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Sedans Chevrolet Cobalt I love/hate my Cobalt
200 messages, Last post on May 01, 2009 at 7:25 AM
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The Cobalt is a great car, It's a shame that most people only post when they have issues and not when they don't. I'm in my 50's and have always owned Chevy small cars. My first was a 76 Monza, Never had any issues drove it well over 100,000 miles before buying a Citation which only gave me minor issues and never stranded me. I then bought a 91 Cavalier and then bought a 94 3.1 Cavalier which I still own with 145,000 on it. I sold my 91 for a 06 Cobalt which was totaled in 12/07, My wife slid on ice into oncoming traffic at around 30 mph and walked out of the car without a scratch. For that reason alone I replaced it with an 08 Cobalt. The 08 now has 17,000+ miles on it and the only issue I had was a steering shaft changed because of a minor thumping noise when I turned the wheel hard in either direction. The steering has been perfect since. In my opinion Chevrolet has put out some of the best small cars ever built. Keep in mind these are the bottom line rides, for what I paid I feel I got more than my monies worth out of all of them. Kudo's Chevy.  I change the oil every 4 months or 3,000 miles, always do maintance before it's due not after, wash the car every week and wax them every 3 months.
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Replying to: gerald41 (Mar 29, 2009 7:50 am) I've always been a Chevrolet owner myself... 73 Camaro... 77 Chevelle Malibu... 83 Blazer S-10... 91 Astro... 94 Blazer S-10... 99 Venture... 05 Equinox... and they where great vehicles. Like you see I've been driving S.U.V.'s and Vans for a couple of years and now I'm planning on going back to a car (small & economical) so I figured out a Cobalt. I'm in my 50's also and don't need those big machines anymore. The only thing that scares me a bit it's about winter driving with a Cobalt. Your wife had a accident and was lucky for her she was alright. Do you spend winter with "winter tires" or the original 4 seasons? Is your Cobalt a Sedan or Coupe? LT model or LS?
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Replying to: laserblue (Mar 29, 2009 1:06 pm) I read that there might be a AWD Cobalt in 2010, that might be a nice addition if it holds true. Again, Love my Cobalt.
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Replying to: gerald41 (Mar 30, 2009 4:12 am) It would be nice if AWD comes as an option on the Cobalt 2010. I wasn't sure about buying the Sedan or Coupe, but I surely love the styling of the Coupe. I will probably go for the Coupe and since winter tires are now mandatory here since last year (15 nov --- 15 march) and from now on every year... unless I want to pay a 300$ fine, It will be pretty safe and even safer with AWD. |
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Replying to: gerald41 (Mar 30, 2009 4:12 am)
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Replying to: poncho167 (Apr 03, 2009 3:14 pm) The Cobalt was supposed to be their premium compact after they changed the name from Cavalier. GM doesn't know wtf they're doing. And Cruze is just an idiotic name. Sounds like it was named by The Village People.
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Replying to: steve333 (Apr 03, 2009 5:41 pm)
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Replying to: gerald41 (Apr 05, 2009 7:10 am) I suppose you think Hyundai Genesis is a great name. I initially thought of the band Genesis from the 1980's. There are dozens of car names that are less attractive than the Cruze, think about it. Yes, the Cobalt was more premium than the Cavaliar but this car will take it a step further and could be the new bench mark in this catagory.
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Replying to: poncho167 (Apr 10, 2009 3:00 pm) As for being a benchmark, after reading the tepid reviews of the car thats being sold in Europe right now I wouldn't count on it. It will probably be more involving to drive than a Corolla but then again so is a motor scooter (and the Cobalt). Compared to the Civic and Mazda 3 it will not handle as well. Compared to the Corolla and Elantra the ride quality will be as good or almost as good but reliabilty will be a concern for a new model (the Cobalt was a disaster when it first came out). There is no rationale for a new name. Take the Cobalt and improve it and gain market penetration. GM is going back to square one with an all new name once again. Stupid, just plain stupid.
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Replying to: steve333 (Apr 10, 2009 4:26 pm) From what I read is this car will be the new standard with a threat from the Corrola being redone again to help keep it competive. The Corrola is the leader in this class even though it is a very bland car like most Toyota's.
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