It may fail due to the high price. The only one I saw at the dealer had an MSRP of over 29K.
Even the salesman said the price point was too high for a Cruze.
Still an interesting car.
I'll wait another year or two before I decide what to do.
The higher cost of the diesel doesn't offset the fuel cost savings. In my opinion.
It may fail due to the high price. The only one I saw at the dealer had an MSRP of over 29K.
Even the salesman said the price point was too high for a Cruze.
Still an interesting car.
I'll wait another year or two before I decide what to do.
The higher cost of the diesel doesn't offset the fuel cost savings. In my opinion.
Given the number of LTZ's Chevy is selling and the CTD is cheaper I'd say your salesman is blowing smoke. He just doesn't want to sell the CTD and hasn't learned how to sell it. Unfortunately what the CTD (and ECO MT for that matter) need is for fuel prices in the US to climb again.
Your statement about the higher cost of diesel is valid. Diesel prices are frequently higher than 87 octane unleaded, but they tend to be on par with 91/93 octane unleaded, which is what the Cruze really wants anyway. Being able to run on 87 is a marketing gimmick.
Maybe this is why you see so many new BMWs on the road. Their owners trade them in at the end of their warranties or OEM tire life, whichever comes first.
About 60% of BMW's and other such "Luxury" cars are leased. So the lessees are less sensitive to purchase price and maintenance is often included in the lease, since it preserves the owner's investment.
Car brand most often purchased with cash: Subaru at 38%.
Maybe this is why you see so many new BMWs on the road. Their owners trade them in at the end of their warranties or OEM tire life, whichever comes first.
I totally agree on a lease with a hybrid or electric car, the batteries will deteriorate and the battery technology will improve, but with a diesel I disagree with a lease.
I totally agree on a lease with a hybrid or electric car, the batteries will deteriorate and the battery technology will improve, but with a diesel I disagree with a lease.
Well I can eat my words about not seeing VW TDi advertising, I just saw 2 Passat TDI commercials within 5 minutes watching the colts - pats game! Advertising 13 hours of driving time on a tank.