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BluizsGTI · 07-27-2008, 12:32 PM

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 · 07-27-2008, 12:39 PM

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 · 07-27-2008, 12:46 PM

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 · 07-27-2008, 01:07 PM

VR6>Cobalt

Evo8kid · 07-27-2008, 01:08 PM

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

WRX_JB · 07-27-2008, 01:46 PM

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 · 07-27-2008, 01:58 PM

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 · 07-27-2008, 02:00 PM

look into a mazdaspeed 3 as an alternative

BluizsGTI · 07-27-2008, 02:14 PM

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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

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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 · 07-27-2008, 02:20 PM

new GTI/GLI??

sherwood · 07-27-2008, 02:23 PM

mk4 r32...do it big dog style.

BluizsGTI · 07-27-2008, 02:28 PM

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new GTI/GLI??

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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 · 07-27-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BluizsGTI

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??

WRX_JB · 07-27-2008, 02:31 PM

R32 yes!

sherwood · 07-27-2008, 02:32 PM

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

marecco · 07-27-2008, 02:33 PM

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 · 07-27-2008, 02:35 PM

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Wait, you are a girl?? Miata??

Yes I am a girl haha ... Silly boys

No Miata for me

abrok99 · 07-27-2008, 02:35 PM

how about a wrx or older sti?

zilvia240 · 07-27-2008, 02:37 PM

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

sherwood · 07-27-2008, 02:38 PM

stick with the vr6..just boost it.

07-27-2008, 12:32 PM	#1
BluizsGTI Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Quakertown Member #7916 My Ride: 2008 Cobalt SS iTrader: (0)	What do you think?? 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?

07-27-2008, 12:39 PM	#2
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	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) __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

07-27-2008, 01:08 PM	#5
Evo8kid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Member #1631 My Ride: contributes towards Global warming iTrader: (0)	i drove one, its pretty sporty but in no way is up to VW build quality (inside and out) __________________ TurboTagTeam is my crew chief 1996 Nissan 240sx- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7L Turbo Diesel 2008 Audi RS4- 420 HP 4.2L V8 2004 Honda CBR600RR

07-27-2008, 01:46 PM	#6
WRX_JB Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: RoFo Member #1907 My Ride: 2005 Wrx iTrader: (0)	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 __________________ formerly Kiro -AWD Civic 91' - Sold -2000 Cavalier -Sold -2005 Wrx Member Profile- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Weekly Meet (Oaks) - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-27-2008, 02:00 PM	#8
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	look into a mazdaspeed 3 as an alternative __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

07-27-2008, 12:46 PM	#3
BluizsGTI Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Quakertown Member #7916 My Ride: 2008 Cobalt SS iTrader: (0)	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.

07-27-2008, 01:07 PM	#4
eurotrashed Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7580 My Ride: MKI, MKVI iTrader: (0)	VR6>Cobalt

07-27-2008, 02:20 PM	#10
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	new GTI/GLI?? __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

07-27-2008, 02:31 PM	#14
WRX_JB Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: RoFo Member #1907 My Ride: 2005 Wrx iTrader: (0)	R32 yes! __________________ formerly Kiro -AWD Civic 91' - Sold -2000 Cavalier -Sold -2005 Wrx Member Profile- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Weekly Meet (Oaks) - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-27-2008, 02:33 PM	#16
marecco Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bumble F**k, PA Member #5649 My Ride: 1995 Del Sol iTrader: (0)	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

07-27-2008, 02:35 PM	#18
abrok99 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: that nj jawn Member #6039 My Ride: 2004 Subaru WRX swagon iTrader: (0)	how about a wrx or older sti? __________________ RIP- Ryan Sherwood. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-27-2008, 02:37 PM	#19
zilvia240 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: philadelphia pa Member #6434 My Ride: wrb sti iTrader: (1)	speed 3 are pretty nice. or wrx but im not sure if u would like the looks of new 08.