08+ cobalt ss tc or a mazdaspeed3???

[Smkn_TA]

I cant ever see myself paying 15-25k for a FWD car.

Who let the 12 year old on here...

[Zinergy]

Who let the 12 year old on here...

what?

[teal monster]

i have owned a 07 colbalt ss for 3 years now. love it !! great gas mileage fun car to drive!! i would love to drive the turbo one. the car makes a great daily driver.

[LSCyaL8R]

All you need to know about this argument is this.....

The turbo cobalt currently hold the record for FWD cars on the nurburgring.....

how fast you ask? 8:22

how fast is that?

ties with the E46 BMW M3

faster than:

Lotus Exige S
Jaguar XKR
Porsche Cayman S
Evo VI
Evo VII
BMW E92 335i
Corvette C5

only 4 seconds behind the Lexus IS-F

yeah... i'd take the cobalt in a heartbeat

of course there's a link for the non believers:

http://forums.motortrend.com/70/6433...-ef/index.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...t_Nordschleife

oh and on a side note.... yeah that means this lil chevy DD cobalt would WHIP an F-body on a road course

[Zinergy]

We all know it far out performs the speed 3 but he isnt buying it to race it. He wants a DD that also has a fun side and IMO the mazda looks better, has a much better interior and has more room. The mazda is a better DD the cobalt is a better performance car.

[SiggyZ]

I'd still take the Mazda. Better built car and better as a DD.

All you need to know about this argument is this.....

The turbo cobalt currently hold the record for FWD cars on the nurburgring.....

how fast you ask? 8:22

how fast is that?

ties with the E46 BMW M3

faster than:

Lotus Exige S
Jaguar XKR
Porsche Cayman S
Evo VI
Evo VII
BMW E92 335i
Corvette C5

only 4 seconds behind the Lexus IS-F

yeah... i'd take the cobalt in a heartbeat

of course there's a link for the non believers:

http://forums.motortrend.com/70/6433...-ef/index.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...t_Nordschleife

oh and on a side note.... yeah that means this lil chevy DD cobalt would WHIP an F-body on a road course

[CJREX]

For a car to live with daily, no contest.

Mazda3

[Murder after Midnight]

2006-2007 Monte carlo ss /thread, by far a better car than both of those in every way.......

[LeadFarmer]

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oh and on a side note.... yeah that means this lil chevy DD cobalt would WHIP an F-body on a road course

This is no surprise, any car with a solid rear is gonna suck on a road course without a healthy amount of suspension work

[SeVeReDiStOrTiOn]

2006-2007 Monte carlo ss /thread, by far a better car than both of those in every way.......

Except looks but looks are subjective soo..yea

[CJREX]

2006-2007 Monte carlo ss /thread, by far a better car than both of those in every way.......

I would venture a guess that the Mazda tops it in looks,reliability, mpg, resale value, and has a far better interior.

Sorry, but until just the last few years, GM interiors all appeared to be made from Mayfield milk jug plastic.

Plus the looks of the Monte are extremely subjective. It is a love it or hate it style. Not much in between.

[wheeliE-maxx]

this lil chevy DD cobalt would WHIP an F-body on a road course

Road course, what is that?
We had a brand new '06 lt automatic that was beyond horrendous in every way, mechanically, comfort, mileage etc. But in this case the cobalt is my choice

[blue02Z]

2006-2007 Monte carlo ss /thread, by far a better car than both of those in every way.......

easy there ole son, not hatin on your car but a monte ss isnt a far better car in every way. huge torque steer problems, a trans made for a v6 but tied to a ls4=blown trans easy. not to metion that you cant have a manual, the mazda will prolly carry more shit, get better mpg and looks alot better. hell i rather have the cobalt tc over a v8 w-body anyday. sorry

I would venture a guess that the Mazda tops it in looks,reliability, mpg, resale value, and has a far better interior.

Sorry, but until just the last few years, GM interiors all appeared to be made from Mayfield milk jug plastic.

Plus the looks of the Monte are extremely subjective. It is a love it or hate it style. Not much in between.

[blue02Z]

This is no surprise, any car with a solid rear is gonna suck on a road course without a healthy amount of suspension work

cobalts have a solid rear

[LeadFarmer]

cobalts have a solid rear

[Murder after Midnight]

easy there ole son, not hatin on your car but a monte ss isnt a far better car in every way. huge torque steer problems, a trans made for a v6 but tied to a ls4=blown trans easy. not to metion that you cant have a manual, the mazda will prolly carry more shit, get better mpg and looks alot better. hell i rather have the cobalt tc over a v8 w-body anyday. sorry

To each it's own man I would not touch either car your considering with a ten foot pole lol how in the world they get people to spend 20-30k on those type of cars is beyond me, enjoy your econobox...........

[blue02Z]

To each it's own man I would not touch either car your considering with a ten foot pole lol how in the world they get people to spend 20-30k on those type of cars is beyond me, enjoy your econobox...........

it kewl it kewl. only reason i say that stuff is i prolly know more about your monte than you do. i have been into gm w-bodys quite a bit. o and i will enjoy it if i can find out how to pay for one

[loasdrums]

I've driven my brother's '05 Cobalt SS and it was a blast. I've owned a Mazda 3 hatch (not a Speed3) and it was a blast. The latest Speed3 (well 09 I think) was pinned against the WRX and beat it in every category. For a pure DD I say non Speed3 for better fuel cost and easier to live with on rough roads. If you want something to tune I say the '05-07(?) Cobalt SS as you can swap super chargers and get 370hp. Just read the story today over at Hot Rod Magazine. (Too tired to search and add a link) It was on 100 octane, or some three digit number. So on premium it will be less. Chevy has more support in the aftermarket than Mazda.

[blackSS01]

Let me get this right.....we are on a GM board are we not = Everyone

[02transamce]

it kewl it kewl. only reason i say that stuff is i prolly know more about your monte than you do. i have been into gm w-bodys quite a bit. o and i will enjoy it if i can find out how to pay for one

I could have bought a new 07 cobalt ss for less $ than my 05 monte carlo ss.m/c is much nicer inside,heated leather seats,more room,ect.I don't know squat about a mazda 3.but after almost 4 years in my m/c supercharged ss tony stewart edition I am very satisfied.
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