Sasi Menon on 31 May, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Dear All,
I drive a mid-2006 Aveo 1.4 sedan (not U-VA). The car has done 57000km till now. I haven't really faced any big problem so far. However, I must say that somewhere, GM does compromise on the quality of OEM parts, possibly to keep costs down. For example, the fuel pump conked the other day and when it was opened, the OEM part was of inferior quality as to what I could find in the replacement market. I think the same is the case with parts such as AC Compressor etc., as I have friends who have faced similar problems. The bottomline is that if you want to own a GM car, please make sure that you service it regularly and keep it up-to-date. Otherwise, the OEM parts can give way, leading to costly repairs. Overall, GM cars (basically since they are all Daewoo, except the Cruze) tend to feel a little flimsy as compared to rivals. Having said that, Maruti is also flimsy, but you get the feeling that they are put together better. The quality of materials used inside the car is very good and well wearing, plus the designs are very contemporary (the 2006 Aveo is still up there with the best, in 2011). The ride and handling is just OK; nothing great. I get about 10kmpl with AC in the city and about 14kmpl on the highway in the 1.4 Aveo, which is not all that great either! I have kept the car only because in a year or so, I plan to upgrade and this car will go to my home in Kerala as a stand by. If I were to look at re-sale value, I would have sold it by now!
Ssss54 on 20 May, 2011 at 07:00 PM
Sanjay on 10 Apr, 2010 at 02:30 PM
all those who want to buy chevrolet vehicle, buy it at your own risk.
Donot expect help from GM. i have very bad experience. If want piece of mind look for Maruti oyr hyundai
Srivatsan on 20 Dec, 2009 at 09:24 PM
DearRavi,
Iam planning to buy a UVA base model.I have compared this car with the following cars
1.Hyundai I10
2.Maruthi Swift
3.Indica
What is your experience with UVA.I dont find more number of UVA in the road compared to the cars sid above.That really worries me,in the sense whether i am going for a outdated model or unpopular car.Need your guidence to fix with UVA.
regards,
P.B.Subramani
Dw on 31 Oct, 2009 at 04:49 PM
Dear Mr. Shanker,
I am planning to buy UVA. However, after having through some of the reviews on mouthshut I would like to verify about some of the facts.
1) What about the reverse gear? Is it problematic?
2) Do you see the reflection of the dashboard on your windscreen?
3) Can you clearly see the speedometer while driving?
4) What about an i10? Are thee two comparable and which one is a better one?
Ravigopal K on 12 Oct, 2009 at 01:31 PM
Dear all,
We decided to go for aveo-uva in comparison to swift for the design and workmanship.We have our UVA from Talera Motors in March 2008.GM's goodwill prompted me to go for UVA compared to swift. My doubt regarding service got cleared after 1.5 years experience at pune as they were much co-operative. The vehicle is good for control in almost all traffic situations and I feel it a handy four wheeler.Locally I am getting 10.5 to 12.5 kM average locally.Reverse gear requires lubrication.RG
Vs on 21 Sep, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Even highest selling cars companies are having problems in their cars, the main reason was people don't had any option other than one or two car makers.
But now there are many good car companies here UVA is real value for money 4L on road .
GM India sales increasing month after month.
Anil77 on 25 Aug, 2009 at 11:03 PM
hi pradeep,
punto a head of time for Indian market. If u like buy rite now, maybe you 'll get imported version of it. since, new-swift 'll take months to come with the features of punto may few extra like vgt/six-gear. if u want to wait then for jan2010.
Pradeep on 29 Jul, 2009 at 03:56 PM
Hi! i am pradeep from delhi, currently drive maruti 800 planning to shift to a midsize hatch. UVA struck me first but later on GM problems etc. keeping me doubtful. thinking of PUNTO also. I20 seems to be expensive. What is your views on PUNTO? pls advise...
Devkumar on 19 Jun, 2009 at 04:02 PM
GM gone...........................
buy-buy to bye-bye...
go4maruti...
