Chevy Cobalt?

Question

I was wanting a smaller car for better gas milage. What is your opinion for the 2007 LT1 Chevy Colbalt. I heard they have only been out a couple of years. Thank you in advance for your advice.

Answer 1

Yes they have only been out a couple of years. The Chevrolet Cobalt was released in 2005 and that was the last year of the Cavalier. The Cobalt is a good car and is very economical friendly. The Cobalt gets 25 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the highway. I have not had any problem with mine and think the Cobalt is a good car. The trunk space is remarkable for a car like that but the opening could be a little bit bigger. The Cobalts are a good car espically for just a couple of people but having as many as the car can hold gets tight. The leg room in the back is not all that good but it the front seats the leg room is remarkable. The DIC(Driver Information Center) is a great feature, it lets you know when the oil needs to be change and the temperature of the coolant. The car is priced right where it should be and is a fantstic car for the price. The car has had a recall but Chevrolet fixed it right away. Hope this helped.

Answer 2

6 years later..... I have owned a 2007 Chevy cobalt coupe Right after I totaled it I got a 2009 Chevy Aveo hatchback, in both cars I have made long trips, both are really good cars, the cobalt I hit a coyote going 75, didn't roll, just took the front of my car off when I took out a barrier cable, held up beautifully. maintance is easy on both, I miss the get up and go of the cobalt, but gas mileage is better with the aveo, as far as size, Aveo is smaller, unless you get hatch back and put the seats down, then there's more store room. as far as handling goes, they are a couple years apart so the steering, dash and over all is the same, the aveo can make tighter turns. Overall both are good cars, 16 year old brother just got a regular 2008 cobalt and it handles just like my coupe did.

Answer 3

Great car.
I have a 2003 Saturn Ion 2.2L MTX-the Saturn version of the Cobalt.

Pros: 43mpg highway, 32-36 city--much better than they say and better than anything else I could afford.
Inexpensive. Easy to work on for a new car.
It is pretty quick. Large truck and large passenger space, especially when you consider its size.
Oil change sensor is great.
Does very well in crash tests.
The EPS (electronic power steering system) is a nice change-no more power steering fluid, and it increases/decreases the effects of steering wheel movement based up speed.

Cons: Console placement (not sure if this will be an issue on the Cobalt)-on long trips your leg has to rest against the corner of the center console which gets uncomfortable.
Tiny trunk opening-a bit better then you can fold the seats down and use the back doors, but still not great.
Handling isnt perfect-could use better tires (but its still running fine on the originals at 4 years old).
The fuel filter gets clogged easily and the part hasnt been released for sale by anyone but GM-should be happening soon which will lower the price of the part.
Speedometer is off by about 3mph (says Im going 45 when im going 42).

All-in-all, its a great car. The problems are all things that youll find to some extent in every small car, but you'll pay less for this than you will almost any other small car.

I suggest avoiding the VVT engine, if you ever want to up the performance. The VVT system gives you a 170hp engine instead of the normal 140, but its the same system that people routinely pull out of their Toyota Corolla's because it ruins performance applications and has shown itself to be unreliable in a most modified cars.

Answer 4

I own a 2006 Cobalt. Its ok for 2 adults and a couple kids in the back but a bit cramped to fit 5 adults. Trunk opening is way to small, trunk size is fine but the opening is a bit small to fit bulky items through the opening. Back seat is split and folds down.

Reliability wise they're ok, only problem with mine is a problem with the fuel gauge which every now and then when started it will read empty even though there's fuel in the tank. Sometimes its hard to get into reverse/first gear.

I wouldn't recommend getting the so called free lifetime oil change either, I fell for that one and then found on the paperwork later than you actually get charged about $500 for it.

Answer 5

If its predecessor is any indicator(Cavalier), I love mine, it has been a model of reliability and still does 40mpg on the road. I dont like 4 cylinder automatics so I bought the 5 speed manual, currently serving me well in the Rocky Mtns. At 123,000 miles still no oil consumption and I am wondering when it will ever ask for a tuneup. Good luck

Answer 6

As a service advisor at a GM dealership the only problems I have seen have been a result of abuse. I would not be afraid to own one.

Answer 7

The chevy cobalt so far has been a good car.The cobalt is safe,good ride and great MPG.Its built chevy tought.

Answer 8

It's a chevy, a gm to be exact, and this fact alone should take them out of the consoderation list of any sensible, reasonable, and intelligent person.

Answer 9

it's ok. it's a lower level american car in the early years of production. now, I would not buy it, but if it's in your price range and you dont plan on beating the hell out of it, it should be fine.

Answer 10

they took the place of the cavalier I think. I have heard mixed reviews.