Once, while parked, I tried to crank the vehicle a second time because it was so quiet I didn't realize it was already cranked and idling! The manufacturer sound system is amazing. The car is so quiet, a quality I was not used to having previously been an SUV owner. It might seem silly, but I like the color of my car - it's a deep blue that stands out among the more basic car colors that are always popular. It holds up just fine with any adapter/aftermarket boat hauling kit. I love kayaking and thought I would never be able to haul my boat with me to various floats in the area. The performance is as expected with a 4-cylinder vehicle, but will not disappoint out on the open road. Although the vehicle is almost 9 years old, I have had no major mechanical issues and the electronics in the power locks, windows, and gauges work just as they did when the car was purchased.
Also, I have received many positive comments about the Cobalt's unique color (sort of a blue/gray color, not sure what the actual color is called). I have had a handful of small fender-benders, none resulting in much damage at all to the Cobalt or the other vehicle involved. The body of the 2006 Cobalt appears to be very sturdy for the money paid. The gas mileage is exceptional even after putting around 140,000 miles on the vehicle. When purchasing the Chevy Cobalt almost 9 years ago, I was looking for something a bit stylish and something that wouldn't make me go broke every time I filled up the gas tank.