General Cobalt General Cobalt, Pursuit, and Ion talk. Post specific discussions in the forums below

Which Car to get?? Cobalt SS/TC or GSX

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 10:15 AM
  #51  
boostaddict's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 03-26-08
Posts: 1,589
Likes: 0
From: new jersey
I think the gsx is reallllllllyyyy nice...

BUT

that built motor may be a beast, but how well was it built? who's hands were in it? how much are some of these parts if I need to replace them? these are questions I would be asking myself
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 10:16 AM
  #52  
jar05g's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 08-06-08
Posts: 535
Likes: 0
From: Tampa, FL
Get the TC man...like some people have said..you're going to be glad you did when you take your car in for service. Plus all the parts that you're putting into your car, you're going to know where they came from and the quality of them. You don't know any of that with the GSX.
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 10:24 AM
  #53  
CobaltCpe's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 01-09-07
Posts: 740
Likes: 0
From: dallas, texas
go with the cobalt. I do like the modded gsx but when you build a car yourself and something breaks, you can get down and fix it easily yourself. You really have to know the car when it builts like this and chances are that guy ran it hard and why is he even selling it. 15k seems steep anyways. I would go with the ss/tc and upgrade the turbo or just get a damm evolution that will run a cobalt anyday with upgrades.

Originally Posted by jar05g
Get the TC man...like some people have said..you're going to be glad you did when you take your car in for service. Plus all the parts that you're putting into your car, you're going to know where they came from and the quality of them. You don't know any of that with the GSX.
i agree 100% with you about the parts.

Last edited by CobaltCpe; Sep 27, 2008 at 10:24 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 10:26 AM
  #54  
drew1991sf's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 08-04-08
Posts: 7,137
Likes: 0
From: Nor Cal
Originally Posted by ColeJJones
hahaha. we'll see. that gsx is fully built inside and out. but if it does break i will cost alot of money... thats the kicker. but a built engine/tranny sounds pretty damn nice. i talked to guy and he is running 19psi for DD but 26 if he wants to push it putting down almost 500
y do u want a car thats had the **** beat out of it. and imo looks gay. get the ss/tc its fast, potential, and warranty
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 10:29 AM
  #55  
Rodimus_Prime's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: 04-02-06
Posts: 4,513
Likes: 0
From: Harrisburg, PA
You will spend 16k keeping a DSM working, thats for sure
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 10:39 AM
  #56  
06black's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 08-13-05
Posts: 5,733
Likes: 1
From: the glove
god, the ignorance of some people.

as well built / maintained dsm will hold up just fine, hell mine 2g has given me far FEWER issues then my balt, even back in the stock days.

get the GSX man, I've got a TSi AWD and love it. Best DD car i ever could have gotten.

Is it as fast as the cobalt, nope. but hell, none of these cobalt's are either.

however, one good AWD launch and you'll be happy forever.

the guys mod list covers the two most redundant issue with 2g's. He swapped from a 7 to a 6bolt, the 6's dont walk like the 7's.

also, the shep stg3 tranny has a double synchronized 2nd gear, the most common one to grind / blow out.

get the GSX.
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 10:48 AM
  #57  
FastSSinNH's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 05-07-07
Posts: 3,187
Likes: 0
From: Nashua NH
I say SS/TC. I love that site..... There arent many people that know what they are talking about. I was lookinh at a STi swapped 2.5rs and they guy said it was front wheel drive stock, then when he swapped it he changed it to all wheel drive. Then I saw a stock 08 lancer GTS and the guy said it has 230 whp.....
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 10:54 AM
  #58  
They call me 'E''s Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 09-18-07
Posts: 1,304
Likes: 0
From: Wappingers Falls NY
I vote the TC 'balt, personally, for reasons stated above.
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 11:32 AM
  #59  
El_diablos_SS/TC's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: 07-13-08
Posts: 247
Likes: 0
From: Bellevue NE
Originally Posted by nikebaseballx00
this is coming from a guy who hates foreign cars..... 99% of them
Talkin about me son

I had my fair share of imports. I had a 1997 Acura teggy, 1991 Crx Si with a B18b1 swap(2 of them), a 2000 Honda Civic SI(motor blown so I did a LS-vtec), and I was planning big this for my Honda Fit Sport. What did I learn from what I did. Its all a phase in which if you where not going all out then there is no point. Eithier you are going to like staying in the 14s or you go bigger and better. Then came out the SRT-4s and I really wanted one but Then I bought a GTO. I personallyknow the power of the all mighty 4g63 and the power of the Chevy LS engines, I just think if he buys this car and drive it as his DD it is a really bad decision. You will never get what you bought it for. When you try to sell it the buyer is going to ask whats been done, and for someone buying it they do not want to hear "Well the previous owner did all the work" because in the back of my mind it just mean you beat the hell out of it anyways. They you have the KBB.com and the NADA buyers. Find a Modded 1g GSX, TSI, or Laser AWD, hell a Galant VR4. Just don't drop $16k on a 1995 car. Bet you wait a couple of months and it will still be for sale. ~rant Off
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 11:55 AM
  #60  
nikebaseballx00's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 01-23-08
Posts: 2,920
Likes: 0
From: Cape Coral, FL
Originally Posted by El_diablos_SS/TC
Talkin about me son

I had my fair share of imports. I had a 1997 Acura teggy, 1991 Crx Si with a B18b1 swap(2 of them), a 2000 Honda Civic SI(motor blown so I did a LS-vtec), and I was planning big this for my Honda Fit Sport. What did I learn from what I did. Its all a phase in which if you where not going all out then there is no point. Eithier you are going to like staying in the 14s or you go bigger and better. Then came out the SRT-4s and I really wanted one but Then I bought a GTO. I personallyknow the power of the all mighty 4g63 and the power of the Chevy LS engines, I just think if he buys this car and drive it as his DD it is a really bad decision. You will never get what you bought it for. When you try to sell it the buyer is going to ask whats been done, and for someone buying it they do not want to hear "Well the previous owner did all the work" because in the back of my mind it just mean you beat the hell out of it anyways. They you have the KBB.com and the NADA buyers. Find a Modded 1g GSX, TSI, or Laser AWD, hell a Galant VR4. Just don't drop $16k on a 1995 car. Bet you wait a couple of months and it will still be for sale. ~rant Off
i wasnt talking about u, i was saying I HATE 99% OF FOREIGN CARS

and i really like the GSX and EVOs
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 12:07 PM
  #61  
El_diablos_SS/TC's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: 07-13-08
Posts: 247
Likes: 0
From: Bellevue NE
Originally Posted by nikebaseballx00
i wasnt talking about u, i was saying I HATE 99% OF FOREIGN CARS

and i really like the GSX and EVOs
oh okay
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 02:35 PM
  #62  
ColeJJones's Avatar
Thread Starter
Bannned
 
Joined: 09-08-07
Posts: 8,743
Likes: 0
From: Kaneohe, HI
hmmmmm
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 02:40 PM
  #63  
Perfect.disguise's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 04-20-08
Posts: 6,780
Likes: 0
From: .
Now that the link is working for me I have to go with the TC (white 4dr) due to the price/rice of the GSX.
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 02:40 PM
  #64  
joeworkstoohard's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 05-21-06
Posts: 5,577
Likes: 3
From: Gainesville, FL
let me see if i got this right... a brand new reliable car unnder warranty... or a used up old mitsu?


hmmm, for that kind of money, he can get that DSM, i wouldn't pay over 3k for one. tops.
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2008 | 05:42 PM
  #65  
theneelster's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 06-22-08
Posts: 1,320
Likes: 0
From: PA
Originally Posted by ColeJJones
just seeing what you guys think. im thinking about either selling my balt or trading it in for the new TC. its either the new TC or this car http://modifiedcartrader.com/search/...ed&sortOrder=1

i already have an approved loan so its whatever i want. what do you guys think??
For what's it's able to do...the eclipse is overpriced for it's gen and modifications imo.

I wouldn't get either. I'd go mazdaspeed.
Reply
Old Sep 28, 2008 | 01:35 AM
  #66  
stryder's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: 08-14-06
Posts: 2,760
Likes: 0
From: San Diego, CA
one more time cole, get that camaro lol you will thank me later.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Northindy
08-10 SS Turbocharged General Discussion
9
Oct 31, 2015 01:35 PM
ashalle2
Drivetrain
31
Sep 16, 2015 10:36 PM
Jacque8080
Problems/Service/Maintenance
3
Sep 9, 2015 09:21 PM
Infamous SC/SS
2.0L LNF Performance Tech
5
Sep 4, 2015 05:33 PM




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:04 PM.