I'm done lurking....

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Manny_NotTheStig

Discussion Starter · Feb 4, 2015

Hi everyone,

I've been lurking on this site for a few weeks now. I'm in the middle of switching to a new job that would require about 90 mile drive one way, so i was looking for something better than my current car on gas. I currently driving a 2008 Dodge Charger SXT AWD that can barely get 19/20 mpg on the highway. Of all the cars I've been looking at, the cruze is definitely the one I want. IMO, it has the best styling in its class. So I'm looking to a pick up a used 2013 LT2 within the next week.

I plan on keeping this car for a long time, so I was wondering if there any things I should be considering doing to the car once I get it. One thing I've read from lurking is to get an oil catch can. Anything else? Once I get it, I'm planning on getting an Injen CAI and the Trifecta tune for it. If there's one gripe I have about the cruze, is that I think it's a little underpowered. Since I'll be coming from a V6 that I also had some mods done on, I'll definitely be getting the tune to appease my right foot.

Another question I have is, has anyone ever done a conversion of their side marker lamps to turn signals, or made it work as both? I've searched but maybe my search wasn't extensive enough.

Manny

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jblackburn

· #7 · Feb 4, 2015 (Edited)

LT has more closely spaced gears, but the extra bulk in the 2LT probably evens out the playing field.

FWIW, my LT can pull on an Eco til I have to go for 3rd, and haven't tried beyond that. The Eco can hit 60 in 2nd gear; LT is in 3rd.

It's very far from a "quick" car in any trim, but I'd say it's pretty spunky in most driving because of the torque on tap.

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