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Re: Gas mileage ain't everything [tsjay]
by just84wvu
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Dec 30, 2008 (7:33 pm)
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Replying to: tsjay (Dec 30, 2008 5:19 am)
I have found that even after 9300 miles my Cobalt still does not get the EPA estimated MPG that was on the chart at the dealer. I have hit 30 MPG on 2 drives. And thats 30 on the mark not 31, 32 and so on just 30. While driving in the city the car manages to get what my old Ford Escape managed to get while taking to city streets. I rarely have times where I idle at red lights so the numbers are shocking. I get told my engine needs to be driven another 2,000 miles before the MPG starts to show but in comparison to my Escape which I have had 33mpg driving the interstate many times with I should notice a change since my driving habits have changed. Who knew such a tiny car would drink gas like a Hummer.
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Re: Gas mileage ain't everything [just84wvu]
by poncho167
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Jan 02, 2009 (4:37 pm)
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Replying to: just84wvu (Dec 30, 2008 7:33 pm)
It's not such a tiny car, its one of the large compacts on the market nearing mid-size. If you want tiny go and check out a Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, Chevy Aveo, etc. Those are sub-compacts. There is one sized car that you don't see in the states yet called a micro car. Now that is a car smaller than the sub-compacts.
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Well, I'm shopping today, and thanks
by Blot
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Jan 03, 2009 (10:15 am)
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This has been a most helpful thread, because I'm hoping to buy a new car, probably a Cobalt, but the gas mileage was something I wanted more info on. Thanks for supplying it.
A big reason we're leaning towards the Cobalt is that we rented one for our vacation and my wife and I found we really liked it. We got about 33 MPG on mostly open driving w/ the automatic.
The fact that she belongs to a "GM family" and we get the discount helps also.
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Re: Gas mileage ain't everything [poncho167]
by laserblue
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Jan 03, 2009 (2:33 pm)
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Replying to: poncho167 (Jan 02, 2009 4:37 pm)
Do you have that small car called "Smart Car" made by Mercedes in the United States? Is that what you mean by "micro car"? They are small and it's a 2 seater.
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Re: Gas mileage ain't everything [laserblue]
by elias
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Jan 04, 2009 (11:09 am)
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Replying to: laserblue (Jan 03, 2009 2:33 pm)
Yes we have the "smart car" in USA but Cobalt gets 3/4 as much mpg and carries 5/2 as many people in 5x as much comfort. Probably costs less too. So cobalt is actually smarter.
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Re: Gas mileage ain't everything [elias]
by tsjay
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Jan 04, 2009 (12:55 pm)
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Replying to: elias (Jan 04, 2009 11:09 am)
I like your reply, elias.
It is easy to fall into the trap of considering only one aspect of a car's performance, like gas mileage, for instance.
Yes, there are cars that get better gas mileage than does the Cobalt, but they would not necessarily have the affordability, ride, room, comfort, and acceleration of a Cobalt. Styling is a matter of taste, but in my book, the Cobalt's styling is another major plus. I don't know of any other car that would rate as high in all of these areas and still sell for such a low price.
I could not be happier about my purchase of a Cobalt, except that, as I have often stated, I would sure like to have cruise control; I should have looked for one that had that feature, but I took the last one on the lot. I have nearly 11,000 miles on my stripped down 2008 Cobalt LS sedan with the automatic transmission, and I am well pleased with the car.
Tom
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Re: Gas mileage ain't everything [elias]
by laserblue
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Jan 04, 2009 (3:43 pm)
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Replying to: elias (Jan 04, 2009 11:09 am)
I totally agree with you and I wouldn't consider buying one either but I wanted to know if that so called Mercedes "smart car" is what you call "micro car"?
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Re: Gas mileage ain't everything [laserblue]
by elias
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Jan 08, 2009 (4:33 am)
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Replying to: laserblue (Jan 04, 2009 3:43 pm)
lazerblue, yes i think 'smartcar' is an adorable microcar, almost as cute as our president-elect's ears.
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Re: Gas mileage ain't everything [elias]
by laserblue
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Jan 08, 2009 (5:22 am)
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Replying to: elias (Jan 08, 2009 4:33 am)
Yes, it's a nice, sweet, economical and safe little car to own but the price tag ARGGGHH!
It must be perfect to drive it in big cities like New-York, Washington, Miami, Chicago ect... easy to mix in heavy traffic and to park.
To make myself clear here, I wouldn't consider buying one because it's not exactly the perfect car to own when you have 9 kids and a wife + a 27 foot trailer to pull. But it's still a nice little car for those who can afford it.
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Re: Well, I'm shopping today, and thanks [Blot]
by kochise
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Jan 08, 2009 (4:12 pm)
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Replying to: Blot (Jan 03, 2009 10:15 am)
hello blot, Well, i quess i can comment here. I have had my chevy cobalt 2 door coupe for almost 5000 miles now. I really like it and the gas mileage is really really very good. I just filled up today and it cost be almost 16 dollars. I can go about 380 miles on that. I have no reason to make this up. The drive is very sturdy and stable and i feel its a good little car. We have always owned chevys and they have never done us wrong. You wont go wrong on a cobalt. I bought a two door coupe and its black with a back spoiler. Its the base model. I have no problem that it doesnt have power windows. To be honest i dont like power windows because i always think i am going to lock myself out. I just wish i would of upgraded to the abs brakes though. I really think i would like the 4 door better for more room, but actually its just me driving to work every day in it.
If theres anything else you need to ask about the cobalt, just write. I just bought mine 4 months ago, brand new.
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