New Summit White Sonic RS Manual

[rcmn0022]

I am the proud owner of a new RS

Dealer searched for 800km radius and only found 3 manual RS, luckily the had the one with the right colour in Toronto, ON

You have got to love 0% financing deals on awesome cars

The ride is crisp and firm but not hard. It accelerates quickly and aggressively. Traction control works well enough to be able to accelerate easily in the snow. Can't wait to put a trifecta tune on it, have to save up the money for one though

 

[rcmn0022]

Small Problem... In for service for CEL where it lost communication with the ECM. I had my ScanGaugeII connected when this happened... I lost all gauge function and couldn't restart the engine until waiting for quite a few minutes for the engine to decide to work again.

It seemed to act as if you didn't push the clutch when trying to start the car.

Worse problem... a base model :sadbanana: 2011 cruze... uh eww

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

Welcome to SOF!

Sorry about the base cruze, I got one as a loaner when my Sonic was in for a tran replacement. They are awful!

 

[Maddog2020]

Welcome, sharp looking RS! If you think it accelerates quickly and aggressively now, wait until you get the tune! Maybe you will luck out and BNR will have a Memorial day sale.

 

[GeneralZod]

Small Problem... In for service for CEL where it lost communication with the ECM. I had my ScanGaugeII connected when this happened... I lost all gauge function and couldn't restart the engine until waiting for quite a few minutes for the engine to decide to work again.

It seemed to act as if you didn't push the clutch when trying to start the car.

Worse problem... a base model :sadbanana: 2011 cruze... uh eww

The SGII manufacturer does not recommend using on any Sonic or Cruze. For the reason it is at the dealer. Refer to your SGII manual... Or look online.

 

[lambertsonic]

Nice car welcome

 

[radian]

Congrats on the purchase! White looks pretty slick, I like it. Glad to see other RS owners in the GTA.

 

[rcmn0022]

The SGII manufacturer does not recommend using on any Sonic or Cruze. For the reason it is at the dealer. Refer to your SGII manual... Or look online.

Thanks, I figured that was the case does anyone know if the Garmin ecoRoute HD will be okay on these. I really want someway to monitor coolant temps and boost

I got the car back from the dealer. Seems like they also found that the front turn signal cover was loose, I guess it is always good to look under the hood for small things once in a while.

 

[GeneralZod]

Thanks, I figured that was the case does anyone know if the Garmin ecoRoute HD will be okay on these. I really want someway to monitor coolant temps and boost

I got the car back from the dealer. Seems like they also found that the front turn signal cover was loose, I guess it is always good to look under the hood for small things once in a while.

There are potential issues with anything you plug into the OBDII port and drive. I think some have had the same issue with ultra gauge. I know when I change what I am monitoring on My SCII, I will lose connection with the fuel pump or traction control.

I also think it has to do with OnStar. Now that my free trial is over I wonder if some bandwidth is free so it doesn't lose any connections.

 

[TurboTechRacing]

Very nice! Welcome!!!

 

[rcmn0022]

There are potential issues with anything you plug into the OBDII port and drive. I think some have had the same issue with ultra gauge. I know when I change what I am monitoring on My SCII, I will lose connection with the fuel pump or traction control.

I also think it has to do with OnStar. Now that my free trial is over I wonder if some bandwidth is free so it doesn't lose any connections.

I have been able to get the Garmin ecoRoute HD to work so far without issues. Only time will tell. However it seems to think that it isn't able to connect to the computer in the car yet it works after you dismiss the warning message that it can't connect

 

[BrianJ88]

Finally someone who buys a manual RS.. Welcome!

 

[rcmn0022]

The gears are fairly short compared to the 5speed in my broken Mustang. However, the shifter feel is so nice that I don't see why anyone should be upset by having to shift all the time.
Ever drive tall gears through stop and go traffic? The short gears are so nice and are at perfect crawling speeds for stop and go traffic.
I'm so glad my Mustang died when it did. It led me straight to the Sonic then dove into wanting an RS and I can honestly say it doesn't look like I'll look back.

I think the best thing about the manual is that I won't let anyone else share the awesome drive that this car provides. I'm selfish so deal with it

 

[LoneRider]

Finally someone who buys a manual RS.. Welcome!

he's not the only one, lol

 

[LoneRider]

You have got to love 0% financing deals on awesome cars

Didn't know GM still offered 0%. I had 0% back in 2009 when I bought my first Vibe, gotta love no interest.

Great car man I'm not a huge fan of white, but it looks good on the Sonic RS

 

[rcmn0022]

I love how the white looks once it gets a little bit dirty. Plus I have hard water here so the white hides the water spots when I wash my car

 

[Bama Sonic STL]

Yes, another Summit White RS Manual! On the day I purchased mine(2/28/13), I did a national search in the USA, and there were a total of 50 in the entire country (white RS Manuals)! The automotive near-equivalent of hen's teeth!

And I'm sure you love yours as much as I love mine, which is a lot!

 

[rcmn0022]

I needed a car right away too. Luckily the one that was closest to my dealer was the white one just like I wanted.

If I could have waited to order one it would have been the exact same as I got. I can't be happier with the car... well maybe awd but that's out of the picture for this car... I would recommend the RS to anyone