looked at a car--need advice
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looked at a car--need advice
I know I'm going to sound like a traitor, but I looked at a Chevrolet today. It is a Metallic Blue 2005 Chevy Cobalt SS Supercharged. It has Ebony leather with blue inserts. It has a body kit and 16in bronze finish rims. It has a Pennsylvania DOT sticker on the windsheild, but was bought locally b/c of the tag on the trunk. It has a Supercharger, but I'm not sure what motor is in it. It has a 5speed. It is in mint condition and he wants $25000. It is fully loaded. Is this a good price and is this a dependable car?
If not, I also looked at a 2003 Firebird WS6, yellow/black leather, mint condition and a 2004 Acura *whatever the 2 door is* with a 6 speed and a carbon fiber hood, black/black leather.
If not, I also looked at a 2003 Firebird WS6, yellow/black leather, mint condition and a 2004 Acura *whatever the 2 door is* with a 6 speed and a carbon fiber hood, black/black leather.
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where the hell are you gettin money to buy either of these cars
the cobalt sounds cool, i like those, but the bronze wheels sound horrible, id get the stock 18'* back. 25k sounds a bit steep. ps. its the 2.0L ecotec
ws6 would be kick a**
just say no to acura.
the cobalt sounds cool, i like those, but the bronze wheels sound horrible, id get the stock 18'* back. 25k sounds a bit steep. ps. its the 2.0L ecotec
ws6 would be kick a**
just say no to acura.
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Originally Posted by ELMACHOGERACHO
where the H*** are you gettin money to buy either of these cars
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Originally Posted by ga93sle
Originally Posted by ELMACHOGERACHO
where the H*** are you gettin money to buy either of these cars
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Originally Posted by mista_sse
whats more info on the cobalt? that would be your better bet, insurance wise
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i really dont think insurnace companies take power adders into effect all that much, i know insurance for Bonnevilles is pretty much the same whether they are NAed or SCed, i think the big thing for insurance companies is engine displacement, body style, # of doors, and drive type....among other things, but im not an insurance expert, thats just what ive always heard.
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What, did you inherit some money or something? When I was 16 I had like $100 to my name. I'd say Cobalt SS is the way to go. Nice high 13 sec car stock. WS6 is faster but most are beat on so thier a little tired. Acuras suck and are 16-17 second cars. So, yea, Cobalt SS.
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'03 WS6? I'm pretty sure 2002 was the last year for the Trans Am.
The Ecotech in the Cobalt is a reliable motor, and the SS runs high 14'* stock. Horrible wheel hop though. Mechanically it'* reliable but I'm not sure how long the body will hold up...it is a lower level Chevy.
The LS1 is a good motor as well, runs mid 13'* stock, but most F-bodies are beat on. Look that car over good for any mechanical problems. The interior is better quality as well.
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Insurance is going to be killer on any kind of sports car, so it really comes down to what you want. That'* why I like my Bonneville...14 second car, but the insurance doesn't reflect that.
The Ecotech in the Cobalt is a reliable motor, and the SS runs high 14'* stock. Horrible wheel hop though. Mechanically it'* reliable but I'm not sure how long the body will hold up...it is a lower level Chevy.
The LS1 is a good motor as well, runs mid 13'* stock, but most F-bodies are beat on. Look that car over good for any mechanical problems. The interior is better quality as well.
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Insurance is going to be killer on any kind of sports car, so it really comes down to what you want. That'* why I like my Bonneville...14 second car, but the insurance doesn't reflect that.
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and the SS runs high 14'* stock.