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Chevrolet Cobalt Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#137 of 166 Re: Got my 2008 Cobalt LS for $300 over invoice [poncho167] by tsjay

Jun 09, 2008 (7:26 pm)

Replying to: poncho167 (Jun 08, 2008 5:40 am)
Thanks, Ponch. I'll keep that in mind.
 
I really don't often take long trips, though. I can probably survive without cruise, but it's nice to know that I can have it without spending a fortune.
 
Tom

#139 of 166 2009 Cobalt Price Paid by premad

Nov 01, 2008 (5:10 am)

Just wanted to post how much I paid for a 2009 Chevy Cobalt 10/31/08 in case someone was looking to buy one.
 
Cobalt LS Sedan with floor mats and side body molding:
 
MSRP: 15925
Dealer Discount: -1430
Rebate: -1500
GM Card earnings: -2159.58
  
Purchase Price: 10835.42
 
Of course I did not include the Tax and DMV cost plus the 67.50 dealer charges to the above price as it varies from state to state.

#140 of 166 Extended Warranty by grosloup

Nov 02, 2008 (5:55 am)

Did you purchase a "extended warranty" when you bought your car. Is it realy worth it or it's more like a last minute gamble?
 
 I don't know what to do.

#141 of 166 Re: Extended Warranty [grosloup] by tcalof

Nov 02, 2008 (8:56 am)

Replying to: grosloup (Nov 02, 2008 5:55 am)
I wouldn't bother with an extended warranty. The engine and transmission in the Cobalt are both very reliable. Change oil and filter on a regular basis (many people change every 4 months or 5000 miles), keep the tires properly inflated, don't abuse the car by towing anything over 1000 lbs, don't spin the tires on snow or ice, and you'll get many trouble-free years of use out of the car.

#142 of 166 Re: Extended Warranty [tcalof] by micweb

Nov 03, 2008 (4:40 pm)

Replying to: tcalof (Nov 02, 2008 8:56 am)
On oil changes, I'd follow the oil life monitor recommendation given by the computer in the car. It takes into account ambient temperatures, short trips vs. long trips, city vs. highway.
 
I know some people advocate changing oil a little early since the manufacturer is trying to be a good corporate citizen by extending the change interval. I change early myself, but still go by the computer. Just do it when the computer indicates 25% life remaining.
 
BTW, the manual requires at least yearly changes if you are a very infrequent driver.

#143 of 166 Re: Extended Warranty [grosloup] by jfritsch

Nov 06, 2008 (8:43 am)

Replying to: grosloup (Nov 02, 2008 5:55 am)
Chevrolet has a 100000 mi powertrain warranty and 3/36k mile bumper to bumper. There is only so much security one needs.... whether it is "worth it" depends on "how much?"
 
Numerous people on the Hyundai forum (with 100k powertrain and 60k bumper to bumper std. ) have paid $1000 or more for a 120k AFTERMARKET warranty (you fill in the paperwork and hope to be reimbursed from ACME co.) this is downright stupid. The fact they can work it into the financing for $20/mo makes it more saleable.
 
I purchased numerous cars in the 80's and early 90's with just 12mo bumper to bumper. Unbelieveable this was the standard for 20 (50?) years before. Reliability was also poor compared to now. (remember the good ol days?)
 
For cars (nissan, honda,ford etc) with 3/36 bb and 5/60k powertrain standard a bumper to bumper 8yr /120kmi bb extension for a cheap (under 20k) sedan should be around $800. For more expensive vehicles loaded with electric sliding doors, 4wd, navi, etc we're talking about $1200. For the Chevy one would expect about $500 or so. Much more than this and you should pass.
 
Many people get taken for $2000 or more for these in the dealer's finance office. Honda's warranty used to be offered online by several dealerships but I think they terminated the practice. I believe Honda's extended warranty is available until the 36k mile mark for $100 more than around time of purchase (under 6kmiles). Others may be similar.
 
Warranties can be shopped just as cars can by getting 10 or so dealers to compete end of month.(sales quotas). 20 or more bids could be solicited. Just email for the best price from the dealership and they may give you the finance officers email.(or just forward it to him)
 
Good luck
--jjf
 
Did you purchase a "extended warranty" when you bought your car. Is it realy worth it or it's more like a last minute gamble?
  
 I don't know what to do

#144 of 166 Re: Extended Warranty [jfritsch] by dispencer2

Nov 06, 2008 (7:07 pm)

Replying to: jfritsch (Nov 06, 2008 8:43 am)
When I bought my 09 Cobalt in September to take advantage of the Employee discount the finance guy tried to sell me a third party warranty. He "didn't know" what the price of the GM Protection Plan was. Anyone who purchases a third party warranty is not very bright in my opinion. Companies can go out of business and holders of a warranty have to get permission for a warranty repair. With a GMPP any Chevy dealer will handle it and I don't expect GM to go under anytime soon. I probably won't bother with one. I only drive about 10k a year on the Cobalt -just around town.

#145 of 166 09 Cobalt LT1 by dispencer2

Nov 06, 2008 (7:37 pm)

I drove out in an LT1 coupe for a little over 17k tags, title and tax. The car listed for around $18,600 as I recall. I bought it from Bender Chevrolet in Clovis NM. It is our local Cadillac/Chevrolet dealer and I service my 03 Cadillac DeVille there. Nice people. This was during the employee price sale. I understand that the present rebates are about as good. I probably should have ordered one. I would not have bothered with the remote start or the spoiler but would have ordered the Pioneer stereo. Bender ordered a group of 09 LT1s with the spoiler, floor mats, side moldings,and leather steering wheel with cruise, automatic, 2.2 engine, remote start,and Bluetooth. . Mine is Victory Red with the Ebony interior. . I like the XM radio and will subscribe. I have no interest in On Star. I had it for 5 years on the Cadillac and never pushed the button. I don't like a bunch of strangers knowing where my car is and how to open it. I just use it in town anyway and carry a cell phone.

#146 of 166 2009 1Lt Sedan by Amunhotep

Dec 17, 2008 (9:05 pm)

Ordered in November, picked up last Saturday. Silver Moss Metallic, added the MyLink Package (one year directions/connections OnStar, 1 year XM, Cruise, Bluetooth, Leather steering wheel and shifter, 4 wheel ABS, 16" Aluminum wheels) auto tranny and spare tire and dealer added stripe. I added Weathertech floor liners at $80.
 
List $19,250, with $1500 rebate, paid $17,041 cash. Purchased at Hanks Chevy in Ozark, MO. Known the owner and family(taught sons who now run the dealership) for over 20 years. Easy to work with, and they threw in a couple of basketball tickets in our University's new arena.
 
All in all a good experience.

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