XFE gets no love from Edmunds Insideline
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XFE gets no love from Edmunds Insideline
Come on Edmunds...don't hold back...tell us how you really feel. 
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..2.*
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As far as fit and finish goes, the Cobalt has none of it. We're sorry to say that from the first day we had the car, its hubcaps buzzed and rattled with every road reflector and driveway entrance. Body panel gaps are large enough to actually see the scissor hinges when the trunk is closed. The metallic paint showed several spots of orange peel plus uneven application. And there's that wrinkly pinch weld running the length of both running boards that we haven't seen since, well, window cranks went away.
This car really is a throwback to a bygone era. How did we ever survive the 1970s? We must've had so much more time and patience.
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We'd like to say that all these shortcomings are petty nitpicks that should be overlooked for the price and economy that's gained with the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS XFE, but the price isn't that compelling and the economy proved elusive. In this burgeoning era where small cars are now offered with some or all the features and conveniences previously found on cars farther up the ladder, the Chevy Cobalt is behind the times if the XFE is any measure.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..2.*
Partial extract from article:
As far as fit and finish goes, the Cobalt has none of it. We're sorry to say that from the first day we had the car, its hubcaps buzzed and rattled with every road reflector and driveway entrance. Body panel gaps are large enough to actually see the scissor hinges when the trunk is closed. The metallic paint showed several spots of orange peel plus uneven application. And there's that wrinkly pinch weld running the length of both running boards that we haven't seen since, well, window cranks went away.
This car really is a throwback to a bygone era. How did we ever survive the 1970s? We must've had so much more time and patience.
Aftertaste
We'd like to say that all these shortcomings are petty nitpicks that should be overlooked for the price and economy that's gained with the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS XFE, but the price isn't that compelling and the economy proved elusive. In this burgeoning era where small cars are now offered with some or all the features and conveniences previously found on cars farther up the ladder, the Chevy Cobalt is behind the times if the XFE is any measure.
Hubcaps? Fit and Finish? Ummm...you're talking about a LS here...what do you expect? (sorry LS owners).
When I had a rattle in my back seat I brought it to the dealer and they fixed it...ooooo, that was hard...people always like to complain...f@#k them...
When I had a rattle in my back seat I brought it to the dealer and they fixed it...ooooo, that was hard...people always like to complain...f@#k them...
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Originally Posted by Edmunds
As the base model in the Cobalt lineup, the $15,670 LS is powered by a 155-horsepower DOHC 2.2-liter inline-4 with variable valve timing.
Originally Posted by Edmunds
The 155 hp from this 2.2-liter Ecotec might seem modest, but the 150 pound-feet of torque is not.
New 2.2's do have VVT.
The torque curve is flatter IIRC even though you get the peak torque at a higher RPM.
I wonder what edmunds was expecting from an LS lol. The car isn't bad at all for what it is. Most of that **** can be fixed by the aftermarket(The limited one the Balt does have).
The torque curve is flatter IIRC even though you get the peak torque at a higher RPM.
I wonder what edmunds was expecting from an LS lol. The car isn't bad at all for what it is. Most of that **** can be fixed by the aftermarket(The limited one the Balt does have).
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It's american, it automatically gets bad rap. You can re-badge it as a toyota corolla and they'll praise that car just because of the toyota badge.
My suggestion: Go out there and test drive all cars in the category, then make your decision. You can't listen to those ***********.
My suggestion: Go out there and test drive all cars in the category, then make your decision. You can't listen to those ***********.
It's american, it automatically gets bad rap. You can re-badge it as a toyota corolla and they'll praise that car just because of the toyota badge.
My suggestion: Go out there and test drive all cars in the category, then make your decision. You can't listen to those ***********.
My suggestion: Go out there and test drive all cars in the category, then make your decision. You can't listen to those ***********.
I hate the bastards that'll suck anything that's Japanese or German.
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