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Beringia

(4,771 posts) Wed Jan 1, 2025, 02:07 PM Jan 1

Chevy Cruze

Although I'm not a car aficionado, I passed this car on a walk recently and thought it was an eye catcher and so I looked it up

It is a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

I found out it was discontinued

From Quora:
While the Cruze was indeed a well-regarded compact car with a loyal following, these broader market dynamics ultimately led to its discontinuation after the 2019 model year.

Sales Decline: The Cruze experienced declining sales figures in its later years. As consumers increasingly opted for SUVs and trucks, the demand for compact cars diminished, making it less viable for Chevy to continue production.

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Chevy Cruze (Original Post) Beringia Jan 1 OP

My neighbor has had 2 of them in 10 years Dennis Donovan Jan 1 #1

Never mind the Chevrolet Cruze; what about that '82- or '83-ish mahatmakanejeeves Jan 1 #2

Looked kind of pimped out to me or low rider Beringia Jan 1 #4

LOL my thoughts too. Emile Jan 13 #17

I drive a 2011 Dodge Caliber Freddie Jan 1 #3

I once rented one of those JoseBalow Jan 1 #5

Was it fast Beringia Jan 1 #7

Not particularly fast JoseBalow Jan 1 #10

I thought it was probably fast like a mustang, but was mistaken Beringia Jan 1 #11

The aftermarket body wrap is what stands out I think Bristlecone Jan 1 #6

I thought it was just original paint that was faded by the sun Beringia Jan 1 #12

I think it is more like this: Bristlecone Jan 1 #15

It does look like the first one Beringia Jan 1 #16

I had 3 Cruzes for company cars from 2012 to Jan. 2021 when I retired. boonecreek Jan 1 #8

Cool Beringia Jan 1 #9

My complaint with those I've rented has been poor visibility. Mister Ed Jan 1 #13

We owned one. I thought it was a pretty decent car for the price. Borogove Jan 1 #14

Dennis Donovan

(28,451 posts)

1. My neighbor has had 2 of them in 10 years

Reply to Beringia (Original post)

Wed Jan 1, 2025, 02:12 PM

Jan 1

Her latest one, I believe, she's had for over 7 years and has had few problems.

mahatmakanejeeves

(62,374 posts)

2. Never mind the Chevrolet Cruze; what about that '82- or '83-ish

Reply to Beringia (Original post)

Wed Jan 1, 2025, 02:13 PM

Jan 1

fifth generation Cadillac Sedan de Ville on the other side of the street?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_de_Ville_series

Beringia

(4,771 posts)

4. Looked kind of pimped out to me or low rider

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Reply #2)

Wed Jan 1, 2025, 02:18 PM

Jan 1

Emile

(31,831 posts)

17. LOL my thoughts too.

Reply to Beringia (Reply #4)

Mon Jan 13, 2025, 06:32 AM

Jan 13

Freddie

(9,771 posts)

3. I drive a 2011 Dodge Caliber

Reply to Beringia (Original post)

Wed Jan 1, 2025, 02:17 PM

Jan 1

Similar idea and discontinued for the same reason. Apparently there is no longer a market for the little (relatively) cheap economy car.

JoseBalow

(6,200 posts)

5. I once rented one of those

Reply to Beringia (Original post)

Wed Jan 1, 2025, 02:32 PM

Jan 1

It was the most uncomfortable car I've driven.

Beringia

(4,771 posts)

7. Was it fast

Reply to JoseBalow (Reply #5)

Wed Jan 1, 2025, 02:34 PM

Jan 1

JoseBalow

(6,200 posts)

10. Not particularly fast

Reply to Beringia (Reply #7)

Wed Jan 1, 2025, 02:40 PM

Jan 1

But then I wasn't really trying to go fast in it. It was a typical small economy vehicle, not built for speed, just to save on gas. And it was a pain to get in and out of.

Beringia

(4,771 posts)

11. I thought it was probably fast like a mustang, but was mistaken

Reply to JoseBalow (Reply #10)

Wed Jan 1, 2025, 02:43 PM

Jan 1

Bristlecone

(10,568 posts)

6. The aftermarket body wrap is what stands out I think

Reply to Beringia (Original post)

Wed Jan 1, 2025, 02:34 PM

Jan 1

Beringia

(4,771 posts)

12. I thought it was just original paint that was faded by the sun

Reply to Bristlecone (Reply #6)

Wed Jan 1, 2025, 02:45 PM

Jan 1

I saw some with bright paint on them when I was searching for the year and model

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/410cf783-728a-4427-8b51-6b77b355f05e/

Bristlecone

(10,568 posts)

15. I think it is more like this:

Reply to Beringia (Reply #12)

Wed Jan 1, 2025, 04:17 PM

Jan 1

Here’s one wrapped and with ground effects:

Beringia

(4,771 posts)

16. It does look like the first one

Reply to Bristlecone (Reply #15)

Wed Jan 1, 2025, 04:51 PM

Jan 1

boonecreek

(411 posts)

8. I had 3 Cruzes for company cars from 2012 to Jan. 2021 when I retired.

Reply to Beringia (Original post)

Wed Jan 1, 2025, 02:34 PM

Jan 1

The first one got totaled (not my fault). I got another one
as a replacement in Sept. of 2014. It had 123 miles on it
when I got it. I put over 100,000 miles on it until they gave
it to another tech in July of 2019. I drove the third one
until I retired. Except for having the water pump replaced
on the high mileage one, they only required routine maintenance.

Beringia

(4,771 posts)

9. Cool

Reply to boonecreek (Reply #8)

Wed Jan 1, 2025, 02:36 PM

Jan 1

Mister Ed

(6,430 posts)

13. My complaint with those I've rented has been poor visibility.

Reply to Beringia (Original post)

Wed Jan 1, 2025, 02:47 PM

Jan 1

The roof pillars obstructed the driver's view so much that I considered it downright dangerous.

Also, the interior didn't seem very well laid out, offering relatively little usable space in relation to the car's overall size.

Borogove

(112 posts)

14. We owned one. I thought it was a pretty decent car for the price.

Reply to Beringia (Original post)

Wed Jan 1, 2025, 02:50 PM

Jan 1

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