C&D sport compact comparo: which would you choose?

[565]

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison_test/sedans/chevy_cobalt_ss_vs_09_wrx_mazdaspeed_3_and_four_other_sport_compacts_comparison_test



Interesting comparo.

[Raza]

No surprise what I'd choose.  The car I almost bought in July.

Strange how the Ralliart is being universally panned in the press; in the UK and here.

[TBR]

I agree with them.

[MexicoCityM3]

I?d go for the MINI. Wait, I did!

[CJ]

I'd also go with the MINI.

[SVT666]

Cobalt SS, though I would go with the 2 door.

[68_427]

WRX mostly because of the snow we get here, but it'd be a hard choise between it and the 'balt SS.

[Vinsanity]

I'd really like a Mini S, but the last one I built on their website was optioned out to $28k. I'd have to get a Cobalt SS just to avoid the temptation of checking those option package boxes

[565]

That WRX makes an amazing overall choice for a daily driver.  AWD, STI straight line performance, decent space, refined and comfortable, Japanese reliability, 25k.  How could you lose?

[Eye of the Tiger]

That WRX makes an amazing overall choice for a daily driver.  AWD, STI straight line performance, decent space, refined and comfortable, Japanese reliability, 25k.  How could you lose?

4th place is just the 3rd loser. 

MAZZADASPEE3D FTW!!!!!1!!!!!!!!

...and quite frankly, I am shocked at the number of votes for the crapbox Chevy Cobalt. I didn't think there were so many Chevy fanboys on this board. I figured most of you guys for import snobz.

[Raza]

That WRX makes an amazing overall choice for a daily driver.  AWD, STI straight line performance, decent space, refined and comfortable, Japanese reliability, 25k.  How could you lose?

If it feels anything like the 08 WRX to drive, you could lose very easily, and a lot.

[2o6]

That WRX makes an amazing overall choice for a daily driver.  AWD, STI straight line performance, decent space, refined and comfortable, Japanese reliability, 25k.  How could you lose?

You'd get out look at it, and your eyes will disintegrate.

[Raza]

You'd get out look at it, and your eyes will disintegrate.

That's ever so slightly more than ironic, coming from you.

[Laconian]

4th place is just the 3rd loser. 

MAZZADASPEE3D FTW!!!!!1!!!!!!!!

...and quite frankly, I am shocked at the number of votes for the crapbox Chevy Cobalt. I didn't think there were so many Chevy fanboys on this board. I figured most of you guys for import snobz.

One hell of an handler and crazy no lift shifting

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

One hell of an handler and crazy no lift shifting

Yep! My vote has been cast!

[Cookie Monster]

WRX or Civic Si.

If the WRX isn't a hatch though, I don't want it. I hate the sedan.

[the Teuton]

I picked the one with the floppy suspension, ugly styling, and piss-poor brakes.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

I picked the one with the floppy suspension, ugly styling, and piss-poor brakes.

Score 1 for the 'Stang!   

[sportyaccordy]

Most likely the MS3. But it's kinda ugly and owning it would kill a little bit of me everytime I looked at it.

[Nethead]

'Went with the Mini, although I'd havta drive the Mazdaspeed3 and the Mini on the same roads before forking out any cash.  Conceptually, I like the Mini better, but I would buy the Mazdaspeed if driving it is more satisfying than driving the Mini....

[omicron]

GTI, please. My ten-metre Fleetwood with a padded vinyl roof, buttoned leather interior and chrome plated bidet is for being brash, so I have little need for these other less-mature cars.

[3.0L V6]

Between the Cobalt and the Mazdaspeed 3

I'd take the Cobalt and pocket the $4 grand difference.

[sportyaccordy]

Between the Cobalt and the Mazdaspeed 3

I'd take the Cobalt and pocket the $4 grand difference.

I would rock with the Cobalt coupe if not for that awful rear end.

Meh with the money saved I could prob. put a decent rear end on it ha!

[Speed_Racer]

Mazdaspeed 3 in that reddish orange color (IIRC).

[Vinsanity]

I would rock with the Cobalt coupe if not for that awful rear end.

Meh with the money saved I could prob. put a decent rear end on it ha!

You could probably find some way to swap the taillights from the Pontiac version. I always mistake those at first glance for GTO's from behind. That is, until I notice the tiny wheels and tiny exhaust.

[SVT666]

Like I stated above, I would take the SS Coupe (not the sedan), but I honestly love my SVT so much that I would just spring for a turbo and new diff and be done with it.

[Rich]

I voted MINI, but I'd just get the hardtop instead of the Clubman

If you haven't heard the sound the JCW model makes, here's a link to some on a track
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=ixqXqgCvG3U
It's the best sounding 4cyl I've ever heard

[Raza]

I am shocked at the votes for the Mini and the WRX.  You people never cease to disappoint me.

[J86]

It's a good thing we're not trying to impress you then...

[280Z Turbo]

I am shocked at the votes for the Mini and the WRX.  You people never cease to disappoint me.

I voted GTI.

I was debating between that and the Mini. If the Mini is naturally aspirated, that makes the choice easy for me.