Chevrolet Optra [Merged]

**AG4** · April 6th, 2006 03:26 AM

Originally Posted by Execu-jock

I was surprised by handling and suspensions

We must thank the Lotus engineers for that.

**niky** · April 6th, 2006 09:37 PM

Well, there's already an answer for the fuel consumption thing... as per batang raon's suggestions.

I'm finding the station wagon version very appealing. I've seen it twice now at motorshow displays, and the amount of interior room is impressive. And it's supposed to have the reprogrammed engine already. (This is the word from GM).

**Execu-jock** · April 7th, 2006 01:42 AM

Originally Posted by niky

Well, there's already an answer for the fuel consumption thing... as per batang raon's suggestions.

I'm finding the station wagon version very appealing. I've seen it twice now at motorshow displays, and the amount of interior room is impressive. And it's supposed to have the reprogrammed engine already. (This is the word from GM).

My average fuel consumption:

0-1,000kms 6 kms/liter
1,001-3,000 kms 11 kms/liter

I'm probably extending my fuel because I'm always on SLEX and C-5 on my way to work and back, and I go home past rush hour so I only encounter traffic half of time.
But I also want to believe that I'm going past 10kms per liter because of Petron Xtra Unleaded and owned the newer and improved batch of Optras.

**ale828** · April 8th, 2006 12:14 AM

The Optra is really not such a bad car except for its fuel economy woes. The problem is buyers in this price range are fuel consious wherein lies the problem. I hope to get the new reprogramed ECU on my next tune up. That's if i don't sell it and buy a honda jazz first. hehehe

**batang_raon14** · April 27th, 2006 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by niky

Who knows? Maybe your car might not need it.

This is probably an issue regarding a very specific or early batch of Optras. It's kind of weird, I was talking to a guy from C! earlier and he says his brother doesn't have the problem either, while another owner who complained of 4 km/l says that his A/T Corolla gets 8-9 km/l in the same conditions.

It would be interesting to know when the owners of "guzzlers" bought their Optras. And it should be a recall or at the very least, free service for owners.

The Optra moves two or three notches higher on my recommend list if this is true and if new units all have the reflash and new plugs.

I bought mine sir on 2004. In between the 2003 and 2005 model. So in short, I got a 2003 model. Free ung checkup and yes, those Optras released by dealers with Singapore program no longer need it. Compare it to your computer, if you're running Windows XP Pro, you don't need to install again Windows XP Pro, unless you're having problems. Otherwise, it's just like you went to North Edsa for no apparrent reason. =D
To be better off, in case there would be anyone planning to buy an Optra, it would be of your best interest to ask the service advisors at the dealer you're gonna negotiate with about what program do they install on their brand new units. You could ask their salesman but if you ask me, I'm better off asking their service advisors instead. =D

May update na po over at the workshop. First who checked it out is sir niky. =D

**badkuk** · July 3rd, 2006 09:19 PM

piyesa-wise, are auto shops stocking up on optra parts?

**chuaed** · July 4th, 2006 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by badkuk

piyesa-wise, are auto shops stocking up on optra parts?

honestly sa tingin ko hirap makahanap ng parts/accessories for the optra... like iyun mga chrome thingie eh sa dealership ko pa binili dahil wala sa banawe... sana nga may compatible parts like filters, brake pads, etc. iyun mga essentials man lang sana... mukhang mahihirapan pag natapos na ang warranty, doon sila babawi... whag naman sana...

**batang_raon14** · July 4th, 2006 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by chuaed

honestly sa tingin ko hirap makahanap ng parts/accessories for the optra... like iyun mga chrome thingie eh sa dealership ko pa binili dahil wala sa banawe... sana nga may compatible parts like filters, brake pads, etc. iyun mga essentials man lang sana... mukhang mahihirapan pag natapos na ang warranty, doon sila babawi... whag naman sana...

Maybe magstock-up na rin mga auto shops sa banawe and evangelista. May taxi na ko na nakitang Optra and police unit na rin. Depreciated na. Hehehe.. pero labs ko pa rin.

Hopefully hindi gas guzzler ung batch na nakuha ng taxi driver na un para di sya magdalawang isip na ibenta. Pati na rin ung mga police units. Pag mag inquire na ng mag inquire itong mga 'to sa mga auto shops, more or less magkakastock na rin ng mga parts nito out of the casa. =D

**OTEP** · July 5th, 2006 12:36 AM

Considering the price of the Optra Wagon A/T and cheapest Tucson A/T variant is not far off, the Optra starts to make good sense especially with its standard ABS and Airbag among other features not found on the Tucson.

**chuaed** · July 5th, 2006 12:41 AM

Originally Posted by batang_raon14

Maybe magstock-up na rin mga auto shops sa banawe and evangelista. May taxi na ko na nakitang Optra and police unit na rin. Depreciated na. Hehehe.. pero labs ko pa rin.

Hopefully hindi gas guzzler ung batch na nakuha ng taxi driver na un para di sya magdalawang isip na ibenta. Pati na rin ung mga police units. Pag mag inquire na ng mag inquire itong mga 'to sa mga auto shops, more or less magkakastock na rin ng mga parts nito out of the casa. =D

grabe naman you mean may actual taxi ka na nakita na chevy optra??? ang sama naman... tsk tsk tsk... kakainis naman...