Wax on-wax off today...now I clearly see I badly need paint correction for the fine spider web scratches. Tough to find the time for a full cut-n-buff for the daily driver. Would be simple if it were a weekend cruiser I could stretch it over a few days between steps. Im too OCD to do a half-azzed rush job on it.
what did you do to your Sonic today?
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OssiansFolly
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Sold it .... Didn't have it long but had a cash offer higher then i originally paid for it, now debating on replacement... and not in a rush either but wife wants another sonic ..just not with a sunroof... never cared for it..
I got another offer from a dealer for my car. Offering me $9,500 trade in for a 2016 LT Hatchback. I considered going for it to get into a new Sonic but when I called they said they would only offer that deal with rebates on a Trax. Guess I am staying with the 2016 Sonic.
paid 9100 for my car with 87000 km's .. 2012 LTZ all options available at the time..
got almost 10k for it .. but still only had 95000km's .. but had new front bumper from parking lot incident, new transmission(warranty) new turbo, PCV V2 fix new thermostat housing, new summer and winter tires, new .... list goes on , all blacked out rims and windows, led lights all around .. so i still lost a few bucks but meh i was not impressed that it averaged same MPG intown as my 14' Grand Caravan...
looking at an 18 RS (orange) right now sitting at the dealer next to my work, it was a demo has 1200km's on it.. almost nothing but again its fully decked out , just seeing what kinda deal i can get
JTee2017
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Whaaaaaat? !
LOL .. so in spite of the above. . . . you want another Sonic?
opcorn:I know. . is frustrating when you get a car with chronic issues. But it was a 2012. Just remember to do a PCV cover replace / clean evvry other year on that 1.4L.
Hope you get a good deal. Love my Sonic too !:banana:
Honestly tho it was first year production run.. should have known better right? ....
That said it was a fun little car to zip around in and park much anywhere , i had took a 2018 rental out for a few days before going to dealer.. just to see and to be honest its alot better then the 2012, seems to drive a bit better, handle better , and mpg is up were it should be, even being a rental..
fial says is the wife.. its her car, but in the end.. its got full factory warranty
That said it was a fun little car to zip around in and park much anywhere , i had took a 2018 rental out for a few days before going to dealer.. just to see and to be honest its alot better then the 2012, seems to drive a bit better, handle better , and mpg is up were it should be, even being a rental..
fial says is the wife.. its her car, but in the end.. its got full factory warranty
Tormach
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I final got 'Scarlet' back from the body shop on Friday after two weeks to get the front bumper cover fixed/replaced. All do to a guy in front of me at a red light put his van in reverse so he could go into the right turning lane and slammed into the front of my car.
I gotta say I really missed how much fun she is to drive plus the fuel economy.
I got stuck with a 2018 Dodge Journey Crossroad for the first week that was a total dog both in power and fuel economy (best I could get it to was 12.4mpg doing everything I could to save fuel) and the driver's seat cab space was IMO same or smaller then the sonic. Only thing I liked about it was the interior finish.
The second week I managed to get a Corolla which did good on gas.
I have to say the Sonic handles better, road better, performed better and got better mpg then both. Plus side is, all the people at the Auto body shop couldn't stop admiring what I have done to the engine bay and car so far and plans I have for her I the future.
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I gotta say I really missed how much fun she is to drive plus the fuel economy.
I got stuck with a 2018 Dodge Journey Crossroad for the first week that was a total dog both in power and fuel economy (best I could get it to was 12.4mpg doing everything I could to save fuel) and the driver's seat cab space was IMO same or smaller then the sonic. Only thing I liked about it was the interior finish.
The second week I managed to get a Corolla which did good on gas.
I have to say the Sonic handles better, road better, performed better and got better mpg then both. Plus side is, all the people at the Auto body shop couldn't stop admiring what I have done to the engine bay and car so far and plans I have for her I the future.
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UltimaSanctus
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Took the Sonic to another auto cross today. I will hopefully have the video edited and posted sometime this week
YouBeTailsIllBeSonic
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Lucky.....mine is parked for winter....Took the Sonic to another auto cross today. I will hopefully have the video edited and posted sometime this week
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Most hatched in 2018-19 come with the black out bow ties
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Mine does, but then again it could be because I have a premier
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Ryanhill146
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I tinted my fog lights today, and about to install cold air intake
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oooOOOOOOOooooo......is it cosmetic or are there other bonuses too??Getting winter's for my stock rims tomorrow, Nokian Hakka r3 and also installing the RacerX's modified shifter as well.
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Tormach
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I got antsy and installed it.. It's about 50/50 both cosmetic and feel.
It's def heavier then that plastic crap and it feels so much more crisp shifting through the gear.. I'd have to say feeling 100% better and different (good different).
I also have had the bushing for a while as well as the cable clamp, both of those made it feel so much better with each.
To me it was 100% worth it. I am mailing them back my original assembly and getting the core charge refunded as well.
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Tormach
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Ok, got to test them out last night with the storm that passed through yesterday in Dutchess NY.Nokian Hakka r3 are on, nice soft compound, now I can't wait to try them in the snow
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Last night about 15° without the wind chill, was windy and roads total crap (non of the roads where plowed) and they performed very well. Gripped really well with no loss of traction or sliding with speeds between 20mph up to 50.
I will see how they hold up over time.
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