it's an alright little car,our dealership has expierenced very little problems with them,I like how they drive ok,I would test drive one if I were you if ya really wanna know,as for the above mentioned VW,I am not into bashing someone elses ride BUT...after 11 years as a tech at a VW/Audi dealer and also working on Mercedes and BMW's ,and owning about 13 VW's Rabbits,Golfs,Jetta's etc,I will NEVER! own a German car again,not bashing someone elses ride,just my opinion.I mainly drive Honda's or Toyotas now,and the cobalt does compare so far,guess we'll see how they hold up longterm in a couple years.