Test Drove Cobalt SS, My Take Options

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

I test drove a Cobalt SS today. I was debating with some people about the traction issues with higher powered fwd cars which lead to this. I wanted to drive an srt-4, but I couldn't find a Dodge dealership close enough. I figured the supercharged Cobalt would be okay. The guy told me it was underated at 213hp to the wheels. I don't know about underated, but I'd believe 213. I wasn't really impressed though. I've driven faster. But with the traction, I didn't have a problem. It was the model without the LSD too. I've still got to find a srt-4, which I think will have more issues because of higher hp. But really, I didn't have a problem at all keeping traction. But, it was a nice dry day, and it has Z rated Prelli's on it.

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

EDIT: This post was dirrected at Kwanza, not Supersprynt. You're cool too Super, don't feel bad.

^^I think you have more experiance than anyone else I've talked to. The question for me was debating on swapping the Celica. I want something that will outrun almost any other street car in my town. A 12sec street car that is more than cabable on a road course. I don't really want to face the fact that a 3sgte is a waste. Looks like I might just be another one of those guys in an STi. After driving that Cobalt, it reminded me how much I like to go fast. I haven't driven anything fast for over a year. I just put around in the Celica. And I've got to say, at 213whp, I was not impressed. I want something so fast I can feel it in my eyes as I take off.

This post has been edited by Bigmeanbulldog55: Mar 1, 2006 - 9:41 PM

[celicaST]

EDIT: This post was dirrected at Kwanza, not Supersprynt. You're cool too Super, don't feel bad.

^^I think you have more experiance than anyone else I've talked to. The question for me was debating on swapping the Celica. I want something that will outrun almost any other street car in my town. A 12sec street car that is more than cabable on a road course. I don't really want to face the fact that a 3sgte is a waste. Looks like I might just be another one of those guys in an STi. After driving that Cobalt, it reminded me how much I like to go fast. I haven't driven anything fast for over a year. I just put around in the Celica. And I've got to say, at 213whp, I was not impressed. I want something so fast I can feel it in my eyes as I take off.

i know how you feel. i love cruising in my friends cobra (460+ whp) or saleen. his is the black cobra, its like a damn rocket when he floors it!. the saleen is my favorite though


makes me hate driving my car afterwards . but i agree with kwanza,

"Anyway... IMO... a fun car to drive is not neccesarily a highly powerful one. It should be light and nimble... AND most importantly... driveable."

if your looking for a 12 sec car, the fwd celica is definitly not the platform. if youre not that attatched to the 6g, sell it, and go buy something else. for me though, im happy with my slow st, it moves me around just fine . in my opinion, keep the celi as a dd, and if you want to go fast, just get a bike!

This post has been edited by celicaST: Mar 1, 2006 - 10:08 PM