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Sedans Chevrolet Cobalt Article Comments - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan XFE Full Test
15 messages, Last post on Jun 06, 2009 at 4:47 AM
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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan XFE Full Test - Bottom Line: Most small cars are moving upscale in look and feel, but the Cobalt LS XFE a throwback to that previous bare-bones tradition. (more)
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Replying to: KarenS (Oct 31, 2008 8:57 am) If the difference in cost between a stripped XFE and a decently equipped LT1 is important then go buy a used 08 LT1 or LT2. They are all over the place with under 10,000 miles and cost less than a new XFE with cheap seats and no power windows. I rented a Caliper in Baltimore a couple of weeks ago and it had no options at all except automatic. It was a pain winding down windows, adjusting mirrors, and having no keyless entry. I rented a Cobalt LT1 Sedan a week later in Philadelphia and it had all the basics. The lack of cruise control was a pain -I had to drive to Harrisburg - but I could live with it. In short, I have a problem with road test people determining handling by driving at various speeds among cones and trying not to hit them. People don't drive like that and I've never driven any car that didn't handle normally -even a Corvair!. Frankly I discount all road tests. I drive a car or cars myself and choose one depending on my own preferences. One problem with the Cobalt and other cars I've owned -like my 06 Impala - is the short seat. After a couple of hours your thighs hurt because they have no support under them. You try and scrunch back in the seat and there is no place to go. Road test people rarely do long term tests and never mention this. My Cadillac is fine. You can drive for days without any discomfort . Another problem is the relatively small trunk opening. It is annoying to have to load large boxes through the door. There is plenty of room but lousy access. I think that the road test was biased. The off the cuff photo of the window crank pointed to the tester's annoyance because basic equipment was lacking and that colored the review. You get what you pay for.
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Replying to: dispencer2 (Nov 08, 2008 12:14 pm)
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Replying to: powderkegg (Nov 08, 2008 5:35 pm)
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Either Edmund's car was screwed up, or they don't know how to drive. I just returned an '08 LS Auto 2.2 Cobalt Coupe that I had rented and drove 800 miles. I flogged the heck out of the car, including 400 miles at over 80mph on I-70 in western CO and UT, and I got 34mpg. Actual measurement, not using the on dash display. I am for the most part a foreign car guy, but I was very impressed by the Cobalt. If GM could get the cheesiness out of the hard plastic on the dash, and give it some seats worth sitting in, this would be a viable alternative. Especially if they come into the 21st Century and put actual brakes on the rear axle. So close, and yet so far. |
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Replying to: dispencer2 (Nov 09, 2008 12:57 pm) I couldn't disagree more, but that'd be off-topic. I suggest those interested in replacement tires check out somewhere such as tire-rack to see the differences.
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 25, 2008 11:45 am) Consumer Reports is much more reliable, though they don't report on nearly as many tires as tire rack. |
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| If Edmunds actually did their research then they would have known that you can get the XFE in a 1LT package with power windows, locks, cruise, keyless entry, and upgraded cloth seats. | |
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 25, 2008 11:45 am)
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Replying to: dispencer2 (Mar 18, 2009 2:12 pm) The stock Continental TouringContact AS tires have been okay for me. I like the ride comfort and low noise (as does my wife, who is very picky about that), and I haven't had any problems with handling on dry or wet roads. The front ones are new, and the rear ones need to be replaced soon. I went online to order two new Contis, but was concerned about all the negative reviews I read. If only for peace of mind, I thought about ordering four new tires (was leaning toward Michelin Harmony). I finally decided to stay with the Contis because, again, I have no problems with them. I don't subject my tires to test track conditions, and I slow down in rain and snow. I can always replace all four later if the Contis don't work out, but my experience so far says that getting two new ones is a safe bet.
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Replying to: vincent67 (Jun 05, 2009 8:55 am)
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