2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Consumer Reviews Page 4

Ford Girl, turns Chevy

Written by: michelle n on 03/28/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I recently traded my 2003 Ford Explorer for the 2009 Chevy Cobalt LT XFE 4-door sedan, in sport red, with a manual 5 speed transmission. I love the way this car rides and handles. I especially love the mpg this car gets, I travel 40+miles, six days a week, and I'm averaging 29.9 mpg. Compared to my Explorer, this is like getting gas for half price. Considering this is a compact car, it is extremely roomy, with quite a large trunk. I can't believe how quietly this car travels, with no road noise to be heard. The OnStar is a plus also. Great car for the price. I love it!

Favorite Features

5-speed manual transmission, power windows and locks, OnStar, Sport Red Tint color, XM Radio, Gas mileage

Suggested Improvements

Sport up the interior a little bit, reposition the arm rest so that it's not directly over the emergency brake.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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39 Mpg right from the Start!

Written by: buffalo Balt on 03/27/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I looked at a few different cars in this class and ended up buying a great Cobalt XFE. The interior door panels are in need of new materials and and a better design. The Chrome door handle and storage are great but the Plastic is so rough you can grate cheese on it. That is the only dislike however about this great car. I looked at an 09 Corolla and that interior looked extremely cheap and was full of bad plastics & poor fitting panels. The cost of the Corolla 5 speed was 14,500 rock bottom price. The Cobalt with all the same equipment plus onstar and XM radio was $11,000 before tax. PLUS the Cobalt is getting 39 mpg in mixed driving &ts not even broken yet. The Cobalt is the way to go.

Favorite Features

XM RADIO, Standard A/C, Onstar, 39 mpg, tilt wheel and lots of room inside. The new Hubcaps are nicer too.

Suggested Improvements

Better Quality door panels. A soft touch Dashboard. I'd love a hatchback design similiar to the Dodge Shadow.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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So far so good

Written by: Cher on 03/26/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Only had car for a few weeks, so I will write another review in a year. I may not know much about this car yet, but I do know that the gas mileage is fabulous. Better than any 4 cylinder compact car I have owned. However, that only goes for the manual transmission LS models. The manual transmission is fun to drive, it shifts smoothly and the engine is peppy. Great if you need to pass someone. The trunk is roomy but the back seats are not. Overall I do like this car.

Favorite Features

Great pick up for a 4 cyl, nice looking car, great on gas, smooth driving and shifting

Suggested Improvements

Death by plastic! Less cheap plastic interior and more vinyl. Make seats more comfortable and not so stiff, it feels like the seats have died and rigor mortis has set in. Of course you get what you pay for and the Cobalt is still a good buy.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Hated Chevy, But Now..

Written by: Crystal on 03/25/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

In 2008 I purchased a 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. Never-again. I had it into the shop 15+ times in a single year. I swore I'd never buy another GM car until I laid eyes on the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Coupe. I was drawn by it's style and yellow color. After test driving it and looking at the specs, my boyfriend and I decided we'd give GM another try. WONDERFUL, idea. I love its get-up-and-go power and handling. XM is awesome as is 1 free year of Onstar. This car has been completely reliable and I enjoy driving it. The price was reasonable, and the fuel economy is excellent. At 20 miles on the odometer when I first purchased the car I was getting 30mpg and it's still going up. Great car.

Favorite Features

XM radio, Onstar, Sound System, Engine power, and vehicle body style.

Suggested Improvements

Shifter difficult to clean, visors are cheaply made, and it doesn't say when a door is still ajar in a vehicle.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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A Decent Car for the Price

Written by: Peter on 03/24/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

The first flaw I noticed with this car was that there is a severe premium on storage space. My map book wouldn't even fit in the glove compartment! The (optional) arm rest storage compartment is a must-have, even though it interferes with the parking brake. I found that the seat belt latch was located a little too close to the body and therefore difficult to access. The seats themselves are comfortable enough and there is more than enough head and leg room (I'm 6'). The display module is located a little too low on the dash. I found that it was obscured by the steering wheel spokes while turning so that the "low traction" warning couldn't be seen if you were turning on a patch of ice.

Favorite Features

I have to admit, this is a pretty sharp looking car in profile view. The stereo system isn't bad and is easy to manipulate while driving. Fuel economy is fantastic. Lots of room in the trunk. 60/40 split seats is a nice touch. Aluminum wheels and power package are nice features for the price.

Suggested Improvements

More storage space! My old Sunfire was a warehouse compared to this. Relocate the parking brake (see 09 Civic), it's a pain to have to keep lifting the armrest to access it. Relocate information display. Side-curtain airbags should be standard!

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Good value

Written by: AA on 03/21/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Great price. Overall good features with the LT package, great fuel economy, smooth ride and comfortable even for a tall person like me.

Favorite Features

XM, Onstar, looks.

Suggested Improvements

Better seats, don't use the low rolling resistance tires (they aren't the greatest in terms of grip).

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Nice Economy car for a good price

Written by: PD on 03/16/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Just got the car today. It's a base auto with AC and ABS. It drives and rides pretty good for an economy car. Gets very good gas mileage so far 30+ mpg. Got mine for 12.5k which is a great price for a new car. Its not the most exciting car to drive, but that's not why I bought it.

Favorite Features

Great gas mileage and decent ride.

Suggested Improvements

Use better materials inside on door panels

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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SS coupe alot of car for the money

Written by: Tom on 03/09/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

The cobalt SS is one powerful piece of machinery. The handling and power you get is unmatched of any car at this price range. One free year of OnStar and 3 free months of XM radio really sweeten an already good deal. My friend is a real snob about cars and hates American cars. After showing him a lot of SS reviews and giving him a ride in my new car he has had to admit this is a good car.

Favorite Features

The 260hp and excellent handling/brakes. The sound system is great and has a nice amount of punchy bass. This car is fun to drive.

Suggested Improvements

The handbrake actually looks like male dog genitals. There are a few minor things that look unfinished on the interior.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Excellent car

Written by: Roger on 03/03/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I bought a bottom of the line Cobalt for commuting. The price was unbeatable and the MPG is wonderful. Chevrolet has come a long way in quality. I have never really been happy with GM products , but this one changed my mind. It a pleasure to own and drive. The interior is wonderful and it has plenty of comfort. I love this little car and I'm glad I didn't settle for an import. Thanks Chevrolet. It's a wonderful and reliable car!

Favorite Features

Onstar and Xm. The great value and good looks.

Suggested Improvements

None...I love it.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Great Value

Written by: GV on 02/19/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I've owned the car for about a month and haven't got a single regret. Got the car at an exceptional price with all the incentives even though I hadn't planned on buying a car. This car is way quicker than my venerable '98 Sunfire and with way more ammenities for thousands of dollars less. The car is a pleasant surprise with all it's features, conveniences and style.

Favorite Features

Engine performance is very good for an economy car. Like the OnStar, XM radio/sound system. The lumbar support adjustment in the driver seat works well. Remote start is great too.

Suggested Improvements

The interior is alright for an economy car so refining the interior would move this car up in class

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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