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Great reliability, fun to drive
John Delmonte, 02/08/2017
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
The Cobalt is a winner if you are looking for reliability and low maintenance cost. It runs very quiet and his extremely dependable. The interior back seat is a little small but the room up front good. Large trunk and easy access to the engine compartment make it easy to work on. Very impressed with the overall reliability, low cost of maintenance, low cost for repairs, 20-25 mpg. A basic car with five star value.
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Love it
sgemrald5, 05/16/2010
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
33 of 34 people found this review helpful
I have never owned an american made car before this one. I love this thing! it rides great, so quiet, has given me up to the 50's in mpg on highway. displays everything on a screen that i would ever want to know. I got it with 32,000 miles on it and haven't had any problems. It's a breeze. Fun to drive, reliable, great on gas. highly suggest it for the commuting college student or worker, its great.
277,000 miles strong
Zeke, 08/07/2020
updated 08/09/2021
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
Yes, the critics were wrong! Bought it new. 277,000 miles now. DIY oil changes every 10,000 miles with full synthetic from the start. Constantly average 32 mpg. Brake pads 145,000. Minor issues that can be expected. 75 years old and cheapest, most efficient & reliable car owned. Hats off to a great American built auto.
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awesome when it starts
goin2bluoval, 08/10/2011
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
35 of 40 people found this review helpful
My 2008 cobalt sport sedan looks great...I get 37 to 52 mpg inst...this car has a ignition problem that GM ignores. Summer days are worse for this car, you can turn the key constantly, over an over or leave it until the steering column cools off, then it will start...thus, this is not a family car. Its only for going staight to work and back. Do not buy a cobalt. Auto trans.
She’s still going strong
Karen, 05/09/2019
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2008 CobLg in 2010 it had 55k miles on it. I drive all day for my job doing home visits throughout a Northern Michigan county. Harsh winters. The only money I spent on this car was on regular oil changes a tune up, brakes & new set of tires every 4 years. Normal maintenance.had to have some work done under the car after hitting a pot hole in 2914 and replaced a seat bar in 2018. The harsh winters did create quite of exterior rust under driver’s side doors. This car ran great every day. Still does after putting 161,400 miles on it since I purchased it, Affordable & reliable car for the all of her 11 years she’s been a daily driver.
Miss my Kobe
ubbenunited, 01/20/2012
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought an '08 Cobalt (2.2, 4A) in Sept. '09 as my first car (40k miles). LT package and badging, but much nicer than what the LT lists. I got heated leather seats, premium sound, sunroof, spoiler, foglamps, the whole deal. Put 12k-ish miles on it before it got totaled by a hit-and-run while parked in front of my house (got 11,400 for it and put that down on an '08 Malibu LTZ). The brakes were starting to go at 50k (vibration under hard braking from highway speed), but it got wrecked before I had to have them done. I didn't think anything bad of the interior (nothing to compare it to), but it was a solid car and got me where I needed to go while still having fun. Not flashy, but reliable.
a lot of car for not a lot of money
jeff, 02/16/2018
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
this engine is known for timing chain breakage, replace it early to save yourself a ton of headache and extra cost
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My colbalt
carm7sig, 03/14/2012
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
Fun car. But my heated seats went out at 63,000 miles? When i brake hard going down the mountain it feels like its going to fall apart in the front. my Passenger side door lock doesn't work. The chrome is peeling of the interior door latch. Should of got a Kia. If u r going to buy this car keep looking. And if you got to have it test drive the hell out of it. Cause it sounds like some are good and some are not so good. oh and my cruise control works when it wants and my RF tire sensor goes in and out. and other weird problems with my electrical.
2008 Cobalt LT
Mike Nug, 11/29/2007
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this over the Corrola and Civic. My last tank of gas averaged 34.2mpg. The dash layout at great and the storage bins are layed out well. This is not a speed demon but can handle highway merges fine.
Disappointed
Disappointed , 09/08/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car to drive to work and school. Bought it brand new. Previously owned a Chevy Lumina for many years. I think the best indicator in do you really like your car is, Would you buy it again? My answer to this one is an absolute NO. I disliked this car so much that after two months of owning and 3000 miles later, I traded it in on a used Subaru. The Cobalt is just another version of the Yugo. At least that's how I felt when driving. Everything in the Cobalt looks and feels cheap, like it wasn't very well thought out. My new line is "I would rather drive a used Subaru than a brand new Cobalt."
Don't Buy This Car
mightymouse4, 04/20/2011
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
So I baught this car brand new, needing something good on gas. It's great on gas, getting 36 mpg on the HW, but after owning it only 2 years, it is falling apart! I do all the maintance, change the oil before it's do, and treat it good, but it was a huge mistake. I've had to do the front brakes twice, replace the rotors twice, have the door adjusted, put shocks, ball joints, and a Clutch! Even the dealer told me the clutch is poorly designed, and I'm luckly it lasted that long. Now there is some kind of cluncking in the front, and it's not the struts! I'm working one it every other weekened, and it's only an 08! Oh, by the way, GM does not cover a cluth on the power train warantee!
If you are considering buying this, DON'T.
henniferx3, 11/15/2011
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Complete waste of money.So bad I probably won't buy a chevy EVER again. I bought my 08 cobalt at the end of 08, it had 29000 miles on it, bought it for $9300..the carfax said it was in the shop for minor electrical problems, and I had just figured they were all gone because it got fixed. WRONG. About 2 months after owning this car, my power steering went out. Next, my ignition and gear shifter. Then one day when I was driving the locks started locking and unlocking very fast and since then all the buttons including for the windows quit working. Not to mention I have ONE speaker out of 6 that works now. Theres just too much to type. Battery dies for NO reason..All electrical problems.
Cobalt 2008
cobalt_08, 04/16/2013
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
Bought an '08 Lt Sedan (4a) in Sept 2011 with 58000 km's on it, like brand new, and fully equipped! Almost two years and 40000 km later I'm still impressed with my Cobalt. The 2.2l engine is very quiet, yet performs flawlessly. I avg around 600km per tank, barely any road noise, sound system is good. Reliable on the highway and good performance during Canadian Winters. The interior is plain, nothing fancy. The ''info'' center is great as you can scroll though Oil Life, Gas Mileage, Outdoor temp. etc... all in all, a great car if your looking for something non-fancy but will get you from A-B.
You don't get what you pay for
Marie, 08/22/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Cheaply made. Interior is uncomfortable and made of substandard materials. Visibility out the back window is horrid. It angles upward so you don't get a clear view of what is behind you. For everyday commuting in a flat area it is a fine car. It performs horridly in hilly areas and mountains. Definitely does not handle winding roads well as it does not hug the road on turns. I am trading this in for a either a Ford Focus or a Toyota Corolla.
Better than I thought when I bought it
soupysales, 12/23/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have an LT package XFE (5M), so I've got the electric windows and the center armrest. The car is quiet, handling is solid as a rock even at high speeds, and the hard seats are comfortable on long trips. Trunk room is spacious, but the opening is small. The 2.2 will scoot if you wind it up, which you can do with the manual transmission. This is a great car, lots of fun to drive, plenty of front seat room, and great mileage. Under the skin, the Cobalt is an Opel Astra, so if you like the personality of German cars, you'll like this one. For the price that Chevy sells them for, it's a bargain.
DONT BUY ONE!
hannahhhx3, 11/15/2012
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my cobalt used about nine months ago. So far, two of the tires have blown up while driving, the brakes are already bad, two speakers have blown out, the whole computer system is shot, all the tire moniters have gone bad, my flex pipe coming from the manifold is bad(costing $925.53 just for the replacement part), all the locks in the car have stopped working, one headlight has cracked and water is all inside of it, and last but not least, the exaust system has gone bad and needs to be replaced. Half of the time my car locks up when you try to cut it on, and the key gets stuck in the ignition. There was already a recall for the power steering, but that is currently not even a problem.
Just bougt an 08
LongDriver, 02/01/2010
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just bought an 08 Cobalt and for the money boy am I happy. I'm a long distance commuter (200 miles one way) and the gas savings are great (31.8 avg mpg driving 60 to 65 half in the hills and half in the flatlands). I'm 6ft 225 and there is ample room for my 3 hour drive. All I wanted was a cruise control, automatic transmission, and an AC. I ended up with a full featured car including heated leather seats, sunroof, power everything, pioneer sound system with a big ole subwoofer. Steering is tight, brakes responsive, and plenty of get-up-and-go when I need it. For the money I spent I'm one happy Chevy Dude.
My family's Cobalt
PrizmGurl, 10/03/2018
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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I'm the one whose dad replaced a totaled stick Prizm with a Cobalt. His hasn't had transmission problems, but CR says 08 Cobalts are prone to minor transmission problems. The only issues Colleen's (he's a car namer) had are vent valve replacement, maintenance items, like steering components (steering arms, intermediate shaft) and a broken belt and currently exhaust problems and an engine light. Something's dangling and he said it's an exhaust thing and the engine light's steady. Other than being buzzy, the car runs and drives good. She has over 145,000 miles now and is a winter rat, unless the engine light's more expensive than he wants to fix. Her sheet metal's rusty, holes in the rocker panels and a dangling brake cable due the rust holes. A few years ago, a friend of my family traded his Cobalt in and ours maybe had the same problem, bad catalytic converter. The engine light and exhaust issues seemed to indicate that, along with the mileage comparison between the cars. Our Cobalt was bought by my cousin's work partner a year ago last fall, for a demo derby car.
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Love my Cobalt
special edition, 09/12/2010
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
this is my 2nd cobalt[1st 2005 and loved it till it got t-boned repaired then got rear ended and totaled]. My 08 cobalt was an improvement over the 05, as it has more pickup and highway mileage is 33miles/gal and it is an automatic. Inside is very comfortable and with the wood grain dash board and side panels it has a great look. Since my 05 cobalt kept me with miner injuries 1st accident and kept me from being really hurt when reared by an SUV at 47miles/hr in my 2nd accident, I am very happy with the cobalt!
Don't Buy!!!
jackieevilla12, 09/15/2014
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
First off, there is a recall on the ignition switch that is highly dangerous. I bought my car 6 months ago, 68,000 miles on it, and it seemed to be in great condition. I got the ignition switch replaced by the GM dealership, and 2 months after that the car started having problems. Right now I'm still not sure if it is the battery being drained or if the alternator went out. The car itself is still in great condition and should NOT be having this problem. The first time the battery was drained, nothing on the vehicle was working. Not the remote, not the break pedal, and on top of all that, the key was stuck in the ignition and wouldn't come out until i got a jump start.
Fuel issues
hannah B, 08/06/2018
updated 09/28/2018
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had to replace fuel lines and a fuel pump since getting this vehicle only 6 months ago. It is also terrible on gas.
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Bad in accidents-Not Safe
LindaA, 06/06/2009
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I am sad to say that I just had an accident in my March 2008 Cobalt. My Cobalt and a Mini Van collided at very low speeds and my car had $7,700 worth of damage. I could not believe how bad the damage was for low speeds of under 25mph. Air bags did not deploy. It was at a residential intersection. I have another 4 years to pay on this having taken out a 5 year loan. I am very upset about it all. I will not buy another Cobalt if they should be available.
Pizza crap! We were wrong!!!
Kathy Chapel, 08/28/2016
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
When the cobalt was new we had FOB and computer lock up problems, now that we worked through that early on, it's been great! Best attribute ? The deep , big, trunk!!! It's great!!!
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Seems great so far
sdencar, 12/24/2007
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car after only 2 days. I'm 6'3" and this is the only car in the price class that I can comfortably fit in. Merges onto the highway very well, even from uphill on ramps. Very little room for rear seat passengers. Cheap plastics inside, but you get what you pay for in that area. I haven't ridden in the passenger seat, but my 5'10" girlfriend said it's plenty comfortable.
Comfortable
Jabel, 08/06/2010
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my first new car straight from the dealer. I wanted to get many options without shelling to much money. I have all the options with a low monthly plan. I had some trouble in the beginning like a leaking windshield, alarm kept ringing, and unbalanced. I find the car very comfortable, reliable and the sound system is quiet nice. For the price I'm paying I find it satisfactory.
Never owned a chevy
Woodboat, 07/08/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have always owned Dodges or Fords. Never liked Chevys. I test drove every vehicle made in this class. This had the best ride, best fuel mileage,, smoothest operation, and best price. With factory incentives the car cost $12,100. I was very objective and simply couldn't pass up this great car. I liked the size of some others like the Scion XB but the ride was harsh and jiggly, gas pedal operation was abrupt. The Chevy is way easier to drive. We have them in our fleet at work and the mechanics say they are the most reliable cars we have ever owned.
Still going
Linda Cees, 07/01/2021
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought ours used in 2009 and it had about 6000 miles on it. It’s now 2021 and it’s still running and has 165,000 miles on it. It hasn’t had anything major go wrong and we’re thankful for that. I would recommend buying this car in a heartbeat. We passed it on to our grandson and he loves it. This is a basic car and like someone else said the interior looks cheap, but it’s still a great car.
Cobalt Impresses
Kormie, 07/10/2010
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fun, neat, car to drive. Had to semi- retire my Shane Mobile (Crown Vic) for something more emphasis on MPG. I am averaging about 29 Miles/ gallon, with about 70% highway driving. I have noticed on the instant mpg, up hills goes down drastically. But so far saving about $100 bucks week on gas. so after paying for insurance, and a $217 car payment, still spending less to ride this one. The info center is neat as it tracks mpg average, Oil Life, and Instant mpg so you can learn best driving practices maximize mpg. Getting about 340 miles on a 12 gallon tank. I'm not a music buff, but sound system sounds great. Crossing my fingers and toes.
Great small car
Lesjean, 07/06/2020
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Perfect size, lots of power, great sound system, handles excellent. Perfect small car.
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It’s a hit or miss!
Brandon Quan, 08/09/2018
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is great if you are a young teen getting on to the road for the first time. Reliable and smooth drive, but when they say this car headlights are the worst about this car THEY MEAN IT!!!!! Old headlights new headlights it doesn’t matter this cars headlights are the worst thing to ever happen to a car. Which just so happens to be the most important thing of a car! I’ve only had it for two years and the headlights always seem to break right around expection time. I put brand new headlights in fresh off the box with good reviews and it still breaks. This car is a great day time car but don’t think you can ride this car at night.
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My first brand new car
Judy, 04/28/2017
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new I have taken good care of it ,it is ok driving local , but a long trip not so comfortable. I LOVE MY CAR What I love most the mileage l love the style the 2008 in my opinion is the best looking.
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Best deal on the planet. Great Car.
Nate , 06/23/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a car under 15k, and I knew I was going to be giving up a lot to get it. This would be my daily commuter. After pricing a Civic, 3, Corrolla, and Focus I knew I was in trouble. Wasn't really looking at GM until I saw a Cobalt. I have seen them before but never really paid attention. Took it for a drive and was overly impressed. Got an LT and with options it was 4k less than a Civic with the same options. I love this car more and more, and with the rebates you can't beat the value. Very well built car. I would seriously consider this in lieu of the forementioned cars I was considering unless you are hung up on a name like Honda.
Big bang for the buck!
beagler54, 07/27/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned this just about a month, and can't believe how much money I have already saved! Can't beat it, Great MPG: 38 hiway, 33 city so far, great trunk space than orginally thought, enough pep, seats are more comfortable..and I got the manual which I had not driven in over 20 years, and was very comfortable. I would recommend this as a good value for the money. Looked at Astra, but would have spent extra 4k. Only con, maybe more nooks and crannies, for little things i.e coins, sunglasses, etc. Other than that very, very happy with this purchase. And even enough back seat room in 4dr sedan!
Peaceful Car
Ronna, 04/02/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I got a 2008 Cobalt LS sedan, and its wonderful! It's great on gas and comforatble. I feel safe and secure in my new car. It's a perfect car for me, someone who likes to drive a lot and don't mind taking other people with me. It is a small car and though it does not look like it, it does have a lot of room for passengers without feeling cramped. It also tells you everything about the car with the push of a button :tire pressure in each tire, mileage left before needing gas, temp outside, avrg speed. Also, it is great with the fact that it is inslated well from the outside. I hear no wind noise or normal engine noise, so it's a nice quite ride when I want it to be. I love it!
Awesome for the price
Chris, 07/07/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Cobalt last February. I originally wanted a VW Rabbit but after a bit of sticker shock ($17,000) I decided to keep things basic. With incentives and deals, my Cobalt was $12,500 out the door. I have no options but CD/mp3/auxillary jack and air condition were standard. I just drove from Detroit to Chicago and averaged 37 mpg by going 65 and easing of the gas pedal when going up hill. It's not as nice as the foreign competition, but I saved thousands on the car. The warranty is decent too. And I kept Americans employed with my purchase. Long live Detroit!
08 Cobalt LT Sedan
J, 08/05/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I own a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan. I like the car for the most part, one thing that worries me is the brakes stink. When the car had just over 4000 miles on it I began to notice really odd noises when braking, took it in they said it was the hubcap. It did it on the drive home. Took it in again at 4500 miles and got new brake pads put on they said they must be factory defects. Well it started again at 5500 miles then just the other I day I hit the brakes on the highway and they immediately locked up. I like the car but the brake problems worry me a little bit, I had a Chevy Malibu prior to this and never had a problem with the brakes ever.
Great car for price, needs work
Brittany, 12/10/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I love this car. For being a young female it's great, a lot better than my old Escort. It does need a little help though. I don't have a lot of rear seat passengers but they could've given the rear more leg room. Very roomy in front. Only problem I'm having is with the brakes. Yes, after 6500 miles the rotors got warped. Composite rotors with semi metallic pads don't combine well. It's a nice little car for me, rides smooth (other than the brake issue), good on gas and comfy for a tall person like me. Decent style outside for the price. I paid for what I got. Not much to complain about with it.
Safe Basic Transportation
Cobalt Owner, 02/06/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I got the 4dr Cobalt LT and am pleased with the car so far. The MPG is 24-25 in mixed driving. I have out about 600 miles on it. It took a while to find one that had AntiLock brakes and cruise but I finally did. I was able to get a GM card rebate of 2000 and a GM owner loyalty rebate of 1000 and the standard rebate of 1000 so I walked out of the dealership paying 11200 cash. MSRP Sticker was 16650 with transportation. I am pleased that side airbags were made standard for 2008 (antilock brakes should be too IMHO) The car is quiet compared with a Dodge Caliber I recently rented. Also the Cobalt shifts smoothly. The light grey interior will get dirty fast I think. Back seat is real tight.
Cobalt
Sarge, 12/21/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased the 2008 Cobalt because fuel at the time of purchase was at the all time high. So far I do like the vehicle, but it is terrible in snow and ice but most vehicles this size probably are. I have experienced premature wear on the drivers seat at 5000 miles and 6 months service.
Great mpg on XFE version
cobalt_xfe, 08/08/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car as a replacement to a 1993 Audi. I drive a lot and needed good fuel economy. I have almost 5000 miles on the car and my calculated mpg is 37.4. The headrests are uncomfortable from the factory (they tip my head forward), but they are easily reversed and quite comfortable when reversed. It is a little tight with 2 teenage boys in the back, but they can make it work. It handles well. It has good acceleration and cornering. I was a little afraid of the low rolling resistance tires, but they seem to perform well. The stereo is adequate, but lacks fidelity in the bass. I suggest the XFE version over the standard. Its performance seems about the same. Minor lines mismatch on hood
2008 Chevy Cobalt - Great Value
Andy, 09/19/2007
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I chose the 2008 Cobalt LT based on its standard features, fuel economy, and low price. The Cobalt has nice sleek lines and a very simple aesthetic appeal. It's super peppy for a 2.2 liter and has an awesome turning radius. Highway noise is minimal and has a very smooth ride. I'm getting 34 MPG highway and about 26 MPG city.
My Car
John Smyth, 03/18/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Seats aren't very comfortable. No center armrest. It's very strange driving a vehicle with no center armrest, and no power mirrors or windows. Power windows should be standard, its a real pain in the neck and also dangerous trying to adjust the mirrors.
Nice reliable car
Steph, 01/29/2009
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my '08 LT sedan last May. I've put 10k miles on it so far and it has been a pretty good car to drive. It's handled very well in the ice and snow recently. The remote start option has been good this winter with having an infant. Driving a mix of city and highway, I tend to get about 28 mpg. That was nice while gas prices were up. Even now that gas is back down its still wonderful not to have to spend as much on gas.
Great car!
Lewis, 04/03/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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We managed to find what is apparently the only 5-speed manual with ABS in existence! The sticker was $16,185 and we paid $11,700 after various rebates and discounts. This is an amazing small car. Excellent quality, very stylish interior with so many gadgets and gizmos standard I can't believe it, including 6 airbags! I don't think there is any other small car on the market that can compete with the Cobalt. The engine is powerful, ride is smooth, crisp, and quiet. And great quality. Toyota? Honda? No way. Would never get a car this good for the price.
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john weiss, 08/22/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I have only put on 2100 miles and am pleased with how the vehicle runs and the fuel mileage. It is the basic lowest cost Cobalt XFE sedan with air and manual tranny. At 75mph average on the freeway, it will deliver 34 mpg +/- 3mpg depending on with the wind or against. Has turned in 39.7mpg on 160 mile trip driving at 60 mph on freeway. Vehicle was purchased as a run around unit with trips not longer than 3 hours thus comfort (i.e. as in our Town & Country Van) was not a priority. It has fairly predictable handling with a quiet ride and is not buzzy as was found with some small foreign vehicles in this size.
Still breaking in
Greg, 04/22/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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My Cobalt LS sedan has 4 speed automatic. Pickup is smooth. The whole car is so quiet inside it's scary. Some change from my '86 Aries. The bucket seats are very firm, but supportive - great for my back. The ride is much stiffer than that of the Aries, but the Cobalt takes curves much better. I don't like not being able to tell where the front end of the car is, so there's some tension getting into tight places. Because of the rear headrests, visibility when backing up is a bit of a chore. The power steering is nice, with enough feel to it, but because the steering wheel is small, it takes more cranking when parking. Heavy city driving gives 18mpg, same as the Aries. I hope this improves.
Gas Mileage is Bad!
Boo~, 06/16/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I really love this car, love the look, enjoy the feel of it while driving, having OnStar has been fun- and my daughter loves usign the OnStar phone. Plenty of room for the family dog in the back seat as well. In sport read this car was my idea of a fun car! I get 27.5 miles per gallon using the interstate between home and work, I am very disappointed in the gas mileage. I use cruise control every day and I never get more than 27.5- some folks say they are getting 400 miles out of 11 gallons Yeah I'd like to see that done in person, you have to see it to believe it. Other than the gas issue at 4.12 per gallon I really love this little car.
Great Car
DJ, 06/19/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Just wanted to say that the Cobalt is a great car. I have had it for about 3 months and I put about 6000 miles on it and I have had no problems. Car runs great and handles well. And for a 4cyl it has some pick up. I do city and highway driving and I am getting an avg of around 30 mpg. When I am on the highway I am getting at least 35 mpg. I wish I would have known the Cobalt XFE was coming out. I would have waited because if I am getting 35 mpg on the highway with the reg Cobalt, the XFE has to be getting atleast 40 mpg on the highway. For around $12,500 you cant go wrong!
Follow up review at 15K miles
Tomster, 03/30/2009
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I have already reviewed my 2008 Cobalt LS sedan once, but I thought folks might appreciate an update. I have now owned the car almost ten months, and I have 15,150 miles on it. The car has performed flawlessly, and I have not had a single issue with it. I am getting about 27 or 28 MPG overall average, which is not too bad in my opinion for an automatic. I live in a rural area, and my driving is mostly on hilly, curvy, two lane country roads and in town. I am still amazed by how that little Cobalt will scoot! That 2.2L engine is amazingly powerful. I am extremely happy with the car.
Do Not Believe Baised Magazine Writers
msl8129, 04/28/2008
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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With gas prices the way up we decide to shop for a fuel efficent vehicle. We looked at many cars and the Cobalt is a great little car. Please compare it with the foregin cars in the same class. You will find out how much more you get with the Cobalt and at a great price. The 2.2L 4cly has plenty of power to get on the freeways and has a smooth ride with good breaking, and great handling. Look at standard features you get with the Cobalt more HP, XM radio, side curtain air bags, 5 yr/1,000,000 power train. I have not owned a GM vehicle since 1984. GM has greatly improved I am very happy with this vehicle. Keep making these cars in the US. It's a great product.
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