Hello from the upper midwest

[LoneRider]

I'm looking to replace my current daily driver, a 2010 Pontiac Vibe GT. As some of you might know, the hatchback market is quite crowded and there's lots of choices out there. It's been quite difficult for me in trying to find something that I can live with day to day that fulfills my needs and puts a smile on my face! I just want something that is practical, relatively inexpensive, well built, loaded with the features that I need most, and is FUN TO DRIVE. And it seems the sonic might possibly be a good match for me...

 

[Maddog2020]

Welcome! Sounds like the Sonic is just what the doctor ordered.

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

Welcome to SOF! We have another member who traded her Vibe GT in for a Turbo Sonic and she is in LOVE with her ride. I hope you pick one up and drive it like you stole it!

 

[Insanika]

The Sonic IS a great replacement for the Vibe. I know. There are actually several of us former Vibe owners here.

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

LoneRider,

Sonic is a fun car to drive! You'll probably fall in love with it after you test drive. Be sure to visit the chevy webpages at gm.com for more information. Hope to see you become an owner!

Vanessa
GM Customer Service

 

[Yosemite Sam]

Welcome! I also own a Vibe GT, 2005. The Sonic turbo is a blast!!! My son is using the Vibe now.

 

[Papasonic]

What part of the upper midwest LoneRider?

 

[LoneRider]

What part of the upper midwest LoneRider?

Wisconsin. How well do these cars handle in the snow? If I do get one, I'll def put winter tires on it.

 

[Eric Smit]

Wisconsin. How well do these cars handle in the snow? If I do get one, I'll def put winter tires on it.

they handle fine in the winter with winter tires.

 

[rondoman]

they handle fine in the winter with winter tires.

I think it handles fine in winter with even the stock tires. I havent had any issues and I am in Wisconsin as well. I have heard a wide array of responses with the stock tires in snow, from horrible to fine. I havent had any major issues though.

 

[LoneRider]

I'm going to check out a Sonic RS Friday, and hopefully be able to take it on an extended test drive Gotta go to Illinois as this dealership is supposed to have a large inventory and an amazing reputation. We'll see about that.

There aren't many of these in lots up here, so that means they can't make them fast enough to satisfy the huge demand or it's not selling as well as Chevy hoped...

 

[rondoman]

I almost went to Illinois as well before finding mine. Illinois would have been my next stop.

 

[Eric Smit]

no, they're not making them because it's a limited number of Sonics that get to wear an RS badge.

 

[Turbo Lover]

Another Wisconsin Sonic owner. Definitely get the snow tires. I mean the car isn't horrible, and it doesn't "plow" like my old Civic and Accord (with HFP ground effects), but let's just say it's not the best car I've had in snow, either. Although, I'm not even sure we're going to get another significant snowfall this year, so I'd say buy two snow tires on steelies or cheap Cobalt wheels or something.

 

[LoneRider]

Another Wisconsin Sonic owner. Definitely get the snow tires. I mean the car isn't horrible, and it doesn't "plow" like my old Civic and Accord (with HFP ground effects), but let's just say it's not the best car I've had in snow, either. Although, I'm not even sure we're going to get another significant snowfall this year, so I'd say buy two snow tires on steelies or cheap Cobalt wheels or something.

If I do get my Sonic, it'll probably be around May-June, and that will give me time to save up for snow tires when winter comes again. Since it's a brand new car, it makes even more sense to get some winter treads so I don't crash into a stop sign like I did last week with my Vibe

 

[LoneRider]

no, they're not making them because it's a limited number of Sonics that get to wear an RS badge.

Even though the RS package is mostly cosmetic? Figures....

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

LoneRider,

Let us know how the drive goes. We would love to hear the feedback. Thanks.

Tricia, Chevrolet Customer Service (Assisting Vanessa).

 

[LoneRider]

Well today I went down to Illinois to drive a Sonic RS. I wasn't expecting much to happen, just to get a feel for what the car is like and get an idea what financing I could get. Lo and behold, I came back home with the car I test drove! I was NOT expecting to come home with anything except another bad experience from yet another dealership, but Ray Chevrolet was willing to work with me and my substandard credit and give me a good deal on my Vibe for a trade in.

So in my driveway now is a sexy red RS w 6sp manual with all the options expect sunroof (no big deal). I sat in this car at the local auto show back in Feb and was quite impressed. It's roomy, comfortable, practical, affordable, and FUN! All my previous rides (Pontiacs) have been automatics that would put me to sleep on a long commute, but this thing puts a smile on my face Driving is no longer a chore, it's something I can look forward to. And now, I won't be bored and achy doing it, lol.

 

[Red_RS]

So in my driveway now is a sexy red RS w 6sp manual with all the options expect sunroof (no big deal).

We're twins! Post pics! What are you going to name her? And CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

[LoneRider]

We're twins! Post pics! What are you going to name her? And CONGRATULATIONS!!

I'm gonna post pics tomorrow if the weather is decent. Still working on a name, but it's going to start with an S...