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Re: Said Goodbye to My Cobalt [tsjay]
by dispencer2
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Jun 23, 2009 (6:27 pm)
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Replying to: tsjay (May 25, 2009 7:48 am)
I wonder why you didn't get a Corolla. It competes with the Cobalt for size and still gets decent mileage. Also the Scion coupe looks like the Cobalt and is still a Toyota. I assume that you were interested in the Toyota because of its reliability but the people who experienced engine sludge won't agree. Toyota's customer service is terrible. They consistantly blame the customer on things like the engine sludge problem and only take action after a class action suit. Frankly you can have Toyotas.. The worst car I ever had was a 1984 Tercel. It was very reliable in the two or three years I drove it but it was difficult to speak in it because of engine and road noise. My 1980 Dodge Colt (a Mitsibishi) was a far more comfortable car. I had a top of the line 2006 Solara for a month before I could find someone to take it off my hands. It rode stiffer than my 1986 Silverado and convertible flex was terrible. I drove a coupe before I ordered the convertible and they drive and ride differently. I wasn't aware of that. Solaras are history now because of rain leaks, flex, and many other problems. Consumer Reports loved them though. Luckily I only lost $2,000 in the 200 miles I drove it. Toyotas have good resale prices. My Cobalt is far better -and better looking - than any Toyota I';ve ever rented or driven.. Each to his own.
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Re: Said Goodbye to My Cobalt [dispencer2]
by steve333
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Jun 23, 2009 (6:47 pm)
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Replying to: dispencer2 (Jun 23, 2009 6:27 pm)
The Corolla is garbage. It may be reliable but the engine is like a lawn mower and very unpleasant to drive with any gusto.
The Cobalt has a lot more power and handles better. For anyone who actually likes to drive the Cobalt has it all over the Corolla.
Now a Mazda 3 on the other hand................great car.
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- #2137 of 2164
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extended warranty?
by petras2
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Jun 24, 2009 (10:15 am)
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I'm considering an extended gm warranty for my '09 cobalt. To get the best internet price, I have to buy before 12k mi. or 1 yr. With the std 100K/5yr powertrain warranty, I'm wondering if it is still worth it to do so. Any opinions regarding reliability from owners that have had their cobalts more than 3yrs? Thanks..
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Re: extended warranty? [petras2]
by dispencer2
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Jun 24, 2009 (12:17 pm)
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Replying to: petras2 (Jun 24, 2009 10:15 am)
What price have you found? I used to buy the 100k Protection Plans for my Buicks and always found different prices at different dealers. Any GM dealer can sell you a Protection Plan. The Chevrolet dealer here pushes third party warranties. I wouldn't have one if it was free. I've considered an extended warranty for my Cobalt but it is about 9 months old -with 5,000 miles and the only warranty repair I've had was the steering column replacement which is common. I've had very good luck with GM cars in general up to 100,000 miles and 5 or 6 years when I normally used to sell them. I think that a decision should be based on the price of the extended warranty and how far you drive in what time span. In my case -this is a second car and I'm retired - I'd reach the 5 or 6 year mark long before 100,000 miles so I'd opt for probably a 6 year 60,000 mile plan. I'll sell it around that time.
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Re: extended warranty? [dispencer2]
by petras2
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Jun 25, 2009 (5:40 pm)
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Replying to: dispencer2 (Jun 24, 2009 12:17 pm)
I got some gm extended warranty quotes from Black Pontiac Cadillac (www.gmoutlet.com) that were considerably cheaper than others. For example a 6yr/60k, o deduct was $675, 100 or 200 deduct plans slightly less.. I got these quotes several mths ago and they are good till oct/09..
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Re: extended warranty? [petras2]
by dispencer2
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Jul 02, 2009 (5:29 pm)
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Replying to: petras2 (Jun 25, 2009 5:40 pm)
Thanks - I might go that route with them. This is a reasonable price considering what repairs cost nowadays.
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08 Chev Colbalt Air Pump Injection
by byrta777
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Jul 15, 2009 (3:33 pm)
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I have an 08 chev colbalt that is making a rattling noise on a cold start. Took it in today and they think it could be the air pump injection. My colbalt has less then 25,000 miles on it. Has anyone else experienced this type of problem?
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Re: 08 Chev Colbalt Air Pump Injection [byrta777]
by imidazol97
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Jul 15, 2009 (4:05 pm)
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Replying to: byrta777 (Jul 15, 2009 3:33 pm)
Can you describe the noise more and when does it occur. Is it continuous or a short pulse of noise.
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Re: 08 Chev Colbalt Air Pump Injection [imidazol97]
by byrta777
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Jul 15, 2009 (4:31 pm)
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Jul 15, 2009 4:05 pm)
It only occurs during start up after it has sat for several hours. I notice it most in the morning. Noise is hard to describe but almost a bubbling sound. It goes away fairly quickly once the fan kicks in then I don't ever hear it again until it's been sitting for a few hours.
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Re: 08 Chev Colbalt Air Pump Injection [byrta777]
by imidazol97
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Jul 15, 2009 (4:55 pm)
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Replying to: byrta777 (Jul 15, 2009 4:31 pm)
I'm a recent new owner of 2008 and I hear a sound after idling for about 10 seconds on a cold start that's different. It lasts for about 4 or 5 seconds. I thought it might be the ABS system cycling. So I'm interested in your noise whether it's normal or something abnomal.
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