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#11 of 200 Re: another experience [nyguy1] by grosloup Jul 26, 2006 (9:20 am)
Replying to: nyguy1 (Jul 26, 2006 8:16 am) Is your Cobalt a sedan or coupe? In your part of the country is there any snow in wintertime? if so... How did it handled in the snow? Replies to this message: nyguy1 (Aug 01, 2006 9:12 am)
#12 of 200 I Love My Cobalt by gerald41 Jul 28, 2006 (3:45 am)
This is my 8th new car in my life and it's by far the best quality out the door of any of them. I've owned the car for just about a year and drive the hell out of it and havn't had 1 reason to return to the dealer other than for oil changes. I currently have over 19,000 miles on the car. Lets keep in mind as well that this is one of the cheapest cars on the market today.   You can get a problem item in anything you buy today, but it doesn't mean they all have that issue. I had bought a Sony plasma tv and a few nights later the power switch failed and had to be replaced. That doesn't mean every tv is bad, same with cars.   Cobalt is a hit in my family and would recommend it highly. Replies to this message: cacophany (Jul 29, 2006 9:50 am) grosloup (Jul 29, 2006 12:13 pm)
#13 of 200 Re: I Love My Cobalt by cacophany Jul 29, 2006 (9:50 am)
Replying to: gerald41 (Jul 28, 2006 3:45 am) I have the 05 Cobalt Coup LS Fully loaded, with a sweet system that I didn't have to even think about any after market kickers, and it came with an amp in the trunk.   This is my first car, and I have to say that I love it. I only had a tiny issue with the sun roof button before I bought it and the sun roof cover being stuck. But they fixed it before I drove it off the lot after I bought it.   It drives great, handels wonderfully. When I was car shopping I test drove a new Lexus IS300, and I still liked the way the Cobalt handeled. (Though of course I was still trying to justifiy spending the extra money for the lexus.)   I still would have bought the Cobalt. It has 20 miles on it when I bought it last year August, and now has 7k miles. The only thing that I have had to do was get the oil changed and regular maintaince.   Now if I can only calm down my driving so I can enjoy the wonderfull gas mileage this car has. (The woes of a lead foot)   Not to mention I have gotten loads of compliments on my cute little red Cobalt. Replies to this message: grosloup (Jul 29, 2006 12:13 pm)
#14 of 200 Re: I Love My Cobalt [cacophany] by grosloup Jul 29, 2006 (12:13 pm)
Replying to: cacophany (Jul 29, 2006 9:50 am) Did you drive your Cobalt in snowstorms last winter? If you did, how did it handle. I might buy a Cobalt 2007 but my only concern is driving in deep snow, cause we have pretty much of it up north.
#15 of 200 Cobalt In the Winter by gerald41 Jul 29, 2006 (7:58 pm)
I live on Long Island, N.Y we get some nasty winters here and I'll say the Cobalt handles very well. I have a relative with a 05 cobalt and I own an 06. Mine is super in the snow but my cousins is alittle better. The michelins on my LT aren't as good as the perellis my cousin got on his. Other than that the car plaws through whatever is thrown on it and the traction control, works great.
#16 of 200 Re: another experience [grosloup] by nyguy1 Aug 01, 2006 (9:12 am)
Replying to: grosloup (Jul 26, 2006 9:20 am) I have the Cobalt Sedan and the car spent last winter in Dayton, OH and Rochester, NY. The snow was no problem with the factory tires. BTW, just made a 300 mile trip in the mid-west. Got 38 mpg but noticed a nice tail wind going our way.
#17 of 200 Thank You by grosloup Aug 01, 2006 (1:38 pm)
To all those who answered my question about the Cobalt performance in winter and snow handling (driving). You are so kind by taking a little of your time for me. Once again thanks a lot. People like you, helping others are what forums are suppose to be all about. Grosloup.
#18 of 200 Re: i hate my cobalt [cobalt_bc_] by ray_h1 Aug 14, 2006 (9:35 am)
Replying to: cobalt_bc_ (Jul 09, 2006 9:39 pm) I've read your posts and I'm sorry to hear about the problems you're having with your Cobalt. But, I hope you're not inferring you're totally without recourse, because I don't buy into that notion at all. You have a 3 yr/36,000 mile warranty from Chevrolet Division of GM. That warranty was issued by the manufacturer precisely to help owners sort out problems beyond their control such as you described. If your selling dealer will not work with you in solving the problems (including damage sustained when your car was transferred off the carrier trailer) you have two options: 1> You're not joined at the hip to your selling dealer. If he won't work with you getting your car squared away, then take the car to ANY Chevrolet dealer - whatever's done to repair the problem areas you listed will be on GM's nickel, or, 2> call GM's toll-free hotline listed in your warranty supplement or owner's manual booklet(s) and start a case file. (Hint - a GM dealerhip will do what a zone rep tells 'em to if they want to keep their franchise. ) As to tires, ordinary passenger cars are factory equipped with "All Season" (aka, "M&S") tires that really equate to "general use" - they provide at least minimally adequate performance in most exigencies, but stand out in none. If you live in an area subject to severe weather, then buy four extra wheels (an auto-recycler yard can be a source for reasonably priced used wheels for your car) and mount snow tires on them. Run your OEM "All Season" tires anytime after spring thaw, and mount the snow tires anytime after the first hard frost. For anyone who lives in a snow-belt state, this seasonal precaution should be considered common sense, not rocket science.
#19 of 200 Re: i hate my cobalt [cobalt_bc_] by bill_sully Oct 03, 2006 (11:22 am)
Replying to: cobalt_bc_ (Jul 02, 2006 6:16 pm) I feel your pain. I have a 2005 Base Cobalt that just turned over 40K. I am on my way back to the dealer fro the sixth time for the same problem. The last time I was out of warranty and they good willed it for me that was 3 weeks ago and now it is going back in today for the same thing. It starts out as a problem with what i think would be the transmission the care takes for ever to get up to speed (have to fan the accelerator) to get there and then when is shifts, it shifts so hard that it throws me back into the seat. the last 2 time the said that they were on the phone with the tech guys in detroit and they told them to replace the ignition switch. Also let me point out that from day one I have had a problem getting my key out of the ignition, I have to play with the shifter to get the key out. Well yesterday the key stuck and I can not get it out, the shifter will not lock. I have contacted my state about the lemon law and have been told that since it is an 05 I am out of luck.   Just brings back bad memories that I have had with Chevrolets. Looks like I will be buying Fords from now on.   Replies to this message: ray_h1 (Oct 04, 2006 6:58 am) chevyguy55 (Oct 26, 2006 8:19 pm) unknown (Nov 20, 2006 4:57 am) ejackson75 (Dec 31, 2006 2:17 am)
#20 of 200 Re: i hate my cobalt [bill_sully] by ray_h1 Oct 04, 2006 (6:58 am)
Replying to: bill_sully (Oct 03, 2006 11:22 am) right out of the frying pan and into the fire...

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