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Baggage Handler #2 · 06-23-2010, 07:33 PM

Am quite likely to replace a 3/4 ton truck with a much smaller vehicle, specifically I'm looking at an
'06-10 Cobalt or
'08-'09 Focus.
Either would have to have a manual transmission.

I think all Cobalts have an average MPG display (is this correct?) but the Focus needs the SE trim or higher. Does that sound right?

Many of the manual transmission Cobalts are coupes, and I'm wondering about how big of a deal is that in real life. Will use it primarily for a commuter, but will want to truck a couple of kids around sometimes.

I suspect the Cobalt might get just a little better mileage. I've looked through the "garage" and didn't draw any real conclusions - so much seems to depend on the driver.

It probably doesn't make a whole lot of difference, but just in case, anything big I'm missing?

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Baggage Handler #2 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 17 Boris - '04 Saab 9-3 Linear 90 day: 22.75 mpg (US) Natasha - '10 Saab 9-3 Combi 2.0 T 90 day: 24.42 mpg (US) Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Focus or Cobalt, opinions? Am quite likely to replace a 3/4 ton truck with a much smaller vehicle, specifically I'm looking at an '06-10 Cobalt or '08-'09 Focus. Either would have to have a manual transmission. I think all Cobalts have an average MPG display (is this correct?) but the Focus needs the SE trim or higher. Does that sound right? Many of the manual transmission Cobalts are coupes, and I'm wondering about how big of a deal is that in real life. Will use it primarily for a commuter, but will want to truck a couple of kids around sometimes. I suspect the Cobalt might get just a little better mileage. I've looked through the "garage" and didn't draw any real conclusions - so much seems to depend on the driver. It probably doesn't make a whole lot of difference, but just in case, anything big I'm missing?