Edmunds dealer partner, Bayway Leasing, is now offering transparent lease deals via these forums. Click here to see the latest vehicles!
Options
Popular New Cars
Popular Used Sedans
Popular Used SUVs
Popular Used Pickup Trucks
Popular Used Hatchbacks
Popular Used Minivans
Popular Used Coupes
Popular Used Wagons
Comments
MPG readings on the highway (65 mph) are around 34, and in town are around 29.
The ride seems a little rougher than the 2001 Prizm it is replacing. Handling is good, and the 4 wheel ABS came in handy at an icy intersection yesterday.
Visibility is good, climate controls work well. XM radio is a blast and the Onstar is bluetooth capable, and it set up with an older cell phone quite easily. Great for the possible in car cell phone restrictions that are being considered here in Missouri.
At this point I am pleased with the car. Time will tell.
was the sales rep correct? am i just missing something- like perhaps is my particular model for some reason not compatible? or am i not hooking it up right?
i push the hands free button and say 'bluetooth' which is what the gm website says to do and nothing happens- the lady refuses to recognize the word bluetooth.
any feeedback would be appreciated.
also for the record i am really happy with the cobalt overall. i loved my last car which was a chevy cavalier and i hoped the cobalt would live up to the standard the cav set and it totally has so far. its a great little car, dependable, really fun to drive, and it gets excellent gas mileage. the only complaint i could make is that the seats- while ok for around town, to and from work, etc- kind of suck on long drives due to lack of lumbar support. but still overall i would say its a fantastic car at a ridiculously low price.
I was wondering if anyone knows how long the supercharge should last, and if it dies if anyone knows how much it may cost to fix. I am asking because I am leasing a 2006 supercharge and am looking at buying it out at the end. But I do not want to have a huge problem after if the supercharger goes on it.
thanks
I have pretty much just forgotten about gas mileage and no longer drive in a super fuel conserving manner. The little car gets 26 or 27 MPG with my mix of highway (but NOT super highway) driving and in-town driving. I was getting a couple miles per gallon better than that when I was really trying to maximize my gas mileage.
I just love that peppy little engine, the nice styling, the good handling, the quiet ride (for such a small, inexpensive car), and the good front seat room and huge trunk.
I couldn't be happier!
Tom
Then simply grasp the plastic cover on each end and lift. A slight tug might be needed.
BTW
You'll need a 1 1/4" short socket to remove the oil filter retainer cap. Most don't realize this so I felt it OK to mention. It's available at many auto parts stores.
Also, when replacing cover. Take your time to ensure you line up the pegs as it is placed back in position.
Here's a link:
http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-14700-Filter-Wrench-2-2L/dp/B0009OMYAQ
Otherwise, good luck finding a short socket unless you pay a ton with Snap-on or Mac. You'll also need a short extension for the socket when using the 3/8 drive ratchet.
I removed the Oil filler car and dip stick lifted off easley and put bit of lube on the two spuds went back fine. I traded in our 05 Malibu 4 cyl Euro tech I all ready have 1/2 drive 1 3/4" 6 point socket for the filter cap I drilled two holes through the top of the socket so a small steel rod can turn the socket .
Thanks all who responded.
Dave Peters
Time to go to the doctor for a good "tune-up" that's all and your kitty will be purrrrrrring like before.
I'll take her back in if I need to but would like to know whats wrong before I do?
Now we're talking about something else that's really strange. It might be as simple as a little hose that the mechanic left unplugged somewhere while doing his work. Human error.
My best bet is that you go back and tell them what's happening.
Can't help but good luck.
Take it back to them. That would be my suggestion.
Tom
I change the oil every 4 months or 3,000 miles, always do maintance before it's due not after, wash the car every week and wax them every 3 months.
I've always been a Chevrolet owner myself... 73 Camaro... 77 Chevelle Malibu... 83 Blazer S-10... 91 Astro... 94 Blazer S-10... 99 Venture... 05 Equinox... and they where great vehicles.
Like you see I've been driving S.U.V.'s and Vans for a couple of years and now I'm planning on going back to a car (small & economical) so I figured out a Cobalt.
I'm in my 50's also and don't need those big machines anymore. The only thing that scares me a bit it's about winter driving with a Cobalt.
Your wife had a accident and was lucky for her she was alright.
Do you spend winter with "winter tires" or the original 4 seasons?
Is your Cobalt a Sedan or Coupe? LT model or LS?
I read that there might be a AWD Cobalt in 2010, that might be a nice addition if it holds true.
Again, Love my Cobalt.
It would be nice if AWD comes as an option on the Cobalt 2010.
I wasn't sure about buying the Sedan or Coupe, but I surely love the styling of the Coupe. I will probably go for the Coupe and since winter tires are now mandatory here since last year (15 nov --- 15 march) and from now on every year... unless I want to pay a 300$ fine, It will be pretty safe and even safer with AWD.
The Cobalt was supposed to be their premium compact after they changed the name from Cavalier.
GM doesn't know wtf they're doing.
And Cruze is just an idiotic name. Sounds like it was named by The Village People.
I suppose you think Hyundai Genesis is a great name. I initially thought of the band Genesis from the 1980's.
There are dozens of car names that are less attractive than the Cruze, think about it.
Yes, the Cobalt was more premium than the Cavaliar but this car will take it a step further and could be the new bench mark in this catagory.
As for being a benchmark, after reading the tepid reviews of the car thats being sold in Europe right now I wouldn't count on it.
It will probably be more involving to drive than a Corolla but then again so is a motor scooter (and the Cobalt).
Compared to the Civic and Mazda 3 it will not handle as well. Compared to the Corolla and Elantra the ride quality will be as good or almost as good but reliabilty will be a concern for a new model (the Cobalt was a disaster when it first came out).
There is no rationale for a new name. Take the Cobalt and improve it and gain market penetration. GM is going back to square one with an all new name once again.
Stupid, just plain stupid.
From what I read is this car will be the new standard with a threat from the Corrola being redone again to help keep it competive. The Corrola is the leader in this class even though it is a very bland car like most Toyota's.
The current Cobalt does not handle as well as the Civic or 3, unless you were thinking of the Cobalt SS which handles so well its almost like a completely different car (if only GM paid attention to their best selling trims).
If they want it to be another Corolla than handling won't matter much but in this class people buy Corolla's not only for MPG but for reliability-they seem to buy it automatically because if they ever test drove others car many of them wouldn't buy it, IMO. I test drove a Corolla and Cobalt back to back and the Cobalt was the better car in every respect, drive wise at least.
GM needs a Home Run, the kind Ford hit with the first Focus-the car got rave reviews and people bought tons of them because of that, and yes, good handling was a major part of the rave reviews. Unfortunately the first year turned out to be unreliable so sales dropped afterwards until recently.
The Cruze is getting tepid, middling reviews in Europe and that will be a disaster for Chevy here in the States. If they don't improve the car when it goes on sale here there will be a problem.
I hope it gets lots of laughs because it did then.
I was giving a conference on the safety of cars during an impact, I was quite nervous because there was about 200 people attending my conference and I said " I've once been rear-ended by a probe ". People were laughing/crying, it was like a comedy show. I said to myself "What he hell did I say wrong"? Then it hit me... I noticed I have forgotten to say a FORD "PROBE".
Ford should never had called that car a "Probe".
Hope this made you laugh because I'm still laughing at myself every time I think about it and it's been 10 years.
I traded my 1994 Chevy Cavlier (4 doors) which was great on gas. Gets about 35 mpg city and hwy driving. Back then, I used to live in the country (peaceful) with less traffic jams and alot less street lights.
thanks!
My ex-girlfriend had hers for 7 years and still runs great with no major problems. She keeps her Elantra well maintain. Still, it's your decision. If you want a good car that will last you years to come, I would suggest a Cobalt. Have my going on 4 years without no problems.
My 2010 Cobalt LT in the best buy I have made in 55 years of replacing my cars about every three years.
I've had ZERO real problems with this little ride. It did start some interior rattling early on, but what else can be expected of plastic cars?
It's still getting great mileage, and still hits that little power band in third.... yes, a reason to smile. Other than getting on the freeway, I don't do a lot of hard driving... those days are passed for me. These days I'm more concerned with that $3 plus change gallon of gas.
So far no problems with paint, but I do get it washed and spray waxed about once a month. Don't really think that makes a diff one way or the other, no car as new as any Cobalt should have flaking paint..That's an issue with GM.
Wonder how the Cruze is doing in that area?