[00 SS]

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.

[roadracetransam]

My wife wants to trade in the Suburban. She has been looking at a WDUB. The Passat wagon turbo, 21-29MPG, $23,500 invoice. 200hp@5100rpm, 207tq@1800rpm, 3300 LBS, 6 speed manual. Could be a fun car.

[BigEnos]

My wife wants to trade in the Suburban. She has been looking at a WDUB. The Passat wagon turbo, 21-29MPG, $23,500 invoice. 200hp@5100rpm, 207tq@1800rpm, 3300 LBS, 6 speed manual. Could be a fun car.

Run away from VWs! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

[rsmith350]

My wife wants to trade in the Suburban. She has been looking at a WDUB. The Passat wagon turbo, 21-29MPG, $23,500 invoice. 200hp@5100rpm, 207tq@1800rpm, 3300 LBS, 6 speed manual. Could be a fun car.

Run away from VWs! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Truer words have never been said!

The possibility of the problems I've seen with the hubs being from track use are a possibility. I've only seen younger kids with those cars. Abuse may be a big factor.