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stovt001 · 12-21-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieGuy

I'm so torn recently. Whether I really absolutely need a Camaro SS, or if it would just be fiscally smarter for me to go with the Cobalt SS/TC or GXP Solstice. The problem is that I hate front wheel drive (my current Cobalt is my first, and hopefully last, experience with that) and I hate convertibles. The upcoming hardtop version should solve that one though, but a new one would be nearly as much as a new Camaro. Plus, as much as I love those two cars, I have been in both and they just don't seem nearly as well put together as the Camaro. Then again, after driving an 01 WS6, I severely need V8 rear wheel drive performance again. So torn...

That's exactly how I feel too! You can make a FWD car as fast and nimble as you want, but there is still an inherent problem with FWD. And the Solstice and Cobalt SS just don't offer the level of refinement and quality the Camaro does.

MrIcky · 12-22-2008, 03:11 PM

Well it came down to a practical financial decision for me- but I gotta say- I LOVE my Cobalt SS. And I'm secretly putting away money so my wife won't kill me when i get the upgrade.

A combination of reduced work benefits and watching all my retirement stock go in the crapper made a 21,500 car much much more attractive than a 28000+ vehicle. Turns out I'm pleasantly surprised-gotta lot more than I bargained for.

10redrocket · 12-22-2008, 06:39 PM

I had 2 CobaltSS's, that's how much I enjoyed driving this car.
I had an 05 & 07. The 07 did have slightly better quality and the
new ones are even better.
Yes it is a Cobalt, understand this when you buy the car and all
is well.
No problems with either except the boy totalled the 07.
Hit a Mazda 3 at 110 and walked away.

Wickedly Fun To Drive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MCPOAJ · 12-23-2008, 01:44 PM

I am definatly getting this when it comes out then i'm gonna bolt it up imo they shoulda just let the car learn the boltons stock cause it would've boosted the aftermarket from the getgo but now that the aftermarket companies have heard about this they've been on their game.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 12-23-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

I typed the wrong number.

It scored 8:22. As we all know, the Camaro crossed the line at 8:20.

Good lord you really had me wondering on that one. I thought the world had ended. Whew!

MCPOAJ · 12-23-2008, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

Good lord you really had me wondering on that one. I thought the world had ended. Whew!

lol why cause a cobalt would've stuck with the zr1 haha maybe it was a factory freak

zebra · 12-23-2008, 01:55 PM

it's nice & all that the Cobalt can do that... props to the guys responsible for it. i, however, will never buy one - especially over a Camaro. not only do i hate the body style of the Cobalt, but i really don't like driving FWD cars. something about it just feels awkward. when i do get my Camaro, i'd love to run the two against each other just to see the outcome, though.

Georgie · 12-23-2008, 03:10 PM

the big gains come from dialing up boost

BowtieGuy · 01-07-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Georgie

the big gains come from dialing up boost

I'm pretty sure Hahn Racecraft has already gotten 12's from their TC without even touching the boost. It's going to be insane when they start tinkering with that though.

12-22-2008, 06:39 PM	#17
10redrocket Drives: 2SS Camaro LS3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Irwin, PA Posts: 195	I had 2 CobaltSS's, that's how much I enjoyed driving this car. I had an 05 & 07. The 07 did have slightly better quality and the new ones are even better. Yes it is a Cobalt, understand this when you buy the car and all is well. No problems with either except the boy totalled the 07. Hit a Mazda 3 at 110 and walked away. Wickedly Fun To Drive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ RECEIVED 5/22/09 - 2SS, SIM with CGM stripes, Black Leather, Polished 20's, Sunroof, LS3. Past Rides: 69 Camaro RS Small Block 67 Chevelle SS Big Block 05 Cobalt SS Supercharged 07 Cobalt SS Supercharged 10 Camaro 2SS LS3 Soon: 18 Camaro 2SS 1LE

12-23-2008, 01:55 PM	#21
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	it's nice & all that the Cobalt can do that... props to the guys responsible for it. i, however, will never buy one - especially over a Camaro. not only do i hate the body style of the Cobalt, but i really don't like driving FWD cars. something about it just feels awkward. when i do get my Camaro, i'd love to run the two against each other just to see the outcome, though. __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

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12-22-2008, 03:11 PM	#16
MrIcky Drives: Dodge Ram Megacab & Cobalt SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 1,536	Well it came down to a practical financial decision for me- but I gotta say- I LOVE my Cobalt SS. And I'm secretly putting away money so my wife won't kill me when i get the upgrade. A combination of reduced work benefits and watching all my retirement stock go in the crapper made a 21,500 car much much more attractive than a 28000+ vehicle. Turns out I'm pleasantly surprised-gotta lot more than I bargained for.

12-23-2008, 01:44 PM	#18
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