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I just couldn't wait!

As much as I wanted to see myself sitting in a Camaro come next year, I just couldn't wait. I wound up driving off my local dealerships lot in a 2008 turbocharged Cobalt SS 2 days ago. I took a realists perspective, and realized that I probably wont be able to afford the V8 Camaro, and that I would always wish I had the V8 if I got the V6. I started comparing the specs and numbers and realized that for just about the same price, I could buy an 08 Cobalt SS now, and probably be able to beat the V6 Camaro in many different ways.

After the test drive I fell in love. With 260 hp and 260 lbs./ft. of torque on a car that weighs in under 3000 lbs, the thing simply flew. It was the smoothest ride I have ever taken, and hitting 105 on the test drive and not even realizing it made me realize just what this thing could do.

I wound up getting Victory Red with the black and red interior, and the SS logo stitched into the seat. The interior is what might have sold this vehicle though. Beautiful and super comfortable seats, with red leather inserts to match the red paint job. Great looking gauges, including the boost gauge, and a very nice pioneer sound system.

Maybe someday down the road I will find myself behind the wheel of a Camaro, but I will definitely be satisfied until then.

CONGRATS! :w00t: That is my 2nd choice if I can't get a Camaro for whatever reason. AND...
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Thank you. and I will be sure to add some pics in a little while, just have to upload them.

Congrats on the purchase. If you couldn't wait for the Camaro, at least you stayed with GM! Looking forward to seeing some pix!

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Originally Posted by Camaro_crazy (Post 113812)

Congrats,
I have looked at the new Cobalt SS and really think they're great cars, especially for the price and the bang for the buck option. I'm still holdin' out for my 2011 SS/RS, but would consider the Cobalt SS if finances didn't work out. ")

Congratulations! I've heard from a lot of people who own Cobalt SS/SCs and SS/TCs, and they all love them.

Post pictures when you can, and thanks for buying GM!

I should have pictures up in 5 minutes.

Cobalt is a good choice. I bet we'll see you on the Camaro side eventually. :chevy:

I think you picked a good color.

Congrats, looks great!

Those cars really handle great for FWD. And pretty quick too.

Have fun and be careful.

Nice car, looks real good.

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Originally Posted by aston70 (Post 113834)

I think you picked a good color.

Yeah I'm not usually into red but it just looked really good with on this car, especially with the interior.

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Originally Posted by JEFF2010SSMANUAL (Post 113836)

Congrats, looks great!

Those cars really handle great for FWD. And pretty quick too.

Have fun and be careful.

Thank you. Yeah, I like it a lot, it handles very well and I'm more than happy with the speed.