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#191 of 200 Re: Love My 08 Cobalt [poncho167] by steve333 Apr 17, 2009 (11:55 am)
Replying to: poncho167 (Apr 17, 2009 8:15 am) According to specs the Cruze is actually 1/2 inch shorter than the Cobalt. The current Cobalt does not handle as well as the Civic or 3, unless you were thinking of the Cobalt SS which handles so well its almost like a completely different car (if only GM paid attention to their best selling trims). If they want it to be another Corolla than handling won't matter much but in this class people buy Corolla's not only for MPG but for reliability-they seem to buy it automatically because if they ever test drove others car many of them wouldn't buy it, IMO. I test drove a Corolla and Cobalt back to back and the Cobalt was the better car in every respect, drive wise at least. GM needs a Home Run, the kind Ford hit with the first Focus-the car got rave reviews and people bought tons of them because of that, and yes, good handling was a major part of the rave reviews. Unfortunately the first year turned out to be unreliable so sales dropped afterwards until recently. The Cruze is getting tepid, middling reviews in Europe and that will be a disaster for Chevy here in the States. If they don't improve the car when it goes on sale here there will be a problem.
#192 of 200 Car names by laserblue Apr 17, 2009 (4:16 pm)
I noticed that some of you were talking about funny or idiotic names for cars. I agree there are some stupid names for cars out there but let me tell you what happened to me about 10 years ago and I still remember the event like it was yesterday.   I hope it gets lots of laughs because it did then.   I was giving a conference on the safety of cars during an impact, I was quite nervous because there was about 200 people attending my conference and I said " I've once been rear-ended by a probe ". People were laughing/crying, it was like a comedy show. I said to myself "What he hell did I say wrong"? Then it hit me... I noticed I have forgotten to say a FORD "PROBE".   Ford should never had called that car a "Probe".   Hope this made you laugh because I'm still laughing at myself every time I think about it and it's been 10 years.
#193 of 200 I new to this forum. Chevy are great vehicles. by pa356228 Apr 19, 2009 (11:18 pm)
Can't say I hate or love my 06 Cobalt LS (4 door-sedan) because my car doesn't have any major problems at the moment besides last month when I took my car in to get inspected, the chevy dealer said couldn't pass inspection because the front struts were leaking and wanted $600 to replace them. But, I took my car someplace else and it did pass inspection and they said my struts wasn't leaking, so couldn't figure that out. Now, ever since I brought my car (3 years ago) I, so far didn't have to buy new brakes, tires, struts, fluids (besides washer), bulbs (had to replaced one rear side marker), and has 52,800 miles. It is a good car. Chevys are nice to have, easy to fix or replace things, cheap and are gas savers.      I traded my 1994 Chevy Cavlier (4 doors) which was great on gas. Gets about 35 mpg city and hwy driving. Back then, I used to live in the country (peaceful) with less traffic jams and alot less street lights.
#194 of 200 any long term feedback (well, over 10k) on 2009 LT sedan by 9394 Apr 22, 2009 (11:11 pm)
i'm looking to buy either Cobalt, Elantra or Focus, and would like to see some slightly longer term feedback on the 2009 LT sedan.   thanks! Replies to this message: poncho167 (Apr 24, 2009 8:26 am) pa356228 (Apr 25, 2009 12:39 am) gerald41 (Apr 27, 2009 1:53 pm) steve333 (Apr 27, 2009 3:26 pm) poncho167 (May 01, 2009 8:24 am) poncho167 (May 01, 2009 8:25 am)
#195 of 200 Re: any long term feedback (well, over 10k) on 2009 LT sedan [9394] by poncho167 Apr 24, 2009 (8:26 am)
Replying to: 9394 (Apr 22, 2009 11:11 pm) It's hard to find good honest service people. When you find one stick with them. People have tried to advise me on unneccessary services before but I didn't buy it. I know my vehicles to good.
#196 of 200 Re: any long term feedback (well, over 10k) on 2009 LT sedan [9394] by pa356228 Apr 25, 2009 (12:39 am)
Replying to: 9394 (Apr 22, 2009 11:11 pm) Focus is something I wouldn't buy. Heard alot of bad things. Cobalt has style and are good on gas mileage, more reliable, handles great and are good cars. (I have a cobalt LS) Elantra gets more mpg than chevys or any other cars and is great if you need a family car. I know some people who has Elantra, and says those cars gets about 41 mpg hwy/ 36 city (just refering to what they told me) and depending on how you drive.   My ex-girlfriend had hers for 7 years and still runs great with no major problems. She keeps her Elantra well maintain. Still, it's your decision. If you want a good car that will last you years to come, I would suggest a Cobalt. Have my going on 4 years without no problems. Replies to this message: gerald41 (Apr 27, 2009 1:53 pm) steve333 (Apr 27, 2009 3:26 pm) poncho167 (May 01, 2009 8:24 am) poncho167 (May 01, 2009 8:25 am)
#197 of 200 Re: any long term feedback (well, over 10k) on 2009 LT sedan [pa356228] by gerald41 Apr 27, 2009 (1:53 pm)
Replying to: pa356228 (Apr 25, 2009 12:39 am) I was watching the business news today, and heard that the Lordstown plant where the Cobalt is built is being closed down and that the Cruze will be it's replacement. I guess that means the Cobalt will end with the 2009 model year. We all know GM is in alot of trouble, ending Pontiac as well. So i guess that says for sure that the Cobalt is history after just a 5 year run. Replies to this message: steve333 (Apr 27, 2009 3:26 pm) poncho167 (May 01, 2009 8:24 am) poncho167 (May 01, 2009 8:25 am)
#198 of 200 Re: any long term feedback (well, over 10k) on 2009 LT sedan [gerald41] by steve333 Apr 27, 2009 (3:26 pm)
Replying to: gerald41 (Apr 27, 2009 1:53 pm) Yep, that was decided awhile ago. Pretty stupid to kill another nameplate but GM is known for doing stupid things.
#199 of 200 Re: any long term feedback (well, over 10k) on 2009 LT sedan [gerald41] by poncho167 May 01, 2009 (8:24 am)
Replying to: gerald41 (Apr 27, 2009 1:53 pm) From what I heard they will keep building the Cobalt through at least part of 2010. Its to high of a volume car to stop building at once.
#200 of 200 Re: any long term feedback (well, over 10k) on 2009 LT sedan [gerald41] by poncho167 May 01, 2009 (8:25 am)
Replying to: gerald41 (Apr 27, 2009 1:53 pm) From what I heard they will keep building the Cobalt through at least part of 2010. Its to high of a volume car to stop building at once even though it is being replaced.

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