Hey guys,

Just wanted to let everyone know I'm leaving the Cobalt world! My SS/SC is scheduled to go byebye the way of trade in on a 2008 Hyundai Accent. Lower monthly payments, and no more shoddy GM quality. I'll still be around on the forums here and there. My decision to do this is not without thinking about speed. This will come in the form of a 1986 Fiero GT, with a 2003 Caddy Northstar V8, which will make for a mid 12 Second car.

Here's Pictures of the Fiero I'm planning on getting.





I'll mis the Cobalt for it's quick daily driving capabilities, as well as the Pioneer Stereo. It's been a good car for the past 3 years.

Sean

 

That sucks bro! But I am sure that you will enjoy the new rides!

 

Just wait till you get that pos hyundai and you will think shoddy gm quality.

That fiero on the other hand looks clean as hell.

 

this is probably a rumor, but i heard Fiero's can explode when they get rear ended

 

thats a good looking fiero....

 

that is one MEAN looking fiero. Very nice

 

That Hyundai is a POS compared to a Chevy, compared to a BMW... The Hyundai commits suicide.

Have fun with that piece...

The Fiero looks badass though!

 

Isn't that the Ford Pinto??

 

GM shoddy quality... so you buy a Hyundai! Okies

 

i definitely heard it was the Fiero, my dad used to have one back in the day... and my mom would always say that. but she doesnt even know how to change a tire so that doesnt say much... iv heard that a few times though, but like i said, its probably just a rumor.

 

doesn't matter if they blow up or not
if you get into an accident with it -fack'd
zero chance of survival -- still sweet ride
no risk no fun

 

Actually it's the other way around. The Fiero had a 5 star Crash test rating from 1984-1988, when it was made, because of the rigid spaceframe underneath the SMC composite body panels. It's about the safest car you can still drive without airbags.

As far as Fieros blowing up, I haven't heard that one before. I have owned 3 Fieros previous, and this will be my fourth. Never had that problem.

My choice on the Hyundai is a sound one. Obviously the people who think that I'm downgrading quality wise haven't read any recent reports, or know that Toyota has had a large hand improving quality control for the Korean automaker. In other words, this isn't your Parent's Hyundai pony, It will by far get better gas Mileage than I experience in the SS/SC. I'm looking for a car that I can mile out while keeping maintenance costs low.

Currently on the Cobalt I have the Following issues at 39000 kms.
- Check engine light comes on intermittently
- Passenger side door weatherstripping is falling off.
- Tires are worn out at 39000 Kms
- Constant pull to the Left, taken vehicle in for service at two different dealers, no fault found.
- Engine noise is louder on acceleration, attributed to separating downpipe.
- stock engine mounts are garbage, drivetrain feels like it's going to rip out and leave the car behind.
-Front and Rear shocks squeak, rear shocks are pretty much worn out.
- Supercharger chatters from time to time.

I baby this car, just ask any of the fellow local guys around here, and this thing is falling apart. At least with this new car I have a chance that it's not going to be as problematic of a car, and if it is, I'm not spending 31,000 dollars like I did on the Cobalt.

Here's something to put some minds at ease about the Accent.
http://www.edmunds.com/hyundai/accent/review.html
http://www.edmunds.com/hyundai/index.html

Here's the Wiki article on the Fiero.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Fiero

 

im not gonna lie... he drives like a woman... sorry but uts true, lol. there is no reason your car should be having the issues it does.

 

That was a long time ago. But how is it in todays testing standards?

 

lol 31,000 dollars ouch man

 

I don't know, you tell me.

http://ltlfrari.no-ip.com/TheEnd/index.htm

Comon I'm not THAT bad. LOL

It's too bad we only have video proof of you whooping me that one time. We should have taken video of the reversal result 5 times over.

 

Thats sad, good luck with the new rides!

 

Tires are worn out at 39000 Kms - well thats not bad....for pirellis llololl

 

It was the Ford Pinto that had a tendency to explode when rear-ended. The routing of the exhaust and placement of the fuel tank were poorly planned. The fuel tank could split open and spill gasoline on the hot exhaust.

Fieros, however, did have a reputation for overheating and burning to the ground without even getting hit. I'm sure he won't have to worry about that in good old Canada though.

I can agree to the shoddy GM quality. If I thought they were good cars I wouldn't be in the business of repairing them. They call that job security. But overall I think all cars have their problems. Best of luck in any case, take care.

 

lol i got 29 k kms out of my pirellis....

 

wait.. you realize the fiero is made by pontiac right? i can't be the only one that knows this.. so you'll still have gm.. and an even worse car

 

Duh. And the point you were trying to prove is? Did you even read the whole thread?

Like I mentioned before I have only owned 3 other Fieros.

I have had different New and Old GM vehicles for years. This has been the only lemon.

Thanks for coming out though.

 

alot of problems you listed just happen over time..and some of them warrenty should cover..

loud noise under acceleration? care to tell us your secert? cuz im sure alot of members would want to know

as far as hyundais quality, it has improved alot over the years..most recently its competing with the top dogs..

as far as toyota and honda goes, they are not the companies they use to be in the early-late 90's in terms of quality control.

how much are you paying for the new accent? because determing price is also a factor when comparing quality to other companies

good idea deleting the post elecblue

 

haha it's not worth it..

 

indeed, i was gonna tare into you b/c you kinda instigated it.

your both at fault