Article Comments - 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Coupe Full Test

23 messages, Last post on Oct 09, 2008 at 2:32 PM

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Full Test: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Coupe - Bottom Line: The 2008 Cobalt SS is the best front-drive car Chevrolet has ever built. But its dated packaging will keep most of you from trying it. (more)

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#18 of 23 Re: If I were under 30 and Single........ [poncho167] by cobaltken Jun 10, 2008 (12:51 am)
Replying to: poncho167 (Mar 30, 2008 11:36 am) NO You can not get any leather in the new Cobalt SS Turbo.
#19 of 23 Looks Matter by milehighmaniac Jun 20, 2008 (12:20 pm)
Granted, I don't think the SS is the hottest looking car around, but it will attract less police attention, especially if it doesn't have the rear wing. I don't mind the looks myself, but what I don't understand is that they compare it to the Mazdaspeed 3 and then complain about the looks. I am impressed with the Mazdaspeed 3's performance, but in my opinion it is down right ugly! Don't get me wrong, I have a great deal of respect for the car, but I would rather be seen driving the SS or the Mazda 6 sedan which I think looks great. The SS sounds like a great car with some fun performance features. What really amazes me is that it sounds like you are encouraged to beat the hell out of it and they cover the problems under warranty!
#20 of 23 Re: Best car in a long time! [huyracing] by jakeinswitz Aug 19, 2008 (12:33 am)
Replying to: huyracing (Apr 04, 2008 7:45 pm) This car sounds amazing! I am a little surprised by the fact that it doesn't get the attention it deserves. I was totally unaware of it's existence until this morning when I was looking through Road and Track magazine's road test summary. When you read through car magazines about performance cars at this price point, all you ever read about is the Mazdaspeed 3, the Subaru WRX, and the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart. In R&T's tests it was .7 seconds faster to 60 than the Mazdaspeed 3, and a full 4.9 mph faster through their slalom course. That time through their slalom course is actually faster than the score recorded by an 08 Porsche 911 turbo. A previous poster cited that the gap was closer and the Mazda was driven by a half wit. Makes me wonder if all Mazdaspeed 3's might be driven by half wits. This magazine's testing also had the SS getting 2 mpg better and a couple thousand lower on the as tested price. Right now I am in the market for an inexpensive economy car that still has some get up and go. I will test drive this car this week. It will have to be really ugly inside and out to get it out of my head that it is the better choice.
#21 of 23 SS sedan by zerort Aug 28, 2008 (6:45 pm)
I will be picking up my 2009 4-door Cobalt SS tomorrow - I don't really care how it looks. Awesome gas mileage and 0-60 in less that 6 seconds for less than 25K - What a no brainer.
#22 of 23 by l672go Oct 05, 2008 (7:46 am)
I'm curious why Edmunds stated that 260HP 2 liter intercooled turbo was introduced by Chevy HHR SS. Surely they know better. That engine was introduced by Solstice GXP and Saturn Sky Red Line almost a full year earlier. Not that it matters any, but I have been noticing that since initial reviews of those two roadsters, they have been mentioned precious little by any motorsport magazines. It's almost like, "if you can't say anything bad, don't say anything at all" But I am not comparing Solstice/Sky to Cobalt SS. If you need more room, by all means buy the Cobalt, and if that is not enough, buy an SUV. But performance wise, Solstice/Sky are right up there, in 350Z, S2000, Boxster and Cayman category. Replies to this message: poncho167 (Oct 09, 2008 2:32 pm)
#23 of 23 Re: [l672go] by poncho167 Oct 09, 2008 (2:32 pm)
Replying to: l672go (Oct 05, 2008 7:46 am) I would be one of those two cars also if it were practical for me