Chevrolet Spark - Let's talk about cutting costs (While still driving a pretty great vehicle!)

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Жыл бұрын

The Chevrolet Spark isn't the type of Chevrolet that most people lie awake dreaming about. (It's not a Corvette, Camaro, or Silverado) but it is a great vehicle for people who know that practical decisions with their money allow them to enjoy life in other ways! Want to see this economy car in person and compare it, side by side, with its competitors? Connect with the amazing team at Jim Gilbert's Wheels and Deals here: www.wheelsanddeals.ca/in-dept...

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@lopincol Жыл бұрын

Very good vehicle for a two car household, student, first driver etc. People always have more than they need nowadays

@PeterLoweOne Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, absolutely those would be great scenarios. As far as buying more than you need... that's basically ever car. If you're going to spend huge money on a vehicle though, you should probably get what you want, even if it's more than you "need"

@travelinman482 Жыл бұрын

@Peter Lowe One Last sentence was dumb advice and that's why the car industry is in trouble right now. Greedy dealerships with bullshit fees and add ons. This car is not meant for 4 adults on a road trip (children only in the back seats).

@resetsetmefree478 Жыл бұрын

@@travelinman482I think it would have been better without a back seat, just as a 2 seater with more room for your stuff

@Drkbardockssj 9 ай бұрын

@@travelinman482no it makes sense because you are throwing money away anyway you might as well get exactly what you want because buying a new car is usually already a dumb move unless you are a millionaire lol. Get what you want because if you throw money away you might as well like it. Most should buy a 5-10 year old car that's where the value lies

@carlarams8206 8 ай бұрын

It's Sucied Vehicle 🚜🤕☠️😕🐷🐮🤕🤕

@billoetjen 7 ай бұрын

I waited six months for delivery of my 2022 LS 5 speed. Driving it to the grocery store makes me feel like I'm in a rally; it's FUN! Manual transmission, manual windows & mirrors, and no buttons on the key. It's like 1975 again. Hell, I'd pay extra for that. 15 grand out the door. Very underrated car.

@Mike__james 2 ай бұрын

I guess I'm not the only one who likes it like that .

@Mike__james 2 ай бұрын

Excellent review. I love my spark, and I'm 6"4

@thehasidicjew5017 4 ай бұрын

I have a 2022 LT 5 speed manual Spark. I bought this car for running around and have fallen in love with it. It’s actually fun to drive. My main vehicle is a truck. But filling my Spark for one third of the cost is also nice. I now drive my Spark to work and hardly drive my truck.

@juanitomaxxcarnaje3877 9 ай бұрын

Purchase one of the last ones off the assembly line fully loaded two LT even includes the $1000 moonroof I get 42 miles per gallon in the city but only about 35 on the highway incredible little car but again General Motors discontinued it because they want us to drive three row SUVs and for size gas guzzling pick up trucks which is absolutely pointless if you’re just going to the grocery store to pick up a gallon of milk or A loaf of bread

@davek6854 5 ай бұрын

When too many people began buying them the Bitch took them off the market. It takes away from her personal income. That's all these kinds of people care about. Not quality. Or customers.

@dkeny55 4 ай бұрын

Bought a 98 Accord with 324K miles has 145 H/P and I get 38 on the highway. Paid $1000.😊

@davek6854 4 ай бұрын

They quit selling it because a hard economy made it more popular than any previous year and it wasn't profitable enough taking sales away from other models.

@districtline Жыл бұрын

Bought a 5-sp manual Spark 2 years ago and absolutely LOVE it. Not quite the Subaru I'm used to but so fun, inexpensive, plenty of room for me, and a surprisingly smooth ride with firm handling.

@jimr3751 9 ай бұрын

And easy to park in tight spots.

@user-eq7ge2wm4y 2 ай бұрын

Fun Car to drive. Best small car ever for features. Big mistake to discontinue this car

@mikefromvernon 10 ай бұрын

I had one as a long term rental because I was in that wait list for the ford TCM. My impression is that's a good city car or second car for someone who just needs a runabout. While not a speed demon had enough get up and go to merge, change lanes and keep up with traffic. On a day off made went to costco and I got all my paper products, food etc. in the car. The ride was a little rough but about the same as any car this size. Quite a bit of bang for your buck. Besides I don't need automatic climate control. I'm too hot turn the dial to the left and if you're too cold turn it to the right and the A/C did work well.

@billmcdonald0256 9 ай бұрын

Nice to see You Again Peter.. Miss Your Car "🚗" Info 🇨🇦

@kensota 16 күн бұрын

My 2020 LS Manual is a well built and fun to drive.

@makellbird2634 7 ай бұрын

I loved my 2016 Chevrolet Spark. The stereo system was surprisingly crisp, clear, loud sound. Maps on the screen via the phone was nice too. I had a dark gray (almost black) color model with limo tint. I would take it on road trips from Las Vegas Nevada to California.

@thepab3072 6 ай бұрын

I own a 2019 Spark LT1, never had an issue with it. Great car, good power to weight. Lot's to love about that generation of the Spark. The headlights are great, both the low beams and high beams are on when you are on high beams. Really bright. The rear seat section can be removed without tools, the backrest of the back seat folds a lot better when the seats are removed. Best low cost small car I ever had, I'll drive it till it dies on me 😂 Money in the bank 👍

@todik 6 ай бұрын

I bought my little sparky a year ago , mine is LTZ + , 1.4 engine and I must say that I was very surprised in a good way , especially with the fuel ⛽️ i was driving like 190 miles and I was surprised to see that I still had half tank of fuel , even my dad was , does she eat fuel or she just smell it 🤣😂, my speed was between 55 miles to 70 , and yeah I was surprised, sparky is a small car like we all knows but believe me she’s full of surprises in a good way , this car is perfect for single/couple maybe even for a small family . But dam I love it 🥰😻

@TWild68 2 ай бұрын

Purchased my sparky 2016 absolutely love her!! Has anyone serviced the cat and if so, what mileage?

@320k 6 ай бұрын

I rented one of these to drive around Hawaii recently (I don't know the model year.) It was fun to drive around in, even on the highways. It had good pep to it.

@dylanwelsford6391 Жыл бұрын

This would be a great first car. I had a Nissan Micra. Small cars are so easy to work on and modify for the track. You can oil change this without jacking up since the pan and filter are so close to the front.

@PeterLoweOne Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you about this being a great first car... as far as modifying for the track? Used Miata! Trust me on that one!! 😉

@cerro20009 9 ай бұрын

Great car I owe one ,live in New England and the snow road here are very rough to drive and the spark drive very good no problem great car .

@zacharyking9127 2 күн бұрын

I drove one for about 2 years. Did not like it. With the tiny gas tank, I was stopping constantly to refuel. Not great in an area where Winter is 4 months either, got stuck in a 2" snow drift in a parking lot, just the front wheels in the snow, completely stuck.

@guyreviewer105 2 ай бұрын

I bought a 2017 model Chevy Spark brand new. I never had any trouble with it so I bought another brand new one in 2019. Also did not have any trouble with it. When I traded it in, the dealer had it on their website for $7,000 above the trade-in value they gave me and that was $2,000 above the MSRP in 2019. All I ever did was change the engine oil every 5,000 miles and drove it "normally". In other words, it is a commuter car so if someone wants to cut me off, I don't go racing after them. It is really too bad that Chevrolet no longer offers this car in 2023. I would have very happily bought my third one. IMHO it takes two hands to clap, in other words, reliability depends on how the owner treats the car as much as how the manufacturer makes the car. Reply

@marlenemaschke3763 3 ай бұрын

I have a 2018 chevy spark and love it.

@AyyubiKurdish 7 ай бұрын

What's the price of spark2022 ?

@jiggablackshine 5 ай бұрын

I own a Chevy Spark 2017, great car!

@jimr3751 9 ай бұрын

I have a 2013 Spark paid 8000 for it and it's paid off has approximately 150,000 on the OD and i love it always starts get about 40 mph can't best it.

@PeterLoweOne 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@yamil.343 Жыл бұрын

It’s very cute. I have a Mitsubishi Mirage hatch & it’s very similar.

@AyyubiKurdish 7 ай бұрын

Mirage the tire is very small, bcs it looks a little ugly, And the driver & passenger shoulders are very close eachother

@sharonsharp667 7 ай бұрын

Okay I got a 2000 Chevy spark 2019 LT hatchback okay when it warms it's okay when it's cold it's like it's hesitating to take off and making noise from rear

@Mike__james 2 ай бұрын

That's funny I have pickup as well and let my son drive it. Well I deive the spark I love driving it.

@SeaJay_Oceans 10 ай бұрын

SPARK - the Perfect car to buy while you save up your money for your new Camaro or Silverado !

@Crvowner2022 4 ай бұрын

I wish they still made this.., I want another brand new one since I traded mine it for a work vehicle.., big mistake

@kylew.7096 9 ай бұрын

I love it wish i could afford one then plus the insurance on a brand new vehicle .....but its my choice if had one

@davek6854 5 ай бұрын

Out of all three of my vehicles the Spark is the highest to insure. I had to leave State Farm over it. The Spark would have cost the same as both my other vehicles put together. When Consumer Guide did a Hatchet job on the Suzuki Samurai comparing it to Honda's three wheeled ATV. Insurance people like State farm took it to heart warning every parent if your kid drives a Samurai he's as good as dead. The high rates. State Farm also assumes if your kid drives a Spark, same thing. Its an old company run by old people. The last on the face of the earth to go on line. Its ashamed, I have had good years in my early life with a local State farm agent who spent a lifetime in out town.

@gregnixon1296 Жыл бұрын

This car is so quirky that is its own brand of fun.

@juanitomaxxcarnaje3877 9 ай бұрын

My 2 LT Chevy spark has chrome doorhandles in the front passenger doors, and people really think that this is a two-door car, even though the rear door handles are hidden in the c pillar

@jimr3751 9 ай бұрын

When I first got mine, I thought it was a 2 door friends did to till I showed them where the rear door handle was.

@herrtomas6729 Жыл бұрын

Don’t see Chevvy over here any more. They stopped new European sales in 2015, but support old models.

@herrtomas6729 Жыл бұрын

Hi, from UK at breakfast……

@mdharmaraj1631 9 ай бұрын

GM come back to india with this ..

@kitshabongkupar8638 8 ай бұрын

Same thoughts 😅

@phiksit 4 ай бұрын

I think it's called the Matiz in asia.

@jeremyregeer2337 Жыл бұрын

Its exactly the same as an opel karl

@resetsetmefree478 Жыл бұрын

not *exactly* I see the opel seats 5 yet it looks like the same exact size Is the opel available in Canada?

@jeremyregeer2337 Жыл бұрын

@@resetsetmefree478 i really dont know. I live in europe. it is the same size it will fit 5 if u small enough. The interior is almost identical Only the chevy has a 4cil with almost 100hp and the opel has a 3cyl with just 75hp and that is just very slow

@resetsetmefree478 Жыл бұрын

@@jeremyregeer2337 hey greetings from the USA 😁. Yes the Spark as I'm sure you know was made in South Korea for Chevrolet. So it's not surprising at all that these were "rebadged" under a different name. Until I saw your comment I never knew about the opel karl but it's neat to know there are a few slight differences. But yeah 75 hp 🙄 sheesh....

@resetsetmefree478 Жыл бұрын

@@jeremyregeer2337 btw I think it's quite sad that these have been all discontinued 😭. They had versions of the spark all under different names in the UK and in Vietnam also. But all that said I like my Spark and I'm glad I got mine during the very last order cycle 😊. I would be too squeamish to drive a car named Karl. I would be too scared that kids would call me "hot Carl" (don't google that if you're at work....)

@kitshabongkupar8638 8 ай бұрын

GM please comeback to India

@srinivasp9426 2 ай бұрын

Better car cm to India

@mdharmaraj1631 9 ай бұрын

looks a lot like toyota vitz

@carlarams8206 Жыл бұрын

I love 💕 to See one With V6 Engine?!??!!!

@PeterLoweOne Жыл бұрын

Or a Tesla Powertrain swap! 🤣

@carlarams8206 Жыл бұрын

Yeah or V6 Turbo Charger 🥴☠️🇺🇲😁😊

@bartlevenson7851 8 ай бұрын

why not a V-16? with 2000 horsepower and 1 mpg?

@bartlevenson7851 8 ай бұрын

Only adds 100K to the price!@@PeterLoweOne

@carlarams8206 8 ай бұрын

@@bartlevenson7851 there's one V16 , in Maryland go git it, at Joseph Randolph

@curtgottler9961 Жыл бұрын

I thought they stopped making this.

@kentatm2663 Жыл бұрын

they did

@PeterLoweOne Жыл бұрын

We film in Canada, and although this is a 2022 model year vehicle, you can still get it from Canadian dealers as a 2023 model.

@juanitomaxxcarnaje3877 9 ай бұрын

It would not have killed General Motors to add LED headlamps for the Chevy spark, at least in the low beam mode and maybe cost 40 or $45 per headlight to add LEDs

@bartlevenson7851 8 ай бұрын

LED headlights look shitty. Nothing wrong with 2010 lighting technology. This is a lower cost vehicle, get it?