hey guys, im thinking about getting a cobalt SS for a daily diver car. i just wanted some insight on how they perform, common problems, im not really into the whole "tuner" scene im more of a muscle car guy i currently drive a 95 Trans Am. this car seems like a decent buy. and plus i plan on doing some major work to the T/A and i want something fun to drive, how does this compare to the redline? thank you for your time

-shaun

 

oh dear!!!!

 

Welcome to the site

Luckily you've come to the top resource for the Cobalt We have a lot of threads on this topic.

You should test drive both cars to get the best comparason between the SS and Redline.

 

there is a lot of arguments about this topic, but from my own personal experiences, the Cobalt SS/SC is a little faster. stock i ran a 9.2 in the 1/8 mile and i havent seen a redline break 9.5. i have raced a couple as well and never lost. the 2 perform really close though so it really depends on the look that you want more.
the only problem i have with the cobalt is that the CEL comes on when there is a major temp. change outside(it goes off though).

 

When you start beating cars you didn't think you'd beat with this car, you'll want to fix it up. I don't care what your plans are for the SS, but you will want to mod it.

 

haha i know i will i have already been looking at mods for it...