2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by chris.roth

Powertrain performance

The SS sedan was getting ripped by many news groups and press alike that the sedan (non-supercharged) was not worthy as an SS but I beg to differ. Take off the traction control and the car really takes off. Faster then any Carola S or Civic.

Reliability & durability

After 50K plus miles I have had zero problems. Other then regular maintenance and one brake pad replacement this car has been solid.

Fuel economy

31 MPG on the highway which is better then the EPA suggests you can get with the SS sedan. While I do hit a lot of traffic going to and from work I still can get about 27MPG.

Materials & workmanship

While I think the overall look of the interior is good the material used are too hard to the touch. Also the plastic that surrounds the window switch gear is easily scratched. Lastly the electric tape they use to wrap the rearview mirror wires is a joke