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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car

CandyM, 03/13/2008
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had my Cobalt ("Colby") for almost three years and I've loved every minute of it. Though, like all cars, it has its minor flaws. About a month after getting it, the seal in the door in the back started leaking. A year later they had to replace the whole steering column. Then there was a recall on the cooling system. Now its vibrating. Other than those major things, I love my Cobalt. Sadly I may be getting another car since it's so low to the ground and it always rains in my city.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

I got a lemon

Rebelsbaby, 03/24/2008
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my Cobalt brand new with 12 miles on it. From day one it has been nothing but problems. It is in the shop 22 times in the first 30 days because the air conditioning was leaking in the floor board. I called GM and they refused to do anything about it. After that I had to have 4 gear shifts replaced and the linkage in my transmission replaced. It also had electrical issues but everytime I took iot in the dealer could not pull the code because the computer automatically reset itself when you turn off the car. I will never own another one

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5 out of 5 stars

An ACTUAL review

Bob, 02/17/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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The Cobalt is, thankfully, a massive improvement over recent Cavaliers. The car just feels so *solid*, and I haven't felt that from a GM small car in years. I enjoy driving it even more than the Pontiac G6 I test drove, and I feel a lot more connected to the road than I did in the Mazda 3 when I test drove it. The interior is the nicest surprise, too -- all the high quality materials are just such a surprise considering the Cavalier's interior. You all should test drive this car, you won't be disappointed.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I love it!

nutmega380, 12/04/2007
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I love this car. I have driven it everywhere. It has made a trip from Mobile to Cali and from Cali to Cincinnati. I have put mass miles on this car in the two years I have owned it. I love the comfort, the power (for a 4C) and the stero is awesome! So glad I picked this car! My last new vehicle was an S- 10, and that ended up in the shop 4 times with repairs. So far this will be the first time I have had issues!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Cute

Denise, 02/03/2006
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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My driving experience with the Chevy Cobalt is that it does drive smooth and it has some speed. The brakes are good. All it takes is a tap on the brakes. The heating system is good. I burn less heat and oil. The windows fog up easily.

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