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2005 POS
Jay P., 12/30/2015
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought my cobalt 2 1/2 years ago used from a dealer. Everything worked well and seemed like a decent car for me. Fast forward about 45,000 miles and I've put almost 3,500 dollars in it just in the past couple months to keep it on the road. I'm not beating the car to death and probably take better care of it than most. And just this week it seems I have more problems developing, on top of my already deteriorating trasmission and it's problems. I would stay far far away from cobalts. I've had to deal with multiple recalls - due to chevy's incompetence and leading to many people getting in accidents and in some cases, dying. I'm in the process of trying to sell this demon child.
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The car that never stops falling apart
Chad Thompson, 03/06/2016
updated 09/14/2016
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
In two years I've put over 2k into this car in repairs and paid 3k for it. And it still has things that need fixed but something else more serious breaks before I can get the money up to fix the things that aren't more stringent. Repairs are (that I can remember): Main seal Front Struts Gas lines Brake lines A control arm that randomly broke And brakes and rotors all around Tire rods Thermostat Transmission control module Things that still need fixed: Intermediate steering shaft Sway bar mounts Rear brake drums full rebuild Electrical problems: Had to destroy key fab because it randomly made my alarm go off when near car Most lights in interior don't work Interior: Good design and comfy for a taller guy Leather has worn Plastic has broken and makes noises Paint and body: The roof paint and top off fenders paint is peeled No rust! Dents easy Drive quality: Good handling A nice feel in acceleration Front noise will never go away Wind noise will be heard Overall: The car is cheap and has given me a good year but it has consistently had problems. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. At this point I'm just enjoying it being paid off.
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A very dangerous car
Cheri, 12/15/2015
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
21 of 25 people found this review helpful
When I bought the car I loved it. The body looked new, the inside was well maintained and it had great sound from the stereo. One day I went to unlock the driver door with my key fob, it unlocked but the door would not open. The next day I drove it and smelled some wires burning. I took it to Auto Zone and a mechanic there told me to park it before it catch on fire. He said it was a relay problem which is very dangerous. I called JDByrider and they told me to have it towed to them, I did just that. They pretty much told me I was lying about the problem and the only thing they wanted was a car payment. Not we will try and fix it or get you something else. I only had the car for seven months and still had warranty. I gave the car back over a month ago and they still have it and still want a car payment. Never again will I buy from these people and after doing a research, this 05 cobalt is a very dangerous car. The dealers know it but trying to cover it up.
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Don't Complain Until You Drive It
Nathan7771, 06/10/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is an amazing vehicle. The 1st American car I've owned in years. I needed something that would provide good mileage in these outrageous gas-priced times, but didn't expect an inexpensive car to provide the class, comfort and quality that the Cobalt does! Exceptionally well designed and engineered. Fit, finish and workmanship rival the cars from Japan and Germany that I've owned. The powertrain is an absolute joy. The Ecotec 4 mated to the 5 speed manual work perfectly together providing spunk and great economy. Then there's the 7 speaker Pioneer sound system. Smooth, very quiet, exceptional build quality, it's all here!
Great, affordable car
mrd232, 12/18/2007
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I got a 2005 LS Cobalt as a lease while in college. After 34,645 miles, I have had no problems with the car. The only service the car has required are regular oil changes, seasonal maintenance, tire rotation, and yearly inspection. I have only had one issue - on occasion, CDs will stick in the player and it will return an error. They usually eject after pressing the button several times or turning the radio on and off. All in all a great car for the money. Excellent gas mileage, does well on road trips, has low road noise, and the computer gages are great for tracking gas mileage.
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