i bought a 2015 Buick Verano in 2018. This car has not been a problem at all. I love my Verano and its luxury. The only problem was that the backseat had too little leg room. If they had made the trunk smaller and given the space to the back seat they could have had more leg room. However, I still love my Buick Verano.
I bought a 2016 Verano in 2020, and it’s been a great, reliable car so far. 36,000 miles when I drove it off the lot in ‘20. The only thing I don’t dig about my car is it being a compact sedan whereas I should’ve gone with the midsize LaCrosse instead. But for it being a compact size car it has some room and space inside to be cozy and comfortable to sleep for a few hours if need be. Hopefully Buick will still be in business when I’m ready to retire my Verano and buy a new car. Buick, Chevy, and Cadillacs are among my favorite brands of cars (current and vintage) but for me nothing tops a Buick!
I bought my 2014 buick verano in 2017 and I still have it currently in 2022. This car has been the most reliable car I have ever owned with the least amount of problems.
It got cancelled because they shifted focus to crossovers... Buick stopped making all sedans because of that. Also, there are many makes that base themsleves on similar models, like an Audi model that's basically a luxury Volkswagon, but no one ever complains when they do it.
I suppose you are entitled to your opinion, have you driven both the Cruze and the Verano? Buick has always offered better fit and finish than Chevrolet. In my opinion the Verano drives much nicer. It may have flopped and been canceled but they are nice cars.
This car is amazing. Decent maintenance costs. Little issues that get solved at the shop. Good trunk size & honestly the best car for hills. I've driven my 2015 verano on the steepest hills of San Francisco. It takes u up that hill and u will not roll back. Hill assist on this is top class. My dad's cadillac is okay. My sister's dodge challenger doesn't really have the best automatic control systems loop for hills. It locks up on minor inclines like on a driveway. Also verano has the best alert system for collision detection.
No they are not the same car, the Verano was equipped with much more powerful engines and far better sound insulation, the interior of the Verano was much nicer . I have added a few mods and tuned my Verano and it’s now at 210 horsepower with the 2.4 L engine and I have been thinking of installing a supercharger .
So here’s my commentary. The cruz has a baby engine, which makes less power and doesn’t get better fuel economy. The cruz also looks like ass. If you’re buying a car you want that stuff and at only 4K extra for a car that people still see as being in style (the cruz is not) you go with the verano.
Love my 2015 Verano Leature edition. No issues with it at 56k miles except a bad side detection module which is a convenience feature and doesn't affect its reliability. Apparently they are known to go bad on Verano's.
Had a red 2012 luxury Verano with 104,000(bought at 80,000) miles, with brown interior, special trim that you can’t get, red with brown interior. Sadly totaled it, then got a 2012 white Verano with brown interior. The car is beautiful and it also has the best Bose sound system I’ve ever heard.
My son had one of these for a long minute. Bought it in November of last year, and some idiot ran a red light and totaled it out two days ago. It was a small car that actually had room and rode well.
You missed the point of the car. Bigger engine, bigger tires than the Cruze and 400 pounds heavier (14%). In fact heavier than a Camry. Smooth ride. This heavy compact car is an awesome highway machine
I bought one as well in my 20's. For the price there wasnt anything like it in its class at the time. Semi-luxury with a peppy engine and cost much less than anything comparable from Lexus, BMW etc. Acura was close but the interior wasn't nearly as nice as the Verano IMO.
I’ve had 2. First one, red exterior, brown interior. So beautiful. I have a white one now with brown interior. Fully decked out, push to start, Bose, sunroof, etc. So beautiful and reliable.
Not a sniff at all. I'm sorry this car is nothing like the Cruz. I tried out both, and the Buick was more luxurious and had a way smoother ride. I purchased the 2015 Verano.
some Dodge Dart can go over 300k miles, depends on if fiat made it or the Chinese. Chinese were making them for a very small time and the ones they did make were amazing. the fiat/Chrysler ones are the ones you refer to, they’re garbage.
I picked up a used Verano with very low miles for my daughter. I was very impressed with the car! It would be interesting if you had experience driving the Verano and the Cruze. In my opinion the Cruze is so cheap. Like it was made for rental companies. I appreciate the effort and research you made for this video but I'm not sure comparing the two is fair. Thank you the sale figures were an eye opener. I wonder how Buick does overall in sales even with their "successful" models. They seem like a niche type manufacturer?
my mom got a used verano for me a few years ago at 60k miles and all i gotta say is change the oil every 4,000 miles RELIGIOUSLY. otherwise camshaft/timing problems happen. currently dealing with it and it’s not fun hahaha
I’ve owned both cars… a cruze 2013 1.4T and a Buick Verano 2.4 n/a… the cruze is a pile of crap.. seats are very uncomfortable, engine is weak, and I had leaking oil issues… better mpg than the verano tho… the verano is nicer, fully loaded, non turbo, weaker at higher rpm but better than the cruze
They were selling the same car for 8 years (got mine in 2013, my biggest issue was hail damage, twice...... currently having heat issues that the dealership could care less about)....
Got a Verono new in 2016, way much better looking than a Chevy Cruze. Have no issues at all with it. Bit small inside, making me wish I got the LaCrosse.
My wife bought a new one in 2014 still have it has black leather interior heated seats, heated steering wheel, Bose stereo and a silver cloud paint, all the trouble we had was a battery. Good car drives great for a compact car.
I picked one up 4 months ago and i’m in love. Same color and trim too! My only gripes are the electric parking brake (i prefer manual ones) and the lack of a trunk handle. Heated seats are nice, super comfortable. Bit slow for my tastes, but once it’s up and running it’s a nimble ride
2012 2.4 eco I fixed like 8 engine codes recently .. timing sensors camshaft sensors o2 sensors .. and i got 1-2 codes that now keep coming back p2271 And p2a00 And my engine loses power when I start up sometimes .. and when I heavy on the pedal .. but she runs super smooth now in automatic mode .. She didn’t die as much before .. but I fixed 8 codes she runs smooth .. but now it’s dying and the codes are gone .. but come back ..
While is shares the platform, that is where the similarities end with the Cruze. I have had both cars, and my Verano has been flawless over the last 76,000 miles. I like it a lot. Much more plush then the Cruze. Also, I had very few problems with the Cruze and all were minor and covered by the warranty. I wonder about your motivation to post this video.
I have a 2012 Leather Verano.... I looked at a loaded Cruise first then drove the Verano! The Verano is 10 times nicer then the Cruise! I only paid about 2500 more for the Verano loaded! The Cruise I drove was very noisy (engine & road noise) ! Possibly the Dealer I traded with wanted our used car more then the Chevy Dealer. I still have this Verano 10 years old & only 32,000 miles on it! It still looks like new & drives like new! I would like a backup camera which mine doesn't (just a beeper)!
I have the leather trim, and the backup cam is super sensitive. It will beep when you’re 15 feet away from traffic, but I suppose that’s a safety feature
No there is more to it and the Cruze isn’t the same car, the Buick got two way more powerful engines and the Verano is a much quieter and way more powerful car. It’s a truly fun car because Buick put a far more muscular engine. I took my Verano to my good friends shop that has the ability to put your car on the dyno and my 2.4 pulled 210 HP , My friend lets me use his lift and I do all my work on the Verano and I’ve done very little to it. My sister has a Cruze RS and her turbo 4 cyl dyno at 121 HP. They are a much better choice over the Cruze. My sister drove my Verano and wishes she knew the Verano was so much more powerful
wait just a minute!....you said the the buick Verano and the Chevey cruze were the same exact car so then how can the chevy be more reliable than the buick?...the exact same car!...The buick is a great car and it is very reliable and the luxury does count!...the chevy is ugly!
They canceled due to Customer base was buying the small suvs. I work in the dealership we couldn't keep inventory of small subs. So I ACTUALLY BOUGHT ONE. In 2017 my model is 2016.Chevy cruise is not even close.
I’ve had my Buick Verano leather edition. 2015 since 2018. I love my Buick. It’s a smooth ride. I don’t see a thing wrong with it. I’ve always received compliments on it. It has enough power for me. The only problem, this is one my grandson complained about. There is almost no leg room in the back seat. It’s hard when you have a few adults un the car. You end up having less room in the front seats to make room in the backseat. The trunk has a lot of room. I think they sacrificed room in the back seat for a bigger trunk. If the newer Verano provided mor leg room I believe there would be nothing to complain about. So many people love the crossovers but for me I love my Buick. Usually by now I would be trading my car in. A while back I had a tire that was almost flat. Someone told me it was flat. I got out and looked at it. It was slowly loosing air. I barely felt it. That car rides so smooth and has such a great suspension system I could barely feel the flat. I would gladly purchase another one.
I love my (Chocolate Thunder) 2012 Buick Verano. I haven't had any problems with mine. The back seat doesn't have enough leg room and I have a large trunk. Maybe a smaller trunk space to allow for more leg room in back. I have not had to make any major repairs. If they made another Buick Verano I would buy another one. They just need to make the trunk a little smaller to allow for more leg room in back and wifi friendly.
I’ve drove my verano the length of i90 from Boston to Seattle. It’s such a good car for a road trip, power, comfort, and fuel economy. Just blending in like an old man, not getting pulled over by cops.
@@blargeon lollll the “Blending in like a old man resonated too strong for me 😭😭😭”. I ended up getting the vehicle I plan to relocate and I have been driving A LOT with it as well. Just excited to see the time-span than I can uphold it with the proper care of course.
I bought a 2016 verano just recently and they where just ab the same price as a 2016 Cruze with ab the same mileage. Probably bc they are discontinued tho.
Hi very interesting well done video only one question I have is why you keep saying that the cruise is more reliable it’s basically the same car. My guess is because it’s more complicated with luxury features but I could be wrong
He got a lot wrong about the Verano. Especially the Turbo model. The build quality on the Verano is Much Much better than the Cruise. Your door doesn't rattle like a tin can when you shut it on the Verano.
I love my sport touring it turns heads ALWAYS I get asked about it every time I go out I would never drive a plain Chevy Cruz it’s so basic the Buick has the chrome and Buick is just more classy looking the interior is definitely outstanding too
I bought my Buick Vernao from a dealership in 2011. I was honestly coming to this video so I can vent on how bad the Ecotec engine is but now I am kind of proud of owning one of the first 265 Veranos.
This cars is just awesome for dailying up and down the road its literally so good in gas to I have a 2014 impala ltz and it’s got a big v6 but the Verano has been a great car.
Chevy Cruze is use and throw away! This car was built good! Have a 2013 and it is in perfect condition! Runs like a champ!! I would have gone though at least 2 Cruzes.
Cruz arnt made anymore because it wasn't very popular Production stopped, Verano is tight smooth and good power for a 4 cylinder I give it a Four out of Five star .
I have a verano and this is a dependable car! Road trips are easy and great on gas. Once you update the spark plugs your set. I looked at a Chevy lose and hated the card board boxy door panels. Not even close. The difference between verano and tesla is one I don't give a shit about.
I actually don't mind the Verano. It had decent styling, a somewhat modest price, and a decent ride. However, the problem is that only 24k people on average bought this car over 7 model years. I did imply that I don't like it, and I apologize for that, but It was fine in my opinion. EDIT: I also was comparing this car to its cousin, the Chevy Cruze which in my opinion was far better than the Verano.
i drive my 2012 base model verano like it’s a hellcat. got a metal decal under the “verano” on the back that says “shitbox edition”. this ain’t granny’s car 🤣
American luxury Opel German engineered and China shared on a Chevy Cruze compact sedan frame. The compact suv is its strongest competition actually. Women want what other mothers are driving - compact suvs not 4 drs sedans. Second was low advertising. Reliability - almost all had poor reviews. Buick never affected the Cruze sales. Cruze is simply more affordable.
back in 2016 not much ads about verano, but being buick should have been better, my 2014 version has no backup camera or wifi, great car otherwise dissapointing buick would even think of releasing such.
@@BernardBorel we in Israel,have a saying about the Astra(unjust,i think because it's a good german car,some what simpler than V.W-less things that might go wrong)-that owning an Astra,it's like a catholic marriage-difficulty selling it to the2nd hand market
I own 2016 buick verano from New and it's been nothing but problems it idles like carp seen the shop more then my drive way and it only has 35000kms on it have and I maintain all cars I own this car is a nightmare from hell gusse I got the lemon I would never buy a buick or gm car ever again they have so many problems and the wireing is so thin and people wonder why cars suck in today's days need to go back to thick copper wireing
Do more homework. Why would the Verano be less reliable? All Chevys out sell Buick counter parts. Buick was phasing out cars to only have a SUV line up. Have you ever driven a Verano? I've had one since new in 2013, and it has been wonderful, dependable, and it gets compliments all the time. People think it's a 2021 or newer model.
The engines are totally different. Chevy 1.8L isn't reliable. Lots of plastic parts prone to bend in high temperature. The intake has is a poorly designed. Putting a turbo on a 1.8L is prone to engine failure, if not driven casually. Less cab and trunk space. Buick 2.4L are more reliable. Easier to work on. Parts last longer if you maintain it. Suspension is way better. Still tight space when your working. But in comparison to the cruz, the buick wins. More space in the cab and trunk. When you adjust your seat you won't hit the person sitting in backs knee caps lol. I work on both of these daily. My sister has the cruz and, I own the buick. They are totally different vehicles. I am very glad to have had the time to actually get eyes on the real difference. The engine and parts are the main difference. I give it to the buick because its less worrisome. Both do have the same transmission the 6 speed. Nothing special the fluid change should be every 30,000 miles. So you don't have to take out the transmission filter. There are more CZcams videos on how to work on chevy cruises than buicks. That's what I don't like lol. But yeah... just throwing it out there.
2012, 2013, 2014+ yrs Buick Veranos engines had horrible problems. When it got close to 100k miles? It began sucking oil consumption, even if you changed oil every 3,000 miles. When engine was consuming oil at fast rates? It never notified you there was a problem. You can research consumers feedback. Some lost their engine before 100k miles.. If you can find a Buick Verano with at LEAST 150,000 miles still running well? Good luck. I owned one and for the first time in my entire life...the engine crapped at 180k miles. Umm...your transmission is supposed to go before an engine. I'll stick with Honda/Acuras, Toyotas...and even my beloved Hyundai Azera Limited.
My 2012 is at 93K and the engine went bad right at 60k. The dealership said I needed a new engine after doing the oil consumption test for several months. The car is still going only because I have to put heavy oil in it. I will never buy another one.
describes my 2012 to a tee. doesn’t really bother me tho i beat the absolute shit out of it. started changing my oil myself, $40 every month or two and a little top off here and there is pretty good considering i haven’t had any valve leaks, electric issues, transmission issues, belt issues, suspension issues, etc.
I just lost my engine a few days ago at 135k. It was a 2014 and about a year ago it started gulping up the oil. Other than that I really loved the car and it was incredibly reliable. I’m actually really sad that it blew
The Cruze came with a 1.6t or a 1.8l engine and the 1.6t was problematic as hell. Acura ilx and Lexus is250 would’ve been comparable competitors. The 3 series would compete with a regal from the time since it’s obviously a bigger car. Please do better research to avoid the misinformation.
My suspicion was right. I do not know much about cars but bec I moved downtown i downsized from my old Mercedes ML320 to the Verano 2015. I felt right away it was like driving a tin can and like it doesn't have enough power. But i thought i was just comparing it to a Mercedes and of course theres no comparison. So i put up with it and still am putting up with it. Now after watching this video my suspicion is right. I downsized and i downgraded a lot unfortunately not to mention despite of expensive maintenance, there are expensive repairs too. Cant wait to change it but thats by next year. Thank you very much for the info. I think i will go bacl to a Mercedes but i will buy a second hand B-class.
This guy obviously hasn’t any clue what he’s talking about. The Verano is a sibling to the Opel Astra. The only similarities to the Cruze is the platform. Engine, transmission, suspension, are all different from the Cruze. With that said, I’m referring to why the Verano went away, only in the US, is because Buick went to an all SUV line for GM. I could go on about how wrong this videos is but I think I’ve made my point and am not gonna waste anymore of my time.
Partially correct. Most of what I said was either based on sales numbers, pricing, or the fact that it was a 'luxurious' Chevy Cruze. The only opinion I stated was that the car was quite bad compared to other cars at its price point.
Also you are not factoring The sales your looking at is Rental car purchasing these cars, and if Chevy gave the rental car buys of vehicles a cheaper price of purchasing a fleet of cruises. then Buick did . That's what the numbers reflect. Also guess what vehicles were always in the dealership falling apart. THE CHEVYS WERE. I WONT NAME THE RENTAL COMPANY I WORKED FOR. I WAS AROULD ALL THE DIFFERENT VEHICLES YOUR WRONG.
Did you drive or sit in this car? Your description sounds like you researched on your laptop for about 15 minutes before putting together this miserable drone of sarcasm. GFY
Model years: in 2011 it was release as a 2012... then you go on a rant about chevy Cruze and never mention anything about its active Years of the Verano
I would never bought a Cruze and I pretty sure people who like problemless luxury wouldn’t get a bmw a Lexus and north it Chevy Chrysler Cadillac anyway
Many of us bought this car because we wanted the luxury and also didn't want this shitty 1.6L engine that is in the Chevy Cruz. The Chevy was def not more, or less reliable than this car.
Just outta curiosity how many times did you mention "the Verano is just another version of the Chevy Cruze? It's just a little more luxurious" You probably don't realize the difference in the engines. Buick has at least 4 trim packages from base model to premium and sport/Ecoboost. The latter is like turbo and is the fastest of the series I believe. Anyway I just educated you guys a lot more than this 10 minute spiel regurgitating the same nonsense. That's bc I actually own this car and know it's not the same. If you like it/not fine just don't go bashing a maker for no good reason. That being said Ford & Chevy aren't worth the $ tbh they just made a couple gems.
I hit a deer with my Buick, in western New York where deer are 200 pounds. The only thing it damaged was the grill, which brought me to your video. Nobody has a grill swap on CZcams. Make a video on how dependable, smooth, and well built these cars are.
No you don't know. Buick has always been classier than Chevy you can't deny that. I wanted to watch your video to learn but you're so biased that I'm not even going to finish the video
This video, in the words of this narrator, was stoooopid… and was an unnecessary waste of my time… you gave no quantifiable evidence whatsoever that related to the title. The only thing I really knew after watching this video was that for some uncommunicated reason, the narrator doesn’t like the verano…. Unfortunate for those of us what are seriously researching vehicles…. I would have looked to this channel in the for future reference if I thought they had some degree of credibility or ability to remain neutral while explaining the teased information…. Big no-no when providing supposedly informative videos… unless you were going for the misleading, biased , non-data driven content provider…. Then yes, you nailed it! 👍🏽
I learn something new with every video. thanks for the info
i bought a 2015 Buick Verano in 2018. This car has not been a problem at all. I love my Verano and its luxury. The only problem was that the backseat had too little leg room. If they had made the trunk smaller and given the space to the back seat they could have had more leg room. However, I still love my Buick Verano.
i believe the regal xl has the better seats not sure though n i think the body for the back of the regal flows better with the car
I love my 2012 Buick Verano that I bought in 2012.
I bought a 2016 Verano in 2020, and it’s been a great, reliable car so far. 36,000 miles when I drove it off the lot in ‘20. The only thing I don’t dig about my car is it being a compact sedan whereas I should’ve gone with the midsize LaCrosse instead. But for it being a compact size car it has some room and space inside to be cozy and comfortable to sleep for a few hours if need be. Hopefully Buick will still be in business when I’m ready to retire my Verano and buy a new car. Buick, Chevy, and Cadillacs are among my favorite brands of cars (current and vintage) but for me nothing tops a Buick!
I currently own a 2013 turbo and have been very happy with this car!
Why not have both? I prefer trunk space. This car isn't fit for a family of 4, a van/minivan is.
I bought my 2014 buick verano in 2017 and I still have it currently in 2022. This car has been the most reliable car I have ever owned with the least amount of problems.
There actually stupid reliable cars
It got cancelled because they shifted focus to crossovers... Buick stopped making all sedans because of that. Also, there are many makes that base themsleves on similar models, like an Audi model that's basically a luxury Volkswagon, but no one ever complains when they do it.
I agree with everything you said
I suppose you are entitled to your opinion, have you driven both the Cruze and the Verano? Buick has always offered better fit and finish than Chevrolet. In my opinion the Verano drives much nicer. It may have flopped and been canceled but they are nice cars.
I drove a 2014 chevy cruze had boat loads of problems and just got a 2012 verano and love it also alot more to offer
Verano drives soooo smoothly it feels relaxing driving it comparing to other cars I’ve driven can’t think of any smoother ride tbh
I have a Verano and my mom has a Cruze. She loves my car over hers, lol. Says it definitely rides better.
This car is amazing. Decent maintenance costs. Little issues that get solved at the shop. Good trunk size & honestly the best car for hills. I've driven my 2015 verano on the steepest hills of San Francisco. It takes u up that hill and u will not roll back. Hill assist on this is top class. My dad's cadillac is okay. My sister's dodge challenger doesn't really have the best automatic control systems loop for hills. It locks up on minor inclines like on a driveway.
Also verano has the best alert system for collision detection.
No they are not the same car, the Verano was equipped with much more powerful engines and far better sound insulation, the interior of the Verano was much nicer . I have added a few mods and tuned my Verano and it’s now at 210 horsepower with the 2.4 L engine and I have been thinking of installing a supercharger .
The Verano was nicer than the Cruze, but it's not worth the extra $5k just for slightly better quality.
Please, tell me how I can do such a thing? I purchased a used verano and I would like to enhance the turbo too.
Yes, tell us the mods. Just bought a 14 Verano with 75k..Really curious on what you did.
Me 2..Please tell us..I own a 2016..Mines was purchase in 2018, with 38,000 miles for $12,300..And I Love my Lil Verano
tell us about the mods op 🔫🔫🔫 we all want to mod our veranos here😅 there’s no forums for us
So here’s my commentary. The cruz has a baby engine, which makes less power and doesn’t get better fuel economy. The cruz also looks like ass. If you’re buying a car you want that stuff and at only 4K extra for a car that people still see as being in style (the cruz is not) you go with the verano.
Exactly
Love my 2015 Verano Leature edition. No issues with it at 56k miles except a bad side detection module which is a convenience feature and doesn't affect its reliability. Apparently they are known to go bad on Verano's.
Had a red 2012 luxury Verano with 104,000(bought at 80,000) miles, with brown interior, special trim that you can’t get, red with brown interior. Sadly totaled it, then got a 2012 white Verano with brown interior. The car is beautiful and it also has the best Bose sound system I’ve ever heard.
My son had one of these for a long minute. Bought it in November of last year, and some idiot ran a red light and totaled it out two days ago. It was a small car that actually had room and rode well.
Any info about a 2015 sports edition Buick Verano?
You missed the point of the car. Bigger engine, bigger tires than the Cruze and 400 pounds heavier (14%). In fact heavier than a Camry. Smooth ride. This heavy compact car is an awesome highway machine
Bought one in 2014, $11,000.00 7miles off the buick lot. 2024 160,000 miles.
Love it still
i have the turbo one and i love it so far
same and i’m 18 years old🤣
I bought one as well in my 20's. For the price there wasnt anything like it in its class at the time. Semi-luxury with a peppy engine and cost much less than anything comparable from Lexus, BMW etc. Acura was close but the interior wasn't nearly as nice as the Verano IMO.
@@Jay.G_ same got mine at 18 didn’t think it was going to be as fun as it is.
@@Baconatorz only thing that other competitors have is the space in that back seat. i believe the regal has better back seats but i’m not sure
@@nico-vc3es Damn, I thought i was the only one that had a buick verano premium at 18😂 now 19
Just bought a 2012 satin black Verano with 85000 miles on her and I'm looking forward to it. I prefer vehicles that the masses don't flock to.
I’ve had 2. First one, red exterior, brown interior. So beautiful. I have a white one now with brown interior. Fully decked out, push to start, Bose, sunroof, etc. So beautiful and reliable.
I got the 2012 Buick Verano at 10,000 miles! Amazing- no issued at 83,000 miles, except a $300 sensor! The cruze is smaller
This guy had absolutely no idea what he was talking about!
I know! This totally isn't the 63rd comment I've gotten about that!
Not a sniff at all. I'm sorry this car is nothing like the Cruz. I tried out both, and the Buick was more luxurious and had a way smoother ride. I purchased the 2015 Verano.
Lost me when saying dodge dart was a better buying ....LOL
Yeah, I know. The Dart is a pretty horrible car. I don't know what I was thinking when I wrote this script.
Rated worst consumer car during all years of production
some Dodge Dart can go over 300k miles, depends on if fiat made it or the Chinese. Chinese were making them for a very small time and the ones they did make were amazing. the fiat/Chrysler ones are the ones you refer to, they’re garbage.
@@raisinbren5085 it’s funny how fiat is so bad the Chinese outshine them
bought the 2012 verano for 4500$ wit 103k miles...loooove it...installed 2 10" subwoofers and 18" blk gloss rims...im satisfied
R u in America 🇺🇸 or Canada 🇨🇦
probably the US because he's using miles instead of kilometers
I picked up a used Verano with very low miles for my daughter. I was very impressed with the car! It would be interesting if you had experience driving the Verano and the Cruze. In my opinion the Cruze is so cheap. Like it was made for rental companies. I appreciate the effort and research you made for this video but I'm not sure comparing the two is fair. Thank you the sale figures were an eye opener. I wonder how Buick does overall in sales even with their "successful" models. They seem like a niche type manufacturer?
my mom got a used verano for me a few years ago at 60k miles and all i gotta say is change the oil every 4,000 miles RELIGIOUSLY. otherwise camshaft/timing problems happen. currently dealing with it and it’s not fun hahaha
I’ve owned both cars… a cruze 2013 1.4T and a Buick Verano 2.4 n/a… the cruze is a pile of crap.. seats are very uncomfortable, engine is weak, and I had leaking oil issues… better mpg than the verano tho… the verano is nicer, fully loaded, non turbo, weaker at higher rpm but better than the cruze
They were
@@briannablakeman How do you think about this car? I’m looking at the 15 for 14k with 54,000 miles. You think it’s a steal ?
My experience with a 2005 used Chevy Impala, atrocious. The Verano? Truly a summer dream in heaven, just looking for a video to keep it nice :)
i bought one with over 100,000 miles. I'll report back in a year, good or bad
They were selling the same car for 8 years (got mine in 2013, my biggest issue was hail damage, twice...... currently having heat issues that the dealership could care less about)....
Got a Verono new in 2016, way much better looking than a Chevy Cruze. Have no issues at all with it. Bit small inside, making me wish I got the LaCrosse.
Nice looking car, well made.
It is..I own 1
My wife bought a new one in 2014 still have it has black leather interior heated seats, heated steering wheel, Bose stereo and a silver cloud paint, all the trouble we had was a battery. Good car drives great for a compact car.
Did you replace the battery
I picked one up 4 months ago and i’m in love. Same color and trim too! My only gripes are the electric parking brake (i prefer manual ones) and the lack of a trunk handle. Heated seats are nice, super comfortable. Bit slow for my tastes, but once it’s up and running it’s a nimble ride
2012 2.4 eco I fixed like 8 engine codes recently .. timing sensors camshaft sensors o2 sensors .. and i got 1-2 codes that now keep coming back
p2271
And p2a00
And my engine loses power when I start up sometimes .. and when I heavy on the pedal .. but she runs super smooth now in automatic mode ..
She didn’t die as much before .. but I fixed 8 codes she runs smooth .. but now it’s dying and the codes are gone .. but come back ..
While is shares the platform, that is where the similarities end with the Cruze. I have had both cars, and my Verano has been flawless over the last 76,000 miles. I like it a lot. Much more plush then the Cruze. Also, I had very few problems with the Cruze and all were minor and covered by the warranty. I wonder about your motivation to post this video.
I have a 2012 Leather Verano.... I looked at a loaded Cruise first then drove the Verano! The Verano is 10 times nicer then the Cruise! I only paid about 2500 more for the Verano loaded! The Cruise I drove was very noisy (engine & road noise) ! Possibly the Dealer I traded with wanted our used car more then the Chevy Dealer. I still have this Verano 10 years old & only 32,000 miles on it! It still looks like new & drives like new! I would like a backup camera which mine doesn't (just a beeper)!
I have the leather trim, and the backup cam is super sensitive. It will beep when you’re 15 feet away from traffic, but I suppose that’s a safety feature
No there is more to it and the Cruze isn’t the same car, the Buick got two way more powerful engines and the Verano is a much quieter and way more powerful car. It’s a truly fun car because Buick put a far more muscular engine. I took my Verano to my good friends shop that has the ability to put your car on the dyno and my 2.4 pulled 210 HP , My friend lets me use his lift and I do all my work on the Verano and I’ve done very little to it. My sister has a Cruze RS and her turbo 4 cyl dyno at 121 HP. They are a much better choice over the Cruze. My sister drove my Verano and wishes she knew the Verano was so much more powerful
I know they are not the same car, but because they use a lot of the same parts and come from the same parent organization, they are somewhat similar.
@LLC 5016 I am not biased to any automaker, I'm just saying that it makes no real sense to get the Verano *OVER* the Cruze.
Anubis Smite I had the Cruze with a turbo. I do not ever want another turbo. Nothing but heat related turbo issues...$$$$$$!
LLC 5016 Cruze was built in Lordstown...Verano in Orion plant. Research it.
@@jaaj7381 The Verano look more Luxurious than the Cruze..Verano has the same features as a Cadillac..I bought mines w/38,000 miles
wait just a minute!....you said the the buick Verano and the Chevey cruze were the same exact car so then how can the chevy be more reliable than the buick?...the exact same car!...The buick is a great car and it is very reliable and the luxury does count!...the chevy is ugly!
They canceled due to Customer base was buying the small suvs. I work in the dealership we couldn't keep inventory of small subs. So I ACTUALLY BOUGHT ONE. In 2017 my model is 2016.Chevy cruise is not even close.
ok
How do you think about this car? I’m looking at the 15 for 14k with 54,000 miles. You think it’s a steal ?
I’ve had my Buick Verano leather edition. 2015 since 2018. I love my Buick. It’s a smooth ride. I don’t see a thing wrong with it. I’ve always received compliments on it. It has enough power for me. The only problem, this is one my grandson complained about. There is almost no leg room in the back seat. It’s hard when you have a few adults un the car. You end up having less room in the front seats to make room in the backseat. The trunk has a lot of room. I think they sacrificed room in the back seat for a bigger trunk. If the newer Verano provided mor leg room I believe there would be nothing to complain about. So many people love the crossovers but for me I love my Buick. Usually by now I would be trading my car in. A while back I had a tire that was almost flat. Someone told me it was flat. I got out and looked at it. It was slowly loosing air. I barely felt it. That car rides so smooth and has such a great suspension system I could barely feel the flat. I would gladly purchase another one.
I love my (Chocolate Thunder) 2012 Buick Verano. I haven't had any problems with mine. The back seat doesn't have enough leg room and I have a large trunk. Maybe a smaller trunk space to allow for more leg room in back. I have not had to make any major repairs. If they made another Buick Verano I would buy another one. They just need to make the trunk a little smaller to allow for more leg room in back and wifi friendly.
How do you think about this car? I’m looking at the 15 for 14k with 54,000 miles. You think it’s a steal ?
I’ve drove my verano the length of i90 from Boston to Seattle. It’s such a good car for a road trip, power, comfort, and fuel economy. Just blending in like an old man, not getting pulled over by cops.
@@blargeon lollll the “Blending in like a old man resonated too strong for me 😭😭😭”. I ended up getting the vehicle I plan to relocate and I have been driving A LOT with it as well. Just excited to see the time-span than I can uphold it with the proper care of course.
I am going this afternoon to test drive a 2015 Verano with only 11,000 miles. I can’t wait to go see for only $15k as a secondary family car
That's a pretty good deal, the car is pretty much brand new still
11k miles?? IN THIS ECONOMY???
@@briannablakemani got mine with 45k for 12.5!
i love mine. asked recently if they have the lacrosse sedan but they don’t make it anymore too bad so i’m probably gonna check out mustang or camaro
The wheels on these cars are honestly really nice. Had to snag a set for a different car
I bought a 2016 verano just recently and they where just ab the same price as a 2016 Cruze with ab the same mileage. Probably bc they are discontinued tho.
Hi very interesting well done video only one question I have is why you keep saying that the cruise is more reliable it’s basically the same car. My guess is because it’s more complicated with luxury features but I could be wrong
He got a lot wrong about the Verano.
Especially the Turbo model. The build quality on the Verano is Much Much better than the Cruise. Your door doesn't rattle like a tin can when you shut it on the Verano.
build quality is paid attention to on the Buick
About the competition-i would add V.W Getta
I love my sport touring it turns heads ALWAYS I get asked about it every time I go out I would never drive a plain Chevy Cruz it’s so basic the Buick has the chrome and Buick is just more classy looking the interior is definitely outstanding too
I bought my Buick Vernao from a dealership in 2011. I was honestly coming to this video so I can vent on how bad the Ecotec engine is but now I am kind of proud of owning one of the first 265 Veranos.
This cars is just awesome for dailying up and down the road its literally so good in gas to I have a 2014 impala ltz and it’s got a big v6 but the Verano has been a great car.
Chevy Cruze is use and throw away! This car was built good! Have a 2013 and it is in perfect condition! Runs like a champ!! I would have gone though at least 2 Cruzes.
im about to get a 2015 with 33k miles, what are the major issues you have deal with this car ?
What's the difference from the Cruze as for as the engine and parts
Quality is way better vs the Cruze all around. Doesn't even compare!
Cruz arnt made anymore because it wasn't very popular Production stopped, Verano is tight smooth and good power for a 4 cylinder I give it a Four out of Five star .
More leg room would definitely be a bigger sale to me
I have a verano and this is a dependable car! Road trips are easy and great on gas. Once you update the spark plugs your set. I looked at a Chevy lose and hated the card board boxy door panels. Not even close. The difference between verano and tesla is one I don't give a shit about.
how come you changed the spark plugs?
@@nico-vc3es It was never changed since 2015.
It was an Opel Astra and it was best with the manual 6sp manual.
It's the Buick verano in north America. I'm not European
NOT much to say about what kind of a car it may be....just HE doesn't like it so it WAS A BAD IDEA.
I actually don't mind the Verano. It had decent styling, a somewhat modest price, and a decent ride. However, the problem is that only 24k people on average bought this car over 7 model years. I did imply that I don't like it, and I apologize for that, but It was fine in my opinion.
EDIT: I also was comparing this car to its cousin, the Chevy Cruze which in my opinion was far better than the Verano.
I have the sport and I love it
You could get the turbo with a 6 speed manual.
I guess I overlooked that. It was offered until 2016.
@@jaaj7381 it was only available to the Turbo, and the Turbo was also ended after 2016 model year
How??? I have a 2016 Verano
@@angelaburrell7476 it's only offered as an option with Turbo trim
i drive my 2012 base model verano like it’s a hellcat. got a metal decal under the “verano” on the back that says “shitbox edition”. this ain’t granny’s car 🤣
I’m curious would you know what happens like with the last year when they just sold so few what are they do with the ones that aren’t sold?
I'm not 100% sure but my guess would be they go to rental car agencies or they're auctioned off
They sell them just as that model year with a decently hefty discount it happens with every car they’re called stragglers
These are such fun cars to drive as well
American luxury Opel German engineered and China shared on a Chevy Cruze compact sedan frame. The compact suv is its strongest competition actually. Women want what other mothers are driving - compact suvs not 4 drs sedans. Second was low advertising. Reliability - almost all had poor reviews. Buick never affected the Cruze sales. Cruze is simply more affordable.
Luxury economy
back in 2016 not much ads about verano, but being buick should have been better, my 2014 version has no backup camera or wifi, great car otherwise dissapointing buick would even think of releasing such.
It's actually OPEL ASTRA(Europe)with an 'American bells and whistles'
I call it the buick verano because I don't live in Europe
@@jaaj7381 more power to you
@Jaaj you also called it the same as a Cruze!
@@BernardBorel engine and gear box the same..purhaps more parts are the same
@@BernardBorel we in Israel,have a saying about the Astra(unjust,i think because it's a good german car,some what simpler than V.W-less things that might go wrong)-that owning an Astra,it's like a catholic marriage-difficulty selling it to the2nd hand market
I own 2016 buick verano from New and it's been nothing but problems it idles like carp seen the shop more then my drive way and it only has 35000kms on it have and I maintain all cars I own this car is a nightmare from hell gusse I got the lemon I would never buy a buick or gm car ever again they have so many problems and the wireing is so thin and people wonder why cars suck in today's days need to go back to thick copper wireing
But most people wouldn't say that because they wouldn't know that
Do more homework. Why would the Verano be less reliable? All Chevys out sell Buick counter parts. Buick was phasing out cars to only have a SUV line up. Have you ever driven a Verano? I've had one since new in 2013, and it has been wonderful, dependable, and it gets compliments all the time. People think it's a 2021 or newer model.
The engines are totally different. Chevy 1.8L isn't reliable. Lots of plastic parts prone to bend in high temperature. The intake has is a poorly designed. Putting a turbo on a 1.8L is prone to engine failure, if not driven casually. Less cab and trunk space.
Buick 2.4L are more reliable. Easier to work on. Parts last longer if you maintain it. Suspension is way better. Still tight space when your working. But in comparison to the cruz, the buick wins. More space in the cab and trunk. When you adjust your seat you won't hit the person sitting in backs knee caps lol.
I work on both of these daily. My sister has the cruz and, I own the buick. They are totally different vehicles. I am very glad to have had the time to actually get eyes on the real difference. The engine and parts are the main difference.
I give it to the buick because its less worrisome. Both do have the same transmission the 6 speed. Nothing special the fluid change should be every 30,000 miles. So you don't have to take out the transmission filter.
There are more CZcams videos on how to work on chevy cruises than buicks. That's what I don't like lol. But yeah... just throwing it out there.
2012, 2013, 2014+ yrs Buick Veranos engines had horrible problems. When it got close to 100k miles? It began sucking oil consumption, even if you changed oil every 3,000 miles. When engine was consuming oil at fast rates? It never notified you there was a problem. You can research consumers feedback. Some lost their engine before 100k miles.. If you can find a Buick Verano with at LEAST 150,000 miles still running well? Good luck. I owned one and for the first time in my entire life...the engine crapped at 180k miles. Umm...your transmission is supposed to go before an engine. I'll stick with Honda/Acuras, Toyotas...and even my beloved Hyundai Azera Limited.
My engine blew at 100k miles bought the car at 90k miles
My 2012 is at 93K and the engine went bad right at 60k. The dealership said I needed a new engine after doing the oil consumption test for several months. The car is still going only because I have to put heavy oil in it. I will never buy another one.
describes my 2012 to a tee. doesn’t really bother me tho i beat the absolute shit out of it. started changing my oil myself, $40 every month or two and a little top off here and there is pretty good considering i haven’t had any valve leaks, electric issues, transmission issues, belt issues, suspension issues, etc.
I just lost my engine a few days ago at 135k. It was a 2014 and about a year ago it started gulping up the oil. Other than that I really loved the car and it was incredibly reliable. I’m actually really sad that it blew
The Cruze came with a 1.6t or a 1.8l engine and the 1.6t was problematic as hell. Acura ilx and Lexus is250 would’ve been comparable competitors. The 3 series would compete with a regal from the time since it’s obviously a bigger car. Please do better research to avoid the misinformation.
i had no idea this car existed LOL
They're pretty common in my area, that's how I knew about them
Really?!?! Wow
Me either, until i bought it the year of. 2018
My suspicion was right. I do not know much about cars but bec I moved downtown i downsized from my old Mercedes ML320 to the Verano 2015. I felt right away it was like driving a tin can and like it doesn't have enough power. But i thought i was just comparing it to a Mercedes and of course theres no comparison. So i put up with it and still am putting up with it. Now after watching this video my suspicion is right. I downsized and i downgraded a lot unfortunately not to mention despite of expensive maintenance, there are expensive repairs too. Cant wait to change it but thats by next year. Thank you very much for the info. I think i will go bacl to a Mercedes but i will buy a second hand B-class.
buy a Honda or Toyota if you want dependabilty . Seems you lean towards "luxury" so get a Acura or Infinity
Any car will feel this way after a Mercedes.
This guy obviously hasn’t any clue what he’s talking about. The Verano is a sibling to the Opel Astra. The only similarities to the Cruze is the platform. Engine, transmission, suspension, are all different from the Cruze.
With that said, I’m referring to why the Verano went away, only in the US, is because Buick went to an all SUV line for GM.
I could go on about how wrong this videos is but I think I’ve made my point and am not gonna waste anymore of my time.
Your opinion.
Partially correct. Most of what I said was either based on sales numbers, pricing, or the fact that it was a 'luxurious' Chevy Cruze. The only opinion I stated was that the car was quite bad compared to other cars at its price point.
I have had both. The Verano IS NOT a Chevy Cruze.
LLC 5016 not the same suspension. Totally different ride. Much quieter.
LLC 5016 Ford does the same thing with its 2.3 L. Dress it up and call it new. I’m thinking of going back to Toyota anyway
Love Love Love my Use 2016 Buick Verano..It came with 38,000 miles
Also you are not factoring The sales your looking at is Rental car purchasing these cars, and if Chevy gave the rental car buys of vehicles a cheaper price of purchasing a fleet of cruises. then Buick did . That's what the numbers reflect. Also guess what vehicles were always in the dealership falling apart. THE CHEVYS WERE. I WONT NAME THE RENTAL COMPANY I WORKED FOR. I WAS AROULD ALL THE DIFFERENT VEHICLES YOUR WRONG.
Did you drive or sit in this car? Your description sounds like you researched on your laptop for about 15 minutes before putting together this miserable drone of sarcasm. GFY
Model years: in 2011 it was release as a 2012... then you go on a rant about chevy Cruze and never mention anything about its active Years of the Verano
I would never bought a Cruze and I pretty sure people who like problemless luxury wouldn’t get a bmw a Lexus and north it Chevy Chrysler Cadillac anyway
Many of us bought this car because we wanted the luxury and also didn't want this shitty 1.6L engine that is in the Chevy Cruz. The Chevy was def not more, or less reliable than this car.
Just outta curiosity how many times did you mention "the Verano is just another version of the Chevy Cruze? It's just a little more luxurious" You probably don't realize the difference in the engines. Buick has at least 4 trim packages from base model to premium and sport/Ecoboost. The latter is like turbo and is the fastest of the series I believe. Anyway I just educated you guys a lot more than this 10 minute spiel regurgitating the same nonsense. That's bc I actually own this car and know it's not the same. If you like it/not fine just don't go bashing a maker for no good reason. That being said Ford & Chevy aren't worth the $ tbh they just made a couple gems.
well thanks for watching my video, even though u didn't like it you paid me :)
Theyre not that bad, cmon.
You have no clue about verano and Cruze. They are not the same car at all.
I've gotten numerous comments telling me that, I get it. I was a dumb 15 yr old who knew nothing about cars, cut me some slack
I hit a deer with my Buick, in western New York where deer are 200 pounds. The only thing it damaged was the grill, which brought me to your video. Nobody has a grill swap on CZcams. Make a video on how dependable, smooth, and well built these cars are.
Let me guess you bought a cruise. Lol.
no i didn't
No you don't know. Buick has always been classier than Chevy you can't deny that. I wanted to watch your video to learn but you're so biased that I'm not even going to finish the video
The person who made this video doesn’t even know what he is talking about and he makes it obvious. He’s seriously ignorant.
yea i know
This video, in the words of this narrator, was stoooopid… and was an unnecessary waste of my time… you gave no quantifiable evidence whatsoever that related to the title. The only thing I really knew after watching this video was that for some uncommunicated reason, the narrator doesn’t like the verano…. Unfortunate for those of us what are seriously researching vehicles…. I would have looked to this channel in the for future reference if I thought they had some degree of credibility or ability to remain neutral while explaining the teased information…. Big no-no when providing supposedly informative videos… unless you were going for the misleading, biased , non-data driven content provider…. Then yes, you nailed it! 👍🏽
"Just get a 3 series or sumthin" bruh. stop making videos. LOL
i have, don't worry. This channel is long dead
@@jaaj7381 haha, sorry. :( now I feel bad. luv u.