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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 10:48 AM
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Yesterday, August 4, I traded my beloved 2007 Impala SS with 76,310 miles for a 2011 Chevy Cruze 1LT with the 1.4 turbo. I'm going to miss the SS for sure, but i've already put 100 miles on the Cruze in a day and only used 3.4 gallons. It's white and already ordered the K&N intake and next is the window tint next week!
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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Did you get the RS appearance package? Trimmed interior? Needs more pics.
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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Another one bites the dust! Sad to see another LS4 go but if you want to be economical then you made a good choice lol. Has anyone heard of or seen any modded Cruzes? Post some pics!
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 11:51 AM
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http://gmauthority.com/blog/2011/05/...-sounds-burly/
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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The only picture I have of it right now is this one.....

from this (notice the almost same spot the pictures were taken)


Just a plain 1LT with 6 way power seat, bluetooth, usb, cruise control, rear park assist, remote start
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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I do have aftermarket factory wheels in the future, window tint, and K&N intake system for sure.
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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That sounded surprisingly amazing.
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 01:53 PM
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I think Trifecta has a tune for the turbo, picks up like 30-40hp i think

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RWHP 152.60
HP Gained +36.00
TQ Gained +54.00
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4L Turbo
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That sounded surprisingly amazing.
Those are some serious improvements, considering how few mods the car has, and the fact that this engine package has been out for less than a year!

I'm sure we'll begin to see cylinder head advancements,, as well as camshafts very soon.

The biggie is the turbo, which I believe is built into the exhaust manifold. Will the aftermarket respond with a more conventional header/turbo/up-pipe setup, or will they be porting stock manifolds and installing a larger compressor/turbine?
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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I am wondering, if you still enjoyed the Impala, why did you trade it in for an economy car?

If you traded to gain better gas mileage, why not buy a used $2-5K Honda or Toyota for a DD?

The Cruze is a nice car...congrats!
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I am wondering, if you still enjoyed the Impala, why did you trade it in for an economy car?

If you traded to gain better gas mileage, why not buy a used $2-5K Honda or Toyota for a DD?

The Cruze is a nice car...congrats!
I'll answer for him: Because Toyotas and Hondas suck, and he knows we would all call him a ***** if he bought one.
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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I daily drive a Toyota....
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I daily drive a Toyota....
*****...

Just joking...


Seriously, I don't think Brian921SS was describing a lifted 4Runner when he was suggesting that the OP buy a Toyo or Honda! I think he more or less had a Corolla or Civic in mind!
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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I am a car salesman at a local GM salesman. I love the Cruze! I didn't want leather again. Just a want not a need. I love the feel and look of the cloth in these things and they are so much more comfy than the leather. I got this thing for $17,840 after my GM discount and my employee discount. $11,500 for my 07 SS. Pricing it on the lot for $14,490 after a full car buff, fix my dented fender, and a new passenger front wheel hub assembly. Always been a Chevy guy and alway will be
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i really think there is gonna be a big aftermarket from the 1.4t cruze, and i think its gonna get pretty nasty.
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