What do you think??

[BluizsGTI]

I am currently looking at buying a new car and getting rid of my GTI. I am looking at a black 2008 Cobalt Turbo charged SS. What do you think about them?

[CleanNeon98]

Dont like the look and I think its too much power to the front wheels (if the 260whp stock figure one owner told me was true)

[BluizsGTI]

I do like the look of it alot.. It needs to be lowered alittle bit but other then that they are nice.. When I test drove it, it didn't seem too bad. I have a 02 GTI VR6 until next week and they seem pretty equal taking off.

[eurotrashed]

VR6>Cobalt

[Evo8kid]

i drove one, its pretty sporty but in no way is up to VW build quality (inside and out)

[WRX_JB]

They look about the same as the SS , i would wait till 09 for the changes

http://www.chevrolet.com/cobalt/
260-hp 2.0L I-4 engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) has an estimated MPG 22 city and 30 hwy.(2)
# Five-speed manual transmission They were never 6 speed?
# Performance Handling suspension
# Four-wheel antilock disc brakes
# StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System
# SS-specific interior
# SS-specific instrumentation
# 18-inch forged aluminum wheels
# Rear decklid spoiler
# Bright chrome exhaust tip
# Head-curtain side-impact air bags(3)
# Auxiliary audio input jack
# XM Radio(4) with three trial months
# OnStar(5) with one-year Safe & Sound Plan
# CD/MP3 player
# Seven-speaker Pioneer premium sound system
# Remote Keyless Entry
# Power windows and door locks

[SpEcRv9]

i drove one and liked it alot, suspension was great car was decently quick for a stock turbo car....interior could be better though

[CleanNeon98]

look into a mazdaspeed 3 as an alternative

[BluizsGTI]

look into a mazdaspeed 3 as an alternative

Well, I briefly looked into the mazdaspeeds and I just don't like them that much but I did not drive it, so I can't give a complete honest answer on what I thought about them preformance wise. I see a white one around my area all the time, and its not bad its just not my look

They look about the same as the SS , i would wait till 09 for the changes

as far as 09's compared to the 08's I asked the dealers and looked online and there really isn't too much of a difference that I know of but I may be wrong. Plus they do not come out until Octoberish and I can't wait that long. My car hopefully gets sold on monday.


Thanks for all the help so far!

[CleanNeon98]

new GTI/GLI??

[sherwood]

mk4 r32...do it big dog style.

[BluizsGTI]

new GTI/GLI??
mk4 r32...do it big dog style.

Haha yeah they are nice... My boyfriend was trying to get me to look at one... I will always respect the vdubs, but I really don't want one

[CleanNeon98]

Haha yeah they are nice... My boyfriend was trying to get me to look at one... I will always respect the vdubs, but I really don't want one
Wait, you are a girl?? Miata?? :lol:

[WRX_JB]

R32 yes!

[sherwood]

if ur a girl get a maita...cleanneon is a girl and he drives one also.

[marecco]

a gli and or r32 is def out of price range. a new gti could be in the price range but she likes the cobalt and i was pretty impressed wtih it as well. they did a good job on this one compared to the old ss

[BluizsGTI]

Wait, you are a girl?? Miata??


Yes I am a girl haha ... Silly boys


No Miata for me

[abrok99]

how about a wrx or older sti?

[zilvia240]

speed 3 are pretty nice. or wrx but im not sure if u would like the looks of new 08.

[sherwood]

stick with the vr6..just boost it.

[SovXietday]

Dont like the look and I think its too much power to the front wheels (if the 260whp stock figure one owner told me was true)

Alex, you can't be serious. That just might be the dumbest thing you've said all week.

I don't know if any of you guys realize this, but Cobalts are extremely competitive in just about every single racing class they have ever been involved in. Especially time attack and Pro FWD.

I say go for it, they are an awesome platform.

[BluizsGTI]

how about a wrx or older sti?

I would love to get an STI, but I really want to get something brand new and that would be way out of my price range... WRX's are nice and they were def something I was thinking about but I don't like the style of the new ones.

[sherwood]

dont get a wrx...everyone and their brother has one haha

[BluizsGTI]

Alex, you can't be serious. That just might be the dumbest thing you've said all week.

I don't know if any of you guys realize this, but Cobalts are extremely competitive in just about every single racing class they have ever been involved in. Especially time attack and Pro FWD.

I say go for it, they are an awesome platform.



YAY!! Someone that likes them..

I would not leave it stock to begin with, but it has alot to offer

[BluizsGTI]

dont get a wrx...everyone and their brother has one haha

Agreed!!! :-)


Thanks for everyones help!!!

[CleanNeon98]

you seem pretty set on what you want...get the cobalt

BTW Aaron, the only reason I said that was because every fast FWD car I have driven has had torque steer, I dont even care about the wheelspin but it was pretty uncomfortable having torque steer in a cooper S at 60mph

[SovXietday]

Two hands on the wheel Alex, two hands. Take your hands off only to shift, most people don't do that.

Get the Cobalt, they are going to be the new SRT-4 only with turning capabilities to boot.

[CleanNeon98]

Two hands on the wheel Alex, two hands. Take your hands off only to shift, most people don't do that.

Get the Cobalt, they are going to be the new SRT-4 only with turning capabilities to boot.
Well my civic had no torque so it was never a problem, msm doesnt torque steer at all, i cant remember much that did except the srt-4, cooper s, and an 03 maxima SE 6-speed we had, but that was minimal..I guess its something owners have to get used to, but it certainly scared the hell outa me

[pearl]

cobalts ROCK!

[BluizsGTI]

Has anyone heard anything bad about them ?? or any problems?

[CleanNeon98]

Has anyone heard anything bad about them ?? or any problems?
http://carsurvey.org/model_Chevrolet_Cobalt.html

http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Reliability.aspx?year=2009&make=Chevrolet&model=Cobalt&trimid=-1

The turbo version is new so even if there are problems, its unlikely you will know about them yet. General rule is usually not to buy a car during its first release year, but I dont recall if this is the first or 2nd for the turbo cobalts rather than the supercharged ones.

Try to get some info from Consumer Reports

[Scapegoat]

Get the Cobalt, they are going to be the new SRT-4 only with turning capabilities to boot.

:lol:



:cry:

[BluizsGTI]

Okay thank you a ton !!! I really appreciate everyones help

:mrgreen:

[S4Turk]

vw is a better car

[SovXietday]

:lol:



:cry:

I take it you're not familiar with this car then?

http://www.cobaltss.net/images/concepts/time_attack_cobalt_1.jpg

[sherwood]

I take it you're not familiar with this car then?

http://www.cobaltss.net/images/concepts/time_attack_cobalt_1.jpg

haha pwned.

[Schepis]

Definitely an upgrade. When are you looking into getting it?

[FocusDude]

I was in a o5 SS Cobalt the other week, giving the chick beat the S out of it. It's still not enjoyable, I'd rather be pissed off owning a junkie focus, then owing more on that car.

Although with the turbo in '08... things may change, but I believe it's still the same chassis/suspension.

Why not a '08 GTI?

[BluizsGTI]

Definitely an upgrade. When are you looking into getting it?

If the guy likes my car tonight, I am picking it up tomorrow, So if everything works out I should be at the Quakertown meet with it on wednesday but we will see


I was in a o5 SS Cobalt the other week, giving the chick beat the S out of it. It's still not enjoyable, I'd rather be pissed off owning a junkie focus, then owing more on that car.

Although with the turbo in '08... things may change, but I believe it's still the same chassis/suspension.

Why not a '08 GTI?



No more VW for me for a while. Just want something new. I test drove it and it handles great and the ride was very smooth. My friend also has a 2005 and I believe the 08' are def an upgrade compared to them.

[marshallpre1]

I like the turbo cobalts. Go for it

[BluizsGTI]

Bought it... thanks for everyones help :-)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k472/sam_windfelder/111111111.jpg

[SovXietday]

Awesome, see you Wed I suppose?

[.yuk.]

Do you have a pic of yourself as your avatar?

I'm so changing mine to my cute face.

[Scapegoat]

congrats on the new car

[TGilb2007]

http://carsurvey.org/model_Chevrolet_Cobalt.html

http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Reliability.aspx?year=2009&make=Chevrolet&model=Cobalt&trimid=-1

The turbo version is new so even if there are problems, its unlikely you will know about them yet. General rule is usually not to buy a car during its first release year, but I dont recall if this is the first or 2nd for the turbo cobalts rather than the supercharged ones.

Try to get some info from Consumer Reports

There should not be TOO many issues with the a t/c Ecotec. They did it in the Solistace GXP, as well as the the Sky Redline. Both were pretty awesome cars. This is the first year of the turbo cobalt though. Did the ss/sc as the first run, stopped for a year, and then the ss/tc was released this year.

I was in a o5 SS Cobalt the other week, giving the chick beat the S out of it. It's still not enjoyable, I'd rather be pissed off owning a junkie focus, then owing more on that car.

Although with the turbo in '08... things may change, but I believe it's still the same chassis/suspension.

Why not a '08 GTI?

They made quite a bit of improvements over the 08 ss/tc then the ss/sc. Same chassis, but a lot of improvements over the last run of the ss/sc versions.

Bought it... thanks for everyones help :-)

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k472/sam_windfelder/111111111.jpg

Looks good. When you are gonna start modding, check out cobaltss.net, and look into Hahn racecraft for some nice upgrades. What those guys have done for the GM Ecotec world is AMAZING

[fballman1987]

http://carsurvey.org/model_Chevrolet_Cobalt.html

http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Reliability.aspx?year=2009&make=Chevrolet&model=Cobalt&trimid=-1

The turbo version is new so even if there are problems, its unlikely you will know about them yet. General rule is usually not to buy a car during its first release year, but I dont recall if this is the first or 2nd for the turbo cobalts rather than the supercharged ones.

Try to get some info from Consumer Reports

ugh, the motor in the 08 turbo cobalt has been out for 4 years now(same motor as in the sky redline and solstice GXP) the platform hasnt changed, but has had some tweaks, so technically even though its the first release year everything has been out for more than 2 years, i have no clue why people bash cobalts soo bad, my SS has far nicer interior than any VW i have seen, heated leather seats, radio and DIC controls on the wheel, radio is sweet, and the pioneer 7 speaker system.

[fballman1987]

VR6>Cobalt

not quite

Alex, you can't be serious. That just might be the dumbest thing you've said all week.

I don't know if any of you guys realize this, but Cobalts are extremely competitive in just about every single racing class they have ever been involved in. Especially time attack and Pro FWD.

I say go for it, they are an awesome platform.

thank you. someone with some facts.

oh and http://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?t=124791 (just a few mods and they got those numbers)

to the OP, check out cobaltss.net, theres awesome info about these cars over there. big numbers to come.

[GTI_NY]

go with a GTI MKV !!!

[fballman1987]

she already got a cobalt.

[Nors]

If the guy likes my car tonight, I am picking it up tomorrow, So if everything works out I should be at the Quakertown meet with it on wednesday but we will see





No more VW for me for a while. Just want something new. I test drove it and it handles great and the ride was very smooth. My friend also has a 2005 and I believe the 08' are def an upgrade compared to them.

Just wanted to add I'm "the guy" and I liked the car.

GL with the colbalt and I hope to hear from you or mike soon.

[BluizsGTI]

Awesome, see you Wed I suppose?

Yes you will.. be there at 9

Do you have a pic of yourself as your avatar?

I'm so changing mine to my cute face.

Yes thats me haha.... but it will be changed once I get some good picture of the SS

congrats on the new car

Thank you sweetie!!

Looks good. When you are gonna start modding, check out cobaltss.net, and look into Hahn racecraft for some nice upgrades. What those guys have done for the GM Ecotec world is AMAZING

Thank you.. Modding starts asap.. we are looking to get an intake for it, then we will go from there.. I wanna get another blow off and an exhaust

Just wanted to add I'm "the guy" and I liked the car.

GL with the colbalt and I hope to hear from you or mike soon.

Hi the guy haha.. I didn't mean for it to sound mean I just didn't know your name because Mike was talking to you the whole time.. I am so happy you liked that car.. Its is amazing. I am glad your getting it because I know you will take care of it. Too bad you didn't get on it during the test drive haha... You didn't get to feel any of the power haha :-) I will talk to you when the title comes in... Your car is sitting in my drive way until then :-)


Thanks everyone

[TGilb2007]

Thank you.. Modding starts asap.. we are looking to get an intake for it, then we will go from there.. I wanna get another blow off and an exhaust

GL with modding. I am actually interested in to see how it reacts to some basic stuff (i havent been to cobaltss about it).