BewareOfDoug
New member
Hi All,
I've been looking at the Sonic for a few months now. Just kind of stumbled upon it after looking at some other cars. My current ride is 2002 Jeep Liberty and it's been ok, but now I want something fun to drive and with better mileage (actually - a lot better mileage).
I've test driven a few of the Sonic hatches - all 1.8L auto or stick, but not the 1.4L turbo. Every turbo I tried to chase down was gone by the time I got there, so I have yet to try one out. But the other day after again missing a turbo that was supposedly on a nearby lot, I just went over to the local dealer and put in my order for one: Hatch LTZ, Inferno Orange, NO sunroof (too tall for that), and 1.4L Turbo w/6M. No sense fooling around. I'm turning 50 soon; I've had to compromise on every other car I've bought but not this time. Even tho I've not experienced the turbo firsthand, I'm trusting that it will not disappoint.
I've been following the forum for many weeks now and part of the desire to take the plunge has come from you folks and your excitement about the car. I did own a 1999 Chevy Silverado for a few years which was a good thing but haven't owned Chevy otherwise. Although I'm a little anxious to have to wait 8 weeks or so to get my new car, from all the things I've been reading, I think the choice to go Sonic is a good one. Thanks for the enthusiasm I'm seeing here. I'm looking forward to my new ride and the things you people bring to light about this model.
Doug Woolley
Freehold, NJ
I've been looking at the Sonic for a few months now. Just kind of stumbled upon it after looking at some other cars. My current ride is 2002 Jeep Liberty and it's been ok, but now I want something fun to drive and with better mileage (actually - a lot better mileage).
I've test driven a few of the Sonic hatches - all 1.8L auto or stick, but not the 1.4L turbo. Every turbo I tried to chase down was gone by the time I got there, so I have yet to try one out. But the other day after again missing a turbo that was supposedly on a nearby lot, I just went over to the local dealer and put in my order for one: Hatch LTZ, Inferno Orange, NO sunroof (too tall for that), and 1.4L Turbo w/6M. No sense fooling around. I'm turning 50 soon; I've had to compromise on every other car I've bought but not this time. Even tho I've not experienced the turbo firsthand, I'm trusting that it will not disappoint.
I've been following the forum for many weeks now and part of the desire to take the plunge has come from you folks and your excitement about the car. I did own a 1999 Chevy Silverado for a few years which was a good thing but haven't owned Chevy otherwise. Although I'm a little anxious to have to wait 8 weeks or so to get my new car, from all the things I've been reading, I think the choice to go Sonic is a good one. Thanks for the enthusiasm I'm seeing here. I'm looking forward to my new ride and the things you people bring to light about this model.
Doug Woolley
Freehold, NJ
you will enjoy your ride and the looks people give you. You'll win a few stop light races too 
