civic vs cobalt
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well i kinda agree about the civic having better value and looking a lil better...but the cobalt comes with a better warranty and since im an employee...there already knocking off like 2500$ for me, plus i can get free stuff for it all the time...i dunno, maybe im just not seeing something rite here
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Originally Posted by bhc786
exactly.... i bet you can easily beat an engine on a cobalt... also i bet in 3 years that cobalt will be worth like $8500 while your civic is worth $10000...
also the civic may not come wiht the best features or best hp but its all about practicality which the civic definently has
also the civic may not come wiht the best features or best hp but its all about practicality which the civic definently has
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That Cobalt is FUGLY! Plus, it is a Chevy, and that says it all! However, if you are lookin for something faster out of the box then ya vic, I would say that the Cobalt would smoke an EX vic.
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Originally Posted by Quick Silver
That Cobalt is FUGLY! Plus, it is a Chevy, and that says it all! However, if you are lookin for something faster out of the box then ya vic, I would say that the Cobalt would smoke an EX vic.
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I think the Cobalt has the 2.2 liter ecotec, same as the Saturn Ion series cars. The Cobalt SS supercharged has the 2.2 same as the Ion Redline....I think....(I saw an article and its the same motor). At any rate, my girlfriend has a Saturn Ion 3 with the 2.2 Ecotec and I can beat her all day. It's a bit torqy because its a 2.2 but my car is faster, and she hammers on it. I think the Cobalt is heavier being 4 door.
I think the Cobalt has the 2.2 liter ecotec, same as the Saturn Ion series cars. The Cobalt SS supercharged has the 2.2 same as the Ion Redline....I think....(I saw an article and its the same motor). At any rate, my girlfriend has a Saturn Ion 3 with the 2.2 Ecotec and I can beat her all day. It's a bit torqy because its a 2.2 but my car is faster, and she hammers on it. I think the Cobalt is heavier being 4 door.
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Originally Posted by JP375
If you test drove one and like it, I would definately go for it. The cobalt is a respectable car in my book. I have recommended it to several people.
The Cobalt SS is definately A LOT faster than the Civic. But that car replaces the Cavalier, and everybody knows Cavaliers are very unreliable cars, and interior workmanship and materials are really cheap too.
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Originally Posted by dnbguy86
well i kinda agree about the civic having better value and looking a lil better...but the cobalt comes with a better warranty and since im an employee...there already knocking off like 2500$ for me, plus i can get free stuff for it all the time...i dunno, maybe im just not seeing something rite here
The new vics come with a 110K no tune-up. You will NEVER see Chevy offer the same (and at least live up to it). 110K on a Chevy and it is done!
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Originally Posted by Quick Silver
Uhh, ya know why it has a better warrantly? Cuz it needs it!
The new vics come with a 110K no tune-up. You will NEVER see Chevy offer the same (and at least live up to it). 110K on a Chevy and it is done!
The new vics come with a 110K no tune-up. You will NEVER see Chevy offer the same (and at least live up to it). 110K on a Chevy and it is done!
Its a nice car, the design looks very well put together.
Now from a business aspect of the car game...
Its a Chevy..... your Civic drops about 1000 dollars a year (give or take of course) but the Cobolt will depreciate a lot faster. Your 15k dollar Cobolt will be worth about 12 next year... then it'll be worth about 9-10k the 2nd year then by the 3rd year you'll be lucky to get 7-8k for it.
The Civic on the other hand will be worth around 11k in 3 years if the mileage isnt too bad. For this fact alone I think you should keep the Civic.
We all know reliability is a big variable when buying a car. I know some poeple have tons of problems with a Civic but the chances are the Cobolt will be more of a hassle to maintain then a Civic judging by Chevy's history.
My opinion, stick with the civic because your wallet will thank you down the road.
Now from a business aspect of the car game...
Its a Chevy..... your Civic drops about 1000 dollars a year (give or take of course) but the Cobolt will depreciate a lot faster. Your 15k dollar Cobolt will be worth about 12 next year... then it'll be worth about 9-10k the 2nd year then by the 3rd year you'll be lucky to get 7-8k for it.
The Civic on the other hand will be worth around 11k in 3 years if the mileage isnt too bad. For this fact alone I think you should keep the Civic.
We all know reliability is a big variable when buying a car. I know some poeple have tons of problems with a Civic but the chances are the Cobolt will be more of a hassle to maintain then a Civic judging by Chevy's history.
My opinion, stick with the civic because your wallet will thank you down the road.
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Originally Posted by HustleLikeM0FO
Its a nice car, the design looks very well put together.
Now from a business aspect of the car game...
Its a Chevy..... your Civic drops about 1000 dollars a year (give or take of course) but the Cobolt will depreciate a lot faster. Your 15k dollar Cobolt will be worth about 12 next year... then it'll be worth about 9-10k the 2nd year then by the 3rd year you'll be lucky to get 7-8k for it.
The Civic on the other hand will be worth around 11k in 3 years if the mileage isnt too bad. For this fact alone I think you should keep the Civic.
We all know reliability is a big variable when buying a car. I know some poeple have tons of problems with a Civic but the chances are the Cobolt will be more of a hassle to maintain then a Civic judging by Chevy's history.
My opinion, stick with the civic because your wallet will thank you down the road.
Now from a business aspect of the car game...
Its a Chevy..... your Civic drops about 1000 dollars a year (give or take of course) but the Cobolt will depreciate a lot faster. Your 15k dollar Cobolt will be worth about 12 next year... then it'll be worth about 9-10k the 2nd year then by the 3rd year you'll be lucky to get 7-8k for it.
The Civic on the other hand will be worth around 11k in 3 years if the mileage isnt too bad. For this fact alone I think you should keep the Civic.
We all know reliability is a big variable when buying a car. I know some poeple have tons of problems with a Civic but the chances are the Cobolt will be more of a hassle to maintain then a Civic judging by Chevy's history.
My opinion, stick with the civic because your wallet will thank you down the road.
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Originally Posted by zachgeyer
Cobalt is a glorified Cavalier...well putt
NO ITS NOT!!!! If some people did some research before sitting down and typing something on a forum, most people wouldnt be as dumb. 
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Originally Posted by DaveyD
That it is not. The Cobalt shares no parts with the former Cavalier. I think the interior looks more refined, and slick. Take a look for yourself. I think some people need to get off their brand loyal ***, and take a look at some other car companies and see what the hell they are doing. Oh and with 205hp in the SS, that is gonna whoop a Civic's *** any day of the week.
compare this against a somewhat loaded scion tc for 18 grand and 22 grand for the TRD version I take a scion TC anyday.....
The colbalt SS is based of an OPEL and the 4 door is a corrolla=they have a joint plant with toyota.
you guys see that the OPEL speedster is on sale in the US?????
its a saturn lol they rebaged it...
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imma go this week and seat in one to see how it feels but hey also consider other cars a used gsr or a em1 civic si woulndt be that bad or even a srt4 its been out longer and proben to be not that bad.
do LOTS of research before signing papers dont regret it later
do LOTS of research before signing papers dont regret it later
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NO ITS NOT!!!! If some people did some research before sitting down and typing something on a forum, most people wouldnt be as dumb.
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Originally Posted by dnbguy86
I think yur just mad its a better car than yours...
On the other hand hondas, toyotas, and acuras last forever and people buy just as many. but they sell the old cars to get new ones instead of towing it to a junkyard at 125,000 miles.
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Originally Posted by thom
i love japanese cars
i was watching the news the other day.
the said japanese companies are catching up to amican cars
and said in year 2009
japanese manufacturers will be on top
i was watching the news the other day.
the said japanese companies are catching up to amican cars
and said in year 2009
japanese manufacturers will be on top
mmmmm...
I think they already did pass american cars.
Maybe not as well as euro imports yet.
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Originally Posted by JP375
agreed. This car doesn't share much with the cavalier. Its a vast improvement for a Chevy. GM is on the right track.
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Rep Power: 320 i say test drive and see how you like it. If your already getting hook ups at the dealership then it might be cheaper for you to keep the car then regular people. But you also have to keep in mind how long your going to keep the car.
Usually the difference between American and Japanese cars are that you pay more initially with the japanese cars, but pay less down the road in maintence and part replacements. American cars, you pay less initially and pay more in maintence and part replacements.
if you like the car, then get it and how cares what other people think. Your the one thats paying for the car not them. I agree with the others though, the scion TC is probably a better deal then the cobalt. Even though its 2g more, your getting more in build quality and you'll save money in the long run from replacement costs, especially if your not working at the dealership in 2-3yrs down the road...IE found better job or fired.
Usually the difference between American and Japanese cars are that you pay more initially with the japanese cars, but pay less down the road in maintence and part replacements. American cars, you pay less initially and pay more in maintence and part replacements.
if you like the car, then get it and how cares what other people think. Your the one thats paying for the car not them. I agree with the others though, the scion TC is probably a better deal then the cobalt. Even though its 2g more, your getting more in build quality and you'll save money in the long run from replacement costs, especially if your not working at the dealership in 2-3yrs down the road...IE found better job or fired.
people need to realize GM isnt a bad car manufacturer im sure half of you love your dum escalades with 24's but your hatin on a chevy why? the cobalt is a nice car the fact is chevy built it pretty good especially compared to the cavalier. its nice also because the ss is a 2dr. and it has different styling than most people would expect from chevy and the interior is gorgeous for a cheap econobox car... personally outside looks i like my vic and the cobalt the same but inside wooohooo screw the vic. performance wise... lets be honest about reliability not many people who own a car will own it past the warranty if they buy it new especially a young kid
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Originally Posted by ncirom2003
lets be honest about reliability not many people who own a car will own it past the warranty if they buy it new especially a young kid
i work at a auto body / mechanic shop and an overwhelming amount of young customers only have the car they bought brand new for about 5 or 6 years sometimes less alot less
and im 18 and know alot of kids who have new cars and in three years are trading in for another. im not saying everyone whos young and gets a new car will sell it in a few years, just that alot do
and im 18 and know alot of kids who have new cars and in three years are trading in for another. im not saying everyone whos young and gets a new car will sell it in a few years, just that alot do
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Originally Posted by dalaw
come on people, what kind of car do you really want? A car that smokes everyone but always breaks down, or a slower car that wont leave you stranded?
