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]

Car and Driver is a good mag. I have a subscription to it. I get irritated at the way they test things sometimes and who wins in the end. Bunch of biases go into the desision. I remember one that really made me mad was the GTO vs Mustang issue. They added up the points for best G's, best 0-60, best interior, best style points and all that. Then at the end, the GTO was ahead. But the Mustang won because of the "Got to have it factor," which hadded like 12 points to it's score. Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of all. I have an old Mustang, so naturally, I'm a fan. But that was BS. And then with the test between the SVT Cobra and WRX STi. The STi beat it in everything, then they called it a tie. I trust their numbers. The 0-60 and what not. You can lisson to the opinions of the staff, but don't take it as gospel.