[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.

[Todd]

i'll pile on the "no VW" bus...g/f has an 02 Audi TT...two failed air pumps (1st under warranty), bad air bag module, numerous dash/gauge issues, intermittent stereo issues even after being replaced under warranty. Supposedly the 1.8Turbo motor has wiring and vacuum line issues too. I'm working through the vacuum system now to fix a cold start surge. Wonderful car to drive, handles great, 30+ mpg highway, but a bi+ch $$$ to keep on the road.

I'm also not fond of the cobalt either...I find the interiors cheap, but maybe thats just GM these days. I'll take a smaller G8 please...keep the RWD, nice interior, and manual trans. After not finding anything I liked in the GM bin, I bought a saab 9-5, decent sized, decent power, but FWD (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) It would be a big move up from your "rental car" Malibu!

Good luck!