On 2007-05-24, Jack <buywheels@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I have a chance to purchase either a 2006 Chevy Cobalt or 2006 Hyundai
> Accent for the same amout of money. Both cars are used but are both in
> excellent, like new condition. I will primarily use the car as a
> commuter vehicle. Overall cost of ownership including gas mileage,
> repair, durability, etc. are important to me.

They are two different size classes, hardly comparable to each
other. But I wouldn't get the Cobalt. Consumer Reports' reliability
ratings say that the Cobalt is horribly bad in this department. It's
so bad that the defect rate is literally off their charts. Absolute
rock bottom. In the basement. I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole
for fear the pole will melt.

The current Accent is unrated, but at least you got that 5yr/60K
bumper-to-bumper warranty.

Chris