crashed 2007 cobalt ss, looking for comparables

[semograd]

My bro got t boned and destroyed his 2007 cobalt ss.

Now he got some insurance money and we are trying to find a good fast brand new car. He is looking to spend around 30k.
He is thinking about the new cobalt ss or the mazda 3 speed.

Personally the speed seems way better for the money but im wondering if anyone else has some comparable suggestions.

[Eleanor]

CSRT-4

[benyl]

Used STI

[semograd]

Elanor stay out of my threads. ;)

[whiskas]

Buy 10 neons, chain them together and make a choochoo train out of them.

[semograd]

i can chain them 2 by 2 and make futuristic chariot

[Eleanor]

Originally posted by semograd
Elanor stay out of my threads. ;) WTF? It was a legitimate suggestion.

[realazy]

Genesis coupe!

Cheapest turbo RWD car on the market.

[shin0bi]

Originally posted by realazy
Genesis coupe!

Cheapest turbo RWD car on the market.

+1.

Or, the Cobalt SS Turbo. Fastest car in its class.

[picmerollin]

GTI

[atgilchrist]

The 2010 GTI looks super-nice, but is not available yet. With today's news, I'd be a little nervous about a GM product.

[Sorath]

i`d go with the genesis. or another ss cobalt

[psycoticclown]

Genesis coupe for surem 28k for the fully loaded turboed I4? ... or another Cobalt SS.

If you buy used though... 350z, G35 Coupe, S2000, CTS-V can be had.

[Kloubek]

Dollar for dollar, it's tough to beat the performance of the new Cobalt SS.

[Graham_A_M]

I'd go with an '09 Cobalt SS. I've heard awesome reviews thus far about them. :thumbsup:

[bituerbo]

If he liked his s/c'd cobalt, he'll LOVE the turbo'd cobald.

[barmanjay]

Genisis = very cool, but very new - could be some future issues adjustments? Still worth it for the unique factor for now here in calgary.

cobalt ss = been around a few years now, most bugs worked out and finally doing the right thing and turbo'ing instead of SC

I'm leaning towards Gensis just because I'm 1/2 asian ;)

the other half says VW, but I won't go there :D

[MKR89]

If he's going for brand new get the new Cobalt SS turbo. The car is unreal to drive, has so many great features and is very easy/cheap to modify. If your looking for more information on the car visit www.cobaltss.net and look in the 2.0 litre turbo section. If he wants a used car I'd wait for the spring and get the new ralliart or maybe pick up a used 05-07 STi. Sorry to hear about your brother accident but at least he is getting a new car out of it!

[Canmorite]

Originally posted by whiskas
Buy 10 neons, chain them together and make a choochoo train out of them.

I dunno why but I fucking lol'd :rofl:

[avow]

Originally posted by barmanjay
Genisis = very cool, but very new - could be some future issues adjustments? Still worth it for the unique factor for now here in calgary.

nothing a 5 year/100,000km warranty wont fix. i have to say though, the no lift shift is pretty freaking sweet in the cobalt.

[vengie]

i have an 07 ss/sc with 40k km's on it, stage 2+ still under warranty for $18k, if your interested pm me

[culebra]

Originally posted by barmanjay
Genisis = very cool, but very new - could be some future issues adjustments? Still worth it for the unique factor for now here in calgary.


I've been looking at the Gen Coupe forum in Korea since last year(they started selling that in Korea last year august). Most people said it's hyundai's first car that the vehicle doesn't have major issue in its first year.
:)

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by semograd

Personally the speed seems way better for the money but im wondering if anyone else has some comparable suggestions.

Used Audi S4 with stage III kit :dunno:

[hampstor]

Used STI.

Get a downpipe, Cobb AP2, and your brother will have a fun DD.

[jonnycat]

His choices for New;

VW GTI - great all rounder
MS3 - another great all rounder
Cobalt SS - best performer around
HHR SS - most practical
SRT4 - 0-60 guages, cheap cheap
Ralliart Lancer - see WRX
WRX - Fun in the snow -
Cooper S - Most fun in the corners
Genesis - Best looking and RWD

I'd have a tough time choosing between the above. It all depends on what else he likes / needs.

For just a fun car, it'd be the genesis.

[jakeobus]

im not knockin the new genesis cuz it is far nicer than any other product hyundai has ever put out....buut.....who would actually want to say they drive a turbo hyundai.....

[natejj]

Originally posted by jakeobus
im not knockin the new genesis cuz it is far nicer than any other product hyundai has ever put out....buut.....who would actually want to say they drive a turbo hyundai.....

Who cares... 375 hp?? For under 40k? You really care what the 17 year old in the civic thinks about what you drive?

[psycoticclown]

Originally posted by jakeobus
im not knockin the new genesis cuz it is far nicer than any other product hyundai has ever put out....buut.....who would actually want to say they drive a turbo hyundai.....

I would.

[Aleks]

Originally posted by natejj


Who cares... 375 hp?? For under 40k? You really care what the 17 year old in the civic thinks about what you drive?

It's way less than 375 hp

[natejj]

Originally posted by Aleks


It's way less than 375 hp

The 4.6 V8 has 375.

[sillysod]

The SRT8 300 has like 400 hp, and it is not a fast car. Heavy, poor in the corners. Quick yes, but fast no.

375hp means nothing, it will depend on the car weight, transmission etc. I have never driven one yet, but the HP alone really doesn't mean that much.

And any used Audi is nothing would ever consider. Maintenance is not cheap on these cars.

[Aleks]

Originally posted by natejj


The 4.6 V8 has 375.

No such thing in the coupe.

The sedan V8 is more than 40 grand if that's what you are talking about.

[X_EVO_X]

2008 mazda speed 3 :)
http://forums.beyond.ca/st/255446/fs-2008-white-mazda-mazdaspeed-3/

[sillysod]

Originally posted by natejj


Who cares... 375 hp?? For under 40k? You really care what the 17 year old in the civic thinks about what you drive?


210hp for the turbo 4

306 for the V6