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Is it my imagination, or does MyLink's volume increase as the driving speed increases? I noticed it several times on the highway but didn't want to tear attention away from driving to verify.

I prefer using Earth-friendly practices and products as much as possible, so when I saw this, I got interested: G-OIL Motor Oils -- Green Earth Technologies Does anyone here have any experience with this oil, or this product line in general? I'm thinking of using their full synthetic for my...

So, this morning, I was driving through the heavy rain brought to the East Coast courtesy of a storm that isn't big enough to merit its own name, but still big enough to make life difficult for us locals. Needless to say, the side mirror visibility was close to zero. This got me thinking about...

We have heated mirrors on the LT models, right? The dealer wasn't sure about it when he was showing the car to me. If so, how / when is the heat function activated? Will be great to know now that winter is coming. Thanks!

I'm at 1200 miles on my Sonic now and, having poked around the interwebs, I'm getting the idea that it might be worth it to do an early oil change, somewhere between now and 2K, going full synthetic. I'm one of those people who like to take really good care of their toys, so I don't mind the...

A lot of Fiesta and Focus owners think they are superior to us Sonic owners :) I admit that Fiesta was high on my list when I was looking for a compact car a few months ago. It's a great car in its own way, but there was something about the interior that kept nagging at me, and in the end, this...

Just had a funny experience and it made me think about how many Sonics I've seen so far in my neighborhood. Before buying the car, I only remember seeing one black hatch on the street. Recently saw a silver hatch in the parking lot of my office building. Today though, on the way back from my...

Hi everyone, Wasn't sure where this belonged, so I'm posting it here for now. I've had my 2013 Sonic for a couple months now, and I love it so far. There's one issue though that alarmed me. It happens sporadically, and only happened a few times , but: sometimes the car shakes when it's idling at...

Guys, IMHO the seats on the Sonic are pretty comfy to begin with, BUT for those of us with back issues, we need help. Also, the weird headrests (seriously, GM?? Those things need to GO) screw things up significantly, comfort-wise. I've been looking for additions to make things better and testing...

Many of you might already know this, but for the newbies: - You can play youtube through your phone and MyLink, but ONLY through a bluetooth connection. Won't work if iphone is attached through the USB port. Now I can listen to my favorite youtube news feed while driving to work. - Pandora...

Wondering if anyone has suggestions, or has successfully padded out the left arm rest on the door of the Sonic? it's not so bad in the colder months, but when it's warm, resting your bare arm on hard plastic gets unpleasant. Thanks!

Hi everyone, Those who didn't spring for the heated seats: any recommendations for heated seat covers? I was looking at these: Amazon.com: Wagan IN9438 12V Heated Seat Cushion with Lumbar Support (Black Velour): Automotive The common problem seems to be that people forget to unplug them and...

Everyone, this may be a silly question, but: how do you remove the driver's floor mat on the Sonic? I'm getting ready to swap the regular mats for the rubber ones for the colder months. The mat seems to be attached and I can't seem to find a way to remove it. Advice please? Thanks!

I can honestly say I never paid attention to potholes until I bought a brand new car. Every bump and pothole is like a knife in my heart. I've only been driving my new sonic for a week, and already I've hit a bunch of potholes (nothing too major, but still). This is the life in a major New...

Hi everyone, I've had my Sonic for a week. and in mostly city driving I get (wait for it, cause it's painful): 17mpg. It's not a typo. SEVENTEEN. So I'm hoping to get some feedback and advice from you guys about getting better mileage out of my new (supposedly fuel efficient) car. Like I said...

Right off the bat: I've had my sonic for a week and I LOVE it so far. I haven't driven many cars in my life so maybe I don't have a high enough bar, but to me, the car is nimble, solid, fun, and amazingly, shockingly quiet (except when that turbo kicks in, but I kinda love that roar). I'm...

Hi everyone, Picked up my new baby last night :banana: Signed up for onstar and received my first vehicle status email. It all looked good, except this: Tire Pressure: Low (Add Air) • One or more tires are low and need air. Inflate them to the recommended tire pressure listed below as soon...

Hi everyone, Finally, you see before you a proud new owner of a new orange 2013 Sonic LT! Technically, I'm picking it up on Monday, but I finished all the particulars today, so here I am :) My dealership (Best Chevy in Hingham, MA) offers Olympicare extended warranty. I gathered all the...

Ideally under an hour's drive from Boston, but I'm prepared to be flexible. i'm going to solicit quotes from some dealers in the area later this week, but if you've had success with someone before, please let me know. Thanks!

Hi everyone, I'm about to purchase a Sonic, and I'm fairly certain I want the turbo LT. Paying an extra 1,500 for the leatherette and heated seats didn't quite make sense for me money-wise (although living in the Northeast US, I have to say, heated seats sound mighty attractive). I also got a...