Chevrolet Optra [Merged]

**AG4** · March 14th, 2006 02:17 PM

guys, ung suzuki forenza = chevy optra?

Yes, only in the USA. In Canada its also known as a Chevy Optra.

In Canada the Optra slots between the Aveo and Cobalt, they seem to prefer small cars since they offer more compact models in canada compared to the USA.

Originally Posted by ale828

Its been out since 2003, its a known fact that fuel efficiency is the Optras weakest point. Many people buy it for its overall value.

Its as stupid as seeing a Picanto with a sticker that reads "157 liter trunk space Check yours!"

Anyway, the Chevy Optra seems to be doing ok since I see a handful of new models on the road everyday...

**bajumbo** · March 16th, 2006 10:30 AM

kc mura compared sa ibang brands... tapos laki pa discounts... so ung initial cash out mo for the unit maliit compared sa iba...

un nga lang may trade offs at malamang sa assessment ng mga kumuha mas bagay sa kanila ito kaya kinuha nila....

**arif_moin** · March 21st, 2006 03:04 AM

The A/C is top class but the reliability- esp. clutch/ brake plates is piss poor. Whatever said or done, this is a good break from the plastic cans from Hyundai overflooding our marketplace today.

**stormrider** · March 22nd, 2006 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Duh!

Any feedback on the Optra? Is it worth buying?

I wouldn't buy it. But if I won one in a raffle or something, I'd probably sell it right away (to make money off it) or maybe use it as back up car (since its free).

**SupreMacy** · March 22nd, 2006 12:43 PM

pero if you will compute it very well, cheaper ang price ng Optra by
at least 100k over the Altis, Mazda 3, Civic. malaking pera na rin yun.
you can use that money for PMS or for mods.

the performance of my unit exceeds my expectation because i was prepared
to get around 7 to 8 km/L only... but in actual im almost getting as much
as 9 km/L.

**niky** · March 22nd, 2006 01:34 PM

Hehe... if I won it in a raffle, I'd actually keep it. It's a free car. Then I'd spend my time trying to figure out the gas consumption problem myself.

And *SupreMacy: diba modded na yung sa iyo? did you notice any changes in gas consumption before and after modding?

Because, as far as I can tell, the possible culprits for gas consumption on other Optras is ECU-tuning (which is why one guy had horrible problems from using wrong octane gas... weird) or poorly designed intake/exhaust tracts.

**SupreMacy** · March 22nd, 2006 03:52 PM

nothing really changed with regards to fuel consumption.
may nagbago man, sa hatak lang...

simota filter, muffler at mid pipes pa lang naman ang naikabit ko.

pero pior the mods, ok naman na talaga ang fuel mileage nung unit ko.
kaya nga parang interesado akong maka test drive nung mga units
na may problema sa gas consumption...

sino kaya may-ari nung auto na may sticker na "5 km/L"? =)

**niky** · March 22nd, 2006 04:35 PM

1,6 ba o 1.8 sa iyo?

**SupreMacy** · March 22nd, 2006 05:55 PM

1.6 Ls M/t

**ale828** · March 23rd, 2006 10:10 PM

mas matipid nga daw yung M/T than the A/T. supermacy you should test drive my car. its a 1.6 LS A/T. At first it doesn't seem matakaw sa gas pero If you compute it medyo malakas nga. You will be surprised the next day you drive it biglang bumaba na yung fuel guage meter.