new to this site and considering a cobalt ss s/c
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new to this site and considering a cobalt ss s/c
hey im joel from billings, mt. i currently drive a volkswagen jetta with a vr6 and a 5 speed tranny. i was looking to upgrade to something with more potential than my dub. i was looking at the ss supercharged cobalt and i was wondering if you guys could give me the basics like the pros and cons. what are somethings that go wrong *if any* with the car and wat are the pros of them. thanx
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if you are looking for a brand new ss/sc then i am sorry to say you are most likely out of luck. the ss/sc model has been discontinued. the new model is a ss/tc(turbo charged), but i have a 07 ss/sc and i love the car. downfall is the parts can be a bit pricey for the upgrades.
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stock clutch sucks and the axels i believe are rated for bout 300 hp but other in that in my opinion i wouldnt trade my car for anything....they have alot of potential just needs lots of traction mods
agreed the parts are very pricey and if you were closer to me i know where 4 ss/sc are for sale right now
if you are looking for a brand new ss/sc then i am sorry to say you are most likely out of luck. the ss/sc model has been discontinued. the new model is a ss/tc(turbo charged), but i have a 07 ss/sc and i love the car. downfall is the parts can be a bit pricey for the upgrades.
Last edited by cooljake73; Feb 27, 2008 at 03:30 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
you should get a saturn ion redline. same motor and everything. and best of all, they're almost always cheaper, and just as fast. not to mention saving money leaves more money for mods! do research on them.
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Pros:
Hard car to beat in it's pricerange. If money is your limitation, the cobalt is your car. They come with a Sunroof, pioneer soundsystem, 205hp and 200lb-ft torque that is easily upgraded. The other car you might consider is the Mazda Speed 3. More HP and kinda the same perks as the cobalt for the price.
Cons:
Quality of materials is of debate. Potential of tuning is debatable, too. I say, without trouble you'll peak at around 260hp. Anything above that you realize the mistake of having a sports car FWD and you'll see the limitations of the Cobalt first hand.
If a NEW car isn't your priority and since you specified "potential", I'd find a used 350Z, WRX STi, EVO IX, Audi something, etc etc. The potential of hitting 400hp+ is legitimate and they have the drivetrain to make use of that power. Also, most foriegn cars (IMO) have a better eye for attention to detail and quality.
Hard car to beat in it's pricerange. If money is your limitation, the cobalt is your car. They come with a Sunroof, pioneer soundsystem, 205hp and 200lb-ft torque that is easily upgraded. The other car you might consider is the Mazda Speed 3. More HP and kinda the same perks as the cobalt for the price.
Cons:
Quality of materials is of debate. Potential of tuning is debatable, too. I say, without trouble you'll peak at around 260hp. Anything above that you realize the mistake of having a sports car FWD and you'll see the limitations of the Cobalt first hand.
If a NEW car isn't your priority and since you specified "potential", I'd find a used 350Z, WRX STi, EVO IX, Audi something, etc etc. The potential of hitting 400hp+ is legitimate and they have the drivetrain to make use of that power. Also, most foriegn cars (IMO) have a better eye for attention to detail and quality.
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to tell you the truth am in love with my car. Right now i its stock but i love it, when i get my stage 2 and some other mods oh boy ill have to buckle up. its a very good car i love it. The fuel economy is great it the car it self looks very nice and clean. unfortunately you wont find it no more at the dealers. Or u can go with the ss/tc.
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i see the gas millerage with respect to the amount of power the motor makes is good. if you compare it to a stock honda yes its bad. but stock honda makes a lot less power unless you get the SiR
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hey im joel from billings, mt. i currently drive a volkswagen jetta with a vr6 and a 5 speed tranny. i was looking to upgrade to something with more potential than my dub. i was looking at the ss supercharged cobalt and i was wondering if you guys could give me the basics like the pros and cons. what are somethings that go wrong *if any* with the car and wat are the pros of them. thanx
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