New 2008 Aveo LS owner

[Overdrive]

Hello all! My name is Mark and I just bought a 2008 Chevy Aveo LS with manual transmission. I've been driving it for about a month and have enjoyed it so far. I look forward to sharing with fellow Aveo owners and learning about my new car.

Thanks!

[thehunterooo]

Welcome!

Miles?

[Overdrive]

Thanks!

bought it at 69500, just topped 70k

[thehunterooo]

Do you know if the timing belt was done by the last owner(s)?

[Overdrive]

I have no idea actually.

[thehunterooo]

I would have it checked (or check it yourself). The timing belt service should be done every 60k miles and if not done on that interval, you run the risk of the belt breaking or a pulley failing (leading to bent valves and other problems that cost money).

If you bought it from a private owner, I would try to ask them if it was ever done. You can also look under the hood or in the car for any info that it was done (my shop put a sticker under the hood saying it was done for me).

I doubt it was changed though, you may want to look into it as soon as you can just to be safe.

Other than that, the car will last as long as you want it to, they are solid. The MPG's can be a bit low for the segment, but it does the job well enough. Also if you have not seen already, Rabbit has made a short-shifter kit if you are interested in mods (not sure if he has anymore though, pm him).

[Overdrive]

Thanks for the welcome an dheads up, thehunteroo. I've read some more info about it on here and elsewhere. I bought it forom a dealership and I wish I had know before purchasing the car so I can inquire about it.


But so far, teh car has been great and rides extremely smooth for a car in its class. It really has a lot of pickup in teh engine and it handles well. Only complaint so far is the radio. It has the stock radio and it could use some upgrading.

Thanks!

[thehunterooo]

Yeah the stock radio sucks, though the stock speakers are pretty good themselves. If you put in a new radio, it makes a huge difference.

[Steve B]

Welcome to the forum from another newbee. As thehunterooo said, it is a very reliable car that will give you great service. Having never changed a timing belt myself, but knowing the importance of it, or should I say the consequences of not replacing it at the proper mileage interval, everyone on the forum, like thehunterooo says, check to see if it has been changed, and if not, get it done. Enjoy the new ride!

[Overdrive]

Thanks Steve! Nice ride in your pic.

I would think the timing belt would start acting up before it snaps wouldn't it? Misfires,hard idles, and rough accelerations? Right now, mine runs smooth as silk so I am hoping it is good.