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Replying to: grosloup (Jul 17, 2008 5:42 pm) Recent case in point. One night my nephew was screwing around and locked my Jeep doors while the engine was running. No spare keys handy! Called AAA, they had a tow truck on the scene within 30 min. Got the doors open and off I went. That one service more than paid for the cost of our annual fee. I've also found in my work that most of my customers with AAA generally tend to get better and faster service than if they called some random name in the phone book. Now, with our new vehicles I have an arguement with the wife on this. Since we have road side service as part of the warranty protection I've wanted to drop AAA but she won't due to past experiences.
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Replying to: cmhj2000 (Jul 18, 2008 3:37 am) Thanks for the reply. That's why I was wondering if I should join AAA because my vehicule just got off the G.M. roadside assistance plan and I want to still have some kind of protection. Thanks again.
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Replying to: grosloup (Jul 18, 2008 4:04 am) Also, my insurance covers locksmith charges, and I don't believe I have to pay anything extra for that feature. Tom |
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Does anyone know the differences between the 2008 and 2009 Cobalt LT. They seem to be identical but there must be some difference in features, options, etc.
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Replying to: dispencer2 (Jul 20, 2008 9:52 am) New for 2009 The Chevrolet Cobalt gets variable valve timing on its 2.2-liter engine in an effort to improve mileage. GM's OnStar communication system becomes standard on all models, and the high-performance SS model is available as a sedan. Exterior All Cobalt body styles feature a horizontally split grille with a gold bowtie badge. Built on a 103.3-inch wheelbase, the Cobalt measures a bit more than 180 inches long overall, making it longer than any of its competitors. At 67.9 inches wide, it's narrower than the Civic and Corolla but wider than the Focus by more than an inch. At 57.1 inches, the Cobalt is about half an inch taller than the Civic but still shorter than the Focus and Corolla. New wheel options in 15-, 16-, 17- and 18-inch sizes depending on model High-performance SS model available in coupe or sedan Sport model dropped Available Sport appearance package with spoiler, body molding, 17-inch wheels and other items Different rear-end designs for sedans and coupes Interior With front bucket seats and a 60/40-split folding rear seat, all Cobalts seat five occupants, and the trunk can be accessed from inside the car. On models with an automatic transmission, an optional remote start system allows drivers to start the engine with a key fob. Seats with heated, leather surfaces are optional on LT models, and SS models have unique interior trim bits. Bluetooth connectivity is available. Standard equipment includes: CD player with auxiliary input jack Air conditioning XM Satellite Radio on all models Driver information center Under the Hood LS and LT models use a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine with new variable valve timing. GM says the engine will be more powerful and fuel-efficient, but it has not been tested for fuel economy. The SS model uses a turbocharged and intercooled 2.0-liter four-cylinder, which uses direct injection. The LS and LT are available with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission, whereas the SS is only available with the manual. 155-horsepower, Ecotec 2.2-liter (150 pounds-feet of torque) 260-hp, turbo 2.0-liter (260 pounds-feet of torque) New final drive axle ratio improves fuel economy Four-wheel disc brakes on SS models Standard electronic stability control on SS models Safety Antilock brakes are standard on 2LT and SS models and optional on LS models. Cobalts with the automatic gearbox and antilock brakes also have traction control. Free one-year subscription to OnStar, which alerts authorities in the event of a collision and provides crash data Side curtain airbags are standard on all models, but side-impact airbags for the front seats are not available
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Replying to: grosloup (Jul 20, 2008 11:45 am) 155-horsepower, Ecotec 2.2-liter (150 pounds-feet of torque) That's SVT/performance car territory. |
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| Motor Trend has a list of 2009 cars with descriptions and makes the comment that the next Cobalt will be far better. What are they talking about? Is there supposed to be a completely new and different Cobalt in 2010? | |
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Replying to: grosloup (Jul 20, 2008 11:45 am) |
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My wife has a 2005 Cobalt (new). Now I wonder when would be the best time for her to trade it in so it would be to her advantage? Some say for the first 3 years you shouldn't trade a car, you loose to much. Is it better at 3 yrs, 4... 5 or more?
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Replying to: grosloup (Jul 28, 2008 9:15 am)  Hey, I'm a reformed "car trading junkie." I would LOVE to have the money in the bank right now that I have spent on trading cars over the last 35 years! I used to trade cars more often than most people change underwear. Car dealerships have named cubicles after me, and car salesmen have named children after me. There have been injuries as all the salesmen at the dealerships have tried to get out the door at the same time to greet me when I pulled up on the lot. OK, there might be a LITTLE exaggeration there, but I really did make many, many unnecessary trades over the years. I was an "informed" buyer and got really good deals, but when you get right down to it, there is "no such thing as a good deal on something that you don't need." If you consider the depreciation costs, trading every two or three years just does NOT make sense. Cars are so dependable these days that you can easily get 200,000 miles out of them without spending a lot for repairs. Just keep the oil changed at reasonable intervals, and these modern cars will hang with you for many years. Hey, Grosloup, it's all about what it's worth to you. If you are aware of the costs involved and still want a new car, then good luck in finding just the right car at a great price. Tom |
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