[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.

[marka]

Howdy,

I've got an '06 Civic LX sedan/four door. Gets 38mpg with a "mostly highway" commute. Comfortable, cheaper than the Cobalt SS, etc.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one to anyone. It doesn't have the power a Cobalt SS (or Civic SI) has, but then again it uses regular gas & gets better mileage too. You want a racecar or a street car?

Mark

(oh, and I'd have rather bought american as well. America doesn't make a car that gets over 35mpg on the highway, and certainly doesn't make one that has the composed handling/ride that the Civic does)

This post has been edited by marka: Jun 10 2008, 08:54 PM

[nape]

(oh, and I'd have rather bought american as well. America doesn't make a car that gets over 35mpg on the highway, and certainly doesn't make one that has the composed handling/ride that the Civic does)

My '97 Saturn wagon with 188k miles gets 32 mpg at 75mph and 40mpg at 55mph.

I guess I must not get it, because FWD econobox never really screamed "composed handling" to me.