2006 2.4L Cobalt SS Review and Pics
<HR style="COLOR: #d1d1e1" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->Aug 7, 2005
CobaltSS.net
by: avro206
After work today I headed over to GSL Chev to check out there extensive Cobalt inventory. They have more 05's then anyone in the city and to my surprise several 06 2.4L SS coupes! Black, red and silver. All but one were automatics and all had the sunroof.
Saleman was very knowledgabel and after some talk we went for a test drive.
I have driven 2 base models before so have some familarity with the Cobalt. Or so I had thought....but the SS feels so much different. I can't pin it down but something felt different about the clutch and shifter----I was much smoother with the car and it all felt natural.
The car has a great ride and handling combination. Went over a few bumps and the chassis is stiff beyond belief.
As for power well I didn't get on it too much but the midrange felt impressive. Even shifting low and less then full throttle the car felt quick and strong. You just know there is more power in reserve here.
The exhaust noise was very noticeable and auidable too. But not in annoying ricer way. Engine sounded good too.
Seats are different then the base Coblat and were very comfortable.
My only complaints are the lack of white faced guages and sea of plastic under the hood. Nothing to look at there! Guess the tail pipe would do :lol: Oh and silver rims would have been okay but the wheels aren't bad by any stretch.
In summary this car is great! A nice step between the 2.2L and the 2.0L S/C.
No guaddy winfg or oversized 17" rims. Car is a great value. I have seen loaded LS coupes that sticker formore then a "base SS" which is hardly base at all.
Dealer found a Granite blue SS with no options in Red Deer. Lease rate is 1.4% and there is a program where I can get rid of my 323 and get $1000 towards the prchase of a new GM car. Plus my 1500 GM points.....
Will be doing some serious thinking over the next few days......
For those that can't see the Cardomain pics, I have updated them in my Gallery here.
Source: http://www.cobaltss.net/forums//showthread.php?t=4441
<HR style="COLOR: #d1d1e1" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->Aug 7, 2005
CobaltSS.net
by: avro206
After work today I headed over to GSL Chev to check out there extensive Cobalt inventory. They have more 05's then anyone in the city and to my surprise several 06 2.4L SS coupes! Black, red and silver. All but one were automatics and all had the sunroof.
Saleman was very knowledgabel and after some talk we went for a test drive.
I have driven 2 base models before so have some familarity with the Cobalt. Or so I had thought....but the SS feels so much different. I can't pin it down but something felt different about the clutch and shifter----I was much smoother with the car and it all felt natural.
The car has a great ride and handling combination. Went over a few bumps and the chassis is stiff beyond belief.
As for power well I didn't get on it too much but the midrange felt impressive. Even shifting low and less then full throttle the car felt quick and strong. You just know there is more power in reserve here.
The exhaust noise was very noticeable and auidable too. But not in annoying ricer way. Engine sounded good too.
Seats are different then the base Coblat and were very comfortable.
My only complaints are the lack of white faced guages and sea of plastic under the hood. Nothing to look at there! Guess the tail pipe would do :lol: Oh and silver rims would have been okay but the wheels aren't bad by any stretch.
In summary this car is great! A nice step between the 2.2L and the 2.0L S/C.
No guaddy winfg or oversized 17" rims. Car is a great value. I have seen loaded LS coupes that sticker formore then a "base SS" which is hardly base at all.
Dealer found a Granite blue SS with no options in Red Deer. Lease rate is 1.4% and there is a program where I can get rid of my 323 and get $1000 towards the prchase of a new GM car. Plus my 1500 GM points.....
Will be doing some serious thinking over the next few days......
For those that can't see the Cardomain pics, I have updated them in my Gallery here.
Source: http://www.cobaltss.net/forums//showthread.php?t=4441
