Chevrolet Spark (2010 - 2015) 1.2i LT 5d (2011/11) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
The car also steams up very easily too. The boot is very small. The fuel tank is so small that £35 can fill a tank and how anyone can claim a range of 427 miles is a joke. I have seen the gauge say 4/5 full tank and the display showing a range of 172 miles. This car is a depressing place to be and would not make any driver happy. The only positive things I can think of is that with new tyres, you might have some good grip and that a modern suspension means that the car is quite well balanced and the brakes are OK. But I can't end this review on a positive.The sound system is bad with terrible tinny treble sounds. The car whines so bad when you accelerate I actually thought it had 3-cylinders.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Looks good from the outside and that's it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
What are you likely to buy next?
The speedo looks like it's made from paper. If you like changing into 5th gear at 27mph and all of the other points then this is the car for you. If you don't avoid it like the plague.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,900
When did you buy the car?
November 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
OK
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed a small city car.
What was the dealer like?
OK
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Firstly, the engine has no power and you really have to thrash the car to get it moving therefore using more fuel. It handles really badly and in the recent windy weather I was actually concerned to drive it on the motorway as it wobbles in the wind. The amount of play in the steering wheel is a joke and kills any handling pleasure. The steering wheel is the shape of a Toblerone and is uncomfortable after five minutes. All of the pedals are spongy and therefore there is little positive feedback from your feet. The clutch bite point is so small you find yourself over-revving when starting off in first gear. The visibility is abominable with big blind spots from the large metal sidebars and there's a silly tinted windscreen that cuts off visibility for a tall person.
What's it like to park?
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No
What's most practical about your car?
Nothing. Very bad car.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Nothing. It's all bad.
