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Audit finds mistakes in city permit charges
One out of every five construction permit applications handled by the City of San Diego is inaccurately billed, an audit of the city's Development Services Department suggests.
Some of the mistakes are overbillings, costing applicants whether they be homeowners or developers. Some are underbillings, costing taxpayers because permitting costs are not recouped.
The report by City Auditor Eduardo Luna lacked enough information to total the overcharges or undercharges. But it found undercharges as much as $37,000 and overcharges as much as $345,000.
Luna said customers should always be checking their bills in any situation where they are charged a fee based on calculations. To eliminate the errors, the audit recommended the department reorganize certain staff, improve its computer system and conduct more supervisory audits to track employees who make the most errors.
"There is a risk there that people may be overcharged," Luna said. "The department isn't doing audits to cut down on the number of errors."
The 49-page audit also reported the department's computer system lacks a key safeguard against fraud — a trail of what changes are made to projects or bills, and by whom.
The audit also found dozens of the department's employees have more access to the computer system than they likely should, a possible violation of city regulations. The situation may allow the employees to cut deals on permitting fees for certain clients and then approve the projects without being detected.
The audit found no evidence of fraud, but said it would be extremely difficult if not impossible to identify because the system does not record a change history on project records.
Department Director Kelly Broughton disagreed with most of the audit's findings and recommendations. He said the department is satisfied with the computer access privileges of its employees and has no need for other recommended security changes to the system.
"The auditor could not find any unauthorized modifications and improper changes to (the computer system) and points to potential risk," Broughton said. "DSD does not believe changing the way it is implementing this critical information technology solution is warranted."
Broughton said the audit showed just how little the auditor knows about the department's complex fees and processes.
"The auditor still clearly does not understand the complexity of DSD and other agency fees and how staff interfaces with (the department's computer system) as a project progresses through review permitting, and inspection," Broughton said.
For instance, Broughton pointed to the $345,000 overcharge, which was related to a construction debris recycling deposit that is supposed to cost a maximum of $50,000. He said that the audit incorrectly called the charge a fee instead of a deposit, and only mentioned in a footnote the deposit overpayment was refunded in 11 days.
La Jolla land-use consultant Michael Pallamary, who has 41 years experience in the business and is a frequent critic of the department, said the city seems to charge fees differently every time he seeks permits. He said many contractors may accept the errors as the cost of doing business.
"It's so poorly done down there, you don't know what to expect," Pallamary said. "It's like Las Vegas, you don't know what you're going to get. It's like rolling dice."
The audit found the recycling deposits were the most frequently mischarged items. Some deposit overcharges aren't returned until months later. In his response to the audit, Broughton said the computer system is now capping the recycling deposits at $50,000.
One factor contributing to the billing errors was how the department's staff is organized, the audit found. The staff that initially assess building project fees used to focus on particular types of projects. After staff cuts, they are now expected to quickly calculate any of the department's 500 different kinds of fees.


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i need a new frame for my conversion for winter riding and i would like a geared bike for longer rides. i have recently picked up two frames and i can't decide how to build up either. the first is a fiori, all columbus tubing.
the other is a miyata, currently built up but should be considered a frame since it will need a complete overhauling.
both frames are my size and in good shape. the fiori is a little bigger and the angles are different. i ride my keirin bike most of the time but need a conversion with fenders for rainy days, which is most of the winter. the geared bike is second priority but of some importance as well. the fiori is a much nicer frame except it has a lot of braze-ons and some big shifter mounts. the miyata is a little cleaner but has internal brake cablehousing which would be wasted on a fix.
what would you do with each bike?

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I registered here back in 05 and have been lurking for the most part. I would like to formally introduce myself; I'm icecycle. The name comes from when I used to commute in Anchorage, Alaska during the winters with my trusty Diamond Back Response Sport. I believe I got that bike back in 93 or 94 and it served me quite well for all these years. Alas, I don't have that bike anymore and have just gotten a 78 (I think) Raleigh Rampar that the LBS gave me and I decided to have them fix up for me.
I'm now living in Idaho Falls, Idaho and working my butt off to be able to move somewhere cool like Portland where I can bike pretty much year round.
I'm currently weighing in at around 250 or so and would of course like to lose a lot of weight. My love of cycling leads me to the obvious conclusion that it would best be done on the bike (as well as the kitchen). But I have some questions...
1. I went on a four hour ride today for fun and noticed that I coast alot. My commuting habit has seemingly ingrained in me a desire to get to wherever I'm going quickly. I guess that it's like alot of sprints with alot of coasting if that makes sense. Now, I know I'm not going to do four hour rides every day but would it be better to pace myself and try to pedal the whole time?
2. My knees hurt a little. I should have the seat at the proper height and my knee muscles (front) are directly above the pedal axle when crank is completely horizontal. Sometimes it helps when I move back on the saddle and also when I angle my foot outward as well. Also, when I move the pedal slightly back on my foot so the ball of my foot is slightly ahead of axle. I don't like riding like that though; it just feels better to have the ball of my foot on the pedal axle (if slightly more painful).
I should also add that I work in the produce section of a big box store. I'm on my feet all day on concrete and my legs, feet and knees do take a beating. I try to wear the most comfortable shoes I can but I think that perhaps until I really start taking the weight off that the pain will always be there.
Well anyway, there's where I'm at. I look forward to talking to you all in the future! Btw, that weight loss thread is damned inspiring!


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2010: Played in 12 games ... lettered for the third consecutive season.
2009: Added depth to the tight end position ... appeared in nine games ... did not have a reception.
2008: Saw action in three games ... played in home contests against Stephen F. Austin and Air Force and on the road at SMU.
2007: Spent time on the scout team while utilizing a redshirt during his first year at TCU.
High School: Named Nolan Catholic's Football Player of the Year and Male Athlete of the Year as a senior ... was also selected as the football team's Most Versatile Player ... helped lead Nolan Catholic to back-to-back state championships ... Team Captain ... utilized at tight end, fullback, on defense and deep snaps ... also lettered in basketball, baseball and track and field ... received Most Valuable Player honors in track and field ... competed in the shot put and discus.
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|Women represent half of the world's population and perform nearly 66 percent of all working hours but receive only one-tenth of the income generated and own less than I percent of the property.
|Only 5 percent of 160 members of the International Labor Organization have ratified the I.L.O. conventions of 1981 and 1982 protecting women with family responsibilities against unfair termination of employment.
|In the United States some 77 percent of poverty is borne by single, divorced, or widowed women. In New York City, zookeepers (usually men) who did not finish high school are paid more than schoolteachers (usually women) with four years of college education.
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Minneapolis-St. Paul Fashion Week kicked off on Friday night, and there are plenty of runway shows to catch this week. Tonight's big event will be the Emerging Designer Showcase, a fashion show that invites up-and-coming designers to present their collections at Honey in northeast Minneapolis.
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Although Roff has been designing for many years, she still considers herself an up-and-coming talent.
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"I'm pulling from a few collections that I've created in the past year or two," Roff says. "It's a redo on some of these designs where I was able to step back from some of the pieces I'd already made and recreate them as a new collection for this show."
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Drew Hoffenberg led the Tigers with three goals scored in the win and was joined by seven single-goal scorers. Princeton scored three goals in the first quarter while limiting Navy to one. The Midshipmen had the only goal of the second quarter to trim Princeton's halftime lead to a single goal at 3-2.
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this is completely, and utterly a rant about an ex. we don't talk much but we kind of keep in touch through blogs.
i know, why would any of us ever think that. but she's getting into cycling now and has some very strange notions. i tried to get her into cycling while we were dating but she just wussed out. her newfound interest in cycling came shortly after i purchased my new road bikes for myself and my current lady. coincidence?
anyhow, she posted about looking at a couple bikes and linked to a bianchi volpe and a jamis satellite. both excellent choices for a newcomer. i thought i'd be nice and offer some advice on bike shopping and a couple other bike suggestions. so i suggested Felt (of course), Le Mond (which my lady has and loves), and the lady Bianchi Eros (Punishmint is a great color). she scoffed at my suggestion saying a friend of hers.... well, allow me to quote:
i really didn't know what to think of that. i was dumbfounded. i didn't know where to start. to point out that Liquigas just won the Giro on cannondales, or that trek sponsors team discovery and Armstrong rode one to 7 TDF victories. someone should tell Di Luca his bike sucks. yes i know they're paid to ride them, but if a team's equipment sucked i like to think they'd try to find a new sponsor. i'm guessing, since this is seattle, that her friend is a hipster that walks a bianchi pista around capitol hill and thinks he's an authority on bikes because his bike doesn't coast. because nobody that knew anything about bikes would say anything to the effect of "cannondale sucks."That's funny, because my friend said to stay away from LeMond (along with a list of almost every other bike company you've heard of, from trek to cannondale to marin) because they make ****ty bikes that will break.
now, the reason i would say i'd like to convince her not to buy a bike is because she's getting into it for the wrong reasons. she does things because she wants to be better at it than other people, not because she's really into it. she isn't going to take the time to learn about how to take care of it properly. mistreating a bike is like beating a puppy. i've been riding for two years and i obsess about it. i'd like to think i've picked up a few things reading this forum and hanging out at the co-op shop. it just makes me sad that she just dismisses my advice like she knows better.
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The blistering pace of new museum construction in China, which has only intensified in recent years, has some asking whether the country's new cultural venues are filling a long-ignored absence or are "too much, too soon."
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Chevrolet Cobalt Reviews
Chevrolet Cobalt Reviews and Owner Comments
Fantastic car. My biggest complaint is with O2 sensors. I've put 4 of them in there within 2 years. Knock on wood but it's been a few years and no check engine codes. Some people act like they have a bum car if they got to put some money back into their car. You're gonna have to replace parts and the sooner you accept that the better you're gonna be. I have an 05 Chevy Cobalt and it is a great car. Besides the O2 sensors I've replaced: brakes, wipers, rotors, front/rear shocks, fuel filter, air filter, tires, headlights, turn signals, coil pack, sway bar links, map sensor, maf sensor and cleaned the throttle body. I do my oil at 3,000. At 10 years old my car runs like it is brand new. I just cleaned the throttle body and did the map and maf sensors and my transmission is like butter. You can't even feel when the transmission changes gear and the pickup is smooth and fast. You have to take care of your car and treat it like the investment it is. If you put no time and money back into your car then you deserve what you get when something goes bad. Put time and money into upgrading and improving and replacing parts and you'll have a car that runs better than the majority of 2 year old brand new cars.
I bought a used 2006 Cobalt coupe back in 2009 for my daughter with 63K on the odometer. Nearly 6 years later, we just traded it off with over 170K on the little thing. Had issues with the ignition switch and power steering but both were covered under recalls. I initially paid for the ignition switch repair but was reimbursed by GM following the recall. Minimal problems in nearly 110,000 miles of use. Had a lower control arm bushing go bad, the climate control module was replaced because the fan wouldn't work, put in a battery, 2 sets of tires and 1 set of brakes. Always started good, ran well, got exceptional mileage and drove smoothly. The interior was cheap but it wan't a luxury car. The thing still has no rust on it and that is saying something for spending it's life in MN. I was very happy with it and I still got about 1/3 of what I paid for it on trade. Some of the things I read on these reviews don't sound like real problems (ignition cylinder sticking? Huh?) and some just sounds like GM bashing. In my opinion, most modern cars will deliver reliable service if you just take care of them.
piece of crap chevrolet should be sued for selling this trash to people. Have bought my last two cars from them and have lost thousands of dollars and could have been killed. Will never buy anything else from them because they do not stand behind their products or warranties.
in 2012 I sold my wonderful yet old cavalier and bought a 2006 chevy cobalt... Ive regretted it ever since. The place I bought it completed all the appropriate recalls on it before they gave it to me. and yet the check engine light comes on whenever its cold outside, and goes off whenever i try to have it checked. Ive had the diagnostics run multiple times but no matter what I have had fixed it never works. and then the beginning of this winter it began stalling, a lot. Until one day it wouldnt start. it was making this horrible loud ticking/clanking sound when I tried to start it. long story short, the timing chain (not belt) broke. Which supposedly should not break this soon. This means I have to get a whole new motor. Now, I come from a family whos been faithful to Chevrolet. My cavalier was wonderful! but to be honest, if your looking into buying a Cobalt.... well... DO NOT BUY IT! because of the engine light/ stalling problem, Ive been looking into reviews, recalls, and much more about these cars. I am very disappointed with Chevrolet. I should have bought a ford... and i hate fords. but i probably would have had a better vehicle then this. When I do manage to pull myself out of all the debt this junk car has put me in, I will NEVER EVER buy another chevrolet... and to anyone who has had the same misfortune as I, well, maybe if we make enough noise chevy will stand up and and be held accountable for their mistakes.... one can only hope
All around great car, I love it!
I purchased a brand new 2010 Cheverlot Cobalt in October 2010 and I've experienced countless problems with it ever since. From the start I've encountered the following issues: 1) A/C unit that didn't work (didn't blow cool air) the first time it was turned on in April 2011. Same problem occured again in summer of 2012. 2) Improperly installed steering column which cause the vehicle to pull to the left 3) AUX audio jack that was loose causing the radio to switch to the AUX setting on it's own (usually when driving over a bump in the road or when taking a turn) as well as my ipod to cut in and out while running 4) Rear passenger doors that wouldn't close properly (had to use some force to close) 5) Poorly installed trunk (there's a 2" gap on the drive side, and none on the passanger side of it), should be even... I had the 50,000km warranty with my vehicle, which I tried to take advantage of as the problems were mounting, one after the other. I took it to the service centre at the dealership at which it was purchased at several times, where I was told that the car was fine and that there weren't any problems with it. So I took it to another dealership service centre where they were able to "fix" a couple of the issues mentioned above, however the problems re-surfaced soon thereafter and continue to this day. My vehicle has since been driven more then 50,000km and now I am left with a faulty car with no warranty. As a result, I took it to a third party alignment specialist to get the steering column adjusted so that it drive straight (which it never used to). When I called the dealership and then GM Corporate to request reimbursement for all the repairs I had to pay for, I was told that they could not as I took it to an unauthorized service centre and I was basically S.O.L. I advise anyone reading this to NEVER purchase GM product as their product and service is atrocious! I can go on about it all in more detail, but I won't. #lemonlaw
After owning Nissan's all my life I decided to give it a shot and purchase a Chevy. I now own a 2005 Chev Cobalt. I bought it used with 46,000 miles. Currently the car has 99,000 miles. Although I have heard horror stories from other Cobalt owners I have had no major issues with my Cobalt. I make sure I keep up with the regular maintenance services; oil change, filters, canister, tires, and recently gave it a 100,000 mile tune-up and had the exhaust and fuel injector cleaned. Since I have owned the car I have only had two problems one of which has been resolved. The power steering would occasionally go out. I had it replaced at no cost to me due to the power steering recall. I only have one minor problem an that is the engine light recently went on. My guess from having checked on line and with a reliable mechanic the ignition coil will soon need to be replaced. Other than that my Cobalt runs great! Not only is the Cobalt comfortable for long trips it is also a huge gas saver and and I would recommend it to everyone! I LOVE MY COBALT!
I bought a used 2006 Cobalt (manual tranny) with 21k miles on it in 2010. It ran fine for 200 miles then had the fuel recall issue. They tried to pull that "your vin isn't in the range" crap with me too. Get in their face and threaten a lawsuit from lung cancer (gas fumes in car) and ignition source and they were all over it for FREE. At times when I come to a stop the Revs will shoot up to 2k and drop to 500. I just pull the butterfly out and clean it... works for about 3k miles. Check Engine light came on with 29k miles. Boyfriend disconnected it at the battery before we could read the code, so have no idea what that was. Wasn't running rough. Body Control Module? What the heck? I am the Body Control Module -- if I turn left the car better turn with me!! There are SO many sensors who knows what it was (smacking boyfriend). Other than that , it's got 29300 and no major probs yet. Even though low mileage it's still a 2006 so the parts are aged. Weather stripping is a disaster. Cheap car, but it will have to do. I, too, came from a Cavalier I loved.
I purchased a 2006 Cobalt brand new. The car has been reliable until this year (2012). Started having problems with power steering light coming on and a "bucking" sensation. Took it to Chevy dealer and of course they couldn't get the problem to duplicate. Though they did pull off stored codes in the car indicating that the BCM (Body Control Module) was not communicating. They did NOTHING about it and sent the car back to me. 10 days later driving this car, "jerking" sensation starts again, power steering light comes on, car's speedometer went from 30 MPH down to 0, and back and forth when this jerking was happening. Car towed in yet again and mechanics could not duplicate problem, so the car came back to me. Got GM involved with this issue and what a waste of time that has been. They have not helped me in any way, not even to soak up the cost of maintenance that I find I have to put into this piece of junk. I have been put through alot of aggravation and now the car is back at the dealership. They say that again my car would not act up on them. They have indicated that again, they think it's the body control module and they will replace it - $685. I say, give me an old fashioned car without all of these computer chips and modules because when they go up, the "poor" consumer out here can't afford to get them fixed. My car has been in the shop 3 times now for the same problems. Why wouldn't GM put recall notices out about these problems and why would the dealership keep sending my car back and not fix the supposed problem in the first place?!!
2008 Chevy Cobalt, having issues with it now where it wont start it shows a lock signal (security feature) and no other lights go on. Found there is a grounding leak somewhere but the only way I could get the car to start is by running an electric wire from the windshield wiper metal frame to the body of the car (yeah! I know its BS) have no idea what is wrong with it.
I purchased my cobalt new and put a gm performance air cleaner on. I now have 72000 miles on it and it looks and runs great. Oh I did have to put tires on it. I will trade it in someday (when it wears out) for a new cobalt again
Bought this car new with 42 miles on it at the dealership. Got the manual transmission and I have never looked back. Car has driven like a gem from day one. We have been through more than a few scrapes together and she always comes out swinging. The interior is cheap and easily damaged but I didn't buy it for the luxury. We tow a trailer (weighs about 600 lbs) and it still gets 35 miles to the gallon with the extra burden. Usually 37 to 40 mpg on the highway. Handles wonderfully, real zippy and easy to turn. The factory brakes lasted us until 100,000 miles and we got them replaced because it didn't seem right that they hadn't worn out yet. Mechanic said we could have gotten another 15,000 on the brakes. Regular synthetic oil changes every 5,000 miles. Routine maintenance every 30,000 and it still runs beautifully. I will say the A/C compressor crapped out at 70,000 miles but we put in an aftermarket part for 400.00 with another 400.00 for labor and thats the most we've spent to repair it. Watch out for its fuel filter thought, they are 60.00 bucks a pop. Over 110,000 miles now and only changed the bulbs once. Definitely like a rock, my kids will be driving this car and I'm still in my twenties.
This was the first car i bought on my own!! and what was a dream come true turned into a night mare... THIS car is made cheaply and is just problem after problem. First my door panels came off?? then water from the airconditioner started to leak into the passenger side floor...the locks started to lock and unlock on their own causing the alarm to go off each and evrytime the door was opened.. NOW water is passing to my motor!!!now keep in mind i havent even had this car a year..a fwe tips:to change oil on this car the filter is actually located in a plastic black thing(lol) to the right of the motor youd never guess that was the filter and its an actual filter like a paper filter ?? there is no direct water to the radiator you pour water into the plastic .. DO NOT BUY THIS CAR im not the only one with various prblems with it...
We had real night mare of a car,towed it to wrecking yard,got $200 bucks for it. Called local GM dealer about a Cobalt,Brought one to our door,said take it for the day,bring it back at 5.00 pm. We loved it,what sold me ? That 2007 Cobalt 4 Dr sedan Automatic was a real fast little car, I couldn't beleave how responsive it was.Now we bought the car at Xmas time, cash on the barrel head,$10,250.00 + Taxes.Now Love77,528 Kilometres== around 46.000 miles,just bought a serpentine belt,still doesn't need one i'm just keeping it in truck in case,returned the FRt brake pads and Rr brake shoes still don't need them either.Love this little Bomb
My first Cobalt was a 2008 LS sedan that was assigned to me at work. I was not happy about it but decided to make the best of it. I drove it 68k in 18 months and had one problem. The fan setting selector went out with 2k miles. After that, nothing wrong with the car at all. Flawless, impressive power for a 4cyl and excellent fuel economy. I liked the car so much that I bought an LS coupe in 2010 at the end of the model year. The dealer really wanted to get rid of it and I paid 5000 below sticker. I have had no problems with it and it is even more powerful than the '08 I drove for work. I am very picky about my vehicles and am more than happy with this one.
48,000 miles - mostly highway - ignition cylinder is sticking. Chevy Customer Service (1.800.222.1020) says to take it to the dealer for diagnostics and IF it is found to be defective they will CONSIDER applying the diagnostic fee to the cylinder replacement. I'll stick with my mechanic. Prior to this the windshield wipers would quit moving in the rain but never presented a problem when I'd take it in. A friend "testified" to the malfunction when he was with me and got the motor replaced. Problem with maintaining alignment and a there's a shimmy in the steering wheel. Dealership insists it's fine despite having to replace the tires at 25,000 miles and the wear on the tires is obvious again. First Chevy...and likely last if I can find someone who will buy this burden.
Hello, I bought my Cobalt in 2005 and have never had a problem with it. I don't know if I just got lucky or what it is, but my car has always been in great condition. I just finished paying it off, and it is still in great condition. I've had to have work done on the brakes a couple of times, so I guess the brake parts are not as high quality as I'd like them to be. The only reason I'm not giving the car a five star rating is because it's not a Honda or Volkswagon or Toyota. It's not as good as the best, which I would give five starts to. It has 63,500 miles on it cause I've driven it from Dallas to Chicago back to Dallas and...from Dallas to San Diego back to Dallas and back to San Diego. I've had a good experience with it overall.
bought new in June 06 have 90,000 miles had only one problem tumblers in ignition chevy towed gave me loaner and fixed at no cost to me great little car chevy u get an A++
Engine blew and bushings worn out on control arms with less than 45k miles on it. Junk from GM. Losing my faith in General Motors.
I purchased my 2005 Chevy Cobalt with 12 miles on it in February 2005. It is now 2011, I have 208,000 miles on it and she purrs like a kitten for the most part. This has been the best car I ever owned. We have performed all routine maintenance as suggested in the manual (pretty close to the recommendations) including all oil changes. Back in 2006, I had the airbag replaced because apparently something was spilled on one of the sensors and the dealership(s) could not figure out why the airbag light kept coming on. I now have this problem with stalling at certain times (never while driving, only when coming to a stop)that we are trying to work out. I would recommend this car to anyone as long as they are willing to keep up with maintenance and take care of it. There has essentially been no other problems with the car. I still have not even had to change the battery yet.
Great vehicle. Most of the complaints appear to be driver neglect. Rims dont bend because tire went flat overnight. Hit a pothole hard enough will bend any rim. Motors blow because people think oil never needs to be changed. After market sunroofs are always terrible. You want luxury buy a lexus. You want an affordable car that will last, buy a Cobalt. If you hate American manufacturers, buy a Tundra at least. It is made in San Antonio, TX, by Americans.
Prior to buying the 2007 LS Chevy Cobalt my family has owned two cavaliers. One of which ran until 200,000 miles. So I was super excited when as a full time college student I found this particular cobalt brand new for a price I could afford monthly. Unfortunately, three years later I could easily have owned 3 cars for the amount of money I have put forth in repairs in this vehicle. If I was even to begin to list the issues I would be here all night. I will start with the biggest and most expensive; at about 30,000 miles I started having engine issues, and was told by the dealer numerous times it was the spark plugs, and they were "being replaced." Only to find when the issues started to get worse, the spark plugs were not the problem, and my whole engine had to be torn apart and fixed for over 2,000 dollars (that was a deal from my mechanic). My check engine light has been on since, and no matter what I do to the vehicle it will not shut off. Since then I've had numerous issues, and can easily say I've put forth about half the cost of the car in mechanical work. It tends to shake a lot on the highway, and can be very scary at times. I have had regular maintenance on this car since the day I purchased it, and the dealerships I have tried to contact have been of no help. I thought I was driving away with an amazing car, only to find out thousands of dollars later it was a huge mistake. I will never ever again purchase a car like this.
Had the master cylander and clutch both go out prematurely, I have the cobalt sedan LS.....not a lot of room and seats are awkward
I purchased a base LS sedan one month ago. This car is awesome. Excellent fuel mileage, the car has great pick up. Cute little car, but copuld use just a tad more interior room.
I bought my 2008 Chevy Cobalt new and at 37000 miles the driver side speaker stops working and the driver side window some times does not go down. Now at 43000 miles I have a water leak on my passanger side from my air conditioner also other problems. This car has been nothing but a headache since it has passed its warranty. I will never buy another Chevy again because this has been my second Chevy that I started to have problems with since the warranty ran out.
L bpought my cobalt new in feb 2006. I love my car..Great gas mileage...Never had any repairs. Just usual maintenance. It runs so good that I'm going to pass it on to my son when I get a new car next year...the only reason I'm buying another car is that I need something bigger.
Bought '08 Cobalt LS for $13,500 and just turned 50K miles in July 2010. Good value for the money. No problems except one of the tire pressure sensors went out. Need new tires anyway. The interior is cheap but you buy this car for overall value. It's not a luxury sedan, it gets you from point A to point B. Keep that in mind and you will appreciate the car. Also, a lot of cabin room and trunk space compared to other cars in the class. Plenty of power in the 2.2 engine which was a big factor going with this over other comparable cars. I get about 35 MPG, a little more when long distance driving.
good car easy to work on cheap parts
Im happy with mine i have a 2.4SS and i love it
bought this carwith 76,000 miles and except for the recall&2bulb replacements so far the car has been pretty reliable


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The Dallas Cowboys signed fourth-round draft pick Kyle Wilber on Thursday and the rookie is expected to challenge Anthony Spencer and Victor Butler for the starting outside linebacker spot opposite DeMarcus Ware. Wilber's is a four-year deal worth $2.539 million, including a $439,220 signing bonus, which already ensures he'll be around longer than Spencer and Butler, who are both in the final years of their respective contracts.
The Cowboys only plan to keep one of these two players, which is primarily why Wilber was drafted. However, Wilber possesses a skill that makes him unique of all the other outside linebackers in Dallas – he can defend the pass.
Even Ware, the incredible pass-rusher who is believed by many to be the anchor of Dallas' defense, is a subpar defender against the pass. The Cowboys allowed opposing running backs to catch 57 passes in the flats for 430 total yards last season and roughly 25 percent of those were Ware's fault. Of those, almost three-fourths of them were simply blown coverages by the freaky athlete.
Wilber, however, is a fantastic defender against the pass, and that trait will earn him playing time during his rookie season and perhaps an eventual starting spot starting as early as 2013 if Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan has anything to say about it.
"He's a smart kid. He plays hard," Ryan said. "He knows how to cover, which is a hard thing for an outside linebacker. All they do is rush in college. Well, this kid knows how to cover. He's going to be a lot further advanced than most rookies are."
As a team, the Cowboys turned in the worst performance in franchise history versus the pass in 2011, which is part of the reason Dallas selected Wilber in the 2012 NFL Draft. With Spencer struggling to live up to his former first-round selection status and still not signed to an extension, Wilber could be in line to win the starting spot opposite Ware for 2013 and beyond.
Of course, he'll have to beat out Butler as well, which won't be an easy task. However, Dallas would be wise to re-sign Butler and keep both players for the future as a one-two combo at outside linebacker. Wilber could come in for either Ware or Butler to cover the pass while the latter two could handle the pass-rushing duties. Wilber could easily win a starting spot outright if he's as effective a pass rusher as he is a pass coverer, but that remains to be seen. Regardless, it makes the outside linebacker competition just as intriguing as the strong safety position battle.
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