RacerX114

Hey guys, Ok i own a 97 chevy blazer and well its at 160,000 miles so I figure its about time to look for a new car. I really really want a new toy. I love the look of the montes though I know alot dont. At the same time I've always loved the cobalt. I know the cobalt is cheaper and gets better gas mileage but the monte has a v-8, and how can anyone complain about that. I know this is a cobalt site but please try to stay open minded and not too biased. What do you guys think would be better?

DaREDss

its a fwd v8 get the balt it has more potential

halfj99

think of how much fun changing back spark plugs are on a fwd v8

jeremie

i dont like the montes so the choice is easy

but the montes get decent gas milage, they have the DOD system for the v8's, and they're pretty peppy for a 5.3

halfj99

i had a fwd v8, 89 caddy eldorado, it was awesome in the snow (checks your location, sees TX) ok never mind that, but tq steer sucked

tkaugh29

well you can either have the ugliest car in the world or a cobalt...not a tough choice haha. fwd on a v8 is such a waste, but it seems like this will be your full time car so RWD might not be an option for you since you might not wanna have to get a winter car. if you want a V8 why not a mustang, or wait for the nwe camaro....lots of options but dont get a Monte.

TheCobalt

Get the Cobalt.

SS4ME

Um, yea the balt does not have more potential!

halfj99

nothing says you cant drive a rwd in the winter, you just have to have a little more driving skill

cougar2588

cobalt.....

syP

you do know the LS4 doesnt have much aftermarket at the moment, right?

RaineMan

Get the Cobalt... get one while you can... there will be none for 2008.

Or you could get the 2008 HHR SS... 2.0L Turbo... 4 doors and more room... same amount of power.

YellowG5

Isn't the 5.3 in the Monte Carlo a Vortec motor? Then it has aftermarket, if it is the SAME vortec motor in my dads Sierra just mounted to the east west, then it has at least a supercharger for it...

Anyways, GET THE MONTE! Much better handling car, smoothest ride I've felt yet, MORE ROOM for people and luggage, all it needs is a set of eyelids to make it look good. Get the Black or Dark Blue and it looks stellar all shined up.

I would have gotten one of the basers if I could have afforded it, but unfortunately that will have to wait till I get a new job that pays a bit more.

tkaugh29

it sucks though, and i wouldnt want to risk sliding into a curb and wrecking a rim and axle just cause i got zero weight on my rear wheels. i know it is possible to drive RWD in the winter but its definatly no really worth it.

SuperSweet SS

Umm yeah comming from a monte owner...just cause it is fwd drive does not take away from the ass kicking...it is a very nice car, very fast. Great luxury muscle for the price...and besides they stopped making them..

KillerBee

Just seen a 07 Monte Carlo SS today 31,000 cobalt ss/sc 23,000 at the most take your pick cobalt has way more potential and if you feel like taking all day to change plugs in the monte then go ahead but balt is my choice

cybcow

Monte = Nice ride, probably a little nicer interior but pointlessly slow and gas hog.
Cobalt = Nice for the cash, great gas mileage, super quick (ss supercharged), could have a nicer interior.

If you are going to by an SS and like good gas mileage go Cobalt, if you like a little bit cushier car and aren't looking to show anyone up then Monte.

SuperSweet SS

LOL how do you figure the Monte is pointlessly slow? and no it is not a gas hog..it has the fuel managment system 8 to 4 vice versa

KillerBee

Monte Carlo SS are a V-8 with 303 hp its not really that slow

LE5CAV

the monte SSs are nice and it does not use a vortex,its the LS4 and sence GM has announced the 5.3 ls4 will be the z28 motor in the camaro you can expect an ass load off aftermarket parts in the near future

for the money the cobalt is he better deal, but i would take the monte if i had the funds

SuperSweet SS

oh yeah BTW look here ...list of the fastest FWD cars...and gee look the SS monte is very first with the SS cobalt being 30th on the list


http://www.automobilemag.com/feature...el_drive_cars/

2007-2008 front-wheel drive cars, sorted by power-to-weight ratio.

LB / HP Year Make Model Trim Engine Liters HP Torque Weight

#1 11.5 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS V-8 5.3 303 323 3489

#30 14.6 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged I-4 2.0 205 200 2991

Projekt

horsepower isnt everything...and if im not mistaken dont the Montes only come in automatic? if so..why is that?

LE5CAV

the same reason that the 82 to 92 camaros with 350s only got autos, too much power in a sub-frame car could cause the body to turn into a twissler if you dump it, and thats not a risk gm is willing to make and the camaros were only 200hp 235tq

Projekt

oh i always thought it was cuz monte carlos where made for grandpas to feel young again..lol

*Zips on the flame suit*

LE5CAV

i beg to differ, i'm only 24 and i've owned 5 86-88 monte SSs and i have one 86 non-ss 4.3


okay, the last one was givin to me by my grand father ;P