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It's been a great car.
Gary, 03/31/2016
updated 10/02/2020
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
107 of 111 people found this review helpful
I bought my Cobalt with 100,000 miles on it, so I was expecting it to need some work at sometime or another, and maybe have a leak here or there, but it simply hasn't been the case. I change my own oil and always do a look around underneath the car to check for issues, and I almost always come up empty handed. I now have 157,000 miles on the car, and all I've had to change are the brakes, tires, and a couple control arm bushings. The reliability has been phenomenal. About the only gripe I have is that the interior is very basic and cheap looking Update: now at 200,000+ miles. Still on the original clutch, and still haven’t had to touch the engine other than regular maintenance and a thermostat. Update: 220,000 miles and car was rear ended on the highway. Hit was hard enough to put most of the trunk in the passenger compartment. Car kept me very safe, had only minor bruises from the seatbelt. Great car, I would’ve easily kept racking on the miles had this not happened.
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Rollover and walk away
mike, 12/10/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
61 of 63 people found this review helpful
We bought this car for my 18 year old daughter for her high school graduation. She loved it and we loved the cost. Last Sunday she had an accident on the highway in which she hit some black ice. Smashed into a wall. And than the car rolled over landing on the roof. She was wearing her seatbelt. Thank God. Without a scratch she gets out of the car. Calls me first and than called 911. I arrived before the emergency services and she was sittinbg on the side of the road with out a scratch on her. Needless to say that after the insurance pays off I will be getting her another Cobalt. This car did a great job in protecting my kid and it will do the same for yours, buy American. All in all I cant thank Chevy caring enough and not cheaping out on the safety aspect of this little economy car
An okay car with a few flaws..
danielsmith85, 09/24/2014
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
I have to say my Cobalt has been a pretty good car in terms of reliability. There's been a few problems but I've had most of them were fixed by my local dealership. At 23,000 miles my power steering pump quit while merging on the interstate, lol wonderful right? (Replaced under warranty) At 51,000 miles my radio would randomly turn off and start working again when it wanted to. (Replaced by GM under warranty) And my door speakers would only work when it's warm outside. (I just had new ones installed from Best Buy.) But besides these things the car has been great. It's fun to drive and has a lot of pep for a 4 cylinder. It's great on trips and I plan to have it for many years to come.
I'm back (2 years later)
cragman1, 05/19/2010
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
22 of 27 people found this review helpful
Third review from me on my '08 Cobalt base LS w/automatic. Most owners probably either sell or trade 2 yr old cars nowadays. Which is my reason for a 3rd review. Since buying this in Jan of '08, we've seen Toyota go through their inevitable fall from grace, and Honda's numbers are down as well - no doubt due to lack of interest from generation X, Y, or is it Z by now? Either way, once we have all small cars starting to look like Scions or Mazdas, I'd swear it's starting to look like a science fiction movie version of The Stepford Wives - only done in a small car theme! ;~0 . Anyway, I still have my '08 white Cobalt with nifty round red taillights and it still purrs along nicely!
Good
smp429, 01/03/2010
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased an 08 cobalt in 2009 with approximately 29000 miles. I do about 90% highway driving and get between 31.5 and 32.5 mile to the gallon which is so much better than my jeep. The car is fun to drive and overall has been great to own. The only draw back is that one of the hubcaps fell off after one month.
Super Bee Colbolt
Matthew, 02/22/2017
updated 09/20/2017
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
My Cobolt is a Canarie yellow 2008 sport with 162.000 miles on it and in mint condition..Stickers from the factory are still on car frame..It is a five speed standard..My entire life I have owned muscle cars but I will tell you that this car will do what u want it to without any complaints..Regular maintenance is the key ..All I have had to replace are brake pads and 1 clutch..Yeah in some models there have been some upsets but if you can grab a 2008 sport 5 speed..Take it
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Good car for the $$
Chevy loyal, 07/13/2010
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
We bought our Cobalt new in 2008. Got a great deal & are very happy. We had one thing wrong with the mirrors when we first got it but taken care of quick and easy. Our cobalt is a manual & we get about 34-37 mpg on the highway, 30-33 in city. (depending on who is driving). Overall a good car, just not a lot of room in the back seat.
Stay away if you want to live.
addybabyface, 03/26/2014
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
18 of 24 people found this review helpful
I bought this car back in September w/ 40,000miles. Every month starting a week after I bought it, it flashed "low engine power," I went from going 70mph on the free way with my speed dropping dramatically when I was in front of a semi truck. I've taken it in about 8x for this problem, 5 different part have been put in yet low engine power keeps coming up at the worst times. I'm scared to even drive my car. My car keeps telling me to check my air bags yet when I take it in there fine. Three different shops and the chevy dealer to looked at my car. Its a money pit. I'm now having to trade it in take a loss and buy a new car. But I feel karma will come back at me when someone else buys it.
Great Car.
markb873, 08/18/2013
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2008 Cobalt at 77,000 miles in the summer of 2011. Just rolled over 100,000 miles. Had a few common problems. Transmission had to be rebuilt under GM Powertrain, both front speakers failed, lower control arms. This is all things I would expect with a disposable GM vehicle. I noticed in the snow that maintaining a proper alignment was key to driving straight, and adjusting the rear brakes was key to stopping. The paint still looks brand new even after $4,000 of paintless dent removal. The car has always been dependable and I don't plan to trade mine in.
Six years, Too long, Never again.
sanwich, 06/16/2014
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought it with 3 miles, It was good on gas, Never should of traded my truck for it. I will start this with how big of a P.O.S this car is and build like so.. 2 days in the Door panels get ripped off by other Interior pieces. 3 months in the trunk no longer latches properly, 4 months random shifting times (lag to shift up or fail to shift down when needed). 6 months all Cobalts reduced to 9995 after I paid 15,995 for mine lol.. Speakers, stuts, Exhaust, and hood prop failures.. and then All the recalls started. "faulty ignition switch linked to 33 crashes and 13 deaths" No thanks, I have since traded and only got 5k for it
Run Far Away!
zwiama90, 01/07/2013
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I can without a doubt say this is the worst car I've ever owned. I'm trading it in after a year of having it and couldn't be happier. It has been on a hoist more times than I can count. My boyfriend is a mechanic and is just disgusted working on it once a month. Before I met him I spent $1000+ just in 2 months of having it. The quality is so bad and the car shifts rough. Endless transmission problems that chevy won't fix. Front suspension falling apart at 60,000 miles, bad multi function switch, steering column issues, engine randomly revs in cruise control, and too many more to list. I got stuck trading a grand prix in for this HUGE mistake. Stay away from these "throw away" cars.
One mean little car
Fallenmoon, 02/07/2010
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought used in early 2009. Handles well, corners great, and has some serious cumption. Has heated leather seats in the front which are a nice addition in the winter. The short range fuel use leaves a bit to be desired (22mpg), The long distance fuel use is great (41mpg at highest avg. was 38mpg over 1500 miles). The Interior is Black with silver high lights. Leather heated front seats with plenty of leg room (unless your really tall). My car being a sport has as lower profile that can cause issues, namely the lower grill can pop out. But other then that It's rather sleek. Over all the car feels like it was put together rather well, Handles like a dream and looks good too boot.
Do not buy RUN AWAY
Angela, 04/16/2019
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 16 people found this review helpful
My timing chain broke 2x while I owned this car the 1st time it was right before my warranty expired so it was fixed for free the 2nd time it was about 5 years later and it cost anywhere from 1500 to 3000$ to fix depending on how much damage was done. Not worth it. Literally everything is plastic on the car and it ALL broke. My door handle broke because the plastic piece that holds the wire broke. Turn signal gears broke wouldn't turn off automatically anymore the back license plate light shorted out because water constantly got in to plastic cover. Water leaked into the door panels from the windows and shorted out the speakers so my turn signals didn't make noise anymore. The gear shifter button broke off the shifter because the plastic melted from the summer heat in iowa. The gas lines rusted from the salt from the roads in the winter. The oil dipstick handle busted off so had to use pliers to check oil. The headlights are the biggest pain in the ass to replace they do not "slide right out" after you unscrew them. Last but not least the stupid battery it in the trunk and when its winter I can promise you your trunk will be frozen shut because the water from the rear defrost on your window runs right into the cracks in the trunk. I did own this car for 10 years and it never died on me even with the timing chain it was still running barely but it was dont know why it shouldn't have been but it is definitely not worth the price very cheaply made
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08 Cobalt LS - glad I bought it
norb, 11/11/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very good, solid car overall. Fun to drive, reasonably priced compared to the competition, and easy on gas. I've put about 5000 miles on the car and have had no problems. I've been getting 25-26 mpg around town, 31 mpg on longer trips, and I do have a habit of standing on the gas!
Amazing Car
Vilkacis, 12/10/2007
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I absolutly love my 08 Cobalt LS, I know its the cheap version, not the sport but its a very nice and fun car, especially since mine is a 5 speed manaul. Also very easy to work on and to mod.
2.4 sport ....Loved mine !
Jp, 03/29/2022
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Had a 2008 cobalt sport 2.4l for 12 years drove on and off as I traveled for work. Very reliable car for every year of it and drove it har,like hard hard lol as It was my first new car or new to me and I was young. Only thing I needed during those 12 years was usual breaks and in 2021 at 200 000 klms had a balencer chain go and was heading up. Ran it 60 more klm over 130 degrees no damage. Cheep easy fix and runs great again sadly as I'm in canada the salt from the roads got the side skirts rusted put. No wheel well rust surprisingly and never under coated so figure. But all in all very great car. Rialiable, cheep to fix and was fully loaded for its time. Love the stereo Panasonic with built in 10 in sub. Great car no mater what anybody says !
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Till the end
ChevyReyes, 12/04/2019
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2008 Cobalt Sport in December 2015 with 64000 miles on it. It is now December 2019, and I have thrown on an extra 100000 miles. This car has driven me to work and back everyday since I bought it. It has given me very few issues, beside the obvious maintenance work(brakes, bearings,oil changes, etc.). If you just show your car some love it's going to do what it was built for. I finally both my wife a car for her, so now it's time I personalize my Cobalt. With an upgraded intake, exhaust, coilovers, wheels and tires it's going to look like a completely different beast.
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Decided on a Cobalt
Lenny, 02/12/2010
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my Cobalt a couple of months ago to replace my gas guzzling alero. however i'm only getting 450km a tank in my car :( and i'm only driving it highway to school and back so that was really disappointing. HUGE trunk and the car is really nice both inside and out and is fun to drive and reliable. sporty and fairly peppy for a 2.2
My former Cobalt
Melissa, 12/02/2009
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I drove my 2008 Cobalt until just weeks ago when it was totaled. The car fully protected me in a head-on collision, airbag deployed, which is a major plus. At 26,000 miles, I had no maintenance issues outside of several annoyances with the radio / digital display. The car was quite reliable, quiet, and did extremely well on long trips. The stock sound was fantastic and the interior, albeit plain, was not bad for the value. The car handled the road very well for the value, also. This was the 2nd Cobalt I've owned in the last 5 years (an '05 previously) and I've not been disappointed. A great, reliable car for the value.
A Champion car
Ryan, 02/13/2010
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car a while ago and I love it, I have the LT edition and I get 36 on the highway, even though my car is packed full of stuff(I'm currently moving). Great acceleration and breaking. The only downside is that it gets uncomfortable on long road trips.
I miss my cobalt
caguilar16, 07/16/2011
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The 2008 Cobalt Sport Coupe is a great car. I had mine for just over a year before it was totaled in a four car pile up. I purchased it used and never had a problem with it. It looked great inside and out, and had a fun, powerful, yet economical engine. I wish I still had it for it was the perfect car for me. There was plenty of space in the back seat, and a huge trunk. If you are considering this car I strongly suggest that you get it. It is far superior to all cobalts, with the exception of the ss.
Biggest Mistake Ever
backb, 01/10/2015
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 16 people found this review helpful
I thought it would be a good first car, and it was okay, but anything but okay. The day after I got it home it started grinding going to fourth gear every shift and I know how to shift so it wasn't me, and the front speakers didn't work. Took it back into the dealership next day and they had to rebuild third and fourth gear, and put new speakers in. A year later had to go back in for more transmission work because it was hard to get into second, come to find out, second and fifth gear were shot. suspension sounding like it was falling apart on bumps, and hitting brakes made steering wheel shimmy. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your money on this car, so glad I traded it in.
America at its best-wave your flag
cragman1, 01/29/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I suppose every car has a "target market". I'm not sure if they had me, a 52 yr old family guy who grew up in the 60's in mind, but Chevy won me over with this puppy. I had a lease coming to an end on a 2006 Saturn Ion (which I found to be "acceptable" like some reviews including the editor's note) , so with the incentives offered by GM - it was off to the internet and the pavement. First off, this is a nice car for the money. Saturn dosen't make a poor man's starter model car anymore so the divorce is final there. Chevy still makes a bang for the buck car here. And it kind of looks like a "little Vette" Drives great. Comfortable. Stylish.
New Cobalt Owner - Love it
Judyteel, 06/25/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just got the car and love driving it. The best smooth drive (Civic & Vesra horrible to me) and nice handling. My only negative is you cannot shoot into traffic with it. Nice standard and satellite radio with MP3 hook up. Bought for my teenager but I enjoy driving it. Great price for the money. I could not beat it. Not sure of the gas mileage yet.. Keep posted.
Falling apart already...
dgw2jr, 09/15/2009
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got it as a rental for work. Pulls hard to the left. Tire pressure is good though. Vibrates when braking as if a rotor is warped. Not acceptable for a car with only 30k miles and built in April of 2008. I don't expect it to last as long as my 1992 Sentra.
Pleasantly surprised
Ray, 05/16/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The last GM car I had was a company issued 2002 Cavalier. So I was vehemently against another GM product when shopping for a new work vehicle. Until I drove the Cobalt. Now I know that I am not going to be scaring any WRX or EVO owners on the roads, but as far as getting from A to B with good mileage and a nice style, it's hard to beat this Cobalt. Plenty of power for any city driver. A very full featured head unit(Aux input!). I was surprised at roll up windows and no power locks, but in the grand scheme of things, I'll take the better radio and forego those options.
Best value ever
gr, 09/06/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A pleasant surprise. XFE coupe getting 32 city, 40 highway mpg with careful driving. Paid $11,600. Very comfortable seats, high quality fit and finish. XM radio. Driver Info center. Big trunk. I can't imagine a Toyota or Honda being a better value than this. Chevy's best kept secret.
Way to Go Chevrolet
Derek, 07/01/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased an 08 Cobalt LS brand new after owning a 1999 Chrysler Sebring Lxi Conv. for 9 months. That car stunk, but this car is great so far. I love the handling and the acceleration, even for an automatic like mine. For a 4 popper, you simply cannot beat it. The car is stylish and bold with many nice features. The engine sounds like a Honda. What blew me away was, however, the performance. I thought that it would have decent acceleration and good handling, but this car, even being the basic LS model, has terrific performance. Driving home from the lot I wanted to try it out, and a guy in a tricked out 07 GTI wanted to go and he enjoyed a view of my tailpipe.
Bang for the buck
Gregg, 12/23/2007
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Excellent car for the price. My son bought this vehicle to replace a 10 year old Saturn. I was impressed with the performance, styling, and safety features of the Cobalt. This may not be one of the "in" Japanese sport cars, but my son is getting a lot of comments about the car. The best part is that he can afford it.
My best investment in a car
ofrae, 10/18/2010
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 13 people found this review helpful
I think U.S cars have been underrated. Sometimes i get 76 mpg inst. Don't waste money on phony hybrids. Cobalt is the best kept secret in cars. It's very roomy inside, i cant believe it's a compact car and plenty of leg room. It's worth every single penny.
Great Car
Rob, 07/13/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the sport version and so far it has been a pleasure. Looks good, drives good. It gets good gas mileage. Even with the the 171 hp version I average 28mpgs.
Cobalt XFE
Bob, 12/01/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
XFE (5 speed) is tuned for highway driving. Flat terrain at 58mpg = 38-42mpg. Subtract 4-5 mpg for air conditioner! Poor in town mpg (23-26). Not good for stop and go commuting in a hot climate. Enjoy XM radio. Good seat adjustments (up/down, back-forth, tilt-lumbar). Chevy. Get rid of Coupe design. Dangerous, cannot see out of back, especially with worthless spoiler. Change to hatchback. Trunk is deep, but opening is miniscule. Can't even put a standard cooler chest in it. Poor access to rear seats. Also Chevy failed to support the XFE sedan. Could not find 1 in the whole US! Corporate didn't know either. Inexcusible. No wonder they are bankrupt!
Solid Transport
Fred, 06/23/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Runs great, got the basic model but comes well equiped without costly options. Sure it may not be as good as a Honda or Toyota, but costs thousands less. Doesn't get as good gas economy as imports but that's due to more powerful engine. Just drive easy and you will get good economy. After 2 yrs bought another one for another family member.
Buy a Cobalt!
Jenny, 07/21/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I overall love my little Cobalt. I bought a brand new 2008 Cobalt LT coupe, and now have 1,500 miles on it. I recently got it to 41 MPG average on the highway with the cruise control on. I got 0% interest for 60 months, so it was a smart buy too. I always liked the Cavaliars, but these feel less cheap, and more roomy. I got the dark Blue Metallic, and it really sparkles. The color is my favorite part, but hard to keep clean. I would have opted for the darker seats too, I got my light seats sprayed with a special scotch guard type spray with a warranty to keep the interior looking nice. Spoiler makes it dangerously hard to see out of back, but love the ways it makes the exterior look.
Absolute Success
Phil, 04/22/2009
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Performance: 2.2L ECOtec with the 5sp. is a very quick engine for what it is. A+ on the engine. Suspension needs work, too soft in the corners but smooth ride. The rear drums on mine constantly need adjustment. Comfort: I just drove from Ohio to Wyoming and back non-stop and had no problems with comfort. Fuel: For some reason, the higher the RPM's the worse my mileage... still get 26-7 Driveability: This car is a blast for what it is. Design:Exterior looks excellent except for the lame front bumper. Interior is well constructed and looks good but cheap materials were used. Build: Definitely built well Reliability: A couple minor things needed replaced but covered by warantee NICE CAR!
Great First New Car
Patrick, 07/30/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got the 2LT coupe in black with the appearance package, so it looks like a sport or SS, but sadly doesn't handle or perform quite the same. I definitely prefer performance and handling over the interior styling or comfort, but I also want the car to look good, and my Cobalt does both. It has response, even when compared to my old Volvo 850 Turbo. The handling is smooth, which makes this car fun on back country roads. My mom has the sedan sport, and even though she has the Pioneer speakers, mine still get super loud and have excellent bass.
Up against Honda
Rolin, 06/02/2009
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Great Economy Car
Jerry Cote, 11/29/2007
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My Cobalt is an 2008 LS Coupe with a 5 speed. It is the base model that lists at $14,330 and I bought it new for $9989. It is a second car that I use just to get back and forth to work. It is very economical & fairly comfortable. It is quieter than I expected and the stereo sounds nice with the XM radio. Although there is a lot of plastic in the interior, the fit and finish is very good. Overall it is an excellent car.
Cobalt sport coupe
Bumble bee, 06/04/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my Cobalt sport coupe. I fell in love with it the day I saw it at the dealership I was working in. It's a quick little beast, I've had Civics trying to match up and I leave them looking at my rear end. It's a nice spoty vehicle with good gas mileage and comfty smooth ride. I have the short shift 5 speed, and it's an awesome machine to drive. I highly recomend it.
Awsome deal
krock, 06/10/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car since November of 2007. I absolutely love it! Great trunk space, fun to drive, sporty look, awsome gas mileage and great power for a small engine. It even has a 100,000 mile warranty so I have no worries about my purchase. Oh and I love the mp3 input it's very convenient. Great features for a great price.
Love it so far
Steve, 08/13/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love the way it looks, drives and performs. Pioneer speaker system is fabulous. On the down side, sunroof doesn't seem to fit too snug, there is no cancel button for the cruise control, and the built in cell phone is not blue tooth enabled, so I have to buy their minutes at .35c apiece and use a different phone number.
3 months on...
cragman1, 04/01/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second review, having owned it for three months. My first review was from the new ownership perspective. This one is from the "getting used to it" side. I can honestly say that the Cobalt LS automatic coupe with a rear raised spoiler just keeps getting better from several perspectives. It looks a lot more expensive than it was (based on public reaction). It feels more expensive than it was (based on my owning a Mitsubishi as well and riding in Toyotas I don't own). And it performs as though it was a lot more expensive.
Sport
JohnS, 01/08/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
LOVE it!
SCMCGirl, 06/11/2009
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my Cobalt a year ago and still LOVE it! I had always driven v8's so was a little concerned about going to a 4 cyl, but was very surprised with how much power it actually has. It also handles very well. I live on back country roads and it takes curves wonderfully. Plenty of trunk space makes traveling easy. Also has a GREAT stereo system. The remote start is also great for warming up or cooling down the interior before getting. The back seat is a little tight though.
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Pam, 01/24/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Even though I've only owned my Cobalt for 33 days, its performance and appearance(Revolution Edition Package) is outstanding. I'm 4'9" and i have the seat all the way up, which puts me very close to the airbag should it go off I'll be in big trouble. The acceleration outdoes my previous vehicle, which was a 2005 Trailblazer LS 4-wheel drive. I own a 2.2L DOHC 4 speed automatic,not a 5M.
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!
08 Chevy Cobalt
Chosen1, 07/28/2009
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I got my Cobalt 3 months ago and I haven't had any problems. It handles great and is the best small sized car from GM. FINALLY GM has learned how to created a small car with great quality.
great car
hud, 06/30/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Had it for a year now and a great car with lots of power. 33 EPA and lots of fun to drive. Fairly loaded for $14000
Love it!
racegirl, 09/03/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This is the first car I have bought on my own. I love it. It is sporty and very realiable. Very good gas mileage!
Not bad
Rickey Miller, 08/13/2009
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I was expecting better fuel economy. But I only get about 25mpg avg (city and hwy). It's a fun car to drive, and I'll likely put some work into it once the warranty is up, but for now it has little power and poor mileage. Spend the little extra for the LT. I regret that I didn't.