***Chevrolet Cruze & Chevrolet Alero***

Started by cawimmer430, March 07, 2010, 03:14:15 AM

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cawimmer430

March 07, 2010, 03:14:15 AM
Walked past this Chevrolet stand a few weeks ago. They were advertising these cars at the entrance of the Neues Forum of the Deutsches Museum. Here we have a new Chevy Cruze and the Captiva SUV. I only took pictures of the Cruze. The Chevy salesmen ignored me but if they had spoken to me, I was going to try and pull off my "excited American tourist" role with my accent-free English.

"Whoa, we don't even have the Cruze yet in the US! This thing is so awesome! Toyota watch out!"  :lol:







And here, also spotted on the same day: Chevrolet Alero. WIMMER DA EXOTIC SPOTTER!  :rockon: :praise:

Can't wait to hear what Madman has to say about this thing.  :tounge:





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Jon?

#1
March 07, 2010, 05:23:25 AM
Cruze looks very nice!

Current Rides: 2011 VW Golf TDi, 2008 Pontiac Vibe

SVT666

#2
March 07, 2010, 10:00:03 AM
I really don't like the headlights on the Cruze.  They look awkward.  Personally, I prefer the new Aveo.

the Teuton

#3
March 07, 2010, 10:02:03 AM
I really like that Captiva.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

the Teuton

#4
March 07, 2010, 10:04:45 AM


The interior of the Captiva is straight up Daewoo. No thanks.

If it had the Equinox's dash, I'd be on it like a fat kid on a candy bar.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

2o6

#5
March 07, 2010, 11:16:34 AM
Quote from: the Teuton on March 07, 2010, 10:04:45 AM


The interior of the Captiva is straight up Daewoo. No thanks.

If it had the Equinox's dash, I'd be on it like a fat kid on a candy bar.


:rolleyes:



The Captiva is old, it was introduced in 2003.

the Teuton

#6
March 07, 2010, 11:17:29 AM
Daewoo interiors scare me. Aveo, Forenza -- terrifying.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

nickdrinkwater

#7
March 07, 2010, 01:33:48 PM
Quote from: 2o6 on March 07, 2010, 11:16:34 AM

:rolleyes:



The Captiva is old, it was introduced in 2003.

Nope, 2007 IIRC.

nickdrinkwater

#9
March 07, 2010, 01:42:52 PM
I don't think the interior is too bad - it's a budget SUV, what do people expect?

the Teuton

#10
March 07, 2010, 01:45:55 PM
Quote from: nickdrinkwater on March 07, 2010, 01:42:52 PM
I don't think the interior is too bad - it's a budget SUV, what do people expect?

The Equinox's interior is certifiably nice. That's what I'd expect.

The small knobs, hard plastics, and generally plain Korean design just don't do it for me.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

2o6

#11
March 07, 2010, 01:47:08 PM
Quote from: the Teuton on March 07, 2010, 01:45:55 PM
The Equinox's interior is certifiably nice. That's what I'd expect.

The small knobs, hard plastics, and generally plain Korean design just don't do it for me.


Keyword - BUDGET.

the Teuton

#12
March 07, 2010, 01:49:37 PM
Quote from: 2o6 on March 07, 2010, 01:47:08 PM

Keyword - BUDGET.

Have you ever driven an Aveo or Forenza?

I rest my case.

PS Budget doesn't have to mean 'shitty.' Case-in-point, the Dacia Duster.

2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

2o6

#13
March 07, 2010, 01:50:13 PM
Quote from: the Teuton on March 07, 2010, 01:49:37 PM
Have you ever driven an Aveo or Forenza?

I rest my case.

PS Budget doesn't have to mean 'shitty.' Case-in-point, the Dacia Duster.





It's just as bad.

AutobahnSHO

#14
March 07, 2010, 02:50:59 PM
That Alero looks really really bad with a bowtie.
I kinda like the Olds version.
Will

TurboDan

#15
March 09, 2010, 09:26:06 PM
The Alero was supposed to be the car that would destroy Toyota and Honda. Unfortunately not many people bought them here, either, at least not in New Jersey or Florida (where I lived during their lifespan).

I kinda like the Cruze, personally.

Madman

#16
March 10, 2010, 08:10:12 AM
Quote from: cawimmer430 on March 07, 2010, 03:14:15 AM
And here, also spotted on the same day: Chevrolet Alero. WIMMER DA EXOTIC SPOTTER!  :rockon: :praise:

Can't wait to hear what Madman has to say about this thing.  :tounge:








There's not much to say, really.  The Oldsmobile Alero was sold in select European markets as the Chevrolet Alero, where it replaced the equally unsuccessful Chevrolet Corsica.  Evidently, Switzerland was the biggest market for these cars, proving the Swiss are indeed strange people!


Madman of the People
Current cars: 2015 Ford Escape SE, 2011 MINI Cooper

Formerly owned cars: 2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2008 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line Sedan, 2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T wagon, 1998 Ford Escort SE sedan, 2001 Cadillac Catera, 2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0 5-Door, 1997 Honda Odyssey LX, 1991 Volvo 240 sedan, 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo sedan, 1987 Volvo 240 DL sedan, 1990 Peugeot 405 DL Sportswagon, 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo sedan, 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, 1983 Renault R9 Alliance DL sedan, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon, 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, 1980 Fiat X-1/9 Bertone, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit C 3-Door hatch, 1976 Ford Pinto V6 coupe, 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe sedan

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cawimmer430

#17
March 10, 2010, 11:57:18 AM
Quote from: Madman on March 10, 2010, 08:10:12 AM

There's not much to say, really.  The Oldsmobile Alero was sold in select European markets as the Chevrolet Alero, where it replaced the equally unsuccessful Chevrolet Corsica.  Evidently, Switzerland was the biggest market for these cars, proving the Swiss are indeed strange people!


Madman of the People



In Switzerland the Alero was probably viewed as an "exotic premium car" or something. I know the Swiss are quite keen on American cars and some exotic Japanese brands (Infiniti for instance).
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nickdrinkwater

#18
March 10, 2010, 12:11:28 PM
Switzerland is the only European market where Suzuki sell the Kizashi (did I spell that right?).

Laconian

#19
March 10, 2010, 12:13:11 PM
Why is Switzerland treated so differently than other western European countries? Are the Swiss just weird compared to their neighbors?
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cawimmer430

#20
March 10, 2010, 12:20:15 PM
Quote from: Laconian on March 10, 2010, 12:13:11 PM
Why is Switzerland treated so differently than other western European countries? Are the Swiss just weird compared to their neighbors?

They keep the dirty and illegal money of millions of peoples safe.

They make great chocolate products.

They avoid wars.


You have to treat such people with respect.  :thumbsup:
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nickdrinkwater

#21
March 10, 2010, 12:25:30 PM
I think the fact they're not in the EU probably has something to do with it, business-wise.
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