Test Drove Cobalt SS Turbocharged

[BlairSpeed]

Originally Posted by galaxygrey13

Did it make you nut in your pants?

lol ... ah skeet skeet skeet

[mitsukaiSI]

Originally Posted by Special Ringpop

Only reason I'm not driving a Saturn Astra right now is because it doesn't have a moonroof on the 3-door or an AUX jack.

. . . it seems so ridiculous to not by a car because of a moonroof and an aux jack. . . if you like everything else about the car that much why puss out of something so minor

[-j-]

Originally Posted by cereal83

Astras are soo fugly. I would never drive one. Never. Atleast the cobalt somewhat looks good

The Opel Astra OPC Nurburgring might change your mind, but maybe not and that's probably the first time I've heard the Cobalt looks good.

[cereal83]

Originally Posted by -j-

The Opel Astra OPC Nurburgring might change your mind, but maybe not and that's probably the first time I've heard the Cobalt looks good.

I am not really into hatches. Sure I had a Mazda 3 hatch but I only had it for 8 months.

The cobalt looks better then this car imo. I have always loved the Cobalt. The only thing I think is poo is the interior and the way asians look at you if you have one.

[-j-]

Originally Posted by cereal83

[IMG]

I am not really into hatches. Sure I had a Mazda 3 hatch but I only had it for 8 months.

The cobalt looks better then this car imo. I have always loved the Cobalt. The only thing I think is poo is the interior and the way asians look at you if you have one.

Understood. I feel the same way with the interior of the Cobalt SS. That's the first thing I noticed at the auto show when I stepped inside the car. I couldn't get over it so I strayed away. Too bad really cause the car has so much to offer.

[waldo08]

Cobalts are wack yo...

[Design]

Originally Posted by cereal83

Astras are soo fugly. I would never drive one. Never. Atleast the cobalt somewhat looks good

I would have to agree. I think the exterior is good - especially with the new wheels.

[firmhonda]

Originally Posted by Rock_Strongo

It's a cheap, fast car. (period) If someone wants that, then the Cobalt/SRT-4 is right up your alley. If one wants a "nice" car that handles and is fast, then the Cobalt/SRT-4 is not for you.

Not true. The record-breaking run is still unofficial, but it's said that the Cobalt SS/TC has lapped the ring faster than any FWD car ever has.. I would say that it handles pretty well.

[chugiboi]

Originally Posted by 06HabiSiNavi

I test drove a 2008 victory red SS with sunroof and LSD. The price with the employee pricing and $500 rebate was 21,900. They offered me 14.5K for my 06 Habi Si with navi in perfect condition, which I thought was on the low side. Anyways, the Cobalt was not impressive. It was fast, much faster than the Si, but GM missed the mark with the overall package of the car. The seating position was uncomfortable, clutch felt awful, and the overall feel and look of the car was cheap. If all out speed is what the buyer wants, than the cobalt is a great car, but I couldn't justify spending so much money for a car that I didn't feel was an improvement over the SI.

i'll leave.

[firmhonda]

Okay, just read through more of the thread. Please ignore my post, I wasn't aware that enthusiasts aren't welcome here.

I apologize.

[Design]

Originally Posted by firmhonda

Okay, just read through more of the thread. Please ignore my post, I wasn't aware that enthusiasts aren't welcome here.

I apologize.

LOL. I've been seeing a lot of the same responses, and I don't post all that much:

1. It's still a <brand x>.
2. My Si with 10K in performance mods would walk all over it.
3. Interior and styling does not match Honda. Therefore you have crappy taste in cars.


I think I've stirred the pot enough. Let's get back on topic.

[Honda9444]

Originally Posted by 06HabiSiNavi

I test drove a 2008 victory red SS with sunroof and LSD. The price with the employee pricing and $500 rebate was 21,900. They offered me 14.5K for my 06 Habi Si with navi in perfect condition, which I thought was on the low side. Anyways, the Cobalt was not impressive. It was fast, much faster than the Si, but GM missed the mark with the overall package of the car. The seating position was uncomfortable, clutch felt awful, and the overall feel and look of the car was cheap. If all out speed is what the buyer wants, than the cobalt is a great car, but I couldn't justify spending so much money for a car that I didn't feel was an improvement over the SI.

What do you mean it felt bad? As in the handleing of the car itself or the buttons and wheel and clutch? And you had to feel power with all that tq at 2000rpm

[cereal83]

Well I test drove the Cobalt on the weekend and it was fine but then I went and test drove the Evo and WOW. Screw the Cobalt lol

[Excalibur]

Originally Posted by cereal83

Well I test drove the Cobalt on the weekend and it was fine but then I went and test drove the Evo and WOW. Screw the Cobalt lol

I test-drove the cobalt, but I would rather have a s/c'd si anyday. Slower down the line as far as full potential, but I'm fine with that. I love the way the si looks, pulls, and handles the way it is right now.

[angels2k]

i bought an si simply because i know that it will be there in a few years without problem. i cant say the same about the fugly cobalt.lol

[cereal83]

Originally Posted by Excalibur

I test-drove the cobalt, but I would rather have a s/c'd si anyday. Slower down the line as far as full potential, but I'm fine with that. I love the way the si looks, pulls, and handles the way it is right now.

I rather have a s/c or turbo civic also but there is no warranty then and thats not good. Whenever the Civic is redesigned, I am sure they will make us feel all giddy as they will have something up their sleeve I am sure. No way are they going to let Chevy or Dodge stay up there with that much power.

[firmhonda]

Originally Posted by angels2k

i bought an si simply because i know that it will be there in a few years without problem. i cant say the same about the fugly cobalt.lol

That's odd, the cobalt ss/sc and ss/tc motors have proven themselves to be very reliable. The only hiccup is the transmission in the ss/sc, which has just as many problems as the k20z3 transmission.

Look past the label and learn a lot.

[chrisfrofro]

rode in a new black cobalt SS turbo.. WOW!! preeeettttyyyy quick

[angels2k]

Originally Posted by firmhonda

That's odd, the cobalt ss/sc and ss/tc motors have proven themselves to be very reliable. The only hiccup is the transmission in the ss/sc, which has just as many problems as the k20z3 transmission.

Look past the label and learn a lot.

tell that to my 2 friends with the sc cobalt that need a new transmission after 30k and 55k, battery and engine mount on one. or my coworker that drives a 07 silverado, she needs a trany already. or my girlfriends dad who drives a 05 chvevy trailblazer ltz and his tranny is also slippin. last i checked there area problems with the third gear syncros and NOT the whole transmission on the si. i drive a si and have no problems with any gear, and also my s2k has no problems at all.

[I Vtec, do you?]

Originally Posted by angels2k

tell that to my 2 friends with the sc cobalt that need a new transmission after 30k and 55k, battery and engine mount on one. or my coworker that drives a 07 silverado, she needs a trany already. or my girlfriends dad who drives a 05 chvevy trailblazer ltz and his tranny is also slippin. last i checked there area problems with the third gear syncros and NOT the whole transmission on the si. i drive a si and have no problems with any gear, and also my s2k has no problems at all.

Somehow I think you're full of it because I know several people with Chevys, Pontiacs, Cadillacs etc and none of them seem to have many problems. Sure something might pop up now and again but you make it sound like no car goes past 50k without a major rebuild.