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Re: i hate my cobalt [cobalt_bc_]
by sbadattitude
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Mar 23, 2008 (7:17 pm)
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Replying to: cobalt_bc_ (Jul 02, 2006 6:16 pm)
im sorry to hear you had such bad luck with your cobalt. the one i bought im the 2nd owner. its an 06 cobalt ss. i bought it with 5100 miles on it. its everything i could ever have wanted in a car. my car now has almost 12000 miles on it. i only have had it since oct of 07. i had one problem and that was my car was vibrating when i was trying to stop. i took it back to the dealer and they turned my rotors. thats all it was..i know that every car has trouble at one time or another. it may be just a default car. not all cobalts are bad. i would not trade mine for anything. every one has their own oppinion. im really sorry to hear that you had such bad luck with it. 
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- #96 of 200
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Re: Cobalt Rental Car [dispencer2]
by gvsunurse
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Mar 30, 2008 (7:14 pm)
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Replying to: dispencer2 (Mar 17, 2008 6:11 pm)
I drove my 05 Cobalt from Lansing, Michigan to Philadelphia...and it SUCKED...seats are very uncomfortable for that long of a drive. My 2001 Grand Am's seats were MUCH more comfortable. Cannot wait to get out of my lease...I've had nothing but problems with this car...but it was the first model year so I would hope they've got all the glitches out...I was one problem away from it being declared a lemon.
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- #97 of 200
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Re: Cobalt Rental Car [dispencer2]
by gvsunurse
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Mar 30, 2008 (7:17 pm)
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Replying to: dispencer2 (Mar 17, 2008 6:11 pm)
Re. the stereo - I test drove one with the Pioneer system...honestly, there's no need to spend the extra money...the base system in the Cobalt is better than the Monsoon stereo that was in my Grand Am.
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- #98 of 200
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Cobalt is the best car out for the money
by gerald41
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Mar 31, 2008 (1:04 pm)
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Depending on the Model your considering you can get a Cobalt LT -1 for 13,000 when GM runs there special rebates and you get it for Invoice. My neighbor bought a 2008 LT-1 for 12,900 with an automatic tranny. Where are you going to get a car with power windows, locks cd-mp-3 player ac power steering and brakes new for that price. Plus the coupe has a nice aporty look to it. 3 on my block have bought cobalts since the start of the year. Loved the car sold after they saw the price.
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- #99 of 200
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Re: Cobalt Rental Car [gvsunurse]
by poncho167
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Apr 02, 2008 (10:05 am)
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Replying to: gvsunurse (Mar 30, 2008 7:14 pm)
Yes, most of us have heard your stories before.
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- #100 of 200
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Re: Great Car [gerald41]
by steve333
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Apr 16, 2008 (10:23 pm)
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Replying to: gerald41 (Mar 09, 2008 7:17 pm)
I just got Michelin Primacy tires. They replaced a set of Goodyear Assurance Comfortreds that I originally bought to replace the OEM Pirelli P6.
The Comfortreds are not a good fit for the Cobalt. The rubber is not stiff enough and control is poor.
The Michelins are much better however they tend to track in the rain grooves of the freeways in San Diego. Its very annoying but theres nothing I can do about it. The other thing I noticed about the Michelins was that there is a lot of excess rubber on the tire. I expected to see a little of it but some pieces are big enough to grab with my fingers. I found that a little odd.
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- #101 of 200
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Cobalt - worst car I ever drove
by mytemp095
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Apr 23, 2008 (3:53 am)
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I am currently renting a new Cobalt and it it the worst car I have ever driven. It is very uncomfortable. The handling is poor. The gas milage is below average, only 15 mile per gal. for the city and 28 for the highway. If you want a much better car get the Mazda3Speed. Better pickup, handling, comfort and gas milage. My 2003 Honda Accord V6 has a better pickup and better gas milage than the Cobalt!
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- #102 of 200
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Re: Cobalt - worst car I ever drove [mytemp095]
by steve333
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Apr 23, 2008 (11:00 am)
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Replying to: mytemp095 (Apr 23, 2008 3:53 am)
You're renting a Cobalt and you already know what the mileage is?
I smell a troll.
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- #103 of 200
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Re: Cobalt - worst car I ever drove [mytemp095]
by okko1
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Apr 23, 2008 (3:45 pm)
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Replying to: mytemp095 (Apr 23, 2008 3:53 am)
kinda comparing apples to oranges aren't we. 
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- #104 of 200
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Re: Cobalt - worst car I ever drove [mytemp095]
by poncho167
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Apr 24, 2008 (5:42 am)
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Replying to: mytemp095 (Apr 23, 2008 3:53 am)
That's interesting because I rented a Mazda 3 2-months ago because they were out of Aveo's and it was a descent car, but not quite to my liking for a compact car but I had no reason venture over to the Mazda forum to trash it. Though the Mazda probably has the best style in the compact class, the front seating is rather cramped and because of its design there are too many blind spots. Though descent cars, Mazda's aren't known for mileage and are usually at the bottom of the charts in that catagory. Cobalts have very good sure footed handling, mileage, and arguably best in class engines (Ecotecs) no matter which level of car you get. The recent Car & Driver buyers guide said this is a great all day driver.
I also felt you had a made up a story for whatever reason, and don't sound sincere. Why even bother coming over to this forum?
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