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Old 11-07-2014, 06:46 PM
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Hello all. Just had my 2006 Cobalt LT that I've owned since new totaled out, so I picked up a 2008 Cobalt Sport to replace it.
Old 11-07-2014, 07:54 PM
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Welcome! Where in chicagoland?
Old 11-10-2014, 12:43 PM
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I'm in Bolingbrook.
Old 11-10-2014, 07:19 PM
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Im near bolingbrook! Winfield to be exact..
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Welcome I have a sport as well fun car. I'm in Melrose park.
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I'm digging the Sport model. Rides a little stiffer than the LT model, but I like it. Just wish this one had the factory remote start option.
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Originally Posted by Boxeat2469
I'm digging the Sport model. Rides a little stiffer than the LT model, but I like it. Just wish this one had the factory remote start option.
I agree. But if it's a manual Thts a nope. I know people have put them on before
Old 11-23-2014, 02:01 PM
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Mine is an auto, so no issues with remote start. I ended up going with the Viper 4806v 2 way remote start. Now I can start my car down in the parking garage from my 6th floor office.
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if it's an '07 or newer you can get a remote from GM that will start the car
Old 11-24-2014, 10:51 AM
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Yeah, but the factory remote start has the same range as the factory keyless entry, which is nothing special. Even the GM accessory 2 way long range remote start only doubles the factory remote range, and that setup costs $470 installed and has a 12 month warranty. The Viper was only $360 installed and has a lifetime parts and labor warranty, and has a 1 mile range. I'm very happy with the Viper now.
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Originally Posted by riceburner
if it's an '07 or newer you can get a remote from GM that will start the car
My mom had an hhr had an option in the DIC for it. I don't see that option in my car. Said remote start on or off.
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I read about that on the HHR forums, and was hoping it would apply to my 08 Cobalt. No luck, I don't have the DIC option either. So aftermarket I went.
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