2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Consumer Reviews Page 2

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Written by: alcss on 08/14/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

Bought the SS sedan 3 weeks ago. This car is a blast to drive! Have 2500 miles on it already. 3000 pound curb weight and 260hp is a great combo. Turbo-charged ecotec engine is fantastic. Exhaust has a nice rumble on hard acceleration, but it's not tiresome on the highway. Tires, wheels, steering, braking and suspension/handling are all top notch, simply outstanding. This car can really perform and it is so much fun to drive. Seats are amazing. I would recommend this ride to anyone who needs a double extra dose of performance in their daily drive.

Favorite Features

Turbo, amazing steering and handling.

Suggested Improvements

Amp up the interior style, offer AWD with 300hp.

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Better than expected

Written by: donna on 08/12/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I would never have considered the cobalt prior to driving it as a rental. I was impressed by the headroom, handling, and quiet firm ride when on a parkway at speeds 60+ I also felt the seats were very comfortable and supportive and the car was overall "fun to drive". I would definitely consider purchasing this car particularly in view of their competitive pricing

Favorite Features

The stereo and air conditioning and controls were so much better than my volkswagon passat.

Suggested Improvements

The fabric seats seemed to soil easily and trunk was not as roomy as I would like. Also mileage seemed much lower than expected

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Love my car!

Written by: Wikia on 08/07/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This is the first vehicle I have purchased on my own, and I am very happy with it. I wanted something simple, but my dealer located a car for me with the sports package, a lot of fun extras. I traded in my old Chevy Blazer for a more fuel efficient and safer car, and I am so glad I did. About a month and half after I purchased my car someone ran a red light and t-boned me. Both myself and my passenger were ok, and I credit that to my car. The time that my car was in the shop, I missed it. Before buying my car I test drove Honda's and Ford's, but with this car you get a lot of "bang for your buck": power, safety, fuel efficiency, comfort, etc. I think I made a very smart (and safe!) choice.

Favorite Features

Safety, driver's controls, the way it handles, small but roomy, simplicity in the design of the controls and radio, one-year standard OnStar, I get 29MPG in mixed driving, the price

Suggested Improvements

There's a big trunk, but a small trunk opening, you might have to fold down the seats and put bigger items in through the door. Not a lot of cabin storage areas, just a small console and small glove box.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Immaculate 88 Sentra to this....

Written by: Happy Camper on 08/02/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Compared to the old Sentra, this thing rocks, until you talk interior. The lack in braking with the LRR tires is also a bit of a drag. Got the XFE, and on the highway, it's getting an amazing 44 mpg. Overall I couldn't be happier. I love this car. Thank you GM for not going hybrid, and for building an affordable little mileage monster. I'm also way happy with what the base model comes with. Crank windows, manual seats.. no biggy. I love the DIC, and the stereo is great. While shopping, I saw others that wanted 3K for A/C, and used an idiot light as a temp gauge. Had no where near the gidup, and I seriously doubt they could match the MPG. Also used a timing belt.. I'll take a chain anyday.

Favorite Features

Ecotec, DIC, auto volume, huge trunk

Suggested Improvements

Interior's a bit of a yawn, and could have used a bit more "insulation" to cut road noise.

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Cash for Cluncker Deal

Written by: lesrice on 08/02/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

After driving a Fit, Yaris, Soul, G5, and a Focus, the only thing left out there after week one of cash for clunkers were manual Cobalts. It compared well with the other models and got better fuel economy (posted). The G5 had more features for the price, but they were the first cars gone by day 4. The Cobalt doesn't have all the features of the other vehicle, but it does have a trip computer, On Star and XM radio. With rebates, the price was 12,500 before my 4,500 cash for clunkers taking the price to 8,100. I can live with what it doesn't have for that kind of money. Time will tell and I will follow up with future post as we observe real world mileage and wear and tear.

Favorite Features

XM Radio,air,5 speed manual

Suggested Improvements

Larger trunk opening.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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This is my 2nd Cobalt!

Written by: C-57D on 07/29/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

What can I say - I bought a 2005 because I needed a car (my '92 Lumina Van croaked at 218000 miles). There was nothing wrong with the '05 but GMAC wanted to get rid of their leases and they made me a good deal! The '09 feels like it has a little more power and is a bit more solid overall than the '05. Never had a problem with either car.

Favorite Features

looks, basic performance, appointments, enjoyment, and reliability (did I say looks?)

Suggested Improvements

Nit picking - mileage seems a little bit less than the '05 (down maybe 4 mpg). The trunk could use a bigger opening.

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Love my Cobalt

Written by: Latona on 07/07/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I love my new cobalt! The vehicle was much better than I initally thought. My Cobalt is fully loaded with Black leather interior, Premium Pioneer sound system (with a sub!),heated seats, Onstar, Bluetooth, HUGE sunroof. I like the fact that my Chevy makes it easy to keep your car up on maintenance as well. I know my tire pressure, coolant levels, oil level, gas mileage and more. I never paid attention to that stuff before, I always had my husband take care of it. The trunk is also very big. We are very Pleased with our purchase!

Favorite Features

The 8 speaker stereo, my doors automatically lock when I shift out of park, the gas mileage is AWESOME, it appears to be small on the outside but it's very roomy inside. The nice all black leather interior. Sunroof is very nice. Did I mention my stereo?

Suggested Improvements

Maybe seat coolers instead of seat heaters?

8 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Good car for the Money

Written by: ChicagoDave on 07/02/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this car in November of 2008, it was the cheapest car I could find and I am surprisingly pleased with it. The drive is smooth and unexciting, the radio is decent enough, the controls are laid out nicely the front seat are comfortable enough to be in for a few hours at a time and it's a compact car that has enough power to pass semi's on the highway.

Favorite Features

High way gas mileage is great, I drove 265 miles on 7 gallons of gas. The front seats are great for tall adults. The trunk has folding supports so you can take full advantage of the ample trunk room.

Suggested Improvements

The back seats are tiny, great for kids less you have to sit sideways on the seat due to lack of leg room. Also, the back seats don't flip down from the inside of the car, you have to go through the trunk.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Chevy Cobalt Exceeded my expectation

Written by: Ding on 06/25/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This vehicle drives very well, makes tight turns, responds quickly. The fit and finish is great, with no uneven gaps between body panels. The fuel economy is better than posted. I drive a mix of local roads and highway, and get about 32 MPG on average (with automatic transmission). The rear seats have ample leg rooms for my 2 teenage sons. Transmission is especially smooth. Never feel anything with gear changes. The vehicle has substantial weight, so on highway it does not "drift". A great value!

Favorite Features

1.Manual driver seat height adjuster is convenient and enough to put me on a comfortable driving position. 2.Fuel economy better than posted. 3. Standard has sealant pump instead of spare-tire. This reduces mass of vehicle for better fuel economy, and still provides emergency help for a flat tire.

Suggested Improvements

Air condition should be a standard feature.

9 out 10 people found this review helpful

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A hoot to drive

Written by: 01Z2806TBSS09CSS on 06/11/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

I picked up a Cobalt SS Sedan to compliment the 01 Z28 and 06 TrailBlazer SS that I own. I have to say that I am totally impressed with the Cobalt SS. What a surprising car! If I had not seen on at my local track I would never have given owning one a thought. The handling of these cars is second to none. You forget you are in a FWD vehicle. Straight acceleration is a blast and you don't realize how fast you are going due to how stable the car is at speed. Gas mileage is great. With the cruise on at 55 I'm getting 30+ MPG. City I'm getting mid twenties.

Favorite Features

Performance, Straight line, handling and braking. The seats are excellent

Suggested Improvements

10 out 10 people found this review helpful

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