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Something is seriously wrong when the Aveo gets a body kit before the Vibe does! From GMInsideNews.com

hmm thats odd i wonder how these companies pick their models

the aveo needs all the help it can get, while the vibe looks sweet unmodified.

Quote, originally posted by joatmon »the aveo needs all the help it can get, while the vibe looks sweet unmodified.True.That didn't help the Aveo's cause IMHO though!

Isn't the Aveo just a newer version of the Metro? Maybe the body hasn't changed much and they had alot of material left over, and instead of tossing it they just decided to remarket/rename it.Or is it just me, or does this car look alot like the Suzuki Aereo? The Aereo is geared towards the younger kids who spend money on bodykits. So maybe this kit also fits the Aereo.

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(removed)?! That is complete bull@&#!. Christ what's next, the Kia Rio? That car definatly needs one, but I would think there is more of a demand for one for the Vibe than the Aveo. BTW that kit does look pretty sweet. Good job to whomever designed it.

I agree with Joatmon.I see another problem it has, That I just don't understand why automakers do this.The gas filler is on the wrong side of the car on this P.O.S. to.Are they trying to cause problems at the pump?

I'm surprised they haven't developed a regulation stating which side the tank is on...but I'm sure there's some mystery that dictates whether it can be on a particular side...It was on the right side in my Sunfire...I actually prefered it, made it easier to turn to the right and read the pump...didn't have to "stretch" as far...

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »I'm surprised they haven't developed a regulation stating which side the tank is onyour kidding right?Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »but I'm sure there's some mystery that dictates whether it can be on a particular side......yes there is. you want to know what it is?..........thats is where the filler neck is. as far as a body kit for the Aveo and not the Vibe, unacceptable.

Quote, originally posted by scherry2 »Quote »I'm surprised they haven't developed a regulation stating which side the tank is onyour kidding right?Yeah, I was. I'm sayin, they have rules for everything else, I'm surprised they didnt' turn THAT into a rule.

That bodykit looks way too tacked on. Especially the side skirts. Besides, its an Aveo. No one is going to be impressed. To erally improve its looks, it would need a bulldover dropped on it from 500 feet! Now it only needs a 100 HP sticker package and it would rock. *sarcasm*

That looks like crap......on crap. (The car is poop and so is the body kit.)

I think they chose the Aveo because it's crap. (As stated). Plus, it's not very powerful, or sporty looking to begin with. (Opposite of the Vibe)I think they don't choose the Vibe because it's a respect issue.. They know any Vibe owner isn't going the "rice" route..

Hmmm...I give up on hoping for a Vibe body kit. I don't care anymore lol. Maybe it's all a surprise....maybe one day all the auto parts manufacturers will come togather and all at once release this HUGE line of products for the Vibe...kind of like a birthday present....HAHAHA just a dream...

Quote, originally posted by Jahntassa »I think they chose the Aveo because it's crap. (As stated). Plus, it's not very powerful, or sporty looking to begin with. (Opposite of the Vibe)I think they don't choose the Vibe because it's a respect issue.. They know any Vibe owner isn't going the "rice" route.. I agree. I don't really want to see a body kit for a vibe. Maybe some side extensions, but nothing too ricey.

Actually, it's a Daewoo, or what's left of them. Built in South Korea for GM. The hatch does look very Aerio-ish though!My old boss just bought an Aveo sedan... He loaded it up with options, including the MP3 CD player and got it for around $10K.

The sedan isn't the most offensive car I ever saw...But the 5 door clown car, sorry, I can't take a liking to that.

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »The sedan isn't the most offensive car I ever saw...But the 5 door clown car, sorry, I can't take a liking to that.Agreed, the sedan isn't *that* bad. But the hatch version is pretty goofy looking. If I was going to buy something in this price range, I'd rather go to the Hyundai dealer and get an Accent...

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »If I was going to buy something in this price range, I'd rather go to the Hyundai dealer and get an Accent... Personally, I'm a fan of Kia.Yeah, they're both essentially the same company. But I'm more of a fan of Kia styling.Seems like it's been a long time since Hyundai did any makeovers of their models.I mean, look at Mitsu. How long has it been since there's been a major revamp of the Eclipse? Every friggin one on the road looks the same!!!Appearance is huge to me...I won't even consider a car if I don't like how it looks. I would've been in another Sunfire if, at the time, I liked how they looked. But I hated the new dashboard in it (still do), and wasn't hugely pleased with the exterior.But of course, that's just me. Now, I like the new Sunfire's exterior a lot...but still think they should not have gone Grand-Am with the dash...

Not to stray too far OT here, but the local Kia dealer is advertising a free Rio with the purchase of a Sedona EX minivan. lol

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »Not to stray too far OT here, but the local Kia dealer is advertising a free Rio with the purchase of a Sedona EX minivan. lolAre you SERIOUS? that's nuts!Wait wait...it's a matchbox rio, right?

Nope, tis a real Rio. *scratching my head*Gotta be a catch somewhere.

Terms & Conditions: Buyer agrees to monthly payment of $4999, excluding tax, tag, title, and delivery. Free Rio includes body, engine, and steering wheel. Wheels, interior appointments, paint, and glass will incur additional fees. Buyer also agrees to surrender first and (if necessary) second born children to Kia Motors America to be put to work in assembly plants.This offer not valid in New Jersey and Massachusetts (cause they miss out on EVERYTHING).

ROFL! Nice. Wouldn't be surprised if that was actually the fine print.

Ooh, Aveo with body kit sighting! And it's orange!Sorry about the big pole being in the way, I didn't really think it was worth it to get out of the car so I could get a decent shot. lol

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Scary from the side looks like a short Vibe!

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »Not to stray too far OT here, but the local Kia dealer is advertising a free Rio with the purchase of a Sedona EX minivan. lolDoes that mean a Rio to own or a free 3-year lease on one?

From what they were saying, you own both. Pretty crazy stuff there.

it's pretty obvious to me that they're trying to take some of Scion's sub $20k marketshare...xA anyone? Dealer mods are what's selling Scions like hotcakes, as underpowered/slow as they may be...good move for Chevy sales The orange one looks pretty sick IMHO - much more than any xA I've seen.

hell, i wouldn't mind having one of those aveos, i think they look pretty sharp

I'm not ashamed to say this but I hate Aveo but I love that fusion one with the kit, matched with those rims it looks like what I have been trying to make my Vibe appear...

I think the orange Aveo with the kit looks a bit better than what the white one at the beginning of this thread does. The tint helps out too.I saw a silver one just like it running around town the other day, looked alright.

darn good looking car, shame it doesn't have cruise control

Some of the aveos that u guys might missed out....

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Quote, originally posted by AJ25 »Some of the aveos that u guys might missed out....that almost looks half...DECENT?!?!?!

some more...

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one more.... pretty normal

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That black one is sic as hell! I'd drive one, but I need more cargo space for my kid's stuff, er...., my sub!

they put body kits on anything now days.i HATE most body kits. it's a instant rice recipe. as far as chevy making the move on the Xa. good for them i'm tired of seeing these rolling moxes around. if i'm going to see a rolling box, atleast it's a GM. it's sad that the vibe isn't marketed for young buyers. maybe them we would get the after market support we want. no body kits though.