New Horse in the Stable

arkentect · 09-30-2015, 09:01 AM

Well with winter on the horizon I decided I should probably invest in a winter beater in order to keep the Camaro out of the snow. initially the Camaro was meant to be my DD all year, but I have been fortunate enough that my hard work has lead to a quick rise within my career and has allowed me the extra funds (minus student loans lol) to purchase a new DD. I wanted something I could still get in a manual transmission and remain within the Chevy family, and as you all know this isn't very easy to find lol.

As of yesterday I took Delivery of my new 2016 Chevy Cruze Limited 6-speed Manual. Its not the fastest car, nor is it Synergy Green but I'm more than impressed with the ride quality and the tech features it has. Here's a few pics of it.

GrandAmGT · 09-30-2015, 09:09 AM

Very nice. Are the windows tinted or is it the angle the car is sitting at in the first picture? The dark windows make a nice contrast with the white paint.

arkentect · 09-30-2015, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GrandAmGT

Very nice. Are the windows tinted or is it the angle the car is sitting at in the first picture? The dark windows make a nice contrast with the white paint.

Not yet! soon though I cant stand the fish bowl feeling without tint lol

Obzen · 09-30-2015, 10:13 AM

Nice one. That's not a 2016 though. Hopefully that was a typo and they didn't sell it to you as a 16.

I like the Cruze. It's lots of fun for what it is.

drew peacock · 09-30-2015, 10:18 AM

nice one
as a dd i have just a cheap hyundai...why buy an expensive car as a dd?

seems a perfect car you got yourself..see those a lot here

KaBoom1701 · 09-30-2015, 10:19 AM

Congrats.

I like my 15' Malibu as my daily driver....the 2.5L 4 cylinder engine is not bad.

JLSuperfly · 09-30-2015, 10:30 AM

Nice car.
BTW, what is winter?

drew peacock · 09-30-2015, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JLSuperfly

Nice car.
BTW, what is winter?

hell for a petrol head that's what

PalmerGA · 09-30-2015, 10:48 AM

So you categorize a brand new Cruze as a "Winter Beater"? I think I would have to treat that a little better than I would a typical "beater". Fortunately, I've lived here for 25 years now and have seen snow stick to the ground TWICE... and it was gone in a couple of hours.

vinman · 09-30-2015, 11:07 AM

I did the same thing a few months ago, my winter beater, '15 Altima

arkentect · 09-30-2015, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Obzen

Nice one. That's not a 2016 though. Hopefully that was a typo and they didn't sell it to you as a 16.

I like the Cruze. It's lots of fun for what it is.

It is a 2016. 2016 Cruze Limited. Chevy has done this before where a previous body style is run at the same time as the new body style. AKA mine 2016 Cruze Limited and the new one set for spring production the 2016 Cruze.

arkentect · 09-30-2015, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by vinman

I did the same thing a few months ago, my winter beater, '15 Altima

That was another one I was considering! The dealer I went to (only trust worthy one around) is an "auto mall" and they have nissan there as well

ZED SLED · 09-30-2015, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JLSuperfly

Nice car.
BTW, what is winter?

It's a season when you can sometimes only go about 7 miles in 45 minutes. Oh wait, I see you're in the Bay area. Then you already know because it's like that there year around.

Obzen · 09-30-2015, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by arkentect

It is a 2016. 2016 Cruze Limited. Chevy has done this before where a previous body style is run at the same time as the new body style. AKA mine 2016 Cruze Limited and the new one set for spring production the 2016 Cruze.

Wow. That's a really strange marketing tactic. Congrats on the ride! Great little car.

09-30-2015, 09:01 AM	#1
arkentect Drives: 2010 Camaro SGM 1LT M6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,630	New Horse in the Stable Well with winter on the horizon I decided I should probably invest in a winter beater in order to keep the Camaro out of the snow. initially the Camaro was meant to be my DD all year, but I have been fortunate enough that my hard work has lead to a quick rise within my career and has allowed me the extra funds (minus student loans lol) to purchase a new DD. I wanted something I could still get in a manual transmission and remain within the Chevy family, and as you all know this isn't very easy to find lol. As of yesterday I took Delivery of my new 2016 Chevy Cruze Limited 6-speed Manual. Its not the fastest car, nor is it Synergy Green but I'm more than impressed with the ride quality and the tech features it has. Here's a few pics of it. __________________ Arkentect's Build Thread!! - UPSTATE C5 MEMBER 2010 SGM M6 1LT - SOLD Current - 2009 C6 Corvette Z51

09-30-2015, 10:19 AM	#6
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Congrats. I like my 15' Malibu as my daily driver....the 2.5L 4 cylinder engine is not bad. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

09-30-2015, 10:48 AM	#9
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	So you categorize a brand new Cruze as a "Winter Beater"? I think I would have to treat that a little better than I would a typical "beater". Fortunately, I've lived here for 25 years now and have seen snow stick to the ground TWICE... and it was gone in a couple of hours. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

09-30-2015, 11:07 AM	#10
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,461 View My Garage	I did the same thing a few months ago, my winter beater, '15 Altima Attached Images __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

09-30-2015, 09:09 AM	#2
GrandAmGT Drives: 2010 1LT & 2016 Cadillac CTS V6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Danville, Virginia Posts: 369	Very nice. Are the windows tinted or is it the angle the car is sitting at in the first picture? The dark windows make a nice contrast with the white paint.

09-30-2015, 10:13 AM	#4
Obzen Pull up Cougar! Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,875	Nice one. That's not a 2016 though. Hopefully that was a typo and they didn't sell it to you as a 16. I like the Cruze. It's lots of fun for what it is.

09-30-2015, 10:18 AM	#5
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	nice one as a dd i have just a cheap hyundai...why buy an expensive car as a dd? seems a perfect car you got yourself..see those a lot here

09-30-2015, 10:30 AM	#7
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	Nice car. BTW, what is winter?

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