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Old May 27, 2006 | 08:06 AM
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Well my company finally did it and discontinued our company car program. At least I get a car allowance each month but it is not as good as the car program...oh well. Another good thing is I don't have to drive that crappy 2003 Taurus anymore!!!
I just took delivery of a brand new car.....




2006 Cobalt SS
171Hp
4 wheel disk brakes
17 inch polished rims
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Moon Roof
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heated seats....and the list goes on.
This car is fully loaded and cost less that $20,000.

Anyone know where I can get a good deal on a fart pipe???

Oh I forgot the best part 34MPG

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Old May 27, 2006 | 08:11 AM
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nice DD congrats
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Old May 27, 2006 | 01:12 PM
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it looks nice and probably will get great fuel mileage
but i find it amazing what GM slaps the SS badge on anymore
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Old May 27, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by theandies
Anyone know where I can get a good deal on a fart pipe???
Whoa there...let's not go overboard
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Old May 27, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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Why buy one just put a perferated coke can in there same thing lol.

Congrats on the new car. I hope lol.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 01:32 PM
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I didnt know the SS came in a 4 door....nice ride though!
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Old May 27, 2006 | 01:34 PM
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Looks nice.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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I opened the thread and saw the SS badge in the top pic. As I was reading my mind was racing through the ideas of Chevelles, Camaros, Impalas and other Super Sport cars.

Then I scroll down... you tease!

Still a nice daily driver and it looks like you will save a ton on gas mileage.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 02:00 PM
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How do you like it?
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Originally Posted by 1Z87L8
it looks nice and probably will get great fuel mileage
but i find it amazing what GM slaps the SS badge on anymore
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Old May 27, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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that thing has as much horsepower as a mid 70's corvette
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Old May 27, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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Old May 27, 2006 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Z87L8
it looks nice and probably will get great fuel mileage
but i find it amazing what GM slaps the SS badge on anymore
you DO know that SS started out as just a trim package right?

example.. 64 Chevelle SS 6 cyl


oh and, nice ride.. shoulda got the supercharged model
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Old May 27, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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Thanks guys
I really like it a lot. Stereo is awesome and it handles great.
I would have gotten the supercharged version but you can't get it without the ricer rear wing ( I asked an pleaded with the sales guys but they said there was no way) + I get enought rice attacks when I drive the Corvette around. I know They'll slap SS on anything but this is actually a performance package. Only the SS's have 4 wheel disc brakes performance suspension and more HP. It is peppy with the VVT but I really haven't done and WOT's yet (still less than 100 miles on it). I did get it for a DD to get 34 mpg and still have some fun factor.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Daytona69
Whoa there...let's not go overboard
I know I know but I've already found the Cobalt forums and now am looking to MOD it out.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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They have Cobault forums...
Much better than the taurus...
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Old May 27, 2006 | 05:23 PM
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Old May 27, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by theandies
Thanks guys
I really like it a lot. Stereo is awesome and it handles great.
I would have gotten the supercharged version but you can't get it without the ricer rear wing ( I asked an pleaded with the sales guys but they said there was no way) + I get enought rice attacks when I drive the Corvette around.
You couldn't just remove the wing on your own? Is it front or rear wheel drive?
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Old May 27, 2006 | 09:10 PM
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Cobalts are FWD. Looks very nice. Something to consider if I want a high mileage DD.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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Good choice for a driver. I suspect Cobalt sales have picked up over the last few months.
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