The car is freakin awesome, especially when you
put the price tag next to it. i get like 31 MPG with
everyday driving and if i want to it can go pretty
fast, but that cuts into the MPG's pretty hard.
doesn't accelerate that well after 2nd gear but it has
a pretty high top speed. Disk brakes on the rear
wheels instead of drums would be nice for both
appearance and function. A little less plastic interior
would be nice too, as it is a pain in the butt to keep
immaculate but it's ok because it reduces weight
and cost to the vehicle. The only real issue that I
have had with the car was when i first got the car.
The steering wheel mounted volume controls didn't
work 100% of the time, but the dealer fixed it free
of charge. It is a blast to drive, a great "everyman
car" and i recommend it to everyone i talk to.

I bought the car in 2005 and I have had no problems out of it at all!! I have never changed the brakes or had any engine problems..nothing!  It drives smooth and gets great gas mileage. If you are looking for a cute, cheap, good quality car that won't empty your wallet at the pump..the Cobalt is for you!!

performance- when you accelerate fast it has a little bit of a delayed reaction. kinda sucks. but I don't race so I guess it doesnt matter that much.

build quality- on door handle inside, the silver paint is chipping off and the fabric is pulling away from the handle.

appearance- it's a pretty car, no doubt. not my first choice but it works for now.

cost- pay about $40 from 1/8 of  a tank to fill it. i just pay for the oil changes every 3 months. good quality if you take car of it, it's never needed anything else done to it.

fun- it feels much funner when it's clean and has some tire shine. =)

When i first got it i loved it. Then things went wrong. I had to have alot of stuff replaced. Luckily i had a warranty. Two new steering columns (ratted, still does), shifter(wouldnt unlock the ignition), headlight(water leaked in), radio(painted chipped off buttons), ignition crap(key would come out of ignition), door switches (paint chipping and fabric loose, blower motor(humming noise) for air conditioner, all new window trim (warped), plus i had a leak under the passenger side dash twice, some dumb seal thing. Does have good power at times, can be picky.

its ok not fast enuff though lots of room for improvment