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Motown_Johnny

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50. Yes, but no reported injuries. Doesn't look like a big deal.

Fri Jul 6, 2012, 10:53 AM

Jul 2012

http://www.mlive.com/auto/index.ssf/2012/06/analysts_chevy_cruze_recalls_o.html

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DETROIT, MI- General Motors Co.’s Friday announcement recall of all 2011 and 2012 model-year Chevrolet Cruzes shouldn’t have a lasting impact of the vehicle, according to officials.

Analysts and industry experts said the Detroit-based automaker, as many others have since Toyota Motor Corp.’s acceleration problems, took responsibility for the problem before it could get out of hand without any reported injuries.

“Getting out in front of it can often make or break how big something like this is,” said Karl Brauer, editor of TotalCarScore.com. “I’ d be surprised if six months from now we are even talking about this – assuming no other variables more into play.”

The recall is over an engine shield problem that could result in a fire. It affects nearly 500,000 Cruze models across all trim levels in the U.S., Canada and several hundred exported to Israel.

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I'm buying a new car. Any suggestions or recommendations? [View all] Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 OP

Honda for styling. Jetta for engineering. Aristus Jul 2012 #1

you think Jetta would be less upkeep in the long run? Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #2

Honda beat VW in reliability hands down. Honeycombe8 Jul 2012 #79

Honda rocks NV Whino Jul 2012 #3

interesting. Never owned a Volkswagen but, loved the Honda Accord that I owned. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #4

Loved VWs, from '79 Rabbit to 2004 Jettas, elleng Jul 2012 #16

interesting...thanks to your friend for the input. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #28

Somehow Total Cost of Ownership elleng Jul 2012 #38

Volkswagen Passat, Buick Verano, Chrysler 200 TreasonousBastard Jul 2012 #5

I know it is silly but, I can't get past the name -Passat- Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #8

In German it means tradewind, but, yeah, it loses something in the translation. TreasonousBastard Jul 2012 #20

Honda for longer life without costly repairs and service. NYC_SKP Jul 2012 #6

woot! Congrats on the clear title!! Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #9

That Civic looks awfully small... cyberswede Jul 2012 #7

well. I am 5'9" .... could be an issue. thanks Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #10

I am 6' 3" and I fit in my Civic 4 Door Sedan fine. yellowcanine Jul 2012 #48

Get a Fiat 500! TheMightyFavog Jul 2012 #11

they are cute! Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #13

Actually, they're surprisingly roomy MorningGlow Jul 2012 #47

Try it out in the store. bluedigger Jul 2012 #12

I plan to this weekend Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #14

You are much braver than Graywarrior. bluedigger Jul 2012 #29

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She's tough on ducks, but kind of a wuss on bed testing. bluedigger Jul 2012 #31

Chevy Cruze (Buy American) Motown_Johnny Jul 2012 #15

aren't Hondas built/assembled in America? but, you are right I should consider it -- Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #18

Not a coupe, but the Buick Verano I mentioned earlier is a very nice upgrade to the Cruze. And the TreasonousBastard Jul 2012 #22

yes, I know the 200 is nice but, what about gas mileage? Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #25

Gas mileage is the low end of average, but for 30 grand or so you can get... TreasonousBastard Jul 2012 #52

Some are, Motown_Johnny Jul 2012 #24

defiantly ? defintely ? cool either way ! Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #26

Honda plants in the USA are non-union, while GM is a union shop. sinkingfeeling Jul 2012 #54

Sorry, it must be the heat! Motown_Johnny Jul 2012 #61

Look at the sticker; ours has parts (like the drivetrain) built in the US, but it was assembled in sad sally Jul 2012 #42

That's the car my wife wants PRETZEL Jul 2012 #46

Yes, but no reported injuries. Doesn't look like a big deal. Motown_Johnny Jul 2012 #50

Thanks PRETZEL Jul 2012 #51

Just rented a Cruze: Very impressed Populist_Prole Jul 2012 #58

2013 Altima or 2013 Ford Fusion MicaelS Jul 2012 #17

I was really hot for that Nissan Altima a few years ago... Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #21

The Fusion has an AWD option, the Altima does not... MicaelS Jul 2012 #27

You're right about the new Ford Fusion. CJCRANE Jul 2012 #85

I just bought a Toyota Corolla. No problems after a month and 2500 miles. madinmaryland Jul 2012 #19

I loved my Toyota Camry ... til this guy pulled out in front of me and totalled it Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #23

I *hate* the Toyota Camry. LAGC Jul 2012 #67

I have a 1999 Saturn. No problems at all for 13 years 1 month and 4 days sinkingfeeling Jul 2012 #55

I've always had an Nissan bigwillq Jul 2012 #32

I loved my Nissan Pathfinder - practically lived in it one summer! It was reliable Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #33

Honda Fit Sport gets better mileage than a Civic graywarrior Jul 2012 #34

really. I did not know that. Interesting looking ride - Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #37

I have an orange one graywarrior Jul 2012 #44

I just totaled my 2007 FIT ( not sport) NV Whino Jul 2012 #45

$39,000 for the electric model graywarrior Jul 2012 #59

It does look like it's smiling NV Whino Jul 2012 #62

Ain't it wild? graywarrior Jul 2012 #63

We bought a Honda Civic EX on April 30, 2012 and are very happy with it. sad sally Jul 2012 #35

wow! Drive, sally! Drive! that is awesome Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #39

Hmm, here are some experiences Broken_Hero Jul 2012 #36

thanks for the input, Broken Hero Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #41

We just got a Nissan Juke a couple months ago. opiate69 Jul 2012 #40

2013 Dodge Dart Initech Jul 2012 #43

Ford Focus - haven't heard anyone complain about theirs for any reason. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #49

Here's your first quakerboy Jul 2012 #69

"outside of that" - LOL! HopeHoops Jul 2012 #70

Sometimes its the little things quakerboy Jul 2012 #74

I bought a '91 Escort wagon new. Excellent car. Sold it with 150K on it, has over 300K now. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #81

The escort is a beast quakerboy Jul 2012 #82

I used to joke that every time I put gas in my Maverick I had to add a quart of oil. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #84

Buy American. lastlib Jul 2012 #53

I have a 2008 Camry Hybrid with about 102,000 miles on it Burma Jones Jul 2012 #56

Don't buy new. GeorgeGist Jul 2012 #57

Best answer. I haven't had a "new" car since 1988: I buy 2 years old with low miles. mnhtnbb Jul 2012 #60

I have the perfect car for you. My son is trying to sell this: Kali Jul 2012 #64

You Nut Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #65

baby shit Kali Jul 2012 #66

I'm interested. bluedigger Jul 2012 #73

with those old bench seats? Kali Jul 2012 #75

Archaeologists use those to help date deposits. bluedigger Jul 2012 #78

I think he did. Kali Jul 2012 #80

Thanks everyone, for the comments and info. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #68

What ghastly choices. flvegan Jul 2012 #71

Have a Nice Day. Peace. Out. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #72

Prius C. My girlfriend just got one. Norrin Radd Jul 2012 #76

Thanks for the suggestion. I will consider it. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #77

My wife just got a 2012 Ford Focus SEL hatchback Bombero1956 Jul 2012 #83

Like this? bluedigger Jul 2012 #86

no that's a Fiesta Bombero1956 Jul 2012 #89

Yeah, I know, now. bluedigger Jul 2012 #90

Of all the pics and descriptions I've seen in this thread Marooned Jul 2012 #87

Thanks for the input and Welcome to DU! Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #88