2008 Chevrolet Aveo5 Ls Hatchback 4-door 1.6l Runs Great Accident Damage, 94k Mi on 2040-cars
Fremont, Ohio, United States
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.6L 1598CC 98Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Aveo5
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: LS Hatchback 4-Door
Options: 1-1/4 trailer hitch with tongue
Drive Type: FWD
Safety Features: Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 94,322
Exterior Color: Yellow
Interior Color: Black
Number of Doors: 4
Number of Cylinders: 4
2008 5-speed manual transmission Chevy Aveo with 94k miles, drives good, 35 MPG. I have owned this car since 2010 after buying it from a friend. In May 2012 my wife took a turn to fast on a gravel road and rolled the car into a field. All things considered the car is in great shape have rolled 3/4 of the way over. The rear window and small side window broke and were professionally replaced. We did not have full coverage so we got it running and have driven it all over the east coast and as a daily commuting car with no problems. Most of the damage remaining is cosmetic, however the driver side rear door has a small leak when it rains hard, the passenger side fender cover is missing and while all the doors work easily the rear doors don't operate perfectly smoothly. The side mirrors were reattached and while both of them are still totally adjustable they no longer fold in. Also, the hatch door handle has to be pushed back into position after opening the hatch (the handle won't spring back into position without help).
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