Comments on: Strong demand for Chevy Cobalt prompts production increase http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:06:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jim www.idriveamerican.com http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-266427 Jim www.idriveamerican.com Thu, 07 Sep 2006 19:34:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-266427 BrokenCadillac hates GM but loves to use the name of one of their cars for his name...what a bozo. There must be someone to complain to about jerks that post on here and I'm gonna find it and get this idiot removed. BrokenCadillac hates GM but loves to use the name of one of their cars for his name…what a bozo. There must be someone to complain to about jerks that post on here and I’m gonna find it and get this idiot removed.

]]> By: BrokenCadillac... http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-266349 BrokenCadillac... Thu, 07 Sep 2006 16:03:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-266349 The Impala "W body" dates back to the 90's kid. The same one that underpinns the Buick Lacrust and Pontiac Grand Priq. GM has a history of milking platforms for decades and just changing sheetmetal with each new model. Still got the same old 4-speed tranny, same old pushrod motors and of course every GM fans wetdream, the 3800 boat anchor. The Impala “W body” dates back to the 90′s kid. The same one that underpinns the Buick Lacrust and Pontiac Grand Priq. GM has a history of milking platforms for decades and just changing sheetmetal with each new model. Still got the same old 4-speed tranny, same old pushrod motors and of course every GM fans wetdream, the 3800 boat anchor.

]]> By: mblommel http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-266225 mblommel Thu, 07 Sep 2006 03:56:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-266225 The SS looks OK, but if I were in that market I doubt I would choose the Cobalt over a Civic Si, GTI or Mazdaspeed 3. Good for GM on the sales though, but please don't let this platform last for as long as the Cavalier's did. I mean come on, 1982 to 2005?!?! Please don't do that again. Build a better one in 2-3 years that will make me not want to buy those other cars. The SS looks OK, but if I were in that market I doubt I would choose the Cobalt over a Civic Si, GTI or Mazdaspeed 3.

Good for GM on the sales though, but please don’t let this platform last for as long as the Cavalier’s did. I mean come on, 1982 to 2005?!?! Please don’t do that again.

Build a better one in 2-3 years that will make me not want to buy those other cars.

]]> By: Kaptain75329 http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-266073 Kaptain75329 Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:35:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-266073 Chevy's are rehashed? The Sky's a dismal ride? Whatever. Subjective opinion, nothing more. Everyone's a critic. I drive a Mazda3, so I know about the "best kept secret" on the road. Either way, doesn't mean GM is crap. Anyone living in a service bay for virtually *any* car built within the last 5 years is loser and a Grade A asshat moron to boot - maintaining today's cars is easier than screwing a chick. Chevy’s are rehashed? The Sky’s a dismal ride? Whatever. Subjective opinion, nothing more. Everyone’s a critic. I drive a Mazda3, so I know about the “best kept secret” on the road. Either way, doesn’t mean GM is crap. Anyone living in a service bay for virtually *any* car built within the last 5 years is loser and a Grade A asshat moron to boot – maintaining today’s cars is easier than screwing a chick.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-265272 Anonymous Wed, 06 Sep 2006 19:29:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-265272 solid cars that will be there for you day and night if you are willing to live in the service bay... "but a look at latest Chevys and the new Saturn Sky makes it clear GM is serious about giving the competition a run for their collective pocketbooks." The latest Chevy's are nothing more than rehashed "Old Chevy's" and the Saturn Sky is a dismal ride wrapped in a pretty sheetmetal. The Miata is a much better balanced car. I am a Ford fan too, and GM cars I've owned blew chunks. solid cars that will be there for you day and night if you are willing to live in the service bay…

“but a look at latest Chevys and the new Saturn Sky makes it clear GM is serious about giving the competition a run for their collective pocketbooks.”

The latest Chevy’s are nothing more than rehashed “Old Chevy’s” and the Saturn Sky is a dismal ride wrapped in a pretty sheetmetal. The Miata is a much better balanced car. I am a Ford fan too, and GM cars I’ve owned blew chunks.

]]> By: Kaptain75329 http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-265229 Kaptain75329 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 19:10:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-265229 Niels, Best comment I've seen in a long time. Personally, I can't stand the Cobalt, and GM would have to pay me to drive one again. But as a rental car, it certainly proves GM's merits and shows what GM does exceptionally well from an engineering perspective. I don't question that the Cobalt is most definitely on par when it comes to reliability, and I can't stand these elitist wannabe euro-weenies who can't be bothered recognize minor things like statistical facts just because they'd be afraid to take to their precious starbucks drive-thru for fear of what their so-called friends might think. GM's been like this for a long time - mechanically speaking, they build solid cars that will be there for you day and night. Styling is lacking, as it seems GM wishes to please all by offending none. (how offensive.) Love it or hate it, but I think GM is finally starting to make strides there too. Granted, interior fit and finish could use some work, but a look at latest Chevys and the new Saturn Sky makes it clear GM is serious about giving the competition a run for their collective pocketbooks. Being a Ford man myself, I can't help but toss in here that Ford gets it too. Gentleman, the game is on. Niels,

Best comment I’ve seen in a long time. Personally, I can’t stand the Cobalt, and GM would have to pay me to drive one again. But as a rental car, it certainly proves GM’s merits and shows what GM does exceptionally well from an engineering perspective. I don’t question that the Cobalt is most definitely on par when it comes to reliability, and I can’t stand these elitist wannabe euro-weenies who can’t be bothered recognize minor things like statistical facts just because they’d be afraid to take to their precious starbucks drive-thru for fear of what their so-called friends might think.

GM’s been like this for a long time – mechanically speaking, they build solid cars that will be there for you day and night. Styling is lacking, as it seems GM wishes to please all by offending none. (how offensive.) Love it or hate it, but I think GM is finally starting to make strides there too. Granted, interior fit and finish could use some work, but a look at latest Chevys and the new Saturn Sky makes it clear GM is serious about giving the competition a run for their collective pocketbooks.

Being a Ford man myself, I can’t help but toss in here that Ford gets it too. Gentleman, the game is on.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-264895 Anonymous Wed, 06 Sep 2006 16:13:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-264895 A car for the Cavalier folks to move in to. Should feel right at home with the Cobalt. A car for the Cavalier folks to move in to. Should feel right at home with the Cobalt.

]]> By: Jim Morgan www.idriveamerican.com http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-264745 Jim Morgan www.idriveamerican.com Wed, 06 Sep 2006 14:36:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-264745 Glad to see some positive comments about Cobalt and sales and GM. The negative guys probably should just move to Japan or Germany, they'd like it better there. Patrick, what do you do for a living? Tell us so we can use a Japanese product or company to help put you out of a job. Niels, #1 GM Fan, 1c3d0g, email me sometime.... jim@idriveamerican.com Glad to see some positive comments about Cobalt and sales and GM. The negative guys probably should just move to Japan or Germany, they’d like it better there. Patrick, what do you do for a living? Tell us so we can use a Japanese product or company to help put you out of a job.

Niels, #1 GM Fan, 1c3d0g, email me sometime…. jim@idriveamerican.com

]]> By: Niels http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-264496 Niels Wed, 06 Sep 2006 06:02:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-264496 Patrick, seriously, screw yourself. Rental cars take twice the abuse and negligence of consumer cars. Would a rental company want to buy cars that break down so often they can hardly loan them? And don't give me shit on how the money they save from GM's low MSRP later accounts for repair costs. That's hardcore bullshit and you know it. Cobalts have a distinct appearance and don't look like constipated goldfishes like the Corolla and Accent. Patrick, seriously, screw yourself. Rental cars take twice the abuse and negligence of consumer cars. Would a rental company want to buy cars that break down so often they can hardly loan them? And don’t give me shit on how the money they save from GM’s low MSRP later accounts for repair costs. That’s hardcore bullshit and you know it. Cobalts have a distinct appearance and don’t look like constipated goldfishes like the Corolla and Accent.

]]> By: peronze http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-264480 peronze Wed, 06 Sep 2006 05:55:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-264480 what a bad car what a bad car

]]> By: Wally Bag Of Donuts http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-264288 Wally Bag Of Donuts Wed, 06 Sep 2006 04:41:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-264288 its a miracle......GM is selling cars people want...."GASP" its a miracle……GM is selling cars people want….”GASP”

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-264136 Anonymous Wed, 06 Sep 2006 03:32:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-264136 Well if GM was still flooding rental lots like they used too, But that are not. The '08 Cobalt will get a new look. They were thinking of an AWD version to compete against the EVO and WRX. GM Decided against this because of cost. Why would GM have a $35,000 Cobalt when you can buy a Camaro !!! But the "08 Cobalt SS will get the Turboed LNF Ecotec engine !!! Well if GM was still flooding rental lots like they used too, But that are not.

The ’08 Cobalt will get a new look.

They were thinking of an AWD version to compete against the EVO and WRX. GM Decided against this because of cost. Why would GM have a $35,000 Cobalt when you can buy a Camaro !!!

But the “08 Cobalt SS will get the Turboed LNF Ecotec engine !!!

]]> By: Jalopy http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263990 Jalopy Wed, 06 Sep 2006 02:15:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263990 This car sells to GM fanbois who haven't given anything else a chance. What am I talking about? I skip right over any GM offering since I know it'll turn out to be a pile of doodoo by 50k, lose 75% of its value in 2 years and blend right in with the rest of the GM rental crap out there. So I guess pot, meet kettle. GM is garbage This car sells to GM fanbois who haven’t given anything else a chance.

What am I talking about? I skip right over any GM offering since I know it’ll turn out to be a pile of doodoo by 50k, lose 75% of its value in 2 years and blend right in with the rest of the GM rental crap out there. So I guess pot, meet kettle.

GM is garbage

]]> By: Patrick http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263979 Patrick Wed, 06 Sep 2006 02:08:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263979 This car is pathetic, it's a piece of shit. It has the most boring looks of any car in the compact car category, the interior is made of cheap, ill fitting plastics, and it's a mediocre drive. The only reason they're selling and that GM has to "keep up with demand" is because fleets love them and dealers post HUGE incentives on them, other than that they wouldn't be selling half as well. This car is pathetic, it’s a piece of shit. It has the most boring looks of any car in the compact car category, the interior is made of cheap, ill fitting plastics, and it’s a mediocre drive. The only reason they’re selling and that GM has to “keep up with demand” is because fleets love them and dealers post HUGE incentives on them, other than that they wouldn’t be selling half as well.

]]> By: Ricardo Head http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263971 Ricardo Head Wed, 06 Sep 2006 02:06:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263971 As a vehicle, not my cup of tea, but I recently rented one in Austin. The seats didn't win me over (I don't like to hunch when I drive) and the motor was a little crude, and the handling .... well, it's a rental, but I averaged 38mpg with the AC on in an automatic. NOT SHABBY. Also, when I turned it in, the guy asked how I liked it. I said what I just wrote, and he said "yeah, but you know what? These things are pretty damn reliable compared to the other small cars here." They also had Toyotas, and he said the Cobalts hold up better as a rental for taking abuse. I still found it a bit hard to believe, but he insisted. Anyway, for cheap wheels, it was fine, so the haters can knock it all they want ... GM saved me some money on a rental, and that is cool. As a vehicle, not my cup of tea, but I recently rented one in Austin.

The seats didn’t win me over (I don’t like to hunch when I drive) and the motor was a little crude, and the handling …. well, it’s a rental, but I averaged 38mpg with the AC on in an automatic. NOT SHABBY.

Also, when I turned it in, the guy asked how I liked it. I said what I just wrote, and he said “yeah, but you know what? These things are pretty damn reliable compared to the other small cars here.” They also had Toyotas, and he said the Cobalts hold up better as a rental for taking abuse.

I still found it a bit hard to believe, but he insisted. Anyway, for cheap wheels, it was fine, so the haters can knock it all they want … GM saved me some money on a rental, and that is cool.

]]> By: #1 GM Fan ! http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263854 #1 GM Fan ! Wed, 06 Sep 2006 01:25:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263854 GREAT CAR = GREAT SALES ! GREAT CAR = GREAT SALES !

]]> By: BrokenCadillac...again http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263621 BrokenCadillac...again Tue, 05 Sep 2006 23:55:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263621 Great resale compared to what? The Cavalier? Great resale compared to what? The Cavalier?

]]> By: James http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263524 James Tue, 05 Sep 2006 23:14:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263524 If only the SS Supercharged came with a six speed manual....... If only the SS Supercharged came with a six speed manual…….

]]> By: Daveo http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263492 Daveo Tue, 05 Sep 2006 23:04:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263492 It's fleet buyers for sure. This car offers nothing desirable enough for the average consumer. It’s fleet buyers for sure. This car offers nothing desirable enough for the average consumer.

]]> By: minduza http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263380 minduza Tue, 05 Sep 2006 22:13:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263380 who can buy this ugly car? rednecks i asume who can buy this ugly car? rednecks i asume

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263356 1c3d0g Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:59:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263356 Great. Go GM Go! It may not be for everyone, but it's certainly not a bad car. :-) Great. Go GM Go! It may not be for everyone, but it’s certainly not a bad car. :-)

]]> By: 1953 MG TD http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263305 1953 MG TD Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:35:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263305 Lol it is selling 3 times as many as dodges hot caliber lol Lol it is selling 3 times as many as dodges hot caliber lol

]]> By: anonymous 2 http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263253 anonymous 2 Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:17:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263253 great resale values on the cobalt as well, I'll take two please! great resale values on the cobalt as well, I’ll take two please!

]]> By: Shawn http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263229 Shawn Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:10:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263229 This is pretty good news. I'm glad that an another American car maker is doing well. This is pretty good news. I’m glad that an another American car maker is doing well.

]]> By: Timtoolman http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263160 Timtoolman Tue, 05 Sep 2006 20:39:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263160 Richard L- Look at the dimensions of the Caliber and compare with the Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix--Nearly identical. The rest of you out there-give the domestics a break. 1952 MG TD has it right. I see the US making great strides in quality and performance, but you buers won't give 'em a chance. I have both, I admit, but I find myself looking for the opportunity to buy the US cars more now than ever. This isn't protectionism; do your homework and you'll find it's true. Richard L- Look at the dimensions of the Caliber and compare with the Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix–Nearly identical.

The rest of you out there-give the domestics a break. 1952 MG TD has it right. I see the US making great strides in quality and performance, but you buers won’t give ‘em a chance. I have both, I admit, but I find myself looking for the opportunity to buy the US cars more now than ever. This isn’t protectionism; do your homework and you’ll find it’s true.

]]> By: Toy Yoda http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263148 Toy Yoda Tue, 05 Sep 2006 20:28:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263148 Is there an AWD version of this car? I'd consider one, if they had an AWD version. I'd drive a beater-box AWD car for winter and storms. What's the cheapest AWD vehicle that you can buy? Is there an AWD version of this car? I’d consider one, if they had an AWD version. I’d drive a beater-box AWD car for winter and storms. What’s the cheapest AWD vehicle that you can buy?

]]> By: MM http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263140 MM Tue, 05 Sep 2006 20:19:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263140 The Cobalt is a decent car. Nothing fancy, but inexpensive and pretty reliable. Styling could be better, but it's just a basic honest sedan, which I respect. The Cobalt is a decent car. Nothing fancy, but inexpensive and pretty reliable. Styling could be better, but it’s just a basic honest sedan, which I respect.

]]> By: indi http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263136 indi Tue, 05 Sep 2006 20:15:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263136 I've always liked the car and the interior looks decent enough, certainly beats the Cavalier and as far as incentives, the lease and finance rates are lower than what Honda and Toyota have, I have seen numerous lease offers in PA for these at $99/month(w/ i think 2k down) while the civic is around 150, if ur on a budget it's pretty decent and the engine isn't all that bad and it certainly makes up for it w/ fuel economy. I’ve always liked the car and the interior looks decent enough, certainly beats the Cavalier and as far as incentives, the lease and finance rates are lower than what Honda and Toyota have, I have seen numerous lease offers in PA for these at $99/month(w/ i think 2k down) while the civic is around 150, if ur on a budget it’s pretty decent and the engine isn’t all that bad and it certainly makes up for it w/ fuel economy.

]]> By: Stuart http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263135 Stuart Tue, 05 Sep 2006 20:14:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263135 Just buy a rabbit and save the aggrovation Just buy a rabbit and save the aggrovation

]]> By: Durandal http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263131 Durandal Tue, 05 Sep 2006 20:11:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263131 my friend recently got one of these, and i was surprised at how solid it seemed for a gm vehicle. i did find the interior disappointing - large amounts of hard plastic EVERYWHERE. but the car seems well worth the price he paid for it (after the incentives, of course). It definitely wasn't a Civic competitor, but it was light-years ahead of the Cavalier. my friend recently got one of these, and i was surprised at how solid it seemed for a gm vehicle. i did find the interior disappointing – large amounts of hard plastic EVERYWHERE. but the car seems well worth the price he paid for it (after the incentives, of course). It definitely wasn’t a Civic competitor, but it was light-years ahead of the Cavalier.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263119 Andrew Tue, 05 Sep 2006 20:07:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263119 For a domestic car, it's a very good car. But no enthusiast would ever seriously consider one. And I don't mean to imply that the NASCAR watching Chevy fans are true enthusiasts. For a domestic car, it’s a very good car. But no enthusiast would ever seriously consider one. And I don’t mean to imply that the NASCAR watching Chevy fans are true enthusiasts.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263088 Anonymous Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:56:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263088 You people are seriously so pathetic. When GM is in money trouble, you bash them for that, and now that they do something well, you complain about the cars? If the majority of car-buying people agreed with you, there wouldn't be all these Cobalts around. If your opinion is in the minority, shut up and let be. You people are seriously so pathetic. When GM is in money trouble, you bash them for that, and now that they do something well, you complain about the cars? If the majority of car-buying people agreed with you, there wouldn’t be all these Cobalts around. If your opinion is in the minority, shut up and let be.

]]> By: BR http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263081 BR Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:54:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263081 BorEd hit it right on the nose when he said the SS s/c is pretty decent in the bang for the buck catagory...... Sure, refinement might not be up to Civic Si/GTI 'standards'.....but it's nowhere as near as bad as some others on the market. As for the model line as a whole, I'm waiting until 2008 when the General's troops will prolly give the Cobalt a good overhaul/refresh . BorEd hit it right on the nose when he said the SS s/c is pretty decent in the bang for the buck catagory……

Sure, refinement might not be up to Civic Si/GTI ‘standards’…..but it’s nowhere as near as bad as some others on the market.

As for the model line as a whole, I’m waiting until 2008 when the General’s troops will prolly give the Cobalt a good overhaul/refresh .

]]> By: 2006300C http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263056 2006300C Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:46:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263056 It should’ve looked like the Nomad concept that would've been awesome. http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-2004-Chevrolet-Nomad-Concept.htm It should’ve looked like the Nomad concept that would’ve been awesome.

http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-2004-Chevrolet-Nomad-Concept.htm

]]> By: Wing Cur http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263055 Wing Cur Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:46:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263055 Decent bang for the buck!!!! the SS supercharged is more expensive before options than a Civic Si or a VW GTi and i don't think it is much faster or as entertaining to drive as either of those. Ford must be kicking themselves that hey didn't bring the new focus to the US Doh! Decent bang for the buck!!!! the SS supercharged is more expensive before options than a Civic Si or a VW GTi and i don’t think it is much faster or as entertaining to drive as either of those. Ford must be kicking themselves that hey didn’t bring the new focus to the US Doh!

]]> By: BorEd http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263018 BorEd Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:31:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263018 I recently had the misfortune of driving a Pontiac Sunfire (last year made) and if the Cobalt is twice as good as the Sunfire was, then it's still a stinking POS. All joking aside though, it's not a bad looking cheap ride. I agree with the statements about the SS model, it's pretty decent in the bang for the buck category. I recently had the misfortune of driving a Pontiac Sunfire (last year made) and if the Cobalt is twice as good as the Sunfire was, then it’s still a stinking POS.

All joking aside though, it’s not a bad looking cheap ride. I agree with the statements about the SS model, it’s pretty decent in the bang for the buck category.

]]> By: dave http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263015 dave Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:30:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263015 I just can't get over how close in looks to the Cavalier it has. It is as if they changed the name at the last minute to Cobalt. They really need to get a new style to get away from the Cavalier. I just can’t get over how close in looks to the Cavalier it has. It is as if they changed the name at the last minute to Cobalt. They really need to get a new style to get away from the Cavalier.

]]> By: 2006300C http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263011 2006300C Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:28:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263011 Would I buy this over a Civic, no, but it’s not a bad car and it is far, far from a piece of junk. The focus is a piece of junk. That thing hasn’t had a major revamp since I was in middle school. I’m 19 now. The corolla is and looks to be dull as hell and the Mazda three is too hard for many people. Ah well, good for the general. Would I buy this over a Civic, no, but it’s not a bad car and it is far, far from a piece of junk. The focus is a piece of junk. That thing hasn’t had a major revamp since I was in middle school. I’m 19 now. The corolla is and looks to be dull as hell and the Mazda three is too hard for many people. Ah well, good for the general.

]]> By: pwned http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263010 pwned Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:27:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263010 LOL @ the rental car company comment. In all seriousness, there must be a lot of partially blind people with a license. LOL @ the rental car company comment.

In all seriousness, there must be a lot of partially blind people with a license.

]]> By: ss http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-263007 ss Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:23:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-263007 the SS s/c is a serious car. it competes in every category with the others in its class. all expect for one...interior fit and finish. While the recaro racing seats are really comfortable the rest of the interior is not up to the standards of the GTI and the like. IF they can bump it up a few notches they have a killer car on there hands. If insurance costs weren’t through the rough i would owned one. The Scion tC is comparable in nearly everyway to this car, i guess its just which one you like the lookds of more. the SS s/c is a serious car. it competes in every category with the others in its class. all expect for one…interior fit and finish. While the recaro racing seats are really comfortable the rest of the interior is not up to the standards of the GTI and the like. IF they can bump it up a few notches they have a killer car on there hands. If insurance costs weren’t through the rough i would owned one. The Scion tC is comparable in nearly everyway to this car, i guess its just which one you like the lookds of more.

]]> By: Richard L. http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-262988 Richard L. Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:12:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-262988 Scion, Yaris, Fit is too small and odd looking. Caliber is too 'out there' and Focus is a 'non-entity'. The Chevy might not be everyone's cup of tea, but a significant number of people are buying them. Good for GM. Scion, Yaris, Fit is too small and odd looking. Caliber is too ‘out there’ and Focus is a ‘non-entity’.
The Chevy might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but a significant number of people are buying them. Good for GM.

]]> By: Gmhater1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-262967 Gmhater1 Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:03:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-262967 I don't mind the looks of the Cobalt, but I have seen the interior and driven in one and I also thought it was a piece of junk. By no means is this the "Corvettes little brother". And to me it was pretty slow and didn't have alot of oooomph. I could get a better car for a similar price. Besides for the interior, I don't mind the Cobalt but it just isn't that great of a car. Then again, what do you expect :\ I don’t mind the looks of the Cobalt, but I have seen the interior and driven in one and I also thought it was a piece of junk. By no means is this the “Corvettes little brother”. And to me it was pretty slow and didn’t have alot of oooomph. I could get a better car for a similar price. Besides for the interior, I don’t mind the Cobalt but it just isn’t that great of a car. Then again, what do you expect :\

]]> By: GarbageMotorsCorp http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-262964 GarbageMotorsCorp Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:02:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-262964 The rental companies must be readying their fleets for 07' The rental companies must be readying their fleets for 07′

]]> By: Wassup Doc http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-262963 Wassup Doc Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:02:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-262963 I just priced one at www.chevy.com and it came in way more than a fully loaded rabbit and more than a Civic. The incentives must be good to shift it then. I just priced one at http://www.chevy.com and it came in way more than a fully loaded rabbit and more than a Civic. The incentives must be good to shift it then.

]]> By: Get a cheap one http://www.leftlanenews.com/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase.html#comment-262948 Get a cheap one Tue, 05 Sep 2006 18:57:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/05/strong-demand-for-chevy-cobalt-prompts-production-increase/#comment-262948 Rather this than a Caliber, I always liked the look of the Cobalt and if you can get one cheap enughm why not. But it has to be cheaper than Civic and Jetta to be worth while. It even copies VWs fluid filled rear suspension bushes. Rather this than a Caliber, I always liked the look of the Cobalt and if you can get one cheap enughm why not. But it has to be cheaper than Civic and Jetta to be worth while. It even copies VWs fluid filled rear suspension bushes.

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