I bought spark last year in aug 2010. although being a small car, it still impressed me with its space inside. The engine is so silent that many timein signal I turn ignition only to find engine is already running. pick up is decent. though many times I feel that need for power .mileage is so so. I get around 14 in city with ac on. and best I got was 15.75 in city with ac off. 16 is the best figure on high way.
It behaves somewhat like a diesel car as in pickup is slightly sluggish. u need to downshift gears to overtake a long carriers or buses. but really torquey as it can comfortably drive at speeds of 40 kmph at 5th gear with engine showing no clatter or rattle.boot space is also well managed for its size. best part of it is its exceptionally good turning and handling capacity. well made for city traffic in terms of negotiating between vehicles and parking. sparks beige interiors are gem to eyes. even cruze doesn’t have such good looking interiors.chevorlets 3 years maintenance free service is a delight. u dont pay for ur services till 3 yr or 1 lac km whch ever is earlier. service and customer care is good.
Rising petrol prices made me consider buying recently launced beat diesel. now come d problem resale value of chevorlet cars is poor. ied say it sucks. even the showroom from which my car was purchased and serviced could only offer 50 % of the original amount. 1 year old car only 13000 km done and 50 % depreciation. not done.