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Eco had a 1.4 engine. Seems like a lot of money to me with a car with that many miles
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Ok, it isn't a ECO model, must be a LS with 1.8 engine...
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Looked up on manheim.com which is an auction site, that is probably a reasonable price, I am not familiar with the 1.8 engine as far as reliability.
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Best thing going for it is an extensive service history. 
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I like tomko thinking.
Here is another angle. If you don't drive a lot and have decent credit. Leasing might be a decent alternative for a new car for a couple years. Sometimes on a base model those lease payments might be 150 for two years. I am personally not a big lease guy but given the right situation it might make great sense. The real benefit is no cost for repairs, maybe some windshield wipers, no brakes, no tires, no big repairs, a bit easier to budget if your money is tight.
Here is another angle. If you don't drive a lot and have decent credit. Leasing might be a decent alternative for a new car for a couple years. Sometimes on a base model those lease payments might be 150 for two years. I am personally not a big lease guy but given the right situation it might make great sense. The real benefit is no cost for repairs, maybe some windshield wipers, no brakes, no tires, no big repairs, a bit easier to budget if your money is tight.
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Sometimes I buy older car with low miles, maybe from a widow. A couple years ago I bought a 2005 Cadillac Deville, was the base model with 53k miles, was a widow, it looked nearly new, drove like a dream, I payed less than 5k for the car, drove it for 13k miles and sold it. Wish I had the car back. It was very well cared for.
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I traded a 14 Eco 6 speed a month ago and got 10,500 on trade. It had 22500 miles. It was in great shape, I take great care of my cars. I wouldn't have traded for my 15 diesel but they gave me a great price, I couldn't say no. Got lucky and love the diesel...
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I did a couple things to it, put Oem chrome wheels, new tires, had dent less repair done all around the car, it looked like a 2 year old car when I was done. I drove for 13k miles and was happy with price when I sold it. One of the best cars I ever owned, I just should have kept it. I like to buy and sell.
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A Honda Accord had some years that were very reliable. I hate to say it but I think a good Honda Accord has a better reputation than a 132k mile Chevy Cruze LS. No disrespect to the Cruze.
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I think I have a client that has a Honda Accord with over 300k miles on it and no major repairs.
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We would love you to be a part of our forum. I might consider sticking to what you know and hold onto the extra cash or get a slightly nicer car you are very familiar with...just my thoughts. Tomko and the toothpaste is a very fair way to look at it. Maybe e cars you bought were made for longevity a little more? 2012 Cruze with that many miles may not have as much toothpaste left or will require more costly repairs.
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Or find a Cruze with less miles within your budget. Let's us know what you decide. I had a 14 Eco 6 speed Cruze and loved it, now 15 diesel Cruze And love it more, wish you the very best of luck whichever direction you go. Keep us posted.
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Wow this thread got kinda heavy. Many posts back I shared I didn't think the Cruze you were looking at was a good fit based upon the info you shared, I have driven high mile cars at times, not my preference but I do know if cared for and a good car things last longer than some think. I hope the Mazda 6 or whatever your car you buy works great for you and your family.
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