avro206

<img src="https://www.cobaltss.net/articles/06_2_4ss.jpg" align="left" border="0" hspace="5" vspace="5">After work today I headed over to GSL Chev to check out there extensive Cobalt inventory. They have more 05's then anyone in the city and to my surprise several 06 2.4L SS coupes! Black, red and silver. All but one were automatics and all had the sunroof.

Saleman was very knowledgabel and after some talk we went for a test drive.

I have driven 2 base models before so have some familarity with the Cobalt. Or so I had thought....but the SS feels so much different. I can't pin it down but something felt different about the clutch and shifter----I was much smoother with the car and it all felt natural.

The car has a great ride and handling combination. Went over a few bumps and the chassis is stiff beyond belief.

As for power well I didn't get on it too much but the midrange felt impressive. Even shifting low and less then full throttle the car felt quick and strong. You just know there is more power in reserve here.

The exhaust noise was very noticeable and auidable too. But not in annoying ricer way. Engine sounded good too.

Seats are different then the base Coblat and were very comfortable.

My only complaints are the lack of white faced guages and sea of plastic under the hood. Nothing to look at there! Guess the tail pipe would do Oh and silver rims would have been okay but the wheels aren't bad by any stretch.

In summary this car is great! A nice step between the 2.2L and the 2.0L S/C.
No guaddy winfg or oversized 17" rims. Car is a great value. I have seen loaded LS coupes that sticker formore then a "base SS" which is hardly base at all.

Dealer found a Granite blue SS with no options in Red Deer. Lease rate is 1.4% and there is a program where I can get rid of my 323 and get $1000 towards the prchase of a new GM car. Plus my 1500 GM points.....

Will be doing some serious thinking over the next few days......

For those that can't see the Cardomain pics, I have updated them in my Gallery here.







For those that can't see the Cardomain pics, I have updated them in my Gallery here.

JonyyB

Not bad, I like the wheels

DJNateGnau

I may do some thinking.

MarcS

Not a bad looking car, I don't agree with it's SS badging though. Perhaps first SS car to be under 200hp?

Maybe it's just a step in automotive evolution.

DC52NV

am i the only one that can't see the pics?

avro206

apparently

Try my cardomain site:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/511904/8

Yeah its odd having two SS cars powered by different engines (but then again they did in the 60's)..... but name aside, a great car!

Can't wait to see some numbers.....a low 15 would be nice

Ljavy17

What a waste of SS badges.

FloridaJohnny

Doesn't the SS/SC come with

18" RIMS?

avro206

why yes it does.

But if you note the thread title, it says, "2006 Cobalt 2.4L SS pics" Not 2.0 S/C SS

jzchev28

i may reconcider geting the SS/SC and just get the 2.4 version SS. its cheaper plus you can get it in auto and even 4 doors. you can put a turbo on it and you'll be talking some serious hp then

codyss

I wish the SS/SC had 17" wheels. Then maybe there would be more than two tires to choose from.

Ghalterman_usmc

There alright looking but I'll stick with the SS s/c for sure. Go big or go Home. Just whoever buys the 06 SS , make sure when your telling stories about losing races to ppl, you don't make a mistake of thinking you have a real SS s/c!!

skoshi130

No you are not the only one

PaulSS

whats your beef with our P-Zeros?..

avro206

Hey no worries there. I'll be happy to tell peole I have a NA SS. I have drag raced for many years and once I get familar with it I am sure I can pull some very good times with it.

With the decrease in fuel economy, increaseed price and insurance I can't get an S/C SS so the SS is the next best thing (plus I hate the wing and 18's)

I'll probably buy the SS and be VERY happy with it I am not settling at all

FloridaJohnny

The quote I was refering to was his remarks about the SS/SC. He said he likes the 2.4 better because it comes with smaller wheels.

"In summary this car is great! A nice step between the 2.2L and the 2.0L S/C.
No guaddy winfg or oversized 17" rims. Car is a great value. I have seen loaded LS coupes that sticker formore then a "base SS" which is hardly base at all."

this was his EXACT quote. Certainly the 2.2 doesn't come with a wing or 17" wheels so he must have meant the 2.0L S/C. Again, It was a mistake.

avro206

oh you mean MY remarks!

Opps---I did say oversized 17's---err ....my mistake. Yes it is a small plus over the S/C SS to me at least.

aka_Matt

i thought the SS came with 17's? what size r on those cars u showed? i can't believe they used the same exact design as the SC wheels...

atomicshark

Well, the SS name has been put on more than a few dogs. Exhibit A: 1983 Monte Carlo SS, only 175 HP for that heavy weight.

The 84-88 MC's only improved to 180HP.

Those cars were lucky to do the 1/4 mile in under 16 seconds stock. They beauty of these cars was is that they are RWD and can be highly modified.

avro206

SS are 17's I just made a typing eror.

Bob T

It is different , but change is ok , It also makes you appreciate what you have right now. It was very cool. Now , would the supercharger fit from a 2.0 on a 2.4 SS ? That is a good question !!!!

theBLUEone

I had to take my car SS/SC into the dealer to get the door panel replaced. Well they had an 06' Cobalt SS it was Amthyst well I can't spell today it was purple, nothing really impressed me it was very nice looking but reminded me of a reg. cobalt but if you can't afford the SS/SC i'd say GO FOR IT!!!

b-spot

Who was the salesman at GSL??

mken

Did you ever race the 323?

That was my first car years ago, I was just always curious. You should be able to run that SS down the track twice in the time it takes to run the 323. It was a fun car, though, could take a beating, and at least it could go faster than alot of other cars in the snow...

I do miss it at times.

avro206

Steve.....seemed nice and knows his stuff pretty good.