I've had my Chevy Spark since September of 2014. from Fairfax, VA The steering feel here is direct but nice and light, so while it's small and about as strong, you're going to be far more comfortable with this than you would with a go kart. The audio system itself is average — although there's something annoying about calling a six-speaker system "premium" — and the interface is nice. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. It wouldn't throw a code either so I was unable to get it repaired through warranty. They even gave me an iPhone 4 to go with it pre-loaded with apps, which doubled the value of the car.). 777. When a car dies on the most dangerous highway in Texas for no reason and starts smoking, there is obviously something wrong. I fill up a tank at $20-25 and that usually gets me about 250 miles or so. Dealerships either denied problem (played dumb) or acknowledged and said there was no solution. Yes, yes it is. The car is compact, you can park anywhere. Am and FM radio. Get a free Edmunds appraisal report for your car in minutes, Ready to sell? It is a small car when 5 people get in it can feel tight. Did you? An independent front setup (MacPherson struts) with a rear torsion beam out back is about what you'd expect, but it's nicely sorted. Not a sqeak or rattle or even wind noise intrude on iterior noise but just a bit of road noise from the tires. MPGs have gone down as well, which I believe is related. After a near collision, I traded it in (took a huge loss of $$) and bought a new Ford C-Max. Go karts, at least fast ones, are work. I wish the car had an arm rest space but since it is a hatchback, I didn't really expect it. by Irish4TW For taller people, it just doesn't sit at a comfortable location. 3/18/14 12:20PM • Filed to: Test Drive. I'm glad I bought a Spark and will consider buying another in the future. The only things I miss are cruise control and power locks. The following chart shows the 17 most common problems for 2014 Chevrolet Spark. It is slow, and I'd have quite a few recalls early on. on Thu Jan 12 2017. The Chevy Spark is yet another example of the difference a decade makes. It's also the safest one of these cars. It has a sporty look to it and drives easily. There are so many toys you could get on this car you'd never need because of the size. Price: Got the base model, so VERY CHEAP! It is not quite over bumps, it is not quiet over mumps. They were very friendly very helpful in providing me with the rental; however, this month I have the problems of the gears not shifting out down and the RPMs going all the way to 7 or 8 RPMs to get it to even go forward if you downshift it goes dead. The faster you go, the cooler it gets. on Mon Mar 16 2015. by SPARK LOVER The standard features include power windows, electric power steering, A/C, ABS, traction and stability control, 15 inch alloy wheels and even a trip computer. To see what’s new for 2014, click here, or check out a side-by-side comparison of the two model years. Specifically, the issues revolve around a specfic transmission (RPOs M4M, MR8). I bought this car for the advertised ease of maintenance, fuel economy and for long commutes. I would recommend this car to people who are simple in nature but enjoy a little fun. If you'd have told me I was looking forward to the experience, I'd have thanked you from coming back from the future to warn me. It is perfect size for me and I would recommend it to pretty much anyone. While most people wouldn't even notice the car had a CVT — and I'm not sure a traditional torque converter box would do much better here — it does lead to the car being louder and whinier as it accelerates than I'd like. Just from sitting on them. But despite those facts, the functionality and comfort of the Spark as well as its small size make it the best car for me! This can't be good for carbon buildup in the engine and am expecting the engine to fail before long. Does Fran Drescher's voice get any better if you speed it up? It has a great deal of power for a small engine. Save cars. Indeed, the front-disc/rear-drum conversation isn't pretty, but it's cheap and they work so well you're never going to notice unless you crawl to the back of the car the car to check. With a starting price of $19,995 minus the maximum Federal income tax incentive, the Spark EV provides a spirited driving experience thanks to the 400 lb-ft of torque … It is not quiet. Did you? It is a very fuel efficient car. This car is great for people who do not like driving. Have owned my manual trans 2LT for two years. the dash cluster is a bit weird at first, and the shifter is a little close to the seat but so far this car has room for me and I am 6' 0'' and about 280 pounds. 20 out of 20 people found this review helpful. Simplifying the Curious how the 2014 Spark compares to other years? by Awaves Along the same vein of the 2016-2017 Chevrolet Malibu and Chevrolet Cruze piston problems written here , there have been more than a few complaints regarding the 2014-2017 Chevrolet Spark regarding transmission issues. If the total number of problems reported by Chevrolet Spark owners in the last 6 years is 197, and the age of the vehicle is 6, the PPMY index can then be calculated as. My spark is extremely fuel efficient, which saves a lot of money. Really, just park it wherever you want. It is small but very roomy inside. (Full Disclosure: Chevy wanted me to drive the new Chevy Spark so badly they let me pick one up from a garage when I asked for it. I highly recommend the manual. If you're at a stop, it is little more than a glorified fan. Is this better looking than the new WRX that we scored a "5"? I will say, that gas is very cheap and it is decent gas mileage. Kind of a bumpy ride. I wanted a stick and here was a well equipped Spark at a great price.The LS has more standard features than a car in the micro class has a right to. It is a tiny car and has okay gas mileage but nothing great. Edmunds' expert review of the Used 2014 Chevrolet Spark provides the latest look at trim-level features and specs, performance, safety, and comfort. It's no frills like my go cart but it has AC (not the best but I don't live in Phoenix so whatevs). The total sales of the 2014 Chevrolet Spark in the United States are 50,308 units [1]. Front ¾ vehicle photos © 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. Also, the small car is also not the best for traveling long distance, more specifically, traveling at a high speed for multiple hours at a time. The 2014 Chevrolet Spark has 265 problems & defects reported by Spark owners. Example: "Bad Brakes", "Toyota Recall", etc. Room: I'm 5'11" and I fit just fine with my children behind me. Its stylish and interior and exterior are great but as a reliable car I am going to say NO. The seats tear extremely easy. We are actually filing a claim against GM to buy back the car. I was on a long road trip to Texas from Missouri at just under 50k miles when I lost the 4th cylinder. from Castle Rock, CO The 2014 Chevy Spark EV's EPA estimated 82 miles of range and combined city/highway 119 MPGe, make it the most efficient retail EV. The MPG's have only improved and right now I'm sitting at about 40.5 average. Currently at about 65k miles and burning a quart of oil every 1k miles. Nov 12 2014. No one uses Slacker radio, it's just a marketing gimmick. I can imagine the automatic would have sucked up there though. All of our test drives in one convenient place. Since the mileage is efficient, it saves on gas as well as other maintenance costs. Just use your iPhone's data. from cameron, nc It is all the basic features such as Bluetooth connection, air-conditioner and heat. The Spark is not quiet. The CVT definitely holds you back from going as quick as you'd want, but that's what it's for, and the upside is 30 MPG in the cry and 39 MPG on the highway. The high roof also gives the impression that you're in a vehicle significantly larger than a Fiat 500. In this car there were nice lime green accents and cubbies perfect for chucking an iPhone or bags of organic coffee in. Other than that it's still going strong and I'm pleased with this cheap and fun little car. on Tue Jul 08 2014. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2014 Spark is 197 The only problems I have with it is that it has slow pick up from a complete stop, it comes with a tire repair kit, and that a spare tire only fits correctly in 2 of the 4 tire spots if you get a flat tire, so you'd have to pretty much change 2 tires if it's one of the ones that Doesn't fit correctly. That being said I get an astonishing 43.5 mpg combined with ease. The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. You're better bet is to get the manual(low 11s!) Viewed through the lens of pure 0-60 mph time, the Spark with the CVT is a huge disappointment, landing somewhere around 13 seconds. I'm always disappointed when I get drum brakes on a car, but like my gin blossom-spotted Geography professor used to say: It's cheap, it's dirty… but it works. 2014 Chevrolet Spark Review: Comprehensive 2014 Chevrolet Spark Review and Test Drive. - The Air Conditioner is not so great. I cannot seem to find an accurate alternative dispute resolution phone number or address. on Thu Oct 23 2014. The infotainment system comes with Sirius XM radio but pushes most of the work onto your phone, embracing the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) approach that I like. 13 out of 13 people found this review helpful. I would think twice if you wanted to purchase this vehicle.

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