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    Letter from GM on 1.4 waterpump leaking

    I was surprised to receive a 'water pump' letter for my 2012 1.4t. It says watch the level (don't run to the dealer) )and if the water pump actually leaks they will change it, for as far as 10 years and 150K miles.
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    Brake system repair under warrantee

    At 9900 miles my 2012 Sonic had signs of a weak master brake cylinder - under steady foot force, the pedal would slowly sink to ward the floor. The (selling) Dealer agreed that the master brake cylinder was going bad, and replaced it under the 3 yr / 36K miles. I have not read of this being a...
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    11 months old and wheel lugs were not tight

    At 8K miles I decided it was time to rotate the tires. I discovered that all the wheel lugs were tight but much looser than 100 ft lb. I am clueless as to whether the factory made them tight and the alloy 'creeps' with time, or if they were always not tight enough? Has anyone else made this...
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    Under the hood is my car missing . . .?

    Under the hood of my HB there is a piece of black trim on the right inner fender, but not on the left side. There are unused holes there however. Does your car have trim on both sides? I have a photo but not sure how to post it.
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    How is the paint quality on your Sonic?

    I washed the car, two week old white HB and started looking closely at the paint finish. The roof, hood, rear hatch finish is good enough for my eyes. All four doors have more 'orange peel' on the surface. (The spray was a wetter process?) I suspect that the doors are painted at a different...
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    Someone explain the Hill Holder?

    I have the 1.4T and manual 6 speed, for all of two weeks. I feel no evidence that the hill holder feature is working. AM I missing something?
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    Another new member & Owner

    Factory ordered white LT, 1.4T Manual in April and delivered last week. I am in the grandfather age group. Pleased with 37 -38 indicated mpg in the first 125 miles. First gear acceleration takes some getting used to. Pleased so far with this toy.
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    1.4T Hatchback available in Nassau County (NY)

    Today I saw a newly arrived 1.4T, black, Manual Hatchback LT. At the Hicksville Store.:):)
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