Chevy Cobalt - Page 2

GTsetGO · 07-16-2009, 10:53 AM

what i did when i got the pilot was to get email quotes from dealerships up in northern virginia. for some reason they have better prices than down here.

I then took the better of those quotes to places down here to see what they could do for me.

got my pilot for $31k (taxes, title and tags) out the door. sticker on it was $36k just for the car. So i did good i think.

07-16-2009, 10:55 AM

As I recall the Cobalt is what used to be the Cavalier. They're junk, they are slow, ugly, and the interior are really janky. I don't recommend them.

Volt · 07-16-2009, 11:11 AM

Keep the opinions rolling in - I'm liking all input.

Chris. · 07-16-2009, 11:14 AM

what kind of car does she need? Something similar to a fit or toyota matrix? a 2 door or 4 door? suv or car? what about trucks? Give us some more insight to what she'll be using it for and what she likes, and we could prolly help more also.

Volt · 07-16-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris.

what kind of car does she need? Something similar to a fit or toyota matrix? a 2 door or 4 door? suv or car? what about trucks? Give us some more insight to what she'll be using it for and what she likes, and we could prolly help more also.

Just a little dependable 4 banger. She likes a smaller car and one she can trust. Could go for a more pricier car but i just bought a new motorcycle and still haven't sold the old one yet... Otherwise the budget would be better. She really needs a car kinda fast though. If I trade the bike in I take a beating on it.

larryinlc · 07-16-2009, 12:30 PM

If you're looking at the Colbalt, you might consider the Pontiac G5. Basically the same car but rebadged. Since Pontiac will be no more,they're really blowing them out the door. We have a large local GM dealer here that always has good stock of program cars. For example...A 2009 Pontiac G5 GT loaded with every option including leather for 14k. The car has 57 miles on it. Retail sticker was nearly 22k. Maybe GM doesn't make the best small cars, but to get from point A to B, they represent a pretty good value if you buy one right.

Larry

Genetic Defect · 07-16-2009, 12:34 PM

I have a smaller sized car

but out of the Chevy and Mazda I would stick with Mazda.

Volt · 07-16-2009, 12:35 PM

We loved Pontiacs.... Din't realize they had any left out there though. Might be worth hitting the local stealer and seeing what they may be blowing out. Thanks.

poker · 07-16-2009, 01:01 PM

Also check cars direct:

http://www.carsdirect.com/pontiac/g5...lnk=pontiac/g5

Just enter your zip code. A new G5 here showed for 13.2K

Volt · 07-16-2009, 01:02 PM

Youi guys are great with the tips... never had so much help in spending money

But cars are a major purchase, the hope is the right car is bought and will last.

poker · 07-16-2009, 01:05 PM

Just wait till you want help buying cigars. LOL

tsolomon · 07-16-2009, 01:11 PM

My parents have a Cobalt that is a couple of years old and they love it. We rented a Cobalt over the 4th of July weekend and our daughter put a 1000 miles on it and said it drove pretty well. She really enjoyed the mp3 player jack that was built into the radio. Her only complaint was that it didn't have cruise control.

Volt · 07-16-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by poker

Just wait till you want help buying cigars. LOL

With all the time I spend in chat, I get more help there than I can stand. The want to try list gets bigger every day. Every time I think I am starting to get a smattering of knowledge more stuff pops up. All fun though.

wrench turner 85 · 07-16-2009, 01:21 PM

If your going to get a cobalt get the ss modle if you want the options but out of the two I would take the mazda 3 in the speed3 option, if you don't mind that you can only get it in a wagon. Both get about the same MPG and you get a car that you want to drive at the end of the day. Or IMO go out and get a 06 GTO with the LS2 and a 6 speed. Its the fat man veet and fun as hell to drive.

Old Sailor · 07-16-2009, 01:25 PM

My daughters got a G5 and loves it, I've driven it and seems nice.

WildBlueSooner · 07-16-2009, 04:49 PM

I would say no to the cobalt....the Mazda is a much better car in my opinion!

07-16-2009, 10:53 AM	#21
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: Chevy Cobalt what i did when i got the pilot was to get email quotes from dealerships up in northern virginia. for some reason they have better prices than down here. I then took the better of those quotes to places down here to see what they could do for me. got my pilot for $31k (taxes, title and tags) out the door. sticker on it was $36k just for the car. So i did good i think. __________________ Modded Mustangs

07-16-2009, 10:55 AM	#22
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chevy Cobalt As I recall the Cobalt is what used to be the Cavalier. They're junk, they are slow, ugly, and the interior are really janky. I don't recommend them.

07-16-2009, 11:11 AM	#23
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Chevy Cobalt Keep the opinions rolling in - I'm liking all input. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

07-16-2009, 11:14 AM	#24
Chris. PSHC! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,842 Trading: (25)	Re: Chevy Cobalt what kind of car does she need? Something similar to a fit or toyota matrix? a 2 door or 4 door? suv or car? what about trucks? Give us some more insight to what she'll be using it for and what she likes, and we could prolly help more also. __________________

07-16-2009, 12:30 PM	#26
larryinlc Angry Packer Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Starvalley Posts: 325 Trading: (15)	Re: Chevy Cobalt If you're looking at the Colbalt, you might consider the Pontiac G5. Basically the same car but rebadged. Since Pontiac will be no more,they're really blowing them out the door. We have a large local GM dealer here that always has good stock of program cars. For example...A 2009 Pontiac G5 GT loaded with every option including leather for 14k. The car has 57 miles on it. Retail sticker was nearly 22k. Maybe GM doesn't make the best small cars, but to get from point A to B, they represent a pretty good value if you buy one right. Larry

07-16-2009, 12:34 PM	#27
Genetic Defect difetosso Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Perry Location: An elevator Posts: 5,202 Trading: (5)	Re: Chevy Cobalt I have a smaller sized car but out of the Chevy and Mazda I would stick with Mazda. __________________ I'm an outcast riding into town alone I got wanderlust branded deeper than the bone

07-16-2009, 12:35 PM	#28
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Chevy Cobalt We loved Pontiacs.... Din't realize they had any left out there though. Might be worth hitting the local stealer and seeing what they may be blowing out. Thanks. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

07-16-2009, 01:01 PM	#29
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Chevy Cobalt Also check cars direct: http://www.carsdirect.com/pontiac/g5...lnk=pontiac/g5 Just enter your zip code. A new G5 here showed for 13.2K __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

07-16-2009, 01:02 PM	#30
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Chevy Cobalt Youi guys are great with the tips... never had so much help in spending money But cars are a major purchase, the hope is the right car is bought and will last. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

07-16-2009, 01:05 PM	#31
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Chevy Cobalt Just wait till you want help buying cigars. LOL __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

07-16-2009, 01:11 PM	#32
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,246 Trading: (31)	Re: Chevy Cobalt My parents have a Cobalt that is a couple of years old and they love it. We rented a Cobalt over the 4th of July weekend and our daughter put a 1000 miles on it and said it drove pretty well. She really enjoyed the mp3 player jack that was built into the radio. Her only complaint was that it didn't have cruise control.

07-16-2009, 01:21 PM	#34
wrench turner 85 I'm the Ocho Cinco! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 276 Trading: (0)	Re: Chevy Cobalt If your going to get a cobalt get the ss modle if you want the options but out of the two I would take the mazda 3 in the speed3 option, if you don't mind that you can only get it in a wagon. Both get about the same MPG and you get a car that you want to drive at the end of the day. Or IMO go out and get a 06 GTO with the LS2 and a 6 speed. Its the fat man veet and fun as hell to drive. __________________ dam you party liquor

07-16-2009, 01:25 PM	#35
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,204 Trading: (22)	Re: Chevy Cobalt My daughters got a G5 and loves it, I've driven it and seems nice. __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

07-16-2009, 04:49 PM	#36
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Chevy Cobalt I would say no to the cobalt....the Mazda is a much better car in my opinion! __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur