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05-22-2014, 01:40 AM
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Get Some
Drives: 2014 ZL1 6Speed Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: The Wood's Edge, NM
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Camaro, Malibu, or Cruze?
Recently got a big promotion, which requires traveling up to 1000 miles a week. I am reimbursed for this, so it's not all out of pocket.
I have been driving my 11 SS the past couple of weeks, mainly because my 12 Silverado gets about half the fuel mileage as the Camaro. I am shopping for a new vehicle now. I was all but set on a Cruze. It gets mid 30's on fuel, is cheap, and I can throw it away in a few years. The Malibu is a bit bigger and more comfortable, and gets close to the same mileage. It's boring. Then I thought about adding a 14 LS into the decision. Fuel mileage is lower, but it's just as fun as my SS, on the freeway at least. The resale will be better, even with 100K or so when I trade it. I figure driving a V6 Camaro will cost about $100 more in fuel per month. As cool as it would be to have 2 fifth gens, is it a bad idea for a long distance commuter? These are up to 5 hour trips a few times a week. I need something comfortable, and reasonably cost effective. Weather will play a factor in the winter. Some of the areas I travel to get decent snow. It's almost all Interstate though. Any thoughts?
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05-22-2014, 01:48 AM
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The Logistician
Drives: 2012 LFX 45th Anniversary Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Jonesboro, AR
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If you're going to keep the SS I would just get a Cruze eco. Save as much money as you can.
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05-22-2014, 02:29 AM
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Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013
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the long trips could be brutal.. the ride is way stiffer as you already know. I would keep it as cheap as possible. I will say im not a fan of the other two cars, and yes ive test drove both. I wish you the best!
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05-22-2014, 02:39 AM
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Drives: SS Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: USA
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05-22-2014, 03:27 AM
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 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Houston
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Cruze Diesel? Although I think they are pricier...
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05-22-2014, 03:37 AM
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#TeamBeckyD
Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Apopka, FL
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I have a 2014 Malibu 2LT I love it great MPG and looks way better than a Cruze.
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05-22-2014, 05:33 AM
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B.O.D. 02/16/10
Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Albia,Iowa
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Get the Camaro. I will be doing this for my next DD. Your gas mileage will not be that noticeable. You can get 30 MPG easy with the Camaro. All season tires are available for these cars. I see people drive them in the snow up here. Cruise cool my friend!!
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05-22-2014, 06:04 AM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Atlanta
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Malibu. More room, better ride, much better car for work use.
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2012 M6 1SS/RS. R2C CAI, Dynomax Axle back. Just a boring 435 HP or so.
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05-22-2014, 06:21 AM
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Drives: Black aSS 2011 - L99 Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Texas
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Jetta Clean Diesel. 42 MPG, better build quallity, (german), some resale value, good warranty.
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Staying stock and loving it............
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05-22-2014, 06:27 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Long Island
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If you get reimbursed, what's the question? Get the Camaro.
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If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.
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05-22-2014, 06:32 AM
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Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012
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My DD is a 2013 Cruze RS. It was cheap ($20,000), I average 37.5mpg, it has four doors, is spacious and the RS package looks sharp. Easy decision.
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05-22-2014, 06:48 AM
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Call Me"Doc"
Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE BLACK Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Ft Riley, Kansas
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Sonic RS Hatch FTW!!!!!!! Lmao....
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05-22-2014, 06:49 AM
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Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: South of Raleigh, NC
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What did they say on the Cruze and Malibu forums? Probably Camaro, too.
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05-22-2014, 06:49 AM
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Call Me"Doc"
Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE BLACK Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Ft Riley, Kansas
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