In the 2006 model they do make a 4 door SS sedan, but it is not supercharged, just thought that I would let you know.

 

I think they're both good cars in their own respects, but when it came down to it, brand loyalty is what got me. My dad's had both GMs and Dodges, and the GMs were always the more reliable car. I also noticed that my next-door neighbor used to have a Caravan and an Intrepid, and they were both always getting fixed for something. Not to mention that a lot of the cars that I see blowing a lot of smoke out of the exhuast and other general crappiness happened to be Chrysler-made, especially the Stratus/Cirrus and Intrepid/300m. I know some of it has to do with negligence, but I've seen some pretty neglected cars in better shape than what I usually see out of a neglected Mopar. When it came down to it, it was a no-brainer.

SUMMARY: I could always make my car faster, but you can't make it more reliable.

 

neons look like they got beat with an ugly stick....

 

First off it has a supercharger which was different in Sport Compact world. I liked the appearance and the options it came with stock. I also get the GM discount since my Grandfather retired from GM. Plus my family would never let me live it down.

My Dad drove his friends SRT-4 after I had already bought my Cobalt and he said he prefered the Cobalt over the SRT. I haven't had a chance to drive it yet, but we plan on swaping cars to compare.

The Cobalt also has a forged crank and forged rods. From what I have heard, the pistons and valve springs are the only internals that need replacing to safely run 600hp.

 

Quality,ride,looks and vvti, the g5 is a much better vehicle though I do prefer a 4 door or shall I say the dogs do

 

When I was looking for a new car I never even thought of the srt-4 cuz I didnt want to be seen in a neon. My 2 choices were between the mazda 3 sport and the Cobalt SS 2,4. Didnt want the S/C because I knew insurances would kill me. It was a really hard choice between the 2 but the cobalt has a more sporty feel to it. I don't know, to me the mazda 3 looks more like something you buy to get your kids to school. The accessories included for the price i.e. the sound system is amazing for a 18 000$ car. And I figured that parts for GM are going to be less expensive in the long run.
Other factors include the ecotec engine wich proven itself in the last couple of years and the possibilities that it brings, the car is only in it's 2nd year production and already you see parts for it all over ebay, hahn is getting the turbo kit out and specialty sites (like this one) are all over the place.

Also that my Initials are G M 8)

 

I mean seriously, Who wants to drive a NEON!?!?!?!? Not ME! First of all I'm not much of a Dodge person, and second of all, when I see a little want-to-be ricer Neon out on the road I can't help but just laugh. Not to mention the Cobalt looks much better and I would definitely drive a GM or even Ford over a Daimler (<SP?)Chrysler anyday.

 

I've also considered the Mazda 6. It is a sharp looking car but it really doesn't have the power to weight I'm looking for. I don't need a 12 second monster, but a low 14 second car at least. That'll help in traffic when I need to pass and it makes passing safer since I won't have to spend as much time in the other lane.

 

You may want to wait around if you can for the Mazdaspeed 3. It should be a zippy little car.

 

lol thats what this dude i know thought when he recently bought one. Then he cought up to me on the freeway and tried to take me on. I need to ask him if he noticed that I got a new liscence plate frame.

 

1. Overall quality
2. Ecotec platform (rated among top 10 engines) can handle whatever we dish out
3. It's aftermarket growth
4. GM DISCOUNT!!!!1

 

also on another note...I love the fact that who knows where the aftermarket will take us in a few years with our cars..the srt4 is dead. So not much more growth in aftermarket. People bash the hell out of the cobalt because its a new platform..and is a chevy. I must say I think the #1 reason we all got this car was to prove everyone wrong and leave them with a WTF look on there face

 

basically i picked da cobalt cuz every1 else has srt-4, civics, evo, sti,i notice dat my cobalt has great accelaration speed and nice interior wher u can hook up neon lights....da srt4 is jus a supped up neon wit a round ugly ass spolier and the doge engines and transmissions arnt that good after a few yrs i heard

 

I was talking with some people today and they were saying that Sport Compact gave the Mazdaspeed 3 a good review and said it was a brute on the track. They had the Mazda engineers out there testing it a Button Willow and they gave SC an "exculusive" test drive. They were impressed.

 

after reading this, sounds to me as if you already made up your mind.

i bought the SS/SC because after driving it i remember thinking that aint no cavalier!! chevy really done the homework to get into the import owned scene. imo, there are more areas to improve on this platform than the srt-4. ride comfort is not even close, the SS has better interior and ride. i also did like the fact nobody had one when i bought mine in july 05. if i was looking into that now, the srt-4 would not even be a choice, since they are making a baby magnum/durango/wagon now. so much for thier race car image, it now looks like a grocery getter with wasted power. i am sorry for the doge srt-4 folks on this, i know a few, and none are happy about it.
thats my view......

 

Wow, way to attack the English language, it never stood a chance.

 

^^lmfao!!!!! Hoked Own Foniks Reely Wurks Fer Mee

 

LOL yeah...nice english...and yo hommie what up

 

...go to GM.com and tell me if toyota is listed as a sub division...

 

I think that has been put to rest a great many posts ago.