I am kicking myself for not racing it! Clutch is going so there is no point. But I was always curious.

Still energetic but can't put the power down very well. Only weighs 2200lbs and with the 4.11s its not terrible. I have some road tests of a 323 sedan...it did 17.2 in the 1/4 mile!
Not bad for 82hp!

I think I found an 05 SS S/C and will at least look into what the payments are and the insurance. Then I'd have to drive one to be sure. We'll see. Maybe they can swap the trunk lid (to get the small spoiler) with another car! I certainly would love the extra power

 

I agree about the waste of SS badging. It sorta cheapens the designation of the SS on the SS/SC. Now when Im asked what I drive i gotta say SS/SC. Not that it is a lot of work but this is almost along the same lines as what Dodge did with the Neon, offering "SRT"-styling on a regular neon. I do have to admit that the spoiler on the Coupe SS has a nice look to it. It adds to the cars lines without coming off as cocky. The SS should be saved for vehicles designed for performance...not just looks. They could have come up with another moniker like "Sport" or "ES".

 

the dealer by me has 3 2.4l cobalt SS's... 2 coupes and one sedan, i really liked the sedan

 

i bought an 06 black ss saturday

 

Wow, cool, I can't wait for the first time a kid with a used Integra walks up to me and tells me how he blew the doors off a Cobalt SS "like mine".

 

yeah the 17" wheels look better to me , and if i had the SS s/c id be swaping on 17's anyway , i hate 18's and small side wall tires


im still waiting to see the dealer down the street from me get in some of the SS 2.4's , i want to drive 1

 

I really like the clean-looking exterior. The car doesn't have that boy-racer look, e.g. oversized rims and wings. It's good to hear that the suspension has been stiffened and the shifting refined. Why on earth didn't Chevy install the lovely white faced guages in this model that the '05 cars have? It's supposed to be an SS (top of the food chain). Perhaps a Z24 moniker would have been a better designation.

 

I like how the front end is nice and round, it doesn't just stop half way like it appears on the the other none SS models

 

Two things that are quite easliy fixed for a decent price. However, swapping engines is another factor altogether. I agree with Ljavy17, what a waste of badges. But, other car companies do it so I guess we just gotta live with it!!!

 

Nice car and all, but like others have said...it's a waste and a mockery of the SS badge.

Looks a little boring for an SS car as well. As a matter of fact, it looks like a stock LS with wheels. I wonder how many people with stock Cobalts will put SS badges on thier cars. I can imagine all the stories from the prelude and Integra camps about killing SS/SC's...ugh.


And about that boy racer comment...I've never had anyone give me **** on the streets or otherwise about my car looking stupid or ricey. I have however had a lot of positive comments from people in other vehicles as well as a few edlerly persons in parking lots.
The SS/SC's styling is spot on. In short, it's a joke that GM made the decision to badge another Cobalt with the SS emblem. There is no need other than the fact they did it for sales.
It should have been deemed the "Sport" not "Super Sport."

 

I think everyone that is bashing the new SS's are completely wrong and doing it for all the wrong reasons....

The SS badge works perfect on the new SS models, they are bigger engines bigger wheels better setup than the stock cars... why not call them the SS?? THe SS Supercharged is the top of the line the SS's are the bridge between the base cars and the SS/SC, It was a great idea on GM's part. Not everyone wants a supercharger, some people just want a decent sized engine with a good tranny and suspension setup. And the styling on an SS isnt suppsed to be out of this world... they ahve always been a "sleeper" type performer

To say one of the reasons you dont like it is becuase cars will claim they beat a SS/SC is just silly... if they didnt know whether a car has forced induction or not their opinion doesnt matter... dont use some BS honda excuse...

 

OK, you can turn the "good old boy" act off now. If you really are a Chevy fan as your log-in name claims, then you should come to respect that buyers who are forking out $4000 more for a particluar model expect to have some exclusivity to the badge that the car wears - just like Type S, GTI, GT, SiR, GSR...I think you get my point. The SS is a good upgrade for someone considering a LS or LT/LTZ or base coupe. But, IMO, the SS/SC is a much different car than the SS.

About the part of other's claiming of beating a SS thinking it's a SS/SC - I couldn't care less. But if I'm going to part with my hard earned $$ for a SS badge, then damn right it better be worth the cost.

 

Trade in the firebird lol. No the n/a ss is pretty quick. You should be happy with it if you decide to buy it.

 

I hate to break it to you, but the SS/SC (05 - no xm) is officially priced LESS than what I paid for my fully loaded LS in May. By your theory, I should be entitled to some sort of exclusivity too!

 

I agree also, All the mags like "Motor Trend" and "C&D" Have just gotten through praising chevy for finally taking its "SS" badge seriously and look what they go and do, put it on some crap <200 hp model.

Boo Chevy.....Boo

Why not give that model the less intense "Z__" designation? Way better idea.

 

Well I just got back from the dealer and test drove the 2.4 SS...and for those of you LS owners, let me reassure you, in terms of performance, I could barely tell the difference - and I was pushing it the whole test drive...

Without a doubt - the styling/rims are a great plus, but other than that, the difference is not that substantial...In fact I even asked about getting those 17's for my LS...they didn't have a part number yet, but for those interested, the SS/SC 18's retail for $910/ea (CDN) and the employee price is $565/ea so the 17's should be slightly cheaper...

 

You realize by your standards if you remove your front extension piece and add a lower grill like the 2.4 SS you also drive an LS.

Get over it guys there's nothing wrong with two engine choices. Purchasing a new car is the worst investment one could possibly make, who gives a s*** if it devalues the car. As for the SS badge, if you've never driven it how can you say it doesn't deserve it?

Give it a rest and enjoy your car. Quit worrying that someone is going to think your car is slow cause they beat a 2.4. Some crappy shifter with a SC could lose a race to a ricer cause he's a newbie. Why doesn't anyone worry about that. Because it's dumb that's why.

I can't wait until someone bolts on a turbo in the 2.4 and smokes the SS/SC. Then will you all stop with the hate? I hope so.



edit - jaded - The 32-bit control module is state of the art for a reason - regular fuel will detune the acceleration and performance characteristics. I should also point out the Ecotec doesn't get it's true grunt until a few thousand KM. Plus you shouldn't really judge on a brand new car (I sure wouldn't want to buy the one you were test driving).

After 1100 KM my 2.4 is completely different now, and with 91, it's unreal.

 

well.......we obviously have two camps here:

The die hard SS/SC who don't accept the regualr SS

and the those who do see some merit in the idea.

If it was up to me---I would have called it RS. BUT whats done is done---I don't care that much WHAT they called it. It has alot more perfromance then the 2.2L and alot better handling.

S/C SS guys think you have it bad if someone mistakes an SS for an S/C SS?

In the late 80s you could get a Trans Am with a 170hp 305 TBI engine--or go all the way up to 220-240hp (varied by year) 350 TPI---and the exteriors were IDENTICAL

Same with a 88-90 IROC-Z---lame ass 305 TBI 170hp, 190hp 305 TPI/auto, 220-230 HP TPI 305 5 speed or the 225-245hp 350 TPI.

No wonder 3rd gens got a bad rap for power.

The SS Cobalt will KILL a Mazda 3, Neon R/T, Ford Focus ST, Toyota Celica, 80's Monte Carlo SS, a 1967-1969 350 SS Camaro (there another case--350 V8 SS up to 396s (2-3 hp ratings for the 396)

I doubt anyone would convice anyone to change their opinion. It's a matter of preference I guess.

Meantime----I'll race anyone in Calgary who has a S/C SS and see if they can drive! (maybe I should get good with mine first)
All in good fun---I have no disdain for the S/C SS.
And maybe I'll get a plate thats says "No Boost"

 

*Joyful that someone wrote something I completely agree with

"No Boost" LOL that was good. I'll do the same with BC plates. Maybe that'll satisfy some folks on here.

Well put my man

 

2.4 ss all the way! nice pics!

 

I don't see there being a big difference in fuel economy between the s/c and NA. i get about 33-34 mpg at highway cruisng speed (70mph). If the NA is better, it won't be enough to justify not buying the s/c. Also, I only pay $80/mo. for full coverage insurance on my s/c.

 

Ohh ! the humanity, how dare they SS badges on something without the stupor-charger in it ??? Maybe I can get badges that say SC/SS !

 

I would agree with making the 2.4 the Z24 rather than the SS. Except, the Cobalt is already looked at by Chevy haters as "just a Cavalier" the Z24 moniker, while appropriate would only make that association with the Cavi stronger. Don't forget also that in addition to the SS badge there is also the supercharged badge (on the back anyway) if anyone is so concerned, order a couple extra supercharged badges for your doors too.

The arguement goes both ways, I think GM was more concerned with disassociating the Cobalt and Cavalier.

One more thing, they did the same with the Monte Carlo, I think it was 02-04 had SS as well as SS/SC.

 

goof points. Thats why I don't like Z24---associated with the Cavlaier. And the 2.4L SS is a much better perofrmer the the Z24 ever was. That was a half hearted attempt.

 

They have a red SS 2.4L by me. It is stickering for $21,450 with the auto. trans option. I agree it should be called something other then an SS. How about a Cobalt Z24, since it's 2.4L? That sounds like a better option then having all types of SS's running around. That would be like Dodge stripping the turdo off the SRT4 and keeping it the same name! As far as the performance goes, I bet the auto trans SS will have a hard time even cracking a high 15 second pass. You may see the 2.4L manual flirting in the 15.5-15.7 range. For an extra $1500-$2000 you could get the SS s/c Cobalt and slap the **** out of SS n/a Cobalt. Can you see what I mean about the right way GM should be naming these cars from my last sentance. That sucks!!