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 Jun 6 2008, 04:34 PM
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I was looking around at potential daily drivers when I came across the new Cobalt SS. It looks like it might be a fun comuter and be a decent AX car for DS.
Here are some of the pro's 1. 30 MPG HWY 2. 5 speed manual is good for fun and AX 3. 260 hp 4. Under 2700 pounds and could probably be closer to 2600 5. Brembos 6. FWD for winter 7. Small and manuverable 8. $23,000 Cons 1. FWD for AX 2. Small for the family 3. 5 speed manual in stop and go traffic 4. Big dorky wing (but I think it's an option) 5. 18" wheels and good snow tires don't mix well. (I don't know if 16's would fit over the brakes) 6. G8 is $31,000 I'd much rather have havce a G8, but the mileage, cost and AX potential are pushing me toward smaller cars. |
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Jun 6 2008, 06:21 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 51 Joined: 27-February 08 From: Houston Member No.: 2,131 |
We've seen an inordinate amount of hub bearing problems with this car at my shop. If that doesn't keep you from "tracking" it i don't know what will. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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00 SS Somebody please talk me out this Jun 6 2008, 04:34 PM
00 SS Imagine that, a GM with hubs that won't hold u... Jun 6 2008, 06:27 PM
NataSS Inc QUOTE (00 SS @ Jun 6 2008, 11:27 AM) Imag... Jun 12 2008, 05:41 PM Rob Hood How much does it cost to drive your current DD? I... Jun 6 2008, 07:30 PM marka Howdy,
A friend who autoxes here locally has a Co... Jun 6 2008, 07:46 PM 00 SS The cost is obviously an issue, but keeping the cu... Jun 6 2008, 07:55 PM Rob Hood QUOTE (00 SS @ Jun 6 2008, 12:55 PM) The ... Jun 7 2008, 01:13 AM bowtieboy I gave consideration to the exact same car.
After... Jun 6 2008, 08:04 PM sgarnett Well, I just bought a 99 Miata Sport as an economi... Jun 7 2008, 02:50 AM 00 SS With 2 small kids (4 and 6) we need a car that at ... Jun 7 2008, 03:44 AM sgarnett QUOTE (00 SS @ Jun 6 2008, 11:44 PM) With... Jun 7 2008, 01:33 PM BigEnos Buy the Cobalt, it looks like a pretty cool ride t... Jun 7 2008, 12:22 PM 00 SS When I spoke the tech, I asked if they had any iss... Jun 7 2008, 09:01 PM Rob Hood http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u...mp;ca... Jun 7 2008, 10:02 PM 00 SS I was talking about used 08's. The newer one ... Jun 8 2008, 12:54 AM Eugenio_SS so i assume a motorcycle is out of the question
O... Jun 9 2008, 02:38 AM roadracetransam My wife wants to trade in the Suburban. She has be... Jun 9 2008, 06:24 PM BigEnos QUOTE (roadracetransam @ Jun 9 2008, 12:2... Jun 9 2008, 06:38 PM roadracetransam QUOTE (BigEnos @ Jun 9 2008, 11:38 AM) QU... Jun 9 2008, 06:52 PM rsmith350 QUOTE (BigEnos @ Jun 9 2008, 01:38 PM) QU... Jun 9 2008, 06:57 PM 98_1LE I have spent a fair amount of time wreching on a 2... Jun 9 2008, 06:59 PM Rob Hood Have had (so far) great experience with my 2006 Je... Jun 9 2008, 07:14 PM BigEnos QUOTE (Rob Hood @ Jun 9 2008, 01:14 PM) H... Jun 10 2008, 11:23 AM slowcamaro didn't the cobalt just set a lap record in its... Jun 9 2008, 07:25 PM 00 SS Yep. Jun 9 2008, 11:20 PM Mojave I would not own a VW, especially one off of warran... Jun 10 2008, 04:06 AM Todd i'll pile on the "no VW" bus...g/f h... Jun 10 2008, 01:43 PM Rob Hood QUOTE (Todd @ Jun 10 2008, 06:43 AM) I... Jun 10 2008, 02:26 PM StanIROCZ QUOTE (Rob Hood @ Jun 10 2008, 10:26 AM) ... Jun 10 2008, 03:09 PM 00 SS QUOTE (Todd @ Jun 10 2008, 07:43 AM) i... Jun 10 2008, 03:45 PM Todd QUOTE (00 SS @ Jun 10 2008, 11:45 AM) The... Jun 11 2008, 01:01 PM marka Howdy,
I've got an '06 Civic LX sedan/fou... Jun 10 2008, 08:53 PM nape QUOTE (marka @ Jun 10 2008, 03:53 PM) (oh... Jun 12 2008, 05:15 AM marka Howdy,
QUOTE (nape @ Jun 12 2008, 01:15 ... Jun 12 2008, 05:27 PM 00 SS The problem is that at altitude, most of the facto... Jun 10 2008, 09:21 PM bowtieboy Although I personally would prefer the Cobalt SS o... Jun 10 2008, 10:05 PM 00 SS Not a bad suggestion. I hadn't thought of tha... Jun 10 2008, 10:22 PM bowtieboy I actually did some testing back in 04 in one.
My ... Jun 11 2008, 02:00 AM poSSum FWIW it looks like FastMike is moving from his CS ... Jun 11 2008, 01:13 PM 00 SS Yes, I looked at the new Malibu and the Aura, both... Jun 11 2008, 01:57 PM |
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