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10-23-2009, 11:35 AM
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What do I have here?
I have a 2007 Cobalt SS but it seems different than the SS's that I have seen while lurking here...here is what I know:
2007 Cobalt SS
4500 miles
2.4L Naturally Aspirated
Cloth Interior
Power Sun Roof
7 Speaker Pioneer system (Sub in trunk)
Driving lights in front bumper cover
Modest rear spoiler
Just wondering if this is a strange spec'd vehicle...I have never seen another like it around my area. My kids named it the Screamin' Black Meanie! LOL
2007 Cobalt SS
4500 miles
2.4L Naturally Aspirated
Cloth Interior
Power Sun Roof
7 Speaker Pioneer system (Sub in trunk)
Driving lights in front bumper cover
Modest rear spoiler
Just wondering if this is a strange spec'd vehicle...I have never seen another like it around my area. My kids named it the Screamin' Black Meanie! LOL
10-23-2009, 11:45 AM
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Yeah, no supercharger or turbo on this animal! It's fast, though!
This is my Mom's car, she gave it to me to drive for a while. It's been garage kept and rarely driven since she bought it new. She didn't want the charger or leather so the dealer magically produced this car. The vin lists leather seats though. I guess the dealer could have done a dealer swap on the seats.
All the SS's I see around have the bigger wing and different wheels.
Thanks for the info...I guess I was also wondering if the 2.4L is respected in the Cobalt SS world, or is this a black sheep? LOL
This is my Mom's car, she gave it to me to drive for a while. It's been garage kept and rarely driven since she bought it new. She didn't want the charger or leather so the dealer magically produced this car. The vin lists leather seats though. I guess the dealer could have done a dealer swap on the seats.
All the SS's I see around have the bigger wing and different wheels.
Thanks for the info...I guess I was also wondering if the 2.4L is respected in the Cobalt SS world, or is this a black sheep? LOL
10-23-2009, 11:47 AM
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So they "race" the non-fi ones and think all cobalts are slow.
10-23-2009, 11:54 AM
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Yeah, no supercharger or turbo on this animal! It's fast, though!
This is my Mom's car, she gave it to me to drive for a while. It's been garage kept and rarely driven since she bought it new. She didn't want the charger or leather so the dealer magically produced this car. The vin lists leather seats though. I guess the dealer could have done a dealer swap on the seats.
All the SS's I see around have the bigger wing and different wheels.
Thanks for the info...I guess I was also wondering if the 2.4L is respected in the Cobalt SS world, or is this a black sheep? LOL
This is my Mom's car, she gave it to me to drive for a while. It's been garage kept and rarely driven since she bought it new. She didn't want the charger or leather so the dealer magically produced this car. The vin lists leather seats though. I guess the dealer could have done a dealer swap on the seats.
All the SS's I see around have the bigger wing and different wheels.
Thanks for the info...I guess I was also wondering if the 2.4L is respected in the Cobalt SS world, or is this a black sheep? LOL
10-23-2009, 12:02 PM
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Eh, no big deal...I'm not into racing. I just like a car that looks good and is quick out of the red light! This one fits the bill...LOL It does turn the heads of some of the neighborhood LS owners! They probably think it is rebadged, but I assure you that it is not! 
10-23-2009, 12:17 PM
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Yeah, no supercharger or turbo on this animal! It's fast, though!
This is my Mom's car, she gave it to me to drive for a while. It's been garage kept and rarely driven since she bought it new. She didn't want the charger or leather so the dealer magically produced this car. The vin lists leather seats though. I guess the dealer could have done a dealer swap on the seats.
All the SS's I see around have the bigger wing and different wheels.
Thanks for the info...I guess I was also wondering if the 2.4L is respected in the Cobalt SS world, or is this a black sheep? LOL
This is my Mom's car, she gave it to me to drive for a while. It's been garage kept and rarely driven since she bought it new. She didn't want the charger or leather so the dealer magically produced this car. The vin lists leather seats though. I guess the dealer could have done a dealer swap on the seats.
All the SS's I see around have the bigger wing and different wheels.
Thanks for the info...I guess I was also wondering if the 2.4L is respected in the Cobalt SS world, or is this a black sheep? LOL
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10-23-2009, 12:27 PM
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Well it sort of is just rebadged. The SS/NA is just a trim upgrade.
10-23-2009, 12:59 PM
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GM in their infinite wisdom at one point decided the 2.4L would be called the "SS" and the Supercharged would be the "SS Supercharged". Hence the confusion; they now properly branded the 2.4L the Sport to avoid confusing the everliving hell out of consumers. Having two vehicles of the same model branded "SS" was absolutely retarded; even the dealerships couldn't keep them straight half the time .
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The 2.4 cars should have been RS's imho. SS should only be on the mac daddy of any particular model.With a bigger engine, tighter suspension, bigger wheels / tires......
Bit more than just a trim upgrade but still not worthy of the SS handle.
Damn good little car, quicker than an LS/LT (and better looking
) and imho a better dd for those of us that have to drive our cars in winter.
10-23-2009, 02:19 PM
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Sometimes I wish she bought the SC version, but thats why she didn't...she was afraid the SC would be prone to problems or temperamental. As a daily driver, this little car is the ticket!
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10-23-2009, 04:59 PM
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thats what u say now... my b/f just wanted to do the cold air intake and then he did and then after that it was just outta control...he's about to swap to a turbo from a supercharger.... you'll get addicted i'm sure lol
10-24-2009, 06:58 AM
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I do want to add the SS logo to the steering wheel...what was GM thinking when they omitted it? My boss's Impala SS has it...
10-24-2009, 10:34 AM
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Not everyone wants a SC or Turbo...why make it mandatory if you want an Super Sport model?
