I just couldn't wait! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Camaro_crazy · 08-17-2008, 12:29 PM

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.

SoFlaZ · 08-17-2008, 12:32 PM

CONGRATS!

That is my 2nd choice if I can't get a Camaro for whatever reason. AND...

Camaro_crazy · 08-17-2008, 12:33 PM

Thank you. and I will be sure to add some pics in a little while, just have to upload them.

*TAG UR IT* · 08-17-2008, 12:42 PM

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

dvnt88 · 08-17-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_crazy

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,
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. ")

FenwickHockey65 · 08-17-2008, 12:44 PM

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!

Camaro_crazy · 08-17-2008, 12:51 PM

I should have pictures up in 5 minutes.

Mr Twisty · 08-17-2008, 12:58 PM

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

Camaro_crazy · 08-17-2008, 01:03 PM

Here they are. Little dirty because I had to go down some dirt road yesterday.

MrGazinya · 08-17-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_crazy

Here they are. Little dirty because I had to go down some dirt road yesterday.

That thing needs a wash and some tire butter

aston70 · 08-17-2008, 01:10 PM

I think you picked a good color.

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 08-17-2008, 01:15 PM

Congrats, looks great!

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

Have fun and be careful.

lafountain · 08-17-2008, 01:17 PM

Nice car, looks real good.

Camaro_crazy · 08-17-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by aston70

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEFF2010SSMANUAL

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.

08-17-2008, 12:29 PM	#1
Camaro_crazy Drives: 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 125	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. __________________ "America is all about speed. Hot, Nasty, Bad-Ass Speed." - Eleanor Roosevelt

08-17-2008, 12:33 PM	#3
Camaro_crazy Drives: 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 125	Thank you. and I will be sure to add some pics in a little while, just have to upload them. __________________ "America is all about speed. Hot, Nasty, Bad-Ass Speed." - Eleanor Roosevelt

08-17-2008, 12:44 PM	#6
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	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! __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

08-17-2008, 12:51 PM	#7
Camaro_crazy Drives: 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 125	I should have pictures up in 5 minutes. __________________ "America is all about speed. Hot, Nasty, Bad-Ass Speed." - Eleanor Roosevelt

08-17-2008, 12:58 PM	#8
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	Cobalt is a good choice. I bet we'll see you on the Camaro side eventually. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin

08-17-2008, 12:32 PM	#2
SoFlaZ Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WPB FL Posts: 947 View My Garage	CONGRATS! That is my 2nd choice if I can't get a Camaro for whatever reason. AND...

08-17-2008, 12:42 PM	#4
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Congrats on the purchase. If you couldn't wait for the Camaro, at least you stayed with GM! Looking forward to seeing some pix!

08-17-2008, 01:03 PM	#9
Camaro_crazy Drives: 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 125	Here they are. Little dirty because I had to go down some dirt road yesterday. __________________ "America is all about speed. Hot, Nasty, Bad-Ass Speed." - Eleanor Roosevelt

08-17-2008, 01:10 PM	#11
aston70 Drives: Me Nutz!! Arrrrgh... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 298	I think you picked a good color.

08-17-2008, 01:15 PM	#12
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	Congrats, looks great! Those cars really handle great for FWD. And pretty quick too. Have fun and be careful.

08-17-2008, 01:17 PM	#13
lafountain Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington Park, MD Posts: 887	Nice car, looks real good. __________________ Hey, you want to lay the fate of the world on the kid's Camaro? That's cool. I bought a car, turned out to be an alien robot. Who knew?

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