2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4 Door Sedan from North America - Comments

None, at this point.

Engine is quiet and smooth.

However, interior could be more comfortable as seats are a little too firm.

Interior materials seem cheap and fit of trim fabric is somewhat uneven.

Paint appears to be top notch.

Overall fit of body panels is quite good and I have yet to hear any squeaks or rattles.

Car corners well and road noise is kept to a minimum.

Engine could be faster, but is adequate for everyday purposes.

I average 25 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. Highway gas mileage could be higher.

Nice stock stereo system.

Backseat is surprisingly roomy.

I would say this car has been reliable. Everybody seems down on GM at the moment, but from the car to the dealership I have had nothing but a positive experience to report. This is the 2nd new car I have owned ( besides the used cars ) , the first being a 2000 VW Beetle. The Beetle at the same amount of mileage already had numerous rattles, the window buttons fell off and I started having engine problems. So far, I am ahead with the Cobalt.

Thank you for your objective review. I would be interested in your thoughts on the vehicles overall ride and handling characteristics especially in poor weather.

So far I have only had the car through one winter, but it did handle the icy roads well and that is with stock tires. Just this past week, I had to drive on flash flooded roads and again the car handled it well. I have been able to maintain full control of the car in these situations without feeling the car is hydroplaning or fishtailing.

The platform the Cobalt is built on is very well designed for good handling in poor road conditions, however the stock tires are not the best for good all weather traction. I'd recommend spending a little extra for some high-quality all weather tires, such as Michelin. Tires make a HUGE difference in a car's handling. If you buy the car several months before winter weather starts, I'd keep the stock tires and then switch them before the rainy/snowy weather. The tire dealer I buy my tires from allows a trade-in amount for nearly new tires. See if you can find a good tire dealer who will do that for you.

I had my Dodge wrecked in winter and the rental company gave me the Colbalt LS 4 door for 2 months. This is an outstanding car in every field and it had 35.000 miles on it!No problems at all. The rental company had put the larger 16 inch tires on it, said other than oil change, that's it. I owned a 2002 Cavalier and as great that car was for me, this is like driving an Impala!Iam buying One!