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since it seems i have to buy an auto i was wondering if anyone knows if these come in an auto before i start researching.

I believe the Cobalt SS comes in auto but not the Cobalt SS Supercharged.

hmm, wonder if they sell a supercharger for if i buy the none supercharged. i just went to chevy and saw they have 2 models.

there are MUCH better cars you can get

Thought about getting a used 2004 auto and having the supercharger installed?

The Cobalt SS does have the option for an automatic... That's with the 2.4 litre Ecotec w/ 171 HP. However, if you wanted the 205 HP supercharged version, you're stuck with a manual. I'm not sure how much it would end up costing you to slap a blower on the normally aspirated 2.4 version... Obviously, there is a reason GM isn't marketing a supercharged, automatic-equipped Cobalt SS, so I'd say proceed with caution.My dealer has a couple SS/autos in stock, those are damn nice. And luckily, they weren't equipped with that god awful riceboy spoiler. For the money, they're a good deal, I think. Certainly much better equipped than a Vibe would be for the same money.

Quote, originally posted by Storm »there are MUCH better cars you can getNot to start a war........but i hope u dont mean a toyota product...i dont think there is alot that would agree if u do.

ehh you're reading too much into it. No I didn;t mean a toyota I meant in general

storm, i know what you're saying.... if you want a sporty car, then look elsewhere. lolnot saying the cobalt ss or ion redline isn't "sporty" but they are NOT sportscars. and since tangerine likes to tune, then i suggest getting something with a great a/m availability.

Quote, originally posted by GMJAP »Thought about getting a used 2004 auto and having the supercharger installed?Why do that when you could get a used GTO or late model f-body. Then you could mod that. A used 04 mazda 3 looks a lot better and they make a turbo kit for it that can gain some serious horses. It's all about the money though

i envision there being lots of AM support for the cobalt in the future. it is the cavalier replacement afterall. if you like the car, go for it!

Quote, originally posted by Storm »ehh you're reading too much into it. No I didn;t mean a toyota I meant in generalBelieve or not some of us actually LIKE domestic cars

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe »Believe or not some of us actually LIKE domestic cars to me, not liking a car because of the company that makes it is as irrational as racism.every brand out there has at least one i like.

just get a 2004+ mustang. Consumer reports rated them the best american sports car for reliability and the new 05's are very nice. I bet you could get a 04 pretty cheap.

I think he's already sold on the legacy gt

hah the day i buy a mustang is the day I can't ride a bicycle

lol haters!! jk, is this like the second thread to tangerines gf's car purchase? the legacy is a bad (removed) ride

Quote, originally posted by Storm »I think he's already sold on the legacy gtThat is also a very fine choice

nope this was intended to be for me since I can't get a Vibe GT, then discussing car for her made me concinced i want a legacy.

Quote, originally posted by tangerine »nope this was intended to be for me since I can't get a Vibe GT, then discussing car for her made me concinced i want a legacy.Go with a WRX because the mods for that car are insane. One of the guys I work with, he can smoke any WRX STI (not modded of course) Legacy is good but WRX, more mods.

The Redlines/Cobalt SS's with the supercharged 2-liters all have 5-speeds; the SS Cobalts & Ion 2.4's all have autos . . . I saw the SS-not-supercharged at the dealer the other day, they look nice, IMHO, but not for me.As far as slapping a supercharger on it, it'd be easy (when I say "easy" I mean "not the most difficult thing ever"). All Ecotec parts are compatible - anything that'll work on the 2.0 in my car will work on the 2.2 and the 2.4. There was a guy who put the s/c on his 2.2L 2004 Cavalier with no trouble, the only question was the ECU. As far as the aftermarket on the Cobalt SS/Redlines, it's picking up, albiet slowly. GM is finally going to release the staged upgrades at SEMA for the supercharged cars, and I'm sure plenty of other parts will follow, aftermarket and otherwise.And for Hope, who said that the Cobalt SS & Ion Redline aren't sports cars . . . yeah . . . right. Have you ever driven one? They're as sporty as they come, trust me. I take people by surprise every day, and some days it even surprises me, like when I run to the end of 4th gear and find myself doing 125 mph before the shift to 5th. As well, the brakes & suspension are phenomenal too.

Quote, originally posted by urbanmonkeygod04 » They're as sporty as they come, trust me. I take people by surprise every day, and some days it even surprises me, like when I run to the end of 4th gear and find myself doing 125 mph before the shift to 5th. As well, the brakes & suspension are phenomenal too.how can that be? it doesn't cost $30k+!!!

There's a price tag to make it a sports car? damn I'm SOL

Quote, originally posted by drunkenvibe »how can that be? it doesn't cost $30k+!!! hahha yea, i thought sports cars were like 100k+ they arent very sporty looking and the power for that matter isnt the fastest. argue all you will but they are just fast coupes, imo

100k+ for a sportscar? Sooo what about the Viper, GTO, Corvette, and RSX? and (removed) lets not forget teh SRT-4! ( ) I guess they are just fast coupes too?

Quote, originally posted by urbanmonkeygod04 »And for Hope, who said that the Cobalt SS & Ion Redline aren't sports cars . . . yeah . . . right. Have you ever driven one? They're as sporty as they come, trust me. I take people by surprise every day, and some days it even surprises me, like when I run to the end of 4th gear and find myself doing 125 mph before the shift to 5th. As well, the brakes & suspension are phenomenal too.sorry, it's not a sports car. a sporty car yes, but no sports car. and yes, i can get up to 125 mph pretty quick too, especially when i'm following sti's and stage 3/4 wrx turbo's down to girdwood. i don't claim that my LGT is a sports car either. it's a fun fast sports sedan, but still no sports car. unless your car comes with a stock 300+ hp/tq engine, then it's just sporty and fun. that's like saying a miata is a sports car because it is "zippy".

Does that mean that I have a "SportsSUV"? I have 340 hp and 455 ft/lbs torque without any modifications!

A sports car does not have to have a crap load of power. Look at Porsche's or Lotus cars.A Miata is considered a Sports Car...

you know what? whatever floats your boat. if you want to call your car a sports car, go right on ahead. you got yourself a sportscar. if you want to call it a wagon, sedan, suv, cuv, or otherwise, that's your right. who really gives a crap afterall, unless it's truly THAT important for you to call it a sportscar. as william shakespear put it, "what's in a name?"

Thank you, I will! LOL!!! And for the record...S2000350ZRX8All sports cars that do not have loads of power or have a 4 or 6 Cyl engine. Not in a name but in definition. P.S. Sorry to get you defensive today...

Quote, originally posted by MiVibe-ToolGuy »Thank you, I will! LOL!!! And for the record...S2000350ZRX8All sports cars that do not have loads of power or have a 4 or 6 Cyl engine. Not in a name but in definition. P.S. Sorry to get you defensive today... quite true. i would put those all in sportscar category. what do i know, eh? lol. who really cares, right? as long as you like your car, that's what truly matters imo.

Quote, originally posted by trdvibe » as long as you like your car, that's what truly matters imo. Exactly!

he he. one of the guys let me go for a ride in his evo 8. he's done all kinds of crazy stuff to it. man is it fast! i'm still not a fan of the looks, but once you're in the car, it's not bad (expect all the plastic cheapy looking interior). 150 mph down the street in about 6 seconds! i'm serious! it was FASSSST!

You should race that evo

i would lose.

Quote, originally posted by trdvibe »quite true. i would put those all in sportscar category. what do i know, eh? lol. who really cares, right? as long as you like your car, that's what truly matters imo. Well, very true! Yup!