Starship Enterprize - Chevy Cruze

bashani · 28th October 2009, 13:58

Hey Guys!
Took Delivery of my new white Chevy Cruze LTZ yesterday evening.
It was the first here so there was a lot of hoopla over it. Dignitaries, old customers, Family, friends, media, etc. etc.
Couldn't really perform a PDI before delivery but did it immediately after.
Most of the things about the Chevy Cruze have been mentioned on other threads but I'm gonna add a few new ones.
Drove it for 100+ kms last evening, the impressions are only initial and could change.
The PEPS is not as difficult to get used to than I initially thought.
The drivers seat engulfs you into a cocoon in which you could sit for hours and not feel tired at all.
The MMI is not too complicated but not very friendly either for example it is a pain to jump from one CD to another.
The Music System is nice an Crisp.
I was informed that this Car's ECM has been re-tuned to reduce turbolag, how ever I did not feel a major difference in my car over the earlier TD I had of their demo car. There is evident turbolag uptill 1500 BHP after that there is a very linear and smooth Power delivery.
The car is extremely refined for a 150bhp diesel. The NVH levels are extremely good.
While driving past the Chevy showroom a funny thing happened, there was a new Octy (without number plate & red ribbon) broken down bang outside the Chevy Dealership and a Superb had come down and it seemed like they were trying to jump start (both bonnets open and I saw jumper cables) the vehicle

. Couldn't not chuckle.
The Price of a new Chevy Cruze - 14.5L
The Price of a new Skoda Octavia - 13L
The feeling of contentment of having not bought a Skoda Lemon - Priceless

Am getting used to people overtaking me and turning around to have look at the car's front already.

Gilead · 28th October 2009, 14:07

Let me be the first to congratulate you. I have not seen the Cruze in person yet but going by reviews, it's a great product. Please post some pics right away.

nairrk · 28th October 2009, 14:10

Nice purchase, congratulations.
Please post some pictures soon.
Cheers

Sarvodaya · 28th October 2009, 14:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by bashani

There is evident turbolag uptill 1500 BHP after that there is a very linear and smooth Power delivery.
The car is extremely refined for a 150bhp diesel. The NVH levels are extremely good.

Congrats on your new missile. some pics. Oh yes, 1,500 rpm not 1,500 BHP. But you must be feeling 1500 BHP when you place your feet on the pedal.

Nikhilb2008 · 28th October 2009, 14:43

Congrats! Please change the tyres right away! Those JKs are crap and your 150bhp missile needs better rubber.

tsk1979 · 28th October 2009, 14:52

Congrats,
Can you do this experiment for me? I did this during TD for a short duration.
Start car, then give key to someone else outside the car.
Drive away. Does the car switch off? Or you can run away with the key with somebody else

driving_smartly · 28th October 2009, 14:54

Good you opted for Cruze

. congratulations. Please regularly update on your views about Pros and cons.

shuvc · 28th October 2009, 14:55

Congratulations.
What is the breakup of 14.5L? Sounds like a lot of road tax.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bashani

While driving past the Chevy showroom a funny thing happened, there was a new Octy (without number plate & red ribbon) broken down bang outside the Chevy Dealership and a Superb had come down and it seemed like they were trying to jump start (both bonnets open and I saw jumper cables) the vehicle

. Couldn't not chuckle.

GM could actually get such Skoda cars as 'actors' and park them nearby with their hoods open et al, to plant seeds of doubt in the minds of 'fence-sitting' customers

bashani · 28th October 2009, 15:28

Thanks a tonne you all!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarvodaya

Congrats on your new missile. some pics. Oh yes, 1,500 rpm not 1,500 BHP. But you must be feeling 1500 BHP when you place your feet on the pedal.

Oops!!
Certainly does

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Congrats! Please change the tyres right away! Those JKs are crap and your 150bhp missile needs better rubber.

Considering the option, am researching more about the right set for this car then maybe I will go in for it.
Weren't you looking for a car aswell in this price bracket, what happened?

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

Congrats,
Can you do this experiment for me? I did this during TD for a short duration.
Start car, then give key to someone else outside the car.
Drive away. Does the car switch off? Or you can run away with the key with somebody else

Last night a friend of mine drove away for a couple of mins while I was talking to someone when he came back he asked me "Chaabi Kidhar Hai Bhai?"

Quote:

Originally Posted by driving_smartly

Good you opted for Cruze

. congratulations. Please regularly update on your views about Pros and cons.

Surely will.
One con: this my first car with a sunroof so was excited about the feature and drove mostly with the sun roof open. In the morning the black bits inside were all covered in dust and stuck out like an eyesore.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shuvc

Congratulations.
What is the breakup of 14.5L? Sounds like a lot of road tax.

GM could actually get such Skoda cars as 'actors' and park them nearby with their hoods open et al, to plant seeds of doubt in the minds of 'fence-sitting' customers

Haven't gotten the Invoice yet, will update when I get it. We still have the Octroi at 3.xx % here so tht does sting a bit.

Bro, are you into Politics? "Yeh opposition waalon ki hamein badnaam karne ki chaal hai!!"

But if it is a trick the chevy people are playing then it is quite an ingenious plan, ain't it?

tsk1979 · 28th October 2009, 15:34

Thats dangrous. Imagine you are standing next to the car talking to someone. Anybody can come, get in start car, and zoom off

Nikhilb2008 · 28th October 2009, 15:42

Bashani --- We havent decided yet. Dad's decided to postpone decision to Jan-Feb of next year.

I would suggest Continental CPC2 or if you want to stick to the stock size, then at least Michelin Primacy LC.

harry10 · 28th October 2009, 16:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

Thats dangrous. Imagine you are standing next to the car talking to someone. Anybody can come, get in start car, and zoom off

It is indeed!
Isn't there any switch provided for this?

Congrats Bashani

How about few pics?

bashani · 28th October 2009, 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

Thats dangrous. Imagine you are standing next to the car talking to someone. Anybody can come, get in start car, and zoom off

Yeah it is risky but the key really needs to be close, did the proximity test for the locking mechanism and it worked only within 6-8 feet of the car and correct me if I am wrong I suppose it will get lesser as the battery in the key looses power over time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Bashani --- We havent decided yet. Dad's decided to postpone decision to Jan-Feb of next year.

I would suggest Continental CPC2 or if you want to stick to the stock size, then at least Michelin Primacy LC.

Good Idea, The auto expo might bring in some new surprises, did you TD the cruze?
The tires, I'm considering Michellin, am searching for threads with peoples experiences with these.

Quote:

Originally Posted by harry10

It is indeed!
Isn't there any switch provided for this?

Congrats Bashani

How about few pics?

Nope, no switch, not that I know of at least.

I'm loading a few pictures taken from my cell will upload a few from my digi cam tomorrow hope fully.
Cheers

HappyWheels · 28th October 2009, 18:18

Congrats Bashani!

So, got yourself a rocket on wheels! And yes, the rubber please, do get them changed, as Nikhil said!

Wishing you a very long blessed ownership experience with the new guy!

OT:
Going "Chiggy Wiggy" eh???

EDIT:

Love the title: "Starship Enterprize"!

jacobgeorge · 28th October 2009, 18:47

Wow, superb car. I am looking forward to when they launch their AT version so that I can upgrade from my City CVT.

28th October 2009, 13:58	#1
bashani BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nasik Posts: 73 Thanked: 0 Times	Starship Enterprize - Chevy Cruze Hey Guys! Took Delivery of my new white Chevy Cruze LTZ yesterday evening. It was the first here so there was a lot of hoopla over it. Dignitaries, old customers, Family, friends, media, etc. etc. Couldn't really perform a PDI before delivery but did it immediately after. Most of the things about the Chevy Cruze have been mentioned on other threads but I'm gonna add a few new ones. Drove it for 100+ kms last evening, the impressions are only initial and could change. The PEPS is not as difficult to get used to than I initially thought. The drivers seat engulfs you into a cocoon in which you could sit for hours and not feel tired at all. The MMI is not too complicated but not very friendly either for example it is a pain to jump from one CD to another. The Music System is nice an Crisp. I was informed that this Car's ECM has been re-tuned to reduce turbolag, how ever I did not feel a major difference in my car over the earlier TD I had of their demo car. There is evident turbolag uptill 1500 BHP after that there is a very linear and smooth Power delivery. The car is extremely refined for a 150bhp diesel. The NVH levels are extremely good. While driving past the Chevy showroom a funny thing happened, there was a new Octy (without number plate & red ribbon) broken down bang outside the Chevy Dealership and a Superb had come down and it seemed like they were trying to jump start (both bonnets open and I saw jumper cables) the vehicle . Couldn't not chuckle. The Price of a new Chevy Cruze - 14.5L The Price of a new Skoda Octavia - 13L The feeling of contentment of having not bought a Skoda Lemon - Priceless Am getting used to people overtaking me and turning around to have look at the car's front already.
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28th October 2009, 14:07	#2
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	Let me be the first to congratulate you. I have not seen the Cruze in person yet but going by reviews, it's a great product. Please post some pics right away.
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28th October 2009, 14:10	#3
nairrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kannur Posts: 2,441 Thanked: 674 Times View My Garage	Nice purchase, congratulations. Please post some pictures soon. Cheers
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28th October 2009, 14:43	#5
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	Congrats! Please change the tyres right away! Those JKs are crap and your 150bhp missile needs better rubber.
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28th October 2009, 14:52	#6
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Congrats, Can you do this experiment for me? I did this during TD for a short duration. Start car, then give key to someone else outside the car. Drive away. Does the car switch off? Or you can run away with the key with somebody else
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28th October 2009, 14:54	#7
driving_smartly BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MH43 & MH14 Posts: 518 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	Good you opted for Cruze . congratulations. Please regularly update on your views about Pros and cons. Last edited by driving_smartly : 28th October 2009 at 14:55. Reason: Gramatical Mistake
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28th October 2009, 15:34	#10
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Thats dangrous. Imagine you are standing next to the car talking to someone. Anybody can come, get in start car, and zoom off
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28th October 2009, 15:42	#11
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	Bashani --- We havent decided yet. Dad's decided to postpone decision to Jan-Feb of next year. I would suggest Continental CPC2 or if you want to stick to the stock size, then at least Michelin Primacy LC.
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28th October 2009, 18:18	#14
HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,106 Thanked: 537 Times	Congrats Bashani! So, got yourself a rocket on wheels! And yes, the rubber please, do get them changed, as Nikhil said! Wishing you a very long blessed ownership experience with the new guy! OT: Going "Chiggy Wiggy" eh??? EDIT: Love the title: "Starship Enterprize"! Last edited by HappyWheels : 28th October 2009 at 18:19.
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28th October 2009, 18:47	#15
jacobgeorge BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 53 Thanked: 6 Times	Wow, superb car. I am looking forward to when they launch their AT version so that I can upgrade from my City CVT.
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