Q: Will a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze be reliable for me?

asked by on October 13, 2016

So, I've been on the hunt for a reliable and safe yet fun vehicle. And I have this 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ in mind. It'll be my first car. I'll be buying it from a private owner and it has a few issues like dents on the door, sensors and one missing turn signal light. Is it worth it?

My car has 100000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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