Eastern Members CT, DE, NH, NJ, NY, MA, ME, MD, PA, RI, VT, VA, WV

Getting a new car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 28, 2006 | 05:36 PM
  #1  
lilstephsls1's Avatar
Thread Starter
CT Hotness
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,480
Likes: 1
From: Bristol, CT
Default Getting a new car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sold the trans am..


haha just kidding.


Well it looks like I was be getting a cobalt. Just the base model LS for a daily driver, and its going to be stick of course . I would really like to get the Supercharged SS, and my buddy is trying to get me a good price, but I don't think the funds will be able to support it. But anyway, at least I will have a decent car to drive all the time soon.

now, does anyone want my turd 91 camaro????
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2006 | 07:51 PM
  #2  
Stormin's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 195
Likes: 0
Default

The cobalt is a nice daily driver. I`d Rock It
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2006 | 07:52 PM
  #3  
DocEwww's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 900
Likes: 1
From: NJ
Default

Congrats, if theyre anything like the SRT-4s its gonna be one fun car to daily drive around.
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2006 | 08:28 PM
  #4  
lilstephsls1's Avatar
Thread Starter
CT Hotness
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,480
Likes: 1
From: Bristol, CT
Default

Originally Posted by DocEwww
Congrats, if theyre anything like the SRT-4s its gonna be one fun car to daily drive around.

haha, my boyfriend drives an srt-4. I told him if by any chance a miracle happens and i get an SS, i'll give him a run for his money
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2006 | 09:00 PM
  #5  
badpewter-z's Avatar
LS1TECH Sponsor
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,650
Likes: 0
From: RI
Default

about time steph!! i think youll like the car there perfect for a DD kick around car
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2006 | 09:21 PM
  #6  
lilstephsls1's Avatar
Thread Starter
CT Hotness
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,480
Likes: 1
From: Bristol, CT
Default

Yea I kind of need it now. My commute to Pratt and Whitney will be an hours commute through hartford in rush hour traffic, hence it will be more like a 2 hour commute each way. But the big thing is, the camaro is over heating. It heats to about 220 in the cold winter just sitting at a light. I really don't want to see the how hot it will get sitting in traffic for hours with its 85 degrees out. I've spent about $300 trying to fix the over heating problem, and nothing has worked. Bottom line is I am sick and tired of throwing hundreds of dollars every few months on an old car that keeps having problems. And the funny thing is, for a brand new cobalt with full insurance(collision and all), its only $500 more a year than my camaro is without collision. WTF?
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2006 | 09:42 PM
  #7  
Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO's Avatar
Humanitarian
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 6,466
Likes: 3
From: N/A
Default

the colbalt will be nice but i would of got an auto if your gonna be in traffic that long every day. i drove the cav in just 45 minutes of stop and go traffic (top speed of 10 mph) and it suuuuuucked with a manual
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2006 | 09:51 PM
  #8  
lilstephsls1's Avatar
Thread Starter
CT Hotness
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,480
Likes: 1
From: Bristol, CT
Default

I like manual better and its cheaper
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Mar 28, 2006 | 09:58 PM
  #9  
Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO's Avatar
Humanitarian
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 6,466
Likes: 3
From: N/A
Default

i always said they'd last longer but i wouldnt be DIESO if i didnt pretend to hate just a little.
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2006 | 05:55 AM
  #10  
Slowhawk's Avatar
LS1Tech Sponsor
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 14,865
Likes: 6
From: Bridgewater,Ma
Default

I've been looking at the Cobalt for a DD. They are just cheap and get good gas mileage.Still up in the air if I want manual.
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2006 | 07:17 AM
  #11  
badpewter-z's Avatar
LS1TECH Sponsor
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,650
Likes: 0
From: RI
Default

the autos are still have a park/lock issue and the key gets stuck in the ignition because of this. theres an updated shifter assy. coming out soon to permentally fix it though . sticks dont have this issue. other than that there just here for oil changes and filters
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2006 | 07:37 AM
  #12  
My84Z's Avatar
TECH Junkie
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,035
Likes: 2
From: Dartmouth, Mass
Default

Nice Steph! I thought about one of those also but I think I am gonna wait till I drive the corsica into the ground lol.

Pm me how much you want for the camaro.
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2006 | 08:32 AM
  #13  
NHRATA01's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,802
Likes: 36
From: Dutchess, New York
Default

Sweet, should be a nice car, guy at work here bought a sedan, it sure as hell is light years ahead of the cavaliers.

Only thing is they use that wierd European style canister oil filter, not the traditional screw on types we're used to.
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2006 | 08:36 AM
  #14  
BOOSTNSS's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
From: Bourne Mass
Default

Steph good DD but i think you'll look hotter in the Hyundia lol funny think is i need a DD now too! but i am going to stick with 2 wheels =)
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2006 | 08:42 AM
  #15  
Humvee z28's Avatar
11 Second Club
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 936
Likes: 0
From: Fort Greely, Alaska
Default

Originally Posted by NHRATA01
Sweet, should be a nice car, guy at work here bought a sedan, it sure as hell is light years ahead of the cavaliers.

Only thing is they use that wierd European style canister oil filter, not the traditional screw on types we're used to.
the ecotec motor has been using that filter since 2003. it makes it sooo much easier/faster to do an oil change on and it doesnt create a mess at all.

should be a good car steph, and it will be much better in the snow
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2006 | 09:59 AM
  #16  
aliwantsnss's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 689
Likes: 0
From: new jersey
Default

Congrats!!! Come here and get one from me!!!! Ill take care of you!
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2006 | 01:26 PM
  #17  
z28bryan's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,934
Likes: 0
From: MA
Default

Originally Posted by My84Z
Nice Steph! I thought about one of those also but I think I am gonna wait till I drive the corsica into the ground lol.

Pm me how much you want for the camaro.
Haha I loved my corsica, you can't drive those into the ground

Its a pretty popular demo derby car lately at seekonk speedway actually too
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2006 | 01:30 PM
  #18  
lilstephsls1's Avatar
Thread Starter
CT Hotness
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,480
Likes: 1
From: Bristol, CT
Default

Originally Posted by aliwantsnss
Congrats!!! Come here and get one from me!!!! Ill take care of you!
You know I was thinking of that but you are so far. But on the other hand, the dealer is having a hard time finding the car I want. I want an 06 LS, only requirements are power windows and door locks, abs, airbags, stick, and it has to be the Sunburst Orange color. If it were to have a sunroof or any extras even better. Have any of those in stock
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2006 | 01:31 PM
  #19  
lilstephsls1's Avatar
Thread Starter
CT Hotness
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,480
Likes: 1
From: Bristol, CT
Default

Originally Posted by My84Z
Nice Steph! I thought about one of those also but I think I am gonna wait till I drive the corsica into the ground lol.

Pm me how much you want for the camaro.

I want $1000 for it. 55K miles, has some damage to the pass door since it was hit, and it has heating issues.
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2006 | 01:32 PM
  #20  
lilstephsls1's Avatar
Thread Starter
CT Hotness
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,480
Likes: 1
From: Bristol, CT
Default

Originally Posted by badpewter-z
the autos are still have a park/lock issue and the key gets stuck in the ignition because of this. theres an updated shifter assy. coming out soon to permentally fix it though . sticks dont have this issue. other than that there just here for oil changes and filters

I've been trying to search to see if there are any know problems with the car and that is all I've heard as a small problem too. Is there anything else you would advise since you see them all the time?
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:27 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE