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SovXietday · 07-27-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 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)

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 · 07-27-2008, 02:41 PM

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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 · 07-27-2008, 02:43 PM

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

BluizsGTI · 07-27-2008, 02:43 PM

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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 · 07-27-2008, 02:44 PM

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

Agreed!!! :-)

Thanks for everyones help!!!

CleanNeon98 · 07-27-2008, 02:46 PM

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 · 07-27-2008, 02:57 PM

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 · 07-27-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 07-27-2008, 03:00 PM

cobalts ROCK!

BluizsGTI · 07-27-2008, 03:03 PM

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

CleanNeon98 · 07-27-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BluizsGTI

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

http://carsurvey.org/model_Chevrolet_Cobalt.html

http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Re...balt&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 · 07-27-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SovXietday

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

BluizsGTI · 07-27-2008, 03:11 PM

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

S4Turk · 07-27-2008, 03:14 PM

vw is a better car

SovXietday · 07-27-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Scapegoat

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

sherwood · 07-27-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SovXietday

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

haha pwned.

Schepis · 07-27-2008, 06:23 PM

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

FocusDude · 07-27-2008, 07:23 PM

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 · 07-28-2008, 11:07 AM

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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

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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 · 07-28-2008, 01:10 PM

I like the turbo cobalts. Go for it

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CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	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 __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver Last edited by CleanNeon98; 07-27-2008 at 02:48 PM.

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FocusDude Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lower Lower Bucks Member #6269 My Ride: 01 Focus ZX3 iTrader: (0)	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? __________________ 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by FocusDude; 07-27-2008 at 07:30 PM.

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BluizsGTI Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Quakertown Member #7916 My Ride: 2008 Cobalt SS iTrader: (0)	Has anyone heard anything bad about them ?? or any problems?

07-27-2008, 03:11 PM	#33
BluizsGTI Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Quakertown Member #7916 My Ride: 2008 Cobalt SS iTrader: (0)	Okay thank you a ton !!! I really appreciate everyones help

07-27-2008, 03:14 PM	#34
S4Turk Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: delco Member #5804 My Ride: 1995 Bmw M3 iTrader: (0)	vw is a better car