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Used 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Fun little car to drive

Jimbo, 09/27/2006
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Downsizing from a '97 Caravan was an adjustment, but so far, I have been happy with the car. Only hiccup so far has been a muffler that ran hot, but the dealer fixed, no problem. The car is fun to drive. I love the overall feel of the car. It is also very quiet inside. I find myself checking the tach to make sure the engine is still running.The gas mileage has been better than I expected. The interior layout is pretty good. The standard radio is very impressive for stock issue. The stock Continental tires are OK, but there are much better out there. Shop around.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

One year mark

Andy, 09/06/2006
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl S/C 5M)
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I bought the car a little over a year ago, and have enjoyed every second of it. It gets up and goes without breaking a sweat, and the full leather interior is very comfortable. I havn't had one problem, except my sunroof is a bit noisy when it opens and closes. The car is fairly easy to modify, and with the aftermarket starting to pick up for them, there should be more and more running in the 13's.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

A Disappointment

dsf, 10/09/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had the car for six months and have put 5600 miles on it. I was quite pleased at first, but the quality of the car is now in decline: wind noise, rattles in dash and glove box, fuel gauge problem, occasional cruise control problems. I fear things will just get worse, and am now looking forward to the day I can trade the car in.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Fun at a low price tag

kris, 05/31/2006
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is a fun cruise around the city and it has a whole lot of acceleration. It lacks a little in the handling but it makes up in the style and design.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Nice economy car

vr1000, 10/31/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I wanted to buy a small economy car that would be reliable and good for commuting and that was inexpensive. I paid $14,200 including sales tax for my Cobalt. You can't touch a Corolla or a Civic for that price. The Cobalt is reasonably peppy, turns well, brakes well and feels very solidly built. The clutch feel and shifter are excellent. The only beefs I have are the cup holders are right in front of the heating and A/C controls and the trunk lid is high so its a little hard to see when backing up.

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