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Consumer Reports
by dispencer2
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Nov 30, 2008 (7:47 pm)
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Cobalt is cited as a car that nearly half of the respondents say they won't buy again. I can't figure out what is so bad about the car. CR was talking about the sedan, not the coupe. I prefer the big doors on the coupe and the styling. That's why I bought one. The sedan feels cramped but really there isn't much difference -it is mostly psychological because of the smaller doors. I've rented sedans and they were perfectly fine. I don't know what CR readers expect. The car gets good mileage, has a great engine for a 4 with very good pickup and passing power, and costs little to maintain as compared to a Japanese car. The old Cavalier was OK too.
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Re: Consumer Reports [dispencer2]
by poncho167
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Dec 01, 2008 (4:08 pm)
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Replying to: dispencer2 (Nov 30, 2008 7:47 pm)
Who are these people responding to CR? I know they are paid subscribers but what are their demographics, why are they responding or not responding?
I don't care for CR ratings what so ever.
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Re: Consumer Reports [poncho167]
by dispencer2
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Dec 02, 2008 (10:21 am)
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Replying to: poncho167 (Dec 01, 2008 4:08 pm)
I get the car questionnaire every year. It is pages long and covers not only cars but appliances as well and usually other things. I would assume that many people toss it out -I've done so a few times but I would also assume that people who have a serious gripe would definately fill it out thus skewing the results. There is no car that does everything for everybody. I guess the closest would be a new Malibu. People who buy Cobalts do so mainly because it is a fairly cheap NEW car, well equipped as compared to a base line competitor, especially a Japanese car, has decent pickup and gets decent gas mileage. It can be maintained cheaply as compared to a Toyota, Honda, etc. and if you need warranty repairs in the middle of nowhere you can usually find a Chevy dealer within 100 miles. Good luck with a Toyota. My guess -since I have never seen a demographic report on subscribers -age, income, employment, education etc. (one obviously exists) - is that readers are consumer oriented and price and reliability -for a car for example - means more than features, styling, or performance/handling although the road tests spend a lot of time on a track steering around cones. The readers are also green and environmentally conscious and I'd consider the magazine liberal. CR expends lots of space on health and finance issues and always has a strong opinion one way or the other. You don't get unbiased information from CR. Road tests from CR, Motor Trend or anyplace else are meaningless until YOU drive the car, I had a $31,000 new 06 Solara convertible for 300 miles until I could find some idiot to buy it. I had to order it and couldn't find one to drive before I did so. I did drive a coupe which was totally different as I found out when the convertible arrived. The convertible rode stiffly, shook all over the place, and was just flat uncomfortable. My old 01 Malibu rode like a Cadillac compared to it. CR loved it because it was a Toyota. CR is interesting to read and provides good information on many items -paint, wax, tires, etc. but not on cars.
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Will have my 09 Sedan soon
by Amunhotep
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Dec 02, 2008 (6:19 pm)
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I am new to the forum, and first want to thank all the contributors for their posts. It has helped me already to answer a few questions as I await delivery of my 2009 1LT Automatic with the MyLink package. It was ordered and delivered sooner than my bank account was ready for payment, so I must wait for a few days.
I had my choice of a Cobalt, Focus or Elantra. My brother-in-law owns a Ford dealership in Colorado, and could have gotten a Focus through him at a good price. We own a Sonata, and like it a great deal, and seriously considered the Elantra. But I chose the Cobalt after spending 10 days and 2000 miles in a rental in North Carolina and Tennessee this summer. As well, I wanted to support my local economy here in Missouri (although I love my brother-in-law) and ordered it through a Chevy dealership owned by a former student of mine.
It isn't fancy, or fast (except the SS coupe) but it seems to be solid, comfortable and reliable. The price is reasonable and the warranty and options are very good.
The MyLink package adds most of the 2LT options at a lower price; radio upgrade with USB port, Bluetooth capability, 12 months OnStar with Directions and Connections, 12 months XM radio, 16" Machine Face Aluminum wheels and touring tires, ABS, Traction Control, Cruise Control, Leather Wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, all for $995 MSRP additional.
I am anxiously awaiting the purchase of my Cobalt. Looks like the middle of the month is an early Christmas present for me!
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Re: i hate my cobalt [cobalt_bc_]
by abrat71
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Dec 10, 2008 (12:58 pm)
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Replying to: cobalt_bc_ (Jul 02, 2006 6:16 pm)
Well I do feel sorry for anyone that has bought one of these cars. They are not safe and getting reid of one is not so easy. I own a 2007 and its well let say its a pc. I do have a attonery and he is pushing a law suit and I do hope to win. I have heard it all from the dealership from bad sensor to well we dont hear anythig. I can turn my car off and the gauges still jump up and down. my cd player pushes the cd in and out and its freakes me out. the gauges sensor are always going off and they blink alot. i would like to tell anyone that if they are thinking about buying one of these cars to rethink again. i did somthing that i think everyone who been screwed by the dealships will find amusing. I printed 8x10 lemons of the internet and i pasted them all over my car front to back and put a big sign that i bout this car a hertiage and if you want to know my experince call me lol. if you guys have any ???? you can email me at kismeck hotmail.com I would love to chat. 
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Re: i hate my cobalt [abrat71]
by okko1
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Dec 10, 2008 (3:22 pm)
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Replying to: abrat71 (Dec 10, 2008 12:58 pm)
thats to bad i got a 06 and it is the best car i have ever owned. it has 30,000 miles on it and has operated flawlessly. the dealership that i use has serviced and done a number of modifications for me. i am more than pleased with my cobalt. what model did you purchase? i have heard of some problems with the ignition switches and battery cables that might cause some problems. have you had the car evalueated by anyone else? 
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by steve333
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Dec 10, 2008 (9:15 pm)
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The only problem I have with mine is the front end and steering. Nothing unsafe, but the car doesn't ride smoothly at all and handles poor around turns.
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Re: [steve333]
by Amunhotep
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Dec 11, 2008 (12:34 pm)
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Replying to: steve333 (Dec 10, 2008 9:15 pm)
Not knowing what year and model you have, the reports on the XFE models have been that they do ride harsh and tend to slip in turns, due to the tires used to boost MPG.
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Re: [Amunhotep]
by steve333
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Dec 11, 2008 (1:56 pm)
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Replying to: Amunhotep (Dec 11, 2008 12:34 pm)
I have an '06 LT Sedan with brand new Michelins.
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Re: [steve333]
by tsjay
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Dec 11, 2008 (3:24 pm)
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Replying to: steve333 (Dec 10, 2008 9:15 pm)
What pressure are you running in your tires? These symptoms could be simply due to overinflation. Not saying they are, just that they COULD be.
Tomster
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