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My previous Cruze was a 14 Eco Manual, my previous screen name was Indyeco6spd. I drove that car 22,500 miles, lifetime average of 40 mpg, only had a couple of issues, clutch assembly replaced under warranty at 1900 miles. I hit a deer in the car a few months ago, deer died, 4200 in damage, car professionally repaired, looked near perfect.
Bought the 15 Cruze Diesel with 3706 miles in Georgia. Drove home at 72-74 mph, car drove fantastic, first tank drove 710 miles at 62.7mph and got 49.3 mpg. Temperature was in mid 50s. I am very pleased with the car. Love the drivetrain, don't miss shifting. Seat in Eco hurt my back on long drives, diesel is slightly better but similar. Hurt my 20 year old sons back to so I don't think it is me.
More power in Diesel is welcomed, like heated seats and leather. Also the car seems to ride a little better and tracks better, I realize it is about 450 pounds or so heavier. I think it may do better in the snow as well. It was 14 degrees here this morning, started up with zero issues. It takes about two times as long to warm up as the gas Eco.
Love the car and expect to put many miles on the car. The dealership experience was the worst one ever. Took 5 hours and 20 minutes to get it done at dealer. will write more about that at a later time.
Bought the 15 Cruze Diesel with 3706 miles in Georgia. Drove home at 72-74 mph, car drove fantastic, first tank drove 710 miles at 62.7mph and got 49.3 mpg. Temperature was in mid 50s. I am very pleased with the car. Love the drivetrain, don't miss shifting. Seat in Eco hurt my back on long drives, diesel is slightly better but similar. Hurt my 20 year old sons back to so I don't think it is me.
More power in Diesel is welcomed, like heated seats and leather. Also the car seems to ride a little better and tracks better, I realize it is about 450 pounds or so heavier. I think it may do better in the snow as well. It was 14 degrees here this morning, started up with zero issues. It takes about two times as long to warm up as the gas Eco.
Love the car and expect to put many miles on the car. The dealership experience was the worst one ever. Took 5 hours and 20 minutes to get it done at dealer. will write more about that at a later time.