2005 Chevrolet Aveo: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $9,455 -$12,865
- Invoice: $8,935 -$12,029
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. See if the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2005 Chevrolet Aveo |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | LS |
| Arrival Date: | 09/26/2005 |
| Engine: | dohc I4 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door sedan |
| Transmission: | 5-speed manual |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 11,370 |
| Price as Tested: | 13,155 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 6220 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 6822 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 602 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 20.54 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 29.31 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
4-Wheel Antilock Brakes, 14-inch Aluminum Wheels, AM/FM Stereo w/CD/MP3 Player, Fog Lamps, Mud Guards
From the Back Seat
Mark Bilek
At a touch over $13,000, the Aveo is the perfect city run-about. Nimble, fuel-efficient, and inexpensive. I'd probably opt for a size up on the tires and maybe a better radio, but otherwise a good value for those on a budget in search of basic transport.
Rick Cotta
Aveo is a decent car for the money, with the added virtue that options are well-chosen and reasonably priced. Our tester's manual-transmission powertrain wasn't particularly happy in traffic; there was more jerking during shifts and 1st-gear crawling than most cars, enough so to make me recommend the automatic. Fuel economy isn't as impressive as it should be--we got about the same mileage in a Civic--but Aveo is a reasonable choice for budget-minded shoppers.
Tom Appel
Without the alloy wheels, this prudently outfitted sedan runs about $12.5K...the same price as some Lexus option groups. If your looking for a frugal, nimble, absolute lowest-cost runabout, and you need a new car warranty, your car is here. To me, this is the perfect run-to-the-train station, Saturday errand machine.
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