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Old May 12, 2005 | 09:07 AM
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took the new cobalt SS that we got in out for a run yesterday . granted i know its a front driver 4cyl . for what its intended for it does extremly well.
instant boost from 2000 on maxes out at about 12psi . has a factory autometer boost gauge full power, leather sunroof ,18's. drives very smooth and quiet acctuly . sticker is 22 not to bad for what you get . id say low 14's stock . good competion for the neon thats for sure and its a 2door which is better in my opinion . i think these cars will sell very good for chevy .
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IMO take the wing off and it's a nice looking car, i would love one as a daily
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Old May 12, 2005 | 09:16 AM
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IMO take the wing off and it's a nice looking car, i would love one as a daily
yea between the wing and kinda small rear window the rear visabilty isnt great
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Old May 12, 2005 | 09:54 AM
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I saw a dyno of one, and the HP is still climbing into redline.

It made 220/180 stock
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the sticker is really 22? that sounds like a good price. Do you know what it's supposed to get for gas milage as well?
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Originally Posted by ynkssws6
IMO take the wing off and it's a nice looking car, i would love one as a daily
I said that to myself when i saw one and a friend agree'd
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Huge wings are "in" now ... gm caters to the massholes err masses and that's what the masses want :p how was the tranny? decent?
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the sticker is really 22? that sounds like a good price. Do you know what it's supposed to get for gas milage as well?
23 and 29 not to bad
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Huge wings are "in" now ... gm caters to the massholes err masses and that's what the masses want :p how was the tranny? decent?
the stick actully felt decent no where like a pro 5.0 or anyhting but very positive feel needs better tires though 1st gear is instant smoke under boost
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Sounds like a fun little ride to drive around in! So who's gonna buy one??
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my gf has a regular 2 door its actually a descent car and she got the auto and gets like 26 combined mpg i got 36mpg on a trip to new york at about 85-90mph all the way ther e
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