Originally Posted By: ottomatic
Originally Posted By: sciphi
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
Auto only??!?
I'll buy the e320 or the 335d if I want an automatic car. No thanks!
Why they can't build a compact gearbox to handle the torque is beyond me.
Yet another example of an American car that I'd but if I could get what I wanted, but I can't.
It's a shame, since a 6-speed manual that can handle the power is under the hood of the Verano linked to the 2.0T gas engine.
FWIW, my Cruze Eco MT does get about 36-38 mpg at 75 mph. It'll do much better at 55-60 mph, where 50+ mpg is common.
Thanks for the feedbck on your ECO MT. Any problems so far?That would be an option if the diesel is put on hold.
I've had only minor problems in 28k miles. The transmission was shifting oddly by 18k miles, so I swapped out the fluid for Amsoil Synchromesh. This made the shifting much better, and more consistent. The trunk switch did fail, and was replaced under warranty. The trunk opens by the key fob too, so that was an annoyance only. Oh, and some small, intermittent rattles that I fixed myself since the dealer "couldn't reproduce" or "we hear it, but haven't a clue how to fix it so we won't fix it".
Besides that, I'm still enjoying this car quite a bit. It's pretty quick, and still gets 50+ mpg when driven between 55-60 mph on the interstate. It's also comfortable for me for extended periods.