2009 Cobalt SS or . . . ?

*DGthe3* · 10-27-2008, 03:57 PM

I have a bit of a problem. I'm looking to buy a car until I can afford the SS that I want. I was thinking something used, maybe a cavalier/cobalt or grand am, possibly a neon. Then I heard about a brand new 2009 Cobalt SS at a dealership for 25% off sticker. Its tempting because that markdown is the same as depreciation for the Neon SRT-4's over the last 4 years or so. So I'm thinking I won't lose a whole lot on that car if I buy it and trade it in when I get my Camaro.

I only have till the end of the month. Unless it gets sold by then.

BowtieGuy · 10-27-2008, 03:59 PM

I'd say jump on it. That little car is so much fun.

Georgie · 10-27-2008, 04:12 PM

buy a used truck for 4000

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-27-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I have a bit of a problem. I'm looking to buy a car until I can afford the SS that I want. I was thinking something used, maybe a cavalier/cobalt or grand am, possibly a neon. Then I heard about a brand new 2009 Cobalt SS at a dealership for 25% off sticker. Its tempting because that markdown is the same as depreciation for the Neon SRT-4's over the last 4 years or so. So I'm thinking I won't lose a whole lot on that car if I buy it and trade it in when I get my Camaro.

I only have till the end of the month. Unless it gets sold by then.

If you've got the $$$ to do it, then I'd say go for it! There's been nothing but good things said about the new Cobalt SS, and that is quite a deal!

Congoman775 · 10-27-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I have a bit of a problem. I'm looking to buy a car until I can afford the SS that I want. I was thinking something used, maybe a cavalier/cobalt or grand am, possibly a neon. Then I heard about a brand new 2009 Cobalt SS at a dealership for 25% off sticker. Its tempting because that markdown is the same as depreciation for the Neon SRT-4's over the last 4 years or so. So I'm thinking I won't lose a whole lot on that car if I buy it and trade it in when I get my Camaro.

I only have till the end of the month. Unless it gets sold by then.

id buy it.

headpunter · 10-27-2008, 04:31 PM

do it, if you dont i will....oh damn your in canada....

*DGthe3* · 10-27-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Georgie

buy a used truck for 4000

I drive 500 miles a week, or more. I'm looking at $120 in gas every week if I buy a truck. The cobalt would be almost half that. Plus there is the resale value.

The other problem is half an hour of traffic (average) + manual transmission. Is it the nightmare that I think it is?

Sizzox · 10-27-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

The other problem is half an hour of traffic (average) + manual transmission. Is it the nightmare that I think it is?

Yeah it sucks but its not so bad that you want to kill yourself haha but if you love the fact of having a manual get it anyways it will over weight the nightmare of traffic. The good thing about my jeep when i got in traffic i would drop the transfer case into 4 wheel low and have to rearly shift just crawl in 1st gear. Loved it.

Georgie · 10-27-2008, 04:41 PM

its not bad but if you are just commuting maybe get an auto

*DGthe3* · 10-27-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Georgie

its not bad but if you are just commuting maybe get an auto

cobalt SS is manual only, and it doesn't really matter because this particular one is a car on the lot.

*The_Blur* · 10-27-2008, 04:52 PM

If you're looking at more than a couple of years, the Cobalt SS isn't a bad option. I wonder why it is so much off sticker, though. That price tag screams lemon.

*DGthe3* · 10-27-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

If you're looking at more than a couple of years, the Cobalt SS isn't a bad option. I wonder why it is so much off sticker, though. That price tag screams lemon.

Dealership blowout. Every new car is 25% off.

*The_Blur* · 10-27-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Dealership blowout. Every new car is 25% off.

Your dealership is awesome. That's all I have to say.

tribone · 10-27-2008, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

I have a bit of a problem. I'm looking to buy a car until I can afford the SS that I want. I was thinking something used, maybe a cavalier/cobalt or grand am, possibly a neon. Then I heard about a brand new 2009 Cobalt SS at a dealership for 25% off sticker. Its tempting because that markdown is the same as depreciation for the Neon SRT-4's over the last 4 years or so. So I'm thinking I won't lose a whole lot on that car if I buy it and trade it in when I get my Camaro.

I only have till the end of the month. Unless it gets sold by then.

i was thinking the same thing. But where i'm at its only $1500 off sticker. Both of my cars wouldn't start today and i'm tired of fixing them everytime they break down.

10-27-2008, 03:57 PM	#1
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10-27-2008, 03:59 PM	#2
BowtieGuy Enlightened Drives: Nothing Currently Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,285	I'd say jump on it. That little car is so much fun.

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Georgie Drives: Camaro... soon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,217	buy a used truck for 4000

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Georgie Drives: Camaro... soon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,217	its not bad but if you are just commuting maybe get an auto