: Yes
    Penny Pinchers: Yes
    Euro Snobs: No
    Working Stiffs: No
    Technogeeks: No
    Poseurs: No
    Soccer Moms: No
    Nascar Dads: No
    Golfing Grandparents: No

    Also Consider:
    • Kia Rio
    • Honda Fit
    • Hyundai Accent
    • Nissan Versa
    • Scion xD
    • Toyota Yaris

    Vitals:
    • Manufacturer: Chevrolet
    • Model tested: Aveo LT
    • Model year: 2008
    • Base Price: $14,365
    • Price as Tested: $16,965
    • Engine type: 1.6-liter I4 DOHC
    • Horsepower: 103 hp @ 5,800 rpm
    • Torque: 107 lb.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm
    • Red line: 6,500 rpm
    • Transmission: 4-speed automatic
    • Curb Weight: 2,542 lbs.
    • LxWxH: 169.7 X 67.3 X 58.9
    • Wheelbase: 97.6 inches
    • Tires: P185/55R-15, all-season
    • Drive type: FWD
    • 0 - 60 mph: 10.8 seconds (via Edmunds)
    • 1/4-mile: N/A
    • Top speed: N/A
    • Fuel economy city/highway: 26/34
    • NHTSA crash test rating: 5/4/4/3

    2008 Chevrolet Aveo Sedan, Part 1
    2008 Chevrolet Aveo Sedan, Part 2


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