[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.

[00 SS]

Yes, I looked at the new Malibu and the Aura, both seem to be good cars and like them but both are priced a bit higher than I wanted to spend (with the v6) plus there's no manual. I think they had pretty high gas mileage ratings for the size and motor though. I drive 35 miles each way to work, so I spend a fair amount of time behind the wheel. It would be nice to have DD that can entertain me a little when the situation allows. I guess I'm just tired of boring and want a little fun to drive.

The HHR SS? I guess it's time to do more research. I'm going to guess the gas mileage will be lower and the weight higher just based on the larger size and the larger frontal area. The Cobalt is just big enough for my needs , but certainly non too big. We still will have my wifes '03 Grang Cherokee, so when we need to haul stuff or more people we can use it.