So im looking at a 2006 cobalt LT ( i think thats the one with power everything etc) anyways it was a real nice stereo very good handeling i find it underpowered even to my old civic which was just a 92 1.5. is there a good aftermarket scence for this car, and when i was test driving i shifted at 6 grand? it almost felt like the clutch was slipping or is this just how these cars drive? and it would NOT chirp second no matter what

 

It's a 2.2, they ARE underpowered

Good handling? Not with the stock suspension setup - maybe compared to your old Civic. Take an SS/NA or SS/SC for a rip, much better handling and even the 2.4 has pretty decent power.

Tons of aftermarket stuff available out there, can make the LS/LT go pretty good