2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Consumer Reviews Page 5

Love my Lil Red Coupe

Written by: Kyle on 01/19/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I traded in my 00 Mustang V6 that was a piece of junk for this 09 Cobalt. It is my first new car and I am really pleased with my decision. The OnStar and XM are my favorite features plus the XFE sticker on the trunk is cool even though I'm not sure what it means. I assume it is the sport package? At 6'4 and 330 lbs I fit very comfortably and dont feel cramped like I was in the mustang. I drive 100 miles to college and then 20 to work. so the gas mileage is very important. I am getting double what the Mustang was. Great car and worth the money.

Favorite Features

OnStar and XM

Suggested Improvements

Make power windows and power locks standard

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5000 mile Chevy Cobalt review

Written by: kochise on 01/08/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Nice little car to get around town in. I don't like the seats or interior. I think the seats are made very cheap. I bought for gas mileage and the price range was what I could afford to keep maintained. I think the interior is really cheap.

Favorite Features

The looks

Suggested Improvements

Build a little better seats. Really bad cheap plastic. Seats are not comfortable at all. Hurt my neck after a long trip

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Very happy

Written by: Dave Wny on 11/18/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

So far I love this car. Fun to drive, sharp looking and excellent fuel economy. I purchased the LT 2 door coupe with the automatic. Plenty of power for regular driving and the interstates. Passing power is more then good enough. I am getting lots of compliments on the style of the car. I got a black one with the 16" rims and spoiler and chrome package. Lots of heads turn to take a look as I am driving. Rides and handles very nicely. It looks and drives great. I am very, very happy. No problems at all after the first 2 months. For the money it's an excellent car to buy. I am more then pleased.

Favorite Features

Style and the fun of driving a sporty small car again after driving an SUV for several years. Excellent gas mileage. The auto start and the XM radio are great features. Base radio has an excellent sound. Trunk space is very large for a small car. I am 6 feet tall and front seat leg room is great.

Suggested Improvements

No real complaints so far.

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So far, exceptional value

Written by: Jake on 11/13/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I also bought "Go"balt during the GM employee price period. Nice incentive to get what turns out to be just about everything I hoped for, even the color I wanted - yellow. Great handling. Only 1600 miles but getting 27.2 mpg last check. Work ride between 40-50 mph at 60 miles each day. Would've liked hatchback. Rear deck just in the way & to hold speakers. Rear spoiler can block vision. I'm 6'-1"+ & seat is comfortable but I must cock my knees just so on entry. Interior a little chintzy but hey, it's a commuter car with go-power. The refig display is different. I have trouble reading it in the variety of color combos it offers. Currently getting dealer installed cat- back system. A kid at 58!

Favorite Features

Turbo power, shifter, the color, nice wheels, moon roof

Suggested Improvements

Hatchback model, ditch rear spoiler, maybe some leather in the seats & accent piping, don't know how but "dress up" the interior with some quality looking plastic!

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2009 SS Cobalt

Written by: Why Not on 10/04/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Bought the Cobalt SS Sept 15. So far I’m very impressed. The turbo really helps the 2.0 liter create power. It feels faster, stops quicker and handles better than my 96 TransAm WS6 (and it was a performer in its day). The reconfigurable display is awesome, the Brembos fell like an anchor is thrown out to help stop it and it handles like its on rails. The seats feel great, standard bluetooth is cool and the short-throw shifter is outstanding. I've had Vettes, TransAms, and tons of 60's era muscle cars. At 54 years old, this car puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. With the GMPP plan offered last month, I’m sorry I didn’t buy two of them for $22,400.

Favorite Features

Turbo engine, handling, braking, reconfigurable display, short-throw shifter, seats, standard bluetooth, steering wheel controls for multiple features and the stealth factor.

Suggested Improvements

HID headlights and a center armrest console with storage. I'd say "more power", but I've read Chevy has a Stage 1 upgrade kit in-work that will boost hp to about 315.

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My Cobalt Rocks!

Written by: HoosierDiva on 09/17/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

It's a small car! Handles beautifully, the Ecotrac whines a bit more than I like, but I love it! Having a compartment that is more easily accessed by the driver, yet secure would be helpful. the 'tray' under the Emerg brake doesn't 'corral' things well and they end up on the floor (not safe for drivers to fetch). XM may be a keeper and I feel much safer with the OnStar...some people may feel it's 'big brotherish but if big brother wants to keep tabs on my grocery store runs...he can help load and unload them! ....the dishwasher too! ...can drive me to work too!!

Favorite Features

OnStar! Extra charging outlet, no cigarette lighter! Spacious trunk for a small car! Autostart rocks!

Suggested Improvements

Either a side open compartment (armrest) rather than front open, or another secure compartment entirely for driver access (to easily grab ID's, cell phone storage, change, etc.)

14 out 17 people found this review helpful

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Wow

Written by: dale on 09/16/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Really surprized with this car. I needed an inexpensive car to drive to and from work. The gas mileage is unbeatable, it is averaging 39 mpg. I really like the 5 speed. It has plenty of power. This is a much better car than the Corolla I was looking at and a lot cheaper.

Favorite Features

5 speed, CD player

Suggested Improvements

Maybe thicker cloth seats

6 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Good, solid car

Written by: John on 09/12/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

The driver's seat is very comfortable, the car drives good, rides good, and wind and road noise is minimal. The fuel economy is very good. The right rear speaker is defective, a new one has been ordered. One negative design flaw is that the arm-rest between the driver and front passenger seats has to be raised up in order to set or release the parking brake. A telescoping steering wheel would be greatly appreciated by long legged drivers such as myselg.

Favorite Features

OnStar, XM radio, mp3 CD capability, hands free calling.

Suggested Improvements

Make anti-lock brakes standard, make the steering wheel telescope as well as tilt, install a foot operated parking brake, make a compass, engine temperature gauge and battery gauge available.

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