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Cobalt LT Coupe
Gregory Butta , 08/04/2010
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
40 of 40 people found this review helpful
I'm 18 years old and needed a reliable car to go back and forth to college. I looked at the usual, the civic, corolla, or the focus. I liked the Cobalt better then all of them and the build quality on my 2010 is just as nice as the foreign cars. I would recommend this car to anyone.
All the Options - Lower $
Kimers, 07/25/2010
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Lease was up on my '06 4 dr Mazda 3 (loaded) - Had to get my payments down. Saving $50 a month by purchasing the Cobalt. Went with the 2010 2 dr Cobalt LT, black, Olympic Team option, chrome accents, Loaded.My driving habits are mostly city driving.Used to having a 4 dr so 2 dr is going to take a little getting used to. The only option the Cobalt is missing that the Mazda had is auto wipers-Chev sales person said auto wipers only come in Cadillacs. 2010 is going to be the last year GM is making the Cobalt. So if you are ok driving around a car which is going to be outdated right away, even though there are a lot of them on the road, that is why there are such good deals to be found.
Absolute trash, built to be a beater!
levi, 08/15/2020
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The good: Steering feels stiff, handles well and... thats about it. The bad: The timing chains are notorious for failing, mine blew, theres a common problem with faulty wiring and a transmission surge. The AC system is full of faults, to replace the blower motor you literally have to cut it out and the resistors blow every 1000km for some reason. They are extremely underpowered and the paint didn't last at all started peeling a couple months after i bought it. It made it to 170,000km (100,000miles) and now its in the scapyard. The speakers blew too and needed a radiator replacement at some point as well. I got about 20,000km out of this car when i bought it and it all just went downhill hard from there. If you can pick one up cheap its worth it but i would never pay more than $1000 on one ever again. Stay far away from this and just shell out the extra money for a toyota. Oh and all the stock suspension parts were bad too, ended up replacing both struts, rear coils and the stabilizer links (twice)
Went for seconds!
sonnidaze, 04/28/2010
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I owned a 2006 LT and it was a very safe and fun car to drive. I loved it so much I had to drive to Newnan Ga, from South Florida to purchase my 2010 as dealers here didn't want to deal. This one is essentially the SS..heated leather seats and all the bells and whistles but with an automatic tranny. I have noticed it seems the turning ratio is not as tight as the 2006, but getting used to it. Best car around for the buck.
Six years and counting...
Chris P, 10/04/2019
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2010 Cobalt coupe in 2013. At the time it had 20,000 miles on it. I've put an additional 82,000 miles on it in the last six years and have not had an issue. I did a proactive transmission flush a couple years ago, and I just replaced parts of the cam shaft mechanism plus spark plugs and it runs smoothly. This car surprised me with it's longevity without any sudden issues; if something was wearing out the car gave me a sign, and I've only done those two services. Good commuter, especially since my daily commute is 100 miles round trip!
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Cobalt XFE Coupe - Manual
TalYvan, 04/30/2010
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have a 120 mi daily driving, most of it is on express ways, so here it goes. The goods: Transmission, Engine, MPG. This car gets the MPG that your right foot dictates, you drive hard, you get less, drive at the limit, and is outstanding. The tranny/engine are pretty decent but Manual is the way to go, I'd be afraid of it in automatic. The bad: OEM Tires!, I guess that GM tried to get better MPG using these tires that are super soft on the walls and don't have any grip, they're terrible. Breaks, they felt really soft in the beginning, 5500K mi. later they get decent. Rear view. Do No Get The Spoiler! period. Seat comfort. I had an Aveo SVM before that was way more comfortable.
2 Door Coupe quick and sporty.
chevyguy, 09/19/2010
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased a 2007 Malibu for my mother and it has been a good car for her, so I purchased the 2010 Cobalt for myself. I haven't driven Chevy products for many years, but have been impressed by my 2 door LT Cobalt. It is a fun little car to drive, handles well, and has plenty of get up and go. Fit and finish are much better the past Chevy's. Many features included that you would expect to be on a much more expensive car. Shifts smooth given the fact that it is a 4 speed auto. Handles and rides well, hope it continues to perform well with many miles put on.
2010 Coupe LS XFE
mdobb21, 02/13/2011
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my Cobalt Coupe LS XFE in March of 2010, and am still very impressed. The fuel economy is incredible (I average 31 to 34, and this is mostly around-town driving.) The ride is smooth, the seats are comfortable, and the trunk is huge. The interior lacks some style (my gray interior is very bland), though the center stack buttons are laid out in a very efficient and easy-to-use fashion. Considering it's a 2-door, front- and side-visibility are very good, but rear view is blocked by the giant trunk's lid. The headlights are decent. Many people complain about it's reliability, but proper maintenance eliminates most of those problems. I have had none.
Good Daily Driver
Joe, 02/22/2010
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for only a few weeks, but I have to say as a get up and go to work car, it does great. I especially love passing the gas station by.
Great Deal
Lee, 05/16/2010
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got this XFE with the LT interior. The seats are very comfortable. My gas mileage is double that of my minivan. The transition was a little stiff new, but 2000 miles later is OK. Great deal for the money.
A very nice car
S&N, 06/19/2010
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is just a tight & quiet as any larger passenger vehicle I could find. The fuel economy is excellent on the highway with the 4 speed automatic. The stereo is very good & has the bluetooth option. The value for the money is terrific. I would recommend this car to anyone in the market for a smaller fuel efficient car.
mpg with efe
scooby1234, 07/30/2010
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very peppy, I am getting average 27 mpg in the city have not went on long trip yet, it said that some people will get up to 44 mpg on the highway. Can't wait. This xfe, lt, has a lot of get up and go with the five speed. No drag when I turn the air conditioning on like some of the other 4cl cars I test drove. I now have 1500 miles on her!
Lasted ten years to 120k
Meaghan , 03/20/2021
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had no problems until the end, when the fuel pump went. It just wasn’t worth it to fix. Good on gas, gets from point A to B. This car is no frills. Weird electronic issues with locks turning in and off quickly, but nothing major. The fuel pump went at 120k and I decided to junk it. The suspension was pretty shot by then too. I don’t feel all that safe in this car on the highway, but it got me from point A to B. Good car for urban use. Not ideal for long trips, although I did take it on a 3000k road trip. I would recommend for a student or younger person who doesn’t care about a ton of space and just needs something reliable with no bells and whistles.
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