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I've done the tire-chalk test in years past, with a Z28... I like it when street cars wear the tires perfectly flat like my 5 3rd, 4th gen f-body/Z28 cars always did. currently I drive an 06 VW jetta, and an 05 Pontiac GTO, both manual shift. The VW wears the tires nice & flat. GTO not so. Anyway, I really like the blue cobalts and would consider one at some point (with manual shifter of course). i'd bet that cobalts wear the tires nice & evenly, if you select the right PSI and only participate in drifting exhibitions every *other* weekend. |
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| I was suprised on my last trip from Clovis to Albuquerque. I stayed at about 68 mph until I reached the Interstate at Clines Corners and got 40 on an average for about 100 miles. Total average for the trip was around 38 .Altitudes are relatively high - 4300' at Clovis and I think that Albuquerque is around 5,000.. The drive is hilly only when you are going through the Sandias just east of Albuquerque. I have the small 4 and automatic on an LT1 coupe. The car has around 3500 miles on it. I am very critical when it comes to cars. I disliked the jerky transmission on my 06 Impala and finally sold it. I bought the Cobalt last September and have no complaints at all except for very little CD storage in the console. The ride isn't much different than the Impala. The electric steering is tricky at high speeds -you need to keep your mind on the road. A slight deviation and you are in the other lane. Pickup is fine as long as you realize you don't have a Maserati when you pass someone. All in all it is a great car. I am really suprised that Chevy is dumping it. I won't get a Cruse until they build a coupe.and probably by the time I sell the Cobalt the Cruse will be a thing of the past. | |
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Got back 3 days ago. Anyways, I drove from Virginia Beach, VA to Sarver, PA and it took me 9 hours or 454 miles. Had to stop once for fuel, at Sheetz in Breezewood, PA for $1.93 /gal on Route 522 W. Anyways, When I got to Sarver, PA my car calculated 35.8 mpg mostly highway driving at 60 mph. When I drove back to Virginia Beach, VA at 65 mph, it took 8 hours and 13 mins. (443 miles) My car calculated 35.3 mpg, and never had to stop for fuel. Drive straight thru. At tire(s) pressure set at 30psi according to the doorframe. I can't complain. Intending on moving back up there before June 2009, it was great. |
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Just wanted to comment ... I drive 75-80 miles round trip to work daily in city/hwy traffic in Dallas/FtWorth .. I average 32-33 mpg. I have a Cobalt sedan 2007. My daughter has a Cobalt coupe 2007. I just took a trip to Houston last weekend driving 60 mph with no AC on with some rain and averaged 41.3 mpg with an average speed of 57 calculated by the onboard computer in the car. When I first got the car I went to Atlanta GA and averaged over 37 mpg I remember. The car has 45,000 plus miles on it now and 2 yrs old .. yes I drive a lot! I just had the car inspected, oil and oil filter changed, all new tires, new fuel filter, new air filter, and new wiper inserts. I'm driving to Houston again this weekend ... hoping for even better milage this time ... maybe better then 42 mpg!!! Anyway just wanted to say how impressed I am with this Cobalt ... bought it new 2 yrs ago a week after my daughter bought her coupe. I'm 62 nearly and have owned a lot of cars in my time. Once I would not go near a Chevolet ... that has changed! I have had in my lifetime a 1966 Olds Cutlass 442, 1967 Corvett, 1968 Corvett, 1972 Toyota Celica, 1973 Toyota Corona, 1974 Toyota Corona, 1976 Fiat, 1977 Buick Regal Tubo, 1978 Audi 2000S, 1980 Mazda RX7, 1982 Honda Accord, 1985 Ford F250 HD SuperCab Diesel, 1988 Mitsubishi Pickup, 1994 Jeep Cherokee, 1998 Ford EddieBauer Explorer which I still have with just over 149,000 miles and my 2007 Chevy Cobalt. All these vehicles were bought new from first to last. My 1966 442 got 17 mpg, my 1972 Celica got better then 32 mpg, and my Chevy Cobalt better then 41 mpg .... yeaaaaa! How are the rest of you doing with the Cobalt?????? Thanks Gigi |
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Sep 28, 2006 4:56 pm)
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Replying to: dft56 (May 31, 2009 11:38 pm) |
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| I just rented a Pontiac GS (Identical to Cobalt) and according to the in car computer was getting 38 MPG on the highway with spirited driving from NC to ME and back, more than 2500 miles. This was with an automatic transmission too! I was impressed since it zipped along too. | |
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Picked up my 09 Cobalt LS/XFE with the five speed a little over a week ago, and have no problem getting 43 to 44 on the freeway. Doing 70 in fifth, with the A/C on. This little car amazes me. |
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| Now, I've being alittle mixture of driving on the Interstate and city. My Cobalt LS is averaging out 31.4 mpg. It was 32.4 but right now my cobalt is about 3,000 miles overdue and will definitely get an Oil Change tomorrow morning (08/21/2009) so, hopefully the mpg will raise back up. Also, my tires are set at 32psi. By the way, my car is automatic, wished I had a 5 speed. Although, I do know how to drive a 10 speed BigRig. | |
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