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Auto Talk => The Fast Lane => Topic started by: BMWDave on June 23, 2005, 07:00:42 PM

Title: Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged vs. Dodge STR4
Post by: BMWDave on June 23, 2005, 07:00:42 PM
Road Test: 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged vs. 2005 Dodge SRT4

Link with Article (http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedan/112_0505_joysticks/index.html)
Title: Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged vs. Dodge STR4
Post by: TBR on June 23, 2005, 07:11:34 PM
"Our Cobalt performed well within expected tolerances, returning a 6.1-second sprint to 60 mph and a 14.4-second, 99.3-mph quarter (within a tenth and one mph of our last test)."

Excellent, especially since MT has been getting slow times lately (6.0 seconds for a SRT4?!?!?!?).  
Title: Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged vs. Dodge STR4
Post by: Tom on June 24, 2005, 08:36:08 AM
There is sooo much aftermarket available for the SRT-4.  There's really no competition here.
Title: Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged vs. Dodge STR4
Post by: ifcar on June 24, 2005, 08:41:18 AM
The SRT-4 is simply a crappy car with a big engine. The Cobalt is as sporty, yet has additional comfort and refinement.  
Title: Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged vs. Dodge STR4
Post by: Tom on June 24, 2005, 09:00:36 AM
QuoteThe SRT-4 is simply a crappy car with a big engine. The Cobalt is as sporty, yet has additional comfort and refinement.
Well, if you want cheap fun, the SRT is the clear pick.  I suppose the Cobalt is more of a compromise.
Title: Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged vs. Dodge STR4
Post by: R33 GT-R on June 24, 2005, 09:20:39 AM
Gimme the SRT4 the Cobalt is a horse pie on wheels.
Title: Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged vs. Dodge STR4
Post by: BMWDave on June 24, 2005, 09:53:17 AM
QuoteGimme the SRT4 the Cobalt is a horse pie on wheels.
I would also take a SRT4, but thats a bit of an overstatement about the Cobalt.
Title: Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged vs. Dodge STR4
Post by: R33 GT-R on June 24, 2005, 10:54:08 AM
What about gerbil droppings?
Title: Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged vs. Dodge STR4
Post by: BMWDave on June 24, 2005, 11:15:42 AM
QuoteWhat about gerbil droppings?
Nope, I dont agree with that either.
Title: Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged vs. Dodge STR4
Post by: Raza on June 24, 2005, 11:38:39 AM
QuoteThe SRT-4 is simply a crappy car with a big engine. The Cobalt is as sporty, yet has additional comfort and refinement.
Almost as sporty...and for some, that's not worth the compromise.
Title: Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged vs. Dodge STR4
Post by: ifcar on June 24, 2005, 11:40:13 AM
Differences are small, but I suppose some would give up a lot for a little more sport.
Title: Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged vs. Dodge STR4
Post by: Raza on June 24, 2005, 11:42:54 AM
QuoteDifferences are small, but I suppose some would give up a lot for a little more sport.
Considering the slow time here for the SRT-4 (most mags get 5 and a half or lower) and the huge aftermarket available through warranteed Mopar, the SRT-4 can be as sport as you want it to be.  It's the clear winner, in my eyes.  
Title: Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged vs. Dodge STR4
Post by: Minpin on June 27, 2005, 10:48:56 PM
I would take the Saturn ION RL as i could get the GM employee price right now.  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  
Title: Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged vs. Dodge STR4
Post by: Run Away on June 27, 2005, 10:52:11 PM
Definitley the SRT-4....I've always like Neons. And when they're friggen quick, all the better.
Title: Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged vs. Dodge STR4
Post by: R33 GT-R on June 28, 2005, 01:34:28 PM
Quote
QuoteThe SRT-4 is simply a crappy car with a big engine. The Cobalt is as sporty, yet has additional comfort and refinement.
Almost as sporty...and for some, that's not worth the compromise.
Who just put refined and a GM product in the same sentence?
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