Guest compguy Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Next year I am going to buy a new car..I am in the market to spend around 20k, I was thinkin about maybe a base 2005 mustang coupe..but found an interesting article on the new chevy cobalt SS around 20k also, or I was going to get an equinox LT. I really like the import-type look of the cobalt..what do you all think? BRIEF SPECS OF 2005 COBALT SS: Engine: 2.0L ECOTEC Supercharged DOHC four-cylinder; 205 hp and 200 lb.-ft. of torque Transmission: SS Supercharged-specific five-speed manual Suspension: Performance Handling exclusive to the SS coupe Seven-speaker Pioneer premium sound system with tweeters and rear subwoofer speakers SS Package: Includes rear spoiler, 16-inch machined-face aluminum wheels, P205/55R-16 Touring tires, front and rear body-color fascias with foglamps, chrome-tip exhaust, white-faced gauges, and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter lever http://www.chevrolet.com/i/gallery/cobalt/ext_gallery02.jpg http://www.chevrolet.com/i/gallery/cobalt/ext_gallery01.jpg [ 25. September 2004, 09:52 PM: Message edited by: MaxxedZ28 ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 It's awesome. I have driven Cobalt SS before, and it is a very nice car. I have been thinking of buying one next year for a daily driver. smile.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest compguy Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 hey man, thanks for your reply smile.gif where can you test drive one in ohio? i looked in columbus at byers I beleive it was and it didn't seem that they had them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 that looks like a infinity G35 and a civic had a kid. But I like it graemlins/thumb.gif specs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 I like them too. Haven't driven it yet, but I poked around one for a while and the EcoTech has a lot of potential. I drove an Ion Redline and wasn't impressed all that much, so I'm hoping the Cobalt SS feels a little more nible. I would love to test drive one on a proper course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest compguy Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Originally posted by buckeye: that looks like a infinity G35 and a civic had a kid. But I like it graemlins/thumb.gif specs? Engine: 2.0L ECOTEC Supercharged DOHC four-cylinder; 205 hp and 200 lb.-ft. of torque Transmission: SS Supercharged-specific five-speed manual Suspension: Performance Handling exclusive to the SS coupe Seven-speaker Pioneer premium sound system with tweeters and rear subwoofer speakers SS Package: Includes rear spoiler, 16-inch machined-face aluminum wheels, P205/55R-16 Touring tires, front and rear body-color fascias with foglamps, chrome-tip exhaust, white-faced gauges, and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter lever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Originally posted by buckeye: specs?205 hp s/c'd and intercooled Ecotech The suspension is stiffer and tuned for handling The interior is much nicer. I expect dealer offered performance packages because they want it to compete with the SRT-4. These are the pics I took of the one I was in. http://www.msprotege.com/members/Mallard/Pics/DSC01925.JPG http://www.msprotege.com/members/Mallard/Pics/DSC01924.JPG http://www.msprotege.com/members/Mallard/Pics/DSC01923.JPG http://www.msprotege.com/members/Mallard/Pics/DSC01927.JPG http://www.msprotege.com/members/Mallard/Pics/DSC01928.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Originally posted by CompGuy: hey man, thanks for your reply smile.gif where can you test drive one in ohio? i looked in columbus at byers I beleive it was and it didn't seem that they had them You can't drive them yet. I have good, powerful friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest compguy Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Nice pics, thanks for sharing Mallard smile.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest compguy Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Originally posted by Obsequy Empire: You can't drive them yet. I have good, powerful friends. Yea, I figured graemlins/leghump.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 The wing looks pretty gay. And can't they just make economy cars for ECONOMY?? At least it is a 2-door. If it were AWD w/ some more power, then it might be worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 I'm going to ebb and recommend the V6 Mustang with a 5speed manual. The new chassis for the Mustang is supposedly very solid, the V6 will be a torquey 4.0L with 200+hp, and it's still RWD. The Cobalt SS better be one hell of a car to drive to beat out even a base Mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dark_Viper01 Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 it should run a 14.5 in the 1/4, it shares a common engine and tranny with the Ion Redline, although it might be faster becouse it looks like is is a few hundred pounds lighter than the Ion. I've yet to see a V6 mustang run better than 16s stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 00Smurf Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 looks clean. i wouldnt mind one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 00Smurf Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 Originally posted by buckeye: that looks like a infinity G35 and a civic had a kid. But I like it graemlins/thumb.gif specs? i'd say more like a caviler and a malibu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 00Smurf Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 Originally posted by buckeye: that looks like a infinity G35 and a civic had a kid. But I like it graemlins/thumb.gif specs? i'd say more like a caviler and a malibu/impala. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGRE Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 Originally posted by Dark_Viper01: it should run a 14.5 in the 1/4, it shares a common engine and tranny with the Ion Redline, although it might be faster becouse it looks like is is a few hundred pounds lighter than the Ion. I've yet to see a V6 mustang run better than 16s stock. 98 and earlier v-6's are 16 second cars. current v6 5-spd cars are good for mid 15's the 05 will have more displacment than the current model, and as much hp as a 96-98 GT did stock, which could go mid-high 14's. Of course, automatics are much slower in any of the above examples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conesmasher Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 Originally posted by Ricochet: It's too far behind it's time to cost $21,450 (msrp), I'd rather buy an srt-4 for that. Yep, the one time, I'd rather buy a Neon instead of a Cavalier, ha. Unless you can get 4g's in rebates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old dirty bastard Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 Originally posted by Ricochet: It's too far behind it's time to cost $21,450 (msrp), I'd rather buy an srt-4 for that. I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy1647545504 Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 http://www.msprotege.com/members/Mallard/Pics/DSC01925.JPG Do those rims look photochopped to anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest compguy Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 Originally posted by CR Caddy: http://www.msprotege.com/members/Mallard/Pics/DSC01925.JPG Do those rims look photochopped to anyone else? Man you have definitely been lookin at too many photshopped pics or something graemlins/lol.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeosu27 Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Originally posted by Dark_Viper01: I've yet to see a V6 mustang run better than 16s stock. 15.15 @ 92.0 bone stock. 15.05 @ 92.7 w/exhuast 14.89 @ 92.7 w/exhaust and CAI. Oh and about the 4.0L Mustang: It's an Overhead cam motor. hp = 200@5400 tq = 240@3500 0-60 in mid-high 6's 1/4 in mid-high 14's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy1647545504 Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Originally posted by MaxxedZ28: Man you have definitely been lookin at too many photshopped pics or something graemlins/lol.gif I just thought it looked a little funny. The face of the rims look a little too flat. I know its not a PS, but it still kinda looks like it from that angle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVILGTP98 Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Im not a fan, but thats me, but the comercial where the Cobalt is tappin the C6 vette and it blows the tires off and whips around at it. DONT TOUCH MY C6 BITCH..... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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