2008 Cobalt SS Turbo First Drive

ProjectRS · 03-06-2008, 07:34 PM

I had the opportunity to spend some time with the new 2008 Turbo Cobalt

Below is my write-up:
http://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?t=100035
Thank you

j_granlund · 03-06-2008, 07:44 PM

Just to let everybody know, the SS/TC is now up on Chevy's website.

I-Love-Pontiac · 03-06-2008, 08:04 PM

Seems like a fun little car. Too bad it doesn't look better.

Cadillac Nick · 03-06-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ProjectRS

I had the opportunity to spend some time with the new 2008 Turbo Cobalt

Below is my write-up:
http://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?t=100035
Thank you

Appreciate the first review, great job. Seriously thinking about getting back into one. Had a 05 Rallly Yellow SS/SC for two years as a summer car. Looking at it just sitting in my garage from December to April was torture though (live in Michigan.) Loads of fun though.

ProjectRS · 03-06-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadillac Nick

Appreciate the first review, great job. Seriously thinking about getting back into one. Had a 05 Rallly Yellow SS/SC for two years as a summer car. Looking at it just sitting in my garage from December to April was torture though (live in Michigan.) Loads of fun though.

Hey, just drive it. I live in Ohio and drive my ss/sc year round

Cadillac Nick · 03-06-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ProjectRS

Hey, just drive it. I live in Ohio and drive my ss/sc year round

I know...I should have. This is the first year in a long time we've had a really bad winter as far as snow amounts. Any other year the roads were in decent shape by mid morning. How do the P-Zero's do in snow? I actually looked into some Blizzaks when I had it for around $800 or so from Tire Rack but I had another car I could use at the time, but now I don't.

ProjectRS · 03-06-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadillac Nick

I know...I should have. This is the first year in a long time we've had a really bad winter as far as snow amounts. Any other year the roads were in decent shape by mid morning. How do the P-Zero's do in snow?

Don't know, I take them off. I have a set of 16's for the snow

genjy · 03-06-2008, 11:57 PM

I think I may test drive a turbo Cobalt one of these days just to see how the no-lift throttle thing works.

I feel bad going to a dealership just to **** around a car knowing I won't buy one, though.

EldoFan · 03-07-2008, 12:24 AM

Why hasn't CobaltSSCrazy posted yet?

genjy · 03-07-2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by EldoFan

Why hasn't CobaltSSCrazy posted yet?

New pictures of turbo Cobalt SS.

His hands are still sort of busy.

CobaltSScrazy · 03-07-2008, 12:33 AM

hahahahahahaha, in the turbo pic thread I've been posting. On top of that, theres kind of a 'gathering' going on at our house tonight, so I'm just hanging out. Hopped on AIM for a second so thought I'd check GMI real quick.

Turbo is awesome, can't wait to get one!

CobaltSS

CobaltSSFTW!

EldoFan · 03-07-2008, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CobaltSScrazy

hahahahahahaha, in the turbo pic thread I've been posting. On top of that, theres kind of a 'gathering' going on at our house tonight, so I'm just hanging out. Hopped on AIM for a second so thought I'd check GMI real quick.

Turbo is awesome, can't wait to get one!

CobaltSS

CobaltSSFTW!

Holy S***, for a minute I thought the aliens got him just like they did with OldDood.....

ctaylorzl1 · 03-07-2008, 12:42 AM

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2008 Cobalt SS coupe will start at $22,995

Not to bad! I am pretty excited about this one! My GMS price coupled with a sweet summer intrest rate could see one of these in my garage! And I for one like the large wing spoiler! SWEET, from the pics it looks like Jewel Red made it into the SS color selection! I'll take 1 with Ebony interior please!

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Originally Posted by EldoFan

Holy S***, for a minute I thought the aliens got him just like they did with OldDood.....

Dont start all that again! We dont want another runaway thread!

The Cruck · 03-07-2008, 06:08 AM

In the pix, there seems to be two (2) different rear decks being used.
One original style, and a NEW GTO type.
Also noticed that the old style antenna on the trunk was on the demo cars, but not on the production (?) car.

jkennedy293 · 03-07-2008, 07:41 AM

I love the way the sedan looks so far. I hope the rear looks better than the standard models.

03-06-2008, 07:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
ProjectRS 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 675	2008 Cobalt SS Turbo First Drive I had the opportunity to spend some time with the new 2008 Turbo Cobalt Below is my write-up: http://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?t=100035 Thank you

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j_granlund 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Olmsted Falls,OH Drives: parents 05 cobalt base sedan with auto,spoiler,and Posts: 563	Re: 2008 Cobalt SS Turbo First Drive Just to let everybody know, the SS/TC is now up on Chevy's website. __________________ those big flying thingies knocked my picture off the wall. Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65 I don't know if that worked. I did, however, teach her that prius = litter box...

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I-Love-Pontiac 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NY Posts: 2,737	Re: 2008 Cobalt SS Turbo First Drive Seems like a fun little car. Too bad it doesn't look better. __________________

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genjy 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,844	Re: 2008 Cobalt SS Turbo First Drive I think I may test drive a turbo Cobalt one of these days just to see how the no-lift throttle thing works. I feel bad going to a dealership just to ** around a car knowing I won't buy one, though. __________________ 2008 5-cylinder turbo hatchback w/ 6sp manual 2006 4-cylinder minivan w/ 5sp manual**

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EldoFan 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha Nebraska, USA Drives: '94 Plymouth Voyager 3.0 Posts: 4,470	Re: 2008 Cobalt SS Turbo First Drive Why hasn't CobaltSSCrazy posted yet? __________________ When you turn your car on....does it return the favor?

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03-07-2008, 12:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
CobaltSScrazy 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Drives: 2005 Cobalt SS Posts: 5,917	Re: 2008 Cobalt SS Turbo First Drive hahahahahahaha, in the turbo pic thread I've been posting. On top of that, theres kind of a 'gathering' going on at our house tonight, so I'm just hanging out. Hopped on AIM for a second so thought I'd check GMI real quick. Turbo is awesome, can't wait to get one! CobaltSS CobaltSSFTW! __________________ 2005 Cobalt SS I'm done with GMI, some posters type inexcusable and unacceptable replys that are not moderated with enough intensity.

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The Cruck 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago Il. Drives: Black 2008 HHR S/S Posts: 46	Re: 2008 Cobalt SS Turbo First Drive In the pix, there seems to be two (2) different rear decks being used. One original style, and a NEW GTO type. Also noticed that the old style antenna on the trunk was on the demo cars, but not on the production (?) car. __________________ Proud owner of 2008 Black HHR S/S YR-1 owner (08 HHR S/S) The original Black Beauty http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/HHR-SS

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jkennedy293 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Holly Springs, NC Drives: '03 Cavalier Posts: 1,162	Re: 2008 Cobalt SS Turbo First Drive I love the way the sedan looks so far. I hope the rear looks better than the standard models.

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