The Wave's ride exhibits a touch of sportiness while remaining comfortable and composed in most situations. The handling and performance are largely appropriate for the intentions and size of the car, and the steering is quick and eager. Rough surfaces can coax excessive noise from the suspension, though.
Of course, Wave isn't set up for feats of extreme handling-- but it hasn't ditched any and all efforts to be enjoyable. It's also amusingly easy to manoeuvre and park, too.
An ideal student car / first car / second family car
The heavily-equipped Wave SE tester was listed at $20,500 with plenty of accessories. Of course, given current economic conditions and the recent announcement of Pontiac's discontinuation, incentives will be plentiful.
Need to save more? Ditch the $1,050 automatic transmission and learn to shift gears yourself. It's fun, and a good teacher will have you rowing the cogs like a champ in an hour.
In fact, at writing, shoppers paying cash could get into a base model Wave for as little as $8,995. If you're a current or recent student, ask about rebate programs that may be available, too. For instance, a current incentive sees GM make the first two payments for qualifying buyers.
It's like your own little bailout package!
photo:Justin Pritchard
Of course, Wave isn't set up for feats of extreme handling-- but it hasn't ditched any and all efforts to be enjoyable. It's also amusingly easy to manoeuvre and park, too.
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| The Wave's ride exhibits a touch of sportiness while remaining comfortable and composed in most situations. |
An ideal student car / first car / second family car
The heavily-equipped Wave SE tester was listed at $20,500 with plenty of accessories. Of course, given current economic conditions and the recent announcement of Pontiac's discontinuation, incentives will be plentiful.
Need to save more? Ditch the $1,050 automatic transmission and learn to shift gears yourself. It's fun, and a good teacher will have you rowing the cogs like a champ in an hour.
In fact, at writing, shoppers paying cash could get into a base model Wave for as little as $8,995. If you're a current or recent student, ask about rebate programs that may be available, too. For instance, a current incentive sees GM make the first two payments for qualifying buyers.
It's like your own little bailout package!
photo:Justin Pritchard
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