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Great Car
jtc3usa, 06/25/2006
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Good acceleration,smooth ride and great fuel mileage. A sporty compact that turns heads. I really like the standard features of info center,cd player and air condtioning. I'm really impressed with everything for the price.
Great car
Bruce, 06/27/2006
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This is the least expensive new car I ever owned, It is fun to drive. It's got a great 2nd. 3rd gear winds out great. Got lots of coments. Going to put chrome wheels on it, and she will look great. Just a base car, but got all the right equipment. Chevy is on the right road with the Cobolt. I think it's got it all. A fast little SS and a great base
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS
Kourtney Graves, 06/28/2006
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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A very sporty car. Fits well in all parking spaces. Good view of other cars through mirrors and windows, Radio is very nice, good quality sound. Nice trunk space. Nice interior gages with different features as oil levels, fuel range, coolant temp, etc at the push of a button. Car seats go in and out well. Good car for college student, parents with small children, or if you just want to save money on gas. Nice ride quality, steering, and easy under the hood accesability. And believe it or not, even the base model is quick on it's feet, it's fun to quickly pass up more sportier cars, and see them dwindle away in your rear view mirror. Great car.
Much better than Cavalier
Mark, 06/27/2006
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Its a great little car that is fun to drive. Before passing it by I would give it a test drive. I think most will surprised that it is a GM product.
MPG not what it's billed to be
Mike, 07/15/2006
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I loved the style and shape. The car was purchased for my daughter who is 16 and will need a car through college. I preferred a Civic (have one), but couldn't afford another right now. Everything about the car pleases me so far except the mileage. I am averaging 18-20 in town and only got 29 on the highway. I hope the mileage improves. If not, I would not have bought it for that reason alone.
Possible savior to GM?
Joe Gerard, 07/20/2006
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This is certainly an upgrade over the cheaper-looking Cavalier. Gas mileage is excellent. Depending on where you get gas at, you can get close to 400 miles on a full tank, and it doesn't cost much to fill up. It has a large trunk. It's certainly a fast car, closest thing to a Honda Civic out there. It's no wonder this is one of GM's best-selling vehicles right now. Considering all of the plant closings right now, I think GM was smart in upgrading the Lordstown, Ohio assembly plant, because this vehicle could end up as the savior to the world's largest automaker.
2006 Chevy Cobalt
greenlaven, 08/01/2006
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Very affordable. Gas is great if you drive between 55-65. I usually drive behind big trucks to get my money worth (more mile per gallon). Comfort is great and quite inside. Haven't driven the super sport, but they do look fun to drive. I almost purchase the Aveo until the dealer showed me the new Cobalt. Why not for a few bucks more? This car almost look like a Japanese car and there are lots of aftermarket parts that will make this car look real good. Overall I am very pleased with its looks and performance.
Go American
mr_comfort31, 08/25/2006
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I looked at all the other small cars in this class and the Cobalt shined. The Kia's and Hyundai's I drove had no guts and felt very shaky. Honda and Toyota are expensive and aren't what they're billed to be. The Chevy has a great engine and tranny. The auto holds gears much longer than expected, and it can move onto the highway with no problem. The inside is well appointed also. The auto headlights are a plus, and so is the sound and climate controls. The little bits of chrome arounf the controls is a good finisher. The thing looks great after a wash and wax. GM did a great job here.
2006 LS
fcloud, 08/28/2006
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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The car is very well built. The initial quality is way better than I expected from any GM vehicle. I am pleasantly surprised by the vehicle.
I love my car
rlinden86, 08/30/2006
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I've only had my car for 2 months, but I love it already. The only thing is, it seems like they built it too quickly and cheap. But I love the design and I got a great deal on it.
Way cool car
fire61765, 09/03/2006
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This is the best sporty car I have owned. I would not want to get any other car. The power is great. The fuel mileage is great. Mine is at 32 miles per gal. It's fun to drive.
My Cobalt SS Victory Red
Teddy Melendez, 09/03/2006
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I use this car for work. In 9 months I have drove over 26k miles. This car has been worth every penny. It's great on gas, handling, and performance as I drive all over the state of Florida for my job. I would recommend this car. I'm in the market to improve the 2.4 Ecotec engine.
Cobalt LS 2dr
Kevin, 09/13/2006
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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My Cobalt has been a decent car for the past 6000 miles I've driven it. Gets great gas mileage! Only thing is now, the engine chugs between 2500 and 3500 rpm. I'm going to take it in to check it out. The car has lots of trunk space, but has a very small trunk opening, so you can only fit rather small boxes into the trunk, which confuses me.
Great For The Price You Pay
Biggie B, 09/19/2006
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This vehicle is by no means one for someone who loves to race on the street, but is an excellent choice for the money that you spend on. I got mine for invoice, and $10,000 dollars for a 6 year waranty is well worth the money. Say goodbye to car repair with this sweet deal. I love this car
LT COUPE 5 SPEED 2.2L ECOTEC inline 4
Eric Struebel, 10/06/2006
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased this vehical cause chevy seems to always have the most reliable vehical. The power the 2.2 puts out, but a little more wouldnt hurt! The shifter is to close to the driver, but has a nice short shift package. The emergancy brake is ok if you dont have the armrest console in the middle of the car, you cant use the ebrake when parking without dumping everything inside the console. The seats are Not to comfortable for long drives more than a hour, but for short trips and to work its ok. I was impressed with the stereo, sounds wonderful, also liked the controls for it on the stearing wheel. Trunk is big,opening to small. I had to put a clutch in already at 12800miles, wasnt happy!!!
My Sunburst Orange Cobalt LT
maverickkat, 11/15/2006
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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When I went to the dealership to pick up my Cobalt I was unsure of what color I wanted, but when I saw the orange it was mine. I left the dealership with three miles on my car. I have had a few problems with my car. I have had to have the windsheild replaced as well as the shifter and had to have some body work done. The windshield has no weather stripping so moisture gets underneath. The keys to my car would get stuck in the ignition so the whole shifting unit had to be replaced. As for the body work the headlights on my car were not lined up properly so the bumper was rubbing on the headlights causeing the paint to scrape off my bumper.
Arrival blue, SS coupe
Katiebug12199, 01/11/2007
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I absolutely love my Cobalt. I've had it for 5 months now. I came from a Honda Civic and never imagined I'd afford a car with this much power. People stop me to tell me how much they love the car and the color. I drove it from MD to TN with no problems. It's had minor issues with the shifter and rotors but the car had been sitting for a while before I bought it and it was fixed right away for me. It's fun and sporty. All my friends want to drive it but I'm not ready to get out of the driver's seat yet. I can't wait to personalize it with some aftermarket parts. I started out years ago in an 89' Cavalier Z24 that was passed on to me and hope this one lasts just as long.
Good so far
Jeff, 01/18/2007
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I was looking at all the usuals. But I could not afford a VW, the Mazda only had like a 2yr 24,000 warranty, the Toyota dealer would not give me the time of day, and the Accent was too small. So between the Focus and Cobalt the Cobalt won. Mine is stripped, no add ons. Good ride, but cheap tires. Getting 30-33 MPG. Decent interior, but cheap plastic on the door sills. Big trunk. Roomy for a compact car. 11,000 miles on it and no problems except for a flat tire. Had a bit of molded rubber on the bead, dealer fixed. It will get out of its own way, but not a hot hatch. Can't beat the price
2006 Cobalt LT review
GAM , 02/07/2007
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I have owned my Cobalt since Sept. I do think the gas mileage could be better for it being an economy car. I also think the trunk opening is horrible, you have a hard time getting anything in or out. Once its in there the size of the trunk is decent though. I think the steering is odd. I feel like I am all over the road in it . I had a BMW before this so I am not sure if I am just used to that steering or not. I do like the body style look and the interior is fun, gets a lot of compliments. Stereo is good. The option package I have is great. It has everything the BMW had minus a moonroof. Overall it's an OK car. I wouldn't buy another one and recomending it to others I am not sure about.
Orange SS
JohnR, 02/08/2007
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This has been a great car. I drive a lot of highway miles. Have about 10K on it already. I can get up to 33-34 mpg on the highway. I'm a big guy, 6'1" 245lbs and I fit just fine in it. That was my worry before I test drove it, but I checked it out and there's plenty of room for me. The only thing that I'd like to change is the seat material. I got the sport cloth and it seems kinda cheap, so I will get leather put in eventually with custom seats. My brother, who has a Lexus IS300, loves my car. He says it really flies, and handles really well. The SS suspension is really tight and stiff. The engine growls when you punch the gas, and the auto tranny is really smooth.
Wow, High Quality from GM
2006 Black Cobalt LS, 04/07/2007
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This inexpensive little car is a super bargain. At 29K the car has not had any reason to return to the dealer except for normal maintenace. I am shocked at the high quality of this car. The last time I had purchased a new GM car was 1980 and it was so bad I didn't think I would ever buy GM again. The car handles very nicely on the 15" aluminum wheels. The rear design is second to none. The only downfall is they won't install an armrest on the cars with sticks, so I bought one myself and installed it. The armrest is a huge improvement. The shifter is a bit too far back but that can be adjusted too. Now GM needs to keep up the good work and win back some of their lost business.
Awesome car!
Darkonyx, 06/09/2007
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had this car for a while now, and have driven it quite a bit. I would commute 200 miles a day in it and no problems at all. Good gas mileage for what the car offers and plenty of pep in its step. The shift broke about 12k miles into it, dealer fixed under warranty no problem. Fun to drive and plenty of room. Back seat int he coupe is a little small for an adult but plenty for children. I even had a car back into at about 15mph and all it did was scratch my paint on the front bumper! I love this car, and you cant beat the quality for the price!
Good car to purchase for college student
Key-Key, 06/08/2007
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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The car handles and drives well and I love the way the speakers sound. I also love the fact that the radio will give you the name of the song playing. I also love the exterior appearance of the car. The best thing about this car is that it does not take up that much gas as I go from place to place. I purchased the car used and I have not had any problems out of it yet. I plan on having this car for year to come.
Cobalt coupe LS 5speed 2006 is just OK
john, 06/10/2007
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This is a good handling car, with a great ride and somewhat quiet, good looks and good value, huge trunk but small opening. I am everaging 32 MPG and very happy with that. No arm rest on 5spd tranny models, cup holders are too shallow drink tends to tip over in turns, interior is very attractive but extremely cheaply made, the door fabric is pulling away from under the door closing pull cup, American cars depreciate faster than Japaneese cars by a large margin. I am "buried". If you want one buy a used one, it's a decent car
Vic Red Cobalt
Lar, 06/09/2007
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Fun little car, great gas mileage, very peppy for the price. Ability to get on the Interstate (merge w/70 MPH traffic) even though it is only a 4- cylinder sold me.
2.4 SS Excellent
SSport, 06/26/2007
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I would recommend this car to anyone. It's a little car with a big heart. Minor problems here and there, but to be expected in a brand new car! I love it and plan to love it for many years to come!
Best bang per buck
mikedubreuil, 07/16/2007
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This car has to be the best bang per buck for performance and styling. I get nothing but compliments about it and the same people are very surprised its a Chevy
Great car for the Price
Dan P., 06/08/2007
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had this car for over a year and it's been a solid performer. I've only had one issue (warped rotors) and they were replaced under warranty. I get great gas mileage, especially on the highway. The car is a blast to drive and really gets up and goes. You'll have a hard time finding a car with as much torque and power as this one has for the price (and for being a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder).
Great Car
sushidog, 07/17/2007
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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In 25k miles I have had no repair or warranty issues. It handles well in the twisties (drove "tail of the dragon" and "hellbender" in the NC mountains). It accelerates and stops like a much more expensive car, yet it gives great gas mileage for a 15.35sec (my actual 1/4 mile time)n/a 2.4l 4cyl. automatic. It's only slightly modded (I/H/E/&tune) Fit and finish are great for a $17.4k Chevy economy car.
Cobalt is level 2
tommyntonya, 07/22/2007
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased this vehicle in Oct. of 06. Since then I've noticed a very annoying medium tone whistling coming from the underside of the vehicle. Other than that I generally get 32 mpg. overall city/hwy. The interior is laid out well while the exterior has a very appealing Japanese styling. I am a little disappointed at the aftermarket options for this specific model, although there is a turbo kit that is said to add some serious power, well above the output of the ss/sc. Overall I would say this car has one of the best price to value ratios on the market.
10,000 recap on SS 2.4 auto
azdiva, 08/20/2007
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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07 is last production year of SS models. Not to many made. engine flawless, vvt low maint timing chain. Proven drivetrain. exc handling, performance, and economy 25 mpg city. great a/c in 115 temps. windshield angle not extreme blocks heat and sun. suspension tight and rigid,great brakes,all you need for defensive freeway driving. Out accelerates most cars. Body tight. Composite graphite dash better than vinyl for durability in heat.power features galore. rfid passkey 3. effective fog lamps. Auto lighting is great,lumbar and thigh supports, trunk and not hatch with wiper, battery in rear, oil filter element on top. this car rocks. resale? i'll wait a few years let the market decide.
Best 4 cyclinder out there.
Ron, 09/11/2007
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I have over 18,000 miles so far and the car has been great. I am averageing 32.5 mpg which is higher than I expected when I purchased it. The car is quite for its price range and handles like a dream.
Horrible Quality
B, 11/21/2007
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This car has horrible build quality. I have to be back to the dealer at least one time per month to have something fixed. My car has leaked water inside of it already and it didn't even have 9000 miles on it! Do not buy this car at all. Do yourself a favor an buy an import!!! Also have you even seen the safety ratings for this car, side impact is terrible without side- airbags, which the 08's most have on them, I wonder why that is.............
Awesome
sbadattitude, 03/24/2008
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my cobalt ss. This is the most fun car I have ever owned. It's fun to drive. It's just a nice sporty car. I have never had a problem with it. I'm the second owner. This car is the best car. I give it a ten plus.
Love my Purple SS!
Megz, 04/24/2008
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Really, you can't go wrong with a car that's got great MPG, is sporty, fun to drive, and good to look at. My husband laughs because it's purple, but off the line and down the road, my Purple SS beat his 2500HD and left it in the dust.
Good and bad
Cobalt Review, 10/17/2006
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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When I bought my Chevy Cobalt, I loved it. It has great pick up, and it is fun to drive. I commute, so in almost a year I have driven 24k miles. It is hard to see out of the back windows, there isn't very much arm room when shifting. When I ride around with my husband, we always bump arms. After 3 months of having the car, I brought it in for a rattling noise and they replaced my steering shaft. That fixed the problem for a month and then the problem returned. I let it go for about a month just to make sure the problem was returning, and because I work all the time. I have had my steering shaft replaced twice and my whole column replaced, and the problem persists. They say its not a common issue, argh.
I love this car
ncpjr2, 12/28/2006
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love to drive this car. For a 4 banger it has a lot of get up and go. The car has a nice layout and handles great.
I would never recommend this car
woody, 10/12/2010
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is bad news. It looks sporty and is inexpensive, and that's what got me. I bought with 18,000 miles. Having issues with transmission, front struts are bad, parking break is too weak to hold on a hill, fuel economy calculator is not accurate. Stick shift makes it fun to drive sometimes, but does not have cruise control. Came with SS spoiler, so it looks sporty, but is a pile of junk. How can the struts and tranny have issues at 20,000 miles? This car is cheap for a reason. GM cut corners big time. I used to love them, but I don't know if I will be able to buy one again after this pile. As much as I hate to say it, look for a ford. Stay away from Chevy, especially the cobalt.
cobalts arent so bad ,tc;s crash bad
michael, 04/27/2010
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
i bought an 06 cobalt and tricked it out for my niece,i liked the car and wanted to keep it ,it getws knocks from really dumb journalists,,its so quiiet it needs a light to tell you its on ,hates poor roads,would like iraqi roads,bush and arnold are anti safe roads,any way it has lambogina paint and 18 in chromes,looks very expensive ,im inntoit 9850....
Cobalt
Kelly, 03/17/2010
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought my cobalt and was in love with it. Couple months in my window washer motor went out. At the same time my door locks kept locking and unlocking. I had bought an extended warranty Thank God! The a/c motor went out my struts needed replace along with the sway bar and bushings! My car spends more time in the shop than at home. My car locks me out whenever it likes and they say there is no problem!!! My husband demanded I buy Chevy when I went looking for a car I should have stayed with FORD. Now there is a recall on the steering. I wish I could afford to trade it in
Bad Car!
Cody, 07/28/2010
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Well I bought it hoping for it to be my "reliable vehicle". Just after I bought it the sensors kept setting something off and making it kill. Now the front end I going out. It needs a new control arm. Then slowly the passenger window kept moving slower and slower and now will not move. Then my whole sunroof switch fell out 1 day. The car is crap. So I am not at all avoiding the problems that I wanted to. This vehicle is just creating more. It should've had many more recalls. I used to really like Chevrolet, but now I'm not so sure I will buy one once again.
My Cobalt
a. dicicco, 07/17/2005
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
In general, I am happy with my Cobalt. Handling is good and the ride is decent. Would like to see a little more sound suppresion for road noise.
2006 Chevy Cobalt LT
Bowtieboy50, 01/05/2007
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love everything about this car. I bought this car and put 20% tints on it and it looks real good.
My '06 Cobalt LS
Chad Wood, 01/05/2007
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 5 months now and love it. It is very sporty, and stylish. It moves pretty quick, and gets great gas mileage. It has a pretty good sound system, for a factory setup. I like the idea of the driver information center, which is easy to use. I haven't had any problems so far. It has plenty of legroom even for us tall people. My sister has an '05 Cavalier, and it has absolutly no legroom at all. It is a major improvement over the Cavalier, and better looking too. I would recommend this car to anyone, looking for a sporty car that's good on gas.