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Up against Honda
Rolin, 06/02/2009
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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A tall order to stack up against my '75 Civic, but Detroit has finally come abreast of Honda--not to win, of course, but at least place or show. At $9999 this basic model had just what I wanted, including a tight 5-speed manual trannie, almost as buttery smooth as Honda. (Power windows are over-rated anyway.) The caster is a bit too strong, the steering ratio is a bit too sharp, and the steering wheel is a bit too small, so it won't drive itself like a Civic. If you're making a sharp right, be advised to keep a firm grip on the wheel, 'cause it will snap back in the direction it's pointing in a hot lick. But Hey, it's from Detroit! I started with a '49 Chevy, and I'm back home.
2008 Cobalt Sport
Marc, 04/08/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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When I looked at the Cobalt, it was for the savings in both monthly payment, and gas money. However, the Cobalt surprised me with how fun it is to drive. The 5-speed manual transmission is smooth as can be, and the acceleration is as good as my '01 Celica GTS. The ride is very smooth and outside noise is minimal, even at 85- 90mph. The stereo system was a huge plus for me as well. I was not expecting a 7 speaker system with a sub in the trunk. I would have preferred Sirius over XM, (sorry Howard) but the sound of the system is excellent. Dashboard Info Centre is more interesting to flip through than network TV. First American car I've owned in more than 10 years, and so far so good!
Price and performance
mcabuyer, 06/11/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I wanted a "fun little car". Looked for a 5 speed, and all of the Ford dealers told me to buy one, to test drive one. I found a Cobalt sport litterally 'round the corner. It was the demo of a salesman we just bought an Impala from. He litterally threw me the keys, and told me to take it for a "thrashing". Lots of fun, and good mileage. handles like a race car, and if I keep my foot out of it, I get over 34 mpg. I'm 53, and some kid in an Acura wanted to race, I laughed, and when the light turned green, I laughed. I blew him away. Only item I do not like, is the arm rest. can't get to the parking brake, and the design could be better. I can't imagine the performance of the turbo.
Awesome Car!
Erich, 04/11/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my second car and it is a great choice. There is enough room for 4 people to fit comfortably. A little small for the back seat if you're really tall but other than that lots of room back there. I like that it has a lot of good features standard on this years model.
Sport
JohnS, 01/08/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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So far, so good. Like other reviews, I am also pleased with the leg room in this car for the driver. The back seats have little room when the seat are all the way back though. However, this car ended up being perfect for me. Although the sport costs a bit more, it was well worth the upgrades: better stereo, wheels, tires, sunroof, auto-gnition, etc. Acceleration is great too.