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Reply #15 –
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14.0 @ 103.6 right out of the box; 1.2 seconds and 8mph faster than the '07. 55hp and 60lb/ft more than the blown version, with a suspension tuned on the Green Hell


Most published quarter mile results for the blower version were in the 14.4 range......How is that 1.2 seconds?

Our cars weren't cheap either compared to the other stuff they overshadowed back in the day;)

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Oh yeah. The Mustang doesn't compete with the Cobalt in any way. Especially the GT500.

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbocharged Coupe  -- MSRP: $22,335

2008 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe Coupe --  $26,240


With pricing that close I'd say they compete on a small level.  People shop within a budget.  I'm sure the Turbo car has stolen away some prospective V6 Mustang buyers...That doesn't mean the car is a standout.

Besides, I know which one would be better suited to a road trip for 4 or 5 days with luggage ;)
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
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Reply #16 –
No, not a standout, but you can't dismiss it either. I really don't think someone looking into buying a GT would have a Cobalt ever cross their mind, other than the fleeting image of themselves 'blowing the doors off one'. ;) You'll also never see a GT hit 30mpg. I'd say more than ever people are shopping milage over budget.

Edmunds numbers of 15.2 @ 95.6 is what I'm using for comparison, since both sets of numbers are found in the one article. If people were pulling 14.4 in the SC with 205hp, expect the '08 to hit high 13's with 260.

That's not the point, though. I was replying to your statement that it was fighting an uphill battle with cars that aren't in its class. That's to be expected. The SRT-4 is the only one in that class, and I don't think people looking at compact sports coupes would look at compact crossovers. As for apples and apples, the Cobalt is a class leader in performance.

I'm not a fan of the Cobalt, and can guarantee you I'll never own one. But I'll give any car its due.

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Reply #17 –
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You'll also never see a GT hit 30mpg


High 20's is not out of the norm....I routinely see mid 20's on the highway WITH the blower.

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No, not a standout, but you can't dismiss it either

Agreed.  For now.  How will it stand the test of time in 20 years will be interesting....

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If people were pulling 14.4 in the SC with 205hp, expect the '08 to hit high 13's with 260.
  Agreed.

Both Motor Trend and C&D got the 14.4 figure.  IIRC another source did as well.

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As for apples and apples, the Cobalt is a class leader in performance.


People do shop accross class lines on autos, though ;)

When I bought the Nitro I also looked at the Impala SS, Ford Edge, and Ford Escape.
There aint much in the Cobalt's comparitve class I would even think of owning to be honest
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

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Reply #18 –
reminds me of a more econo sized buick. They had/have blowers, but no one cares.
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Reply #19 –
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People do shop accross class lines on autos, though ;)

When I bought the Nitro I also looked at the Impala SS, Ford Edge, and Ford Escape.
There aint much in the Cobalt's comparitve class I would even think of owning to be honest


That's for sure. The Cobalt as well. :D This is the Civic/Lancer/Focus group. Wow. Not much to go on there.

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Reply #20 –
It's gotta be fake I just can't see how anyone can be that stupid.
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Reply #21 –
I actually like the Colbolt SS infact i think it kinda looks like the 99 in a more squared off manner(Especially when you put taillight covers on the 99)



sorry about the py cellphone pic dont want to wake the GF @ 7 am when i kept her out till 5)

I like the idea of a turbocharged 4 or six maybe when i have enough cash like after i get into a career i might turbo the 99 but i know that it has its limits just like everything else.