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Ok, I am sure it has been asked before, and if it has I am sorry,but I need some help on my decision. I have been looking at 2014-2015 Cruzes, mostly the LTZ models, but I just recently test drove the Diesel model (not sure what its trim is called) but it was very similar in trim level to the 2lt? Anyway I have tried doing some research on the Diesel, as I am not that up to date on those engines, and really the few complaints I have seen so far was that the sensor(not sure what it was called) goes out and you have to get it replaced.
Now the actual question is, which is the better car overall? I do understand that the "best" type questions are mostly preference based, but I am asking it on this forum, as I am sure you all have far more knowledge about these cars than I can get by just reading some articles on the internet. I have test drove the LTZ and the Diesel model, and from what I have felt, the Diesel does indeed seem quicker on the pickup than the gas, I am aware of the TQ difference, but the Diesel is also a few hundred lbs heavier. The one thing I have noticed is the weird gearing around 3rd and 4th gear on the Diesel, it seems to not know which gear it wants to be in on the highway when I accelerate past 60 mph, but then again that just may be me. Also what can I expect maintenance wise between the 2, will the Diesel require far more maintenance or is it just in need of a routine oil change and normal mileage maintenance, like the gas variant?
The car will be used for daily driving purposes, I work out of town, so when I am working I normally drive long distances to the job site and then to and from what ever hotel I decide to stay at, and from what I have seen both cars are fully capable of decent gas mileage. I also plan on doing a tune and cai, possible exhaust on the car I decide to go with, as while it is my gas saver daily driver, I also want to be able to have a little bit of fun, when I step on the gas.
From the information I have given you, I would like some advice on this, as I honestly do not know which is better in the long run, or overall. I appreciate any help you decide to give me.
Now the actual question is, which is the better car overall? I do understand that the "best" type questions are mostly preference based, but I am asking it on this forum, as I am sure you all have far more knowledge about these cars than I can get by just reading some articles on the internet. I have test drove the LTZ and the Diesel model, and from what I have felt, the Diesel does indeed seem quicker on the pickup than the gas, I am aware of the TQ difference, but the Diesel is also a few hundred lbs heavier. The one thing I have noticed is the weird gearing around 3rd and 4th gear on the Diesel, it seems to not know which gear it wants to be in on the highway when I accelerate past 60 mph, but then again that just may be me. Also what can I expect maintenance wise between the 2, will the Diesel require far more maintenance or is it just in need of a routine oil change and normal mileage maintenance, like the gas variant?
The car will be used for daily driving purposes, I work out of town, so when I am working I normally drive long distances to the job site and then to and from what ever hotel I decide to stay at, and from what I have seen both cars are fully capable of decent gas mileage. I also plan on doing a tune and cai, possible exhaust on the car I decide to go with, as while it is my gas saver daily driver, I also want to be able to have a little bit of fun, when I step on the gas.
From the information I have given you, I would like some advice on this, as I honestly do not know which is better in the long run, or overall. I appreciate any help you decide to give me.