militaryman 3 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) Hi everyone!!! Just bought a 2013 LT1 Chevy Spark ---- Automatic Trans. ----- Color = Silver Have not taken delivery yet as it is still in transit to dealership but I test drove an identical model (color white) that was on the lot and think it will suit my needs. They are doing a tint job before I pick it up and took my trade and gave me a loaner until it is ready. I was driving a 2002 Chevy Prism (130k) that had some rough treatment before I got ahold of it 30k ago and I knew I was going to have to dump some serious cash into it to keep it going. I used USAA buying service to get a price on the Spark of $14,138 with freight ( msrp $15,520) and the manager cut the "doc" fee to $75 from $249 since I am a veteran . Initially they offered $550 for the squeeking, (grinding rear axle) paint peeling, clunking (cv joints or struts) pile-o-crap I drove in but I was happy that I stuck it out and got that up to $1500 because I really did not expect to get that much and was prepared to take less. So out the door $12,500 after applying $176 worth of rebate that was built up on the GM credit card I have. Looking forward to seeing what kind of gas mileage I can eek out of the 1.25l & auto trans. Fuelly website has a couple auto's that are tracking mileage in the mid thirties and that would be just fine! Look forward to reading all your posts and I will try to load some pics when it arrives and I take delivery. (hopefully later this week!) edit 15APRIL 2013 --- My Spark has arrived -- see pics below Edited April 15, 2013 by militaryman Smikster 1 Link to post Share on other sites
WaltK 305 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Congrats on the new Spark, and welcome to the forum... Link to post Share on other sites
Riverspark 28 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Congrats on your Spark :D Look forward to seeing pictures Link to post Share on other sites
Lazerface 24 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Howdy and welcome to CSF Link to post Share on other sites
Lill blu sparky 9 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Welcome and congrats on the new ride! Link to post Share on other sites
westernpa25 16 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Good choice on color welcome! Link to post Share on other sites
Widget 36 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Welcome to the forum. :beerchug: Link to post Share on other sites
militaryman 3 Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 BUMP 15APRIL 2013 --- My Spark has arrived -- see pics in first post )) Enjoying the Spark -- AUTO trans getting average of 36.5 mpg in mixed driving ( love that ) Link to post Share on other sites
Trancer07 30 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Awesome! What do you think of the performance overall? Link to post Share on other sites
Lazerface 24 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Looks really good with tint I think it makes a big difference on the Spark Link to post Share on other sites
militaryman 3 Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Awesome! What do you think of the performance overall? The car is slow, but that is assumed when buying -- I am really interested in getting the best mpg out of my cars anyways so I don't accelerate hard regardless. The Auto trans is pretty smooth for such an inexpensive car and the ride is tuned about as good as you could possibly tune it for such a short wheel base car Like the steering feel --- I am 6'2" and there is just enough room for me to call it comfortable. Smikster 1 Link to post Share on other sites
bluer101 241 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I'm 6'4" and very comfortable in my Spark. I also love the electric steering, it's so easy to turn. When I get in my other vehicle it feels like no power steering at all. Lol militaryman and Smikster 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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