Edmunds First Drive: 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged

[NFS4]

http://www.edmunds.com/insidel...h..insideline.promo.2g.*

 

[SSP]

Chevrolet has created something truly unique: The sport compact muscle car.

I thought Dodge already beat them to it.

 

[CraigRT]

I like those, and sadly even though I hate GM, I'd probably buy one... I really liked the way my friends Saturn Ion Redline felt, from what I understand they are the same car.

 

[vi edit]

That's a pretty half ass review.

As far as I can tell, it's slower than the Neon SRT but has a bit better build quality and room. Fair assessment?

 

[CraigRT]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
That's a pretty half ass review.

As far as I can tell, it's slower than the Neon SRT but has a bit better build quality and room. Fair assessment?

It's true, I've been in both, and the Redline Saturn with the same engine is quick, but would never touch the SRT.

build quality on the Saturn at least was a notch above the SRT, and this thing would probably be about there as well.

 

[shabby]

Originally posted by: SSP

Chevrolet has created something truly unique: The sport compact muscle car.

I thought Dodge already beat them to it.

Ditto.

The srt4 is lighter, cheaper, bigger motor, has more power and is faster... who needs the cobalt ss?

 

[SWScorch]

it's still FWD, right?

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: shabby

Originally posted by: SSP

Chevrolet has created something truly unique: The sport compact muscle car.

I thought Dodge already beat them to it.

Ditto.

The srt4 is lighter, cheaper, bigger motor, has more power and is faster... who needs the cobalt ss?

Strangely enough, there's a significant market out there for coupes and only coupes...because heaven forbid you have a sporty car with 4 doors.

 

[Sluggo]

The $21,995 Cobalt SS Supercharged may use parts from around the world but its feel is as American as the Super Bowl. And that is something unique.

I have no ideas of small car pricing these days, but after the obligatory GM rebates, first time buyer, and dealer discounts these can go out the door for about 18,000?

Doesnt sound too bad.

 

[Ryan]

One of the few GMs I would love to own

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: rbloedow
One of the few GMs I would love to own

I'd rather have a Scion tC with the TRD supercharger

 

[Wag]

Originally posted by: Sluggo

The $21,995 Cobalt SS Supercharged may use parts from around the world but its feel is as American as the Super Bowl. And that is something unique.

I have no ideas of small car pricing these days, but after the obligatory GM rebates, first time buyer, and dealer discounts these can go out the door for about 18,000?

Doesnt sound too bad.

For the SS SC version? Not a chance- they are HOT right now.

You'll be able to get a non-SC SS version with a 2.4L Ecotec in June- 170hp.

I'm still wavering whether I want a 2.2L Cobalt Coupe or not- Those can be had for $14k.

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: rbloedow
One of the few GMs I would love to own

I'd rather have a Scion tC with the TRD supercharger

Yeah, me too..but still, the Cobalt is definitley a good replacement for the Cavalier.

 

[Ryan]

Originally posted by: shabby

Originally posted by: SSP

Chevrolet has created something truly unique: The sport compact muscle car.

I thought Dodge already beat them to it.

Ditto.

The srt4 is lighter, cheaper, bigger motor, has more power and is faster... who needs the cobalt ss?

It also has two more doors than needed, has the build quality of the previous gen cavalier, and looks like, well, a neon.

 

[Ryan]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: rbloedow
One of the few GMs I would love to own

I'd rather have a Scion tC with the TRD supercharger

I'll take them both

 

[dartworth]

saw the first cobalt come off the line in Lordstown..

 

[CtK]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: rbloedow
One of the few GMs I would love to own

I'd rather have a Scion tC with the TRD supercharger

we went the other day to test drive one and they told us the Supercharger will be available April 1st!!
so thats when my friend is gonna go pick one up

and is it me or does the cobalt look like a Honda Civic Coupe??

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: dartworth
saw the first cobalt come off the line in Lordstown and be loaded onto the transport to be delivered to Avis

**Corrected for Accuracy**

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: rbloedow
One of the few GMs I would love to own

I'd rather have a Scion tC with the TRD supercharger

40hp for $3k is not my idea of money well spent.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: rbloedow
One of the few GMs I would love to own

I'd rather have a Scion tC with the TRD supercharger

40hp for $3k is not my idea of money well spent.

And it'd STILL be cheaper ($2,500 cheaper to be exact) than that damn $22,000 Cobalt SS and the tC already comes fully loaded.

tC is $16,465 including destination charge.

 

[dartworth]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: dartworth
saw the first cobalt come off the line in Lordstown and be loaded onto the transport to be delivered to Avis

**Corrected for Accuracy**

you're awesome....

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: rbloedow
One of the few GMs I would love to own

I'd rather have a Scion tC with the TRD supercharger

40hp for $3k is not my idea of money well spent.

And it'd STILL be cheaper ($2,500 cheaper to be exact) than that damn $22,000 Cobalt SS and the tC already comes fully loaded.

tC is $16,465 including destination charge.

Still not money well spent I'm just speaking purely from a hp/dollar standpoint.

You figure that blower is $75/hp.

My main mod was $26.67/hp.

 

[aleckz]

The neon is better stock, I like it even though it is FWD.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: rbloedow
One of the few GMs I would love to own

I'd rather have a Scion tC with the TRD supercharger

40hp for $3k is not my idea of money well spent.

And it'd STILL be cheaper ($2,500 cheaper to be exact) than that damn $22,000 Cobalt SS and the tC already comes fully loaded.

tC is $16,465 including destination charge.

Still not money well spent I'm just speaking purely from a hp/dollar standpoint.

You figure that blower is $75/hp.

My main mod was $26.67/hp.

I'm talking total cost of the tC with TRD blower (if purchased with the car, it's warrantied and included in financing from the start) compared to a Cobalt SS. Hell, you'd even have some money left over for some add-ons And you won't have to deal with the rice ring on the SS

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: rbloedow
One of the few GMs I would love to own

I'd rather have a Scion tC with the TRD supercharger

40hp for $3k is not my idea of money well spent.

And it'd STILL be cheaper ($2,500 cheaper to be exact) than that damn $22,000 Cobalt SS and the tC already comes fully loaded.

tC is $16,465 including destination charge.

Still not money well spent I'm just speaking purely from a hp/dollar standpoint.

You figure that blower is $75/hp.

My main mod was $26.67/hp.

I'm talking total cost of the tC with TRD blower (if purchased with the car, it's warrantied and included in financing from the start) compared to a Cobalt SS. Hell, you'd even have some money left over for some add-ons And you won't have to deal with the rice ring on the SS

Well hell, anyone who'd take a Cobalt SS over a blown tC is a fool!