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08-18-2008, 04:11 PM
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There's about a 7-10k difference from the 07 to the 08's is it really worth saving up for the 08 or just buy the 07 and slowly mod the 07?
Also will it be hard to find parts for the SS/SC as the discontinued it after only 2 years...
or will normal cobalt parts fit for most of everything other than the Super Charger etc...
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Also will it be hard to find parts for the SS/SC as the discontinued it after only 2 years...
or will normal cobalt parts fit for most of everything other than the Super Charger etc...
Thank You
08-18-2008, 04:15 PM
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I was seriously considering buying an SS but after reading these forums everyday looking at all the updates with peoples problems I have thought twice about buying now.
Would anyone of you guys here do it all over again if you had a choice... or would you buy another car ?
Thank's for your help.
Would anyone of you guys here do it all over again if you had a choice... or would you buy another car ?
Thank's for your help.
08-18-2008, 04:16 PM
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There's about a 7-10k difference from the 07 to the 08's is it really worth saving up for the 08 or just buy the 07 and slowly mod the 07?
Also will it be hard to find parts for the SS/SC as the discontinued it after only 2 years...
or will normal cobalt parts fit for most of everything other than the Super Charger etc...
Thank You
Also will it be hard to find parts for the SS/SC as the discontinued it after only 2 years...
or will normal cobalt parts fit for most of everything other than the Super Charger etc...
Thank You
08-18-2008, 04:35 PM
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Would you guys say the 08 is really that much better than the 07 for me to spend an extra 7-10,00$ or should I stick with the 07 and slow add small suspension mods on and keep it well maintained ?
08-18-2008, 05:24 PM
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its a forum, of course most thread are going to be "i have a problem" threads. Thts wht a forum is for.
go to the MS3 forums and see if there isint the exact same ratio of problems.
go to the MS3 forums and see if there isint the exact same ratio of problems.
08-18-2008, 05:36 PM
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All cars are going to have problems. No car is perfect. Visit www.leftlanenews.com and you'll hear all the cars even Mercedes, BMW's and Porsche's that have recalls.
I'm definitely considering getting another Cobalt SS when my SS/SC's lease ends in less than a year. I can tell you I was going through this very dilemma.
My 06 SS/SC isn't perfect. Granted it's been reliable and hasn't been in the shop very often, however I've had little problems with it. Actually all but one had to do with the quality of the interior. I've had quite a few plastic things like my shift cap, clothes hanger, sun roof rail mount break on me over the two years I've owned the the Cobalt.
For a while I didn't want to get another one, but this car is very fun, and most importantly it's affordable. Now I don't know what kind of Cobalt you are planning on getting. If you're looking into any of the Cobalts they all share the same interior and probably 90% of the same components. The SS obviously is quite a step up performance-wise from the base LS, and LT models.
But for the price and offering of performance, brand new you're not going to find a better car for the price of what the Cobalt costs.
Would I get another Cobalt? Yeah I would, and I'm considering getting a 09 SS Turbocharged when my lease ends...
I'm definitely considering getting another Cobalt SS when my SS/SC's lease ends in less than a year. I can tell you I was going through this very dilemma.
My 06 SS/SC isn't perfect. Granted it's been reliable and hasn't been in the shop very often, however I've had little problems with it. Actually all but one had to do with the quality of the interior. I've had quite a few plastic things like my shift cap, clothes hanger, sun roof rail mount break on me over the two years I've owned the the Cobalt.
For a while I didn't want to get another one, but this car is very fun, and most importantly it's affordable. Now I don't know what kind of Cobalt you are planning on getting. If you're looking into any of the Cobalts they all share the same interior and probably 90% of the same components. The SS obviously is quite a step up performance-wise from the base LS, and LT models.
But for the price and offering of performance, brand new you're not going to find a better car for the price of what the Cobalt costs.
Would I get another Cobalt? Yeah I would, and I'm considering getting a 09 SS Turbocharged when my lease ends...
08-18-2008, 09:39 PM
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I was seriously considering buying an SS but after reading these forums everyday looking at all the updates with peoples problems I have thought twice about buying now.
Would anyone of you guys here do it all over again if you had a choice... or would you buy another car ?
Thank's for your help.
Would anyone of you guys here do it all over again if you had a choice... or would you buy another car ?
Thank's for your help.
Wow you guys great, thank you for the quick reply s. Keep them coming...
I was wondering what are the differences in suspension between the 07 and the 08 ?
I was also thinking if I buy the 07 I wanted the 4 piston Brakes are the cheap and easy to through on to the 07.
again thanks for you help.
I was wondering what are the differences in suspension between the 07 and the 08 ?
I was also thinking if I buy the 07 I wanted the 4 piston Brakes are the cheap and easy to through on to the 07.
again thanks for you help.
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08-18-2008, 10:04 PM
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Well this guy Tom knew I was looking for one and they got one in and asked if I wanted to take a look at it. One day I just say down and called 14 dealerships... only one bite... The rest seemed like they were just playing games...
08-18-2008, 11:17 PM
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you can pretty much be sure of a rattle here or there. otherwise, the car is pretty solid. good on crash tests, espically with side airbags. you mention the purchase of a 07. Well this will be under bumper to bumper warranty for any little issue the car may have. I would not be hesitant on a 07 with say 10-20Kmi. Get ready to enjoy a car that is a blast to drive, good on gas millage, very reliable, and inexpensive to own.
08-18-2008, 11:21 PM
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my car right now sits with an out of commission transmission.
if i had the benefit of hindsight, i would have gone a different route.
BUT, that doesnt mean i have regrets from my choices....ive learned increadible amounts from owning my cobalt,
and met some good friends, and enjoyed my time as part of a community (most of the time
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if i had the benefit of hindsight, i would have gone a different route.
BUT, that doesnt mean i have regrets from my choices....ive learned increadible amounts from owning my cobalt,
and met some good friends, and enjoyed my time as part of a community (most of the time
)
08-18-2008, 11:21 PM
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you can pretty much be sure of a rattle here or there. otherwise, the car is pretty solid. good on crash tests, espically with side airbags. you mention the purchase of a 07. Well this will be under bumper to bumper warranty for any little issue the car may have. I would not be hesitant on a 07 with say 10-20Kmi. Get ready to enjoy a car that is a blast to drive, good on gas millage, very reliable, and inexpensive to own.
08-19-2008, 06:40 AM
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My wife and I have two 07's, an SS/SC and a 2.4L. Love them both.
The 2.4 has more than 30k miles, and the only problem I've had with it was the 2nd gear synchros on the transmission... which GM replaced the whole transmission under warranty.
The SS/SC has been fantastic through about 20,000 miles. Biggest problem I've had is the shifter boot slipping off about a week after we got it, probably some loose glue. Again, dealer fixed it, no problem.
Insurance isn't that bad. We pay about $71 COMBINED for full North Carolina coverage (30,000/60,000).
An 07 or an 08 is a good choice. They both have 100,000 powertrain warranties in addition to the standard 3 year/36,000 mile. If free engine or transmission repairs for 100,000 miles doesn't ease your mind, I don't know what will.
The cars do have occasional rattles and other things like that - but in my opinion that's normal. I feel both models are pretty solidly made, at least as much so as any other car in its class.
So you're looking at well made, fun to drive car with a pretty good warranty and an inexpensive price. Can't beat it.
The 2.4 has more than 30k miles, and the only problem I've had with it was the 2nd gear synchros on the transmission... which GM replaced the whole transmission under warranty.
The SS/SC has been fantastic through about 20,000 miles. Biggest problem I've had is the shifter boot slipping off about a week after we got it, probably some loose glue. Again, dealer fixed it, no problem.
Insurance isn't that bad. We pay about $71 COMBINED for full North Carolina coverage (30,000/60,000).
An 07 or an 08 is a good choice. They both have 100,000 powertrain warranties in addition to the standard 3 year/36,000 mile. If free engine or transmission repairs for 100,000 miles doesn't ease your mind, I don't know what will.
The cars do have occasional rattles and other things like that - but in my opinion that's normal. I feel both models are pretty solidly made, at least as much so as any other car in its class.
So you're looking at well made, fun to drive car with a pretty good warranty and an inexpensive price. Can't beat it.
08-19-2008, 11:36 AM
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My wife and I have two 07's, an SS/SC and a 2.4L. Love them both.
The 2.4 has more than 30k miles, and the only problem I've had with it was the 2nd gear synchros on the transmission... which GM replaced the whole transmission under warranty.
The SS/SC has been fantastic through about 20,000 miles. Biggest problem I've had is the shifter boot slipping off about a week after we got it, probably some loose glue. Again, dealer fixed it, no problem.
Insurance isn't that bad. We pay about $71 COMBINED for full North Carolina coverage (30,000/60,000).
An 07 or an 08 is a good choice. They both have 100,000 powertrain warranties in addition to the standard 3 year/36,000 mile. If free engine or transmission repairs for 100,000 miles doesn't ease your mind, I don't know what will.
The cars do have occasional rattles and other things like that - but in my opinion that's normal. I feel both models are pretty solidly made, at least as much so as any other car in its class.
So you're looking at well made, fun to drive car with a pretty good warranty and an inexpensive price. Can't beat it.
The 2.4 has more than 30k miles, and the only problem I've had with it was the 2nd gear synchros on the transmission... which GM replaced the whole transmission under warranty.
The SS/SC has been fantastic through about 20,000 miles. Biggest problem I've had is the shifter boot slipping off about a week after we got it, probably some loose glue. Again, dealer fixed it, no problem.
Insurance isn't that bad. We pay about $71 COMBINED for full North Carolina coverage (30,000/60,000).
An 07 or an 08 is a good choice. They both have 100,000 powertrain warranties in addition to the standard 3 year/36,000 mile. If free engine or transmission repairs for 100,000 miles doesn't ease your mind, I don't know what will.
The cars do have occasional rattles and other things like that - but in my opinion that's normal. I feel both models are pretty solidly made, at least as much so as any other car in its class.
So you're looking at well made, fun to drive car with a pretty good warranty and an inexpensive price. Can't beat it.
From what everyone has been saying here I really em considering buying one now.
But I did want to verify that the only difference between the 07 and 08 suspension wise was the front shocks and struts?> or is there more suspension differences ?
Thanks
08-19-2008, 11:46 AM
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Thank's for your input.
From what everyone has been saying here I really em considering buying one now.
But I did want to verify that the only difference between the 07 and 08 suspension wise was the front shocks and struts?> or is there more suspension differences ?
Thanks
From what everyone has been saying here I really em considering buying one now.
But I did want to verify that the only difference between the 07 and 08 suspension wise was the front shocks and struts?> or is there more suspension differences ?
Thanks
If you are then there's a slight difference between the FE2 & FE3 suspension. The FE3 comes with 22-mm front and rear stabilizer bars, four-wheel disc brakes, & Bilstein monotube (gas pressurized) shocks. The FE2 suspension has the same set-up, but the FE3 is revised w some other subtle improvements, and from what I heard handles a little better.
I don't know a think about the FE1 suspension however...
08-19-2008, 11:50 AM
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You talking about the difference between the 07 SS/SC's suspension & 08 SS/TC's suspension? Or the FE1 & FE3 suspension?
If you are then there's a slight difference between the FE2 & FE3 suspension. The FE3 comes with 22-mm front and rear stabilizer bars, four-wheel disc brakes, & Bilstein monotube (gas pressurized) shocks. The FE2 suspension has the same set-up, but the FE3 is revised w some other subtle improvements, and from what I heard handles a little better.
I don't know a think about the FE1 suspension however...
If you are then there's a slight difference between the FE2 & FE3 suspension. The FE3 comes with 22-mm front and rear stabilizer bars, four-wheel disc brakes, & Bilstein monotube (gas pressurized) shocks. The FE2 suspension has the same set-up, but the FE3 is revised w some other subtle improvements, and from what I heard handles a little better.
I don't know a think about the FE1 suspension however...
Thanks
08-19-2008, 12:31 PM
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Nope wouldnt buy another Cobalt SS\SC or SS\TC
These cars are nothing but problems from day one and GM know this.
1 axles are weak as hell
( Didnt revise them from yr to yr)
2 Interia is cheap ( Wow differant seats is all they did for 08)
3 Shifter knob falls off ( bet thats still isnt fixed)
4 The paint is cheap ( GM never fixed that problem over all these years)
These are just a few things these cars are known for as of problems.
Sorry to flame but the truth has to be told
Ive own nothing but chevys and this car has made me VERY disappointed with GM.
Hope they get better as the year go on , if not chevy just has one serious issue on hand.
Im not telling you not to buy one ( each choose their own) , but really think hard and look over forum for history of these cars (its not good)
IMO Save your money and buy a Corvette "One thing Chevy has perfected"
These cars are nothing but problems from day one and GM know this.
1 axles are weak as hell
( Didnt revise them from yr to yr)2 Interia is cheap
( Wow differant seats is all they did for 08)3 Shifter knob falls off
( bet thats still isnt fixed)4 The paint is cheap ( GM never fixed that problem over all these years)
These are just a few things these cars are known for as of problems.
Sorry to flame but the truth has to be told
Ive own nothing but chevys and this car has made me VERY disappointed with GM.
Hope they get better as the year go on , if not chevy just has one serious issue on hand.
Im not telling you not to buy one ( each choose their own) , but really think hard and look over forum for history of these cars (its not good)
IMO Save your money and buy a Corvette "One thing Chevy has perfected"
08-19-2008, 02:23 PM
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Nope wouldnt buy another Cobalt SS\SC or SS\TC
These cars are nothing but problems from day one and GM know this.
1 axles are weak as hell ( Didnt revise them from yr to yr)
2 Interia is cheap ( Wow differant seats is all they did for 08)
3 Shifter knob falls off ( bet thats still isnt fixed)
4 The paint is cheap ( GM never fixed that problem over all these years)
These are just a few things these cars are known for as of problems.
Sorry to flame but the truth has to be told
Ive own nothing but chevys and this car has made me VERY disappointed with GM.
Hope they get better as the year go on , if not chevy just has one serious issue on hand.
Im not telling you not to buy one ( each choose their own) , but really think hard and look over forum for history of these cars (its not good)
IMO Save your money and buy a Corvette "One thing Chevy has perfected"
These cars are nothing but problems from day one and GM know this.
1 axles are weak as hell
( Didnt revise them from yr to yr)2 Interia is cheap
( Wow differant seats is all they did for 08)3 Shifter knob falls off
( bet thats still isnt fixed)4 The paint is cheap ( GM never fixed that problem over all these years)
These are just a few things these cars are known for as of problems.
Sorry to flame but the truth has to be told
Ive own nothing but chevys and this car has made me VERY disappointed with GM.
Hope they get better as the year go on , if not chevy just has one serious issue on hand.
Im not telling you not to buy one ( each choose their own) , but really think hard and look over forum for history of these cars (its not good)
IMO Save your money and buy a Corvette "One thing Chevy has perfected"
08-19-2008, 02:26 PM
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He's generalizing too much saying they're all "problems from day one." I wouldn't really take his opinion too seriously when considering this car. My shift knob hasn't fallen off, no paint chipping in the interior, the seats are amazing. All is good.
