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Mar 12, 2012 | 03:15 PM

spydog

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time to say good by

i am traiding in my GXP tonight after work. i am getting a 2012 chevy cruze LTZ turbo they claim 40+ MPG hiway i need somthing more fuel eficent as a dayli driver than my GXP i have a 02 WS6 trans-am for my fun and modding and a GMC crew cab dually K3500 pickup for hauling my toys and camper and tractors. The GXP was by far the most fun DD i have had so far but i need more MPG i will miss the GXP alot. Thanks for the help over the last few years. i will still be on the sight because of my WS6.

Mar 12, 2012 | 08:15 PM

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The cruze are awesome cars! the interiors are nice, and I am in love with the steering wheels they have haha. . . . . My moms turbo cruise gets somewhere near the 40's on the highway. Taking it to chicago tomorrow to buy a car so we will see what is get mpg wise.

Mar 12, 2012 | 08:55 PM

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What car did you decide on, Levi?

Mar 13, 2012 | 05:16 AM

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What car did you decide on, Levi?

just about to leave right now, heading to chicago to pick up a white G8 GT

I'll post a thread when I get back with pics and details.

Mar 13, 2012 | 05:52 AM

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Congrats . And welcome to the G8 world although I miss my SS. Jus picked one up a few months ago .drove to ohio to pick it up and cant really complain besides the radio.

Mar 13, 2012 | 12:08 PM

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i got the 2012 cruze crystal red tint coat 1.4L turbo 6 speed auto with the RS package i am hoping for 40 MPG hiway i just picked it up last night from the dealers show room so far i love it but i will miss the GXP but if i want speed or fun i can hop in my WS6 TA

Mar 13, 2012 | 01:04 PM

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Nice car, though I hear that the automatics have a tough time hitting 40 MPG, while the manuals have been known to get close to 50 MPG.

I would never get an auto in a car that small, but that's just me! I think the automatic trans is the worst car invention ever.

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Mar 13, 2012 | 04:34 PM

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i have a 6 speed manual in my TA an my wife will drive the cruze so i had to get a auto. my turbo cruze has no problem geting up to 40 its actually pritty snappy

40 MPG...Not 40 MPH!

I know...That little 1.4 will go.