Cobalt Turbo > Cruze ECO
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Cobalt Turbo to Cruze ECO
I recently purchased a silver ice metallic / black interior Cruze ECO with connectivity package. I am trading up/down (however you wish to look at it from a 09 Cobalt SS.) The car is yet to be in my possession. It is still in transit. Actually I haven't driven it actually. The deal won't be "finalized" until I drive it, but number crunching is done. I have read numerous reviews on the car and feel confident I will be satisfied. Pics will follow soon...
Reasons I switched:
Much better gas mileage 28/42
no premium gas required
lower maintenance (no syn oil needed, cheaper longer lasting tires)
I really could benefit from 4 doors.
better looks???
I will still visit cobaltss.net, but maybe not as often. I can also be found at cruzetalk .com
Pics are here. Note, they are dirty as I was driving around in the rain all day that I got it. Hate or Love it, doesn't matter
Reasons I switched:
Much better gas mileage 28/42
no premium gas required
lower maintenance (no syn oil needed, cheaper longer lasting tires)
I really could benefit from 4 doors.
better looks???
I will still visit cobaltss.net, but maybe not as often. I can also be found at cruzetalk .com
Pics are here. Note, they are dirty as I was driving around in the rain all day that I got it. Hate or Love it, doesn't matter
Last edited by jsscooby; 05-21-2011 at 07:40 PM. Reason: Pics
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I am actually excited about it. It will however take some time to get used to the much reduced power, but I will get over it. It isn't the choice for everyone, which is of course why there are so many vehicles out there, but this is the one for me.
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Dang, I guess if you have to you have to. I will never trade in the SS. My 2yr old son will be driving it. I've entertained the thought of trading it in on an STI but I talked myself out of it because I would be too upside down on the trade in. I'll wait until I have this close to or paid off in full and then purchase another toy for my son/daughter to drive (due date June 7 so gender is unknown to me).
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Dang, I guess if you have to you have to. I will never trade in the SS. My 2yr old son will be driving it. I've entertained the thought of trading it in on an STI but I talked myself out of it because I would be too upside down on the trade in. I'll wait until I have this close to or paid off in full and then purchase another toy for my son/daughter to drive (due date June 7 so gender is unknown to me).
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I'm glad you're excited about your new car, man, but I just couldn't handle the reduction in power. Sometimes, I like to just go out and mash the gas to get that funny feeling in my groin. A Cruze ECO would just cause impotence.
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Dodge Caravan
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 7-passenger, 5-door wagon
BASE PRICE: $25,830
ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 220 cu in, 3605 cc
Power (SAE net): 283 bhp @ 6400 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 260 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manumatic shifting
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 121.2 in Length: 202.8 in
Width: 78.7 in Height: 67.9 in
Curb weight (mfr’s est): 4500 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 7.4 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 15.7 sec
Top speed (governor limited): 113 mph
FUEL ECONOMY (MFR’S EST):
EPA city/highway driving: 17/25 mpg
Honda Odyssey Touring Elite:
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 8-passenger, 5-door wagon
PRICE AS TESTED: $44,030 (base price: $44,030)
ENGINE TYPE: SOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 212 cu in, 3471 cc
Power (SAE net): 248 bhp @ 5700 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 250 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 118.1 in Length: 202.9 in
Width: 79.2 in Height: 68.4 in
Curb weight: 4561 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 7.4 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 19.9 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 7.6 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 15.8 sec @ 90 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 120 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 187 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad*: 0.76 g
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 19/28 mpg
C/D observed: 18 mpg
*Stability-control-inhibited.
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 7-passenger, 5-door wagon
BASE PRICE: $25,830
ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 220 cu in, 3605 cc
Power (SAE net): 283 bhp @ 6400 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 260 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manumatic shifting
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 121.2 in Length: 202.8 in
Width: 78.7 in Height: 67.9 in
Curb weight (mfr’s est): 4500 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 7.4 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 15.7 sec
Top speed (governor limited): 113 mph
FUEL ECONOMY (MFR’S EST):
EPA city/highway driving: 17/25 mpg
Honda Odyssey Touring Elite:
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 8-passenger, 5-door wagon
PRICE AS TESTED: $44,030 (base price: $44,030)
ENGINE TYPE: SOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 212 cu in, 3471 cc
Power (SAE net): 248 bhp @ 5700 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 250 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 118.1 in Length: 202.9 in
Width: 79.2 in Height: 68.4 in
Curb weight: 4561 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 7.4 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 19.9 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 7.6 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 15.8 sec @ 90 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 120 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 187 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad*: 0.76 g
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 19/28 mpg
C/D observed: 18 mpg
*Stability-control-inhibited.