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Used 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Coupe Consumer Reviews

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3 out of 5 stars

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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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
1 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

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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5 out of 5 stars

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!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Cobalt:>)

CP, 10/20/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I LOVE IT! It is a fantastic car. I heard it is called the "Little Vette" and it deserves the nickname. Extremely happy with my Cobalt:>)

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5 out of 5 stars

The Best Of All My Rides

shepardj22000, 09/05/2010
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love my 2005 Cobalt. It rides like a sports car, looks like a sports car, feels like a sports car, but doesn't cost as much as a high performance sports car. Mine is the Rally Yellow with cloth interior, but has the interior color as the outside body. I love my Cobalt so much, I even gave it a name, Bad Betty! With the price, handling, reliability, and style, the Cobalt is an excellent choice for and everyday vehicle. I can't wait to wake up in the morning, and drive mine everyday!

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