[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.

[bowtieboy]

I actually did some testing back in 04 in one.
My step-father, who was a National Champion back in the 80's in BSP, purchased one. We put crash bolts in, set up an alignment, put some Kuhmos on it and tested it at a few local events. The only real complaint he had is that it was the 04, before the ACR version, with the taller wheel and he felt it hurt the performance.......thought a 16" rim would be a better fit for gearing and turbo (in my mind I think that would be more course depenant ). I liked it myself, barring the fact that the turbo was somewhat noticable when it "kicked in". I will say that the times were EXTREMELY competitive for something "right out of the box" and no shocks.......and for what it is, a decent amount of room for people in back
~ or tires in the trunk (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

If I recall correctly, Danny Popp got serious with an ACR version a few years back (for a year or two) ......you might ask him his opinion.