Secret Car Research - Page 2

On May 06 2008 10:19 mahnini wrote:
Shit, I'm late for a car discussion.

2008 Chevy Cobalt SS. 2.0 turbocharged ecotec, same engine as in the Saturn Sky and Pontiac Solstice. It churns out a massive 260hp 260 lb/ft and laps the ring faster than an r32 skyline.
AND has a 4 door option.

New G8's are pretty fucking badass too but I don't know how much they are going for.

FUCK YEAH USA

Coupe: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=125288

Sedan: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=125468

Ring time +/- a few other cars:
8:13 BMW M5 E60 507 PS Horst von Saurma Sport Auto 12/04
8:13 Ferrari 355 GTB Sport Auto 10/1994
8:22* Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2008 2.0 Turbo *manufacturer claim.
8:22 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 280 PS/1430 kg Motoharu Kurosawa Best Motoring Video Special DVD
8:22 BMW M3 E46 343 PS/1584 kg Horst von Saurma Sport Auto 12/00

Also, just read your last blog and I just want to say I drive a mazda 3 hatch. It fucking rocks. The stock tires kind of suck and the ride is definitely bumpier than the civic or corolla due to the 17" rims and shitty tires buuuuut. I love the way it looks and feels. It is definitely the best bargain in it's class, the only thing I'm worrying about right now is the gas mileage because I just broke it in and am starting to drive at faster highway speeds 70-75 the MPG return is not very good. Then again I just started driving fast while keeping it below 65 during break in period anyway, so it should improve.

On May 06 2008 10:47 micronesia wrote:

I think turbocharged = auto gg insruance rape which I'm hoping to avoid...
I can see why it is desirable though. Glad to hear you like the mazda3. You know what bugs me though? I've been keeping my eyes open and I've seen about 7 on the road the past few days... and all 7 were driven by women... wtf?

On May 06 2008 11:00 mahnini wrote:

Dunno, the 3 is kind of cute in a sort of of way, but it's also based off the C1 platform which the Euro Focus and Volvo s60(?) rides on so it's sexy as well. BUT according to some gay site the car with the most umber of gay drivers is the VW Rabbit. I'm not making that up either. I'm really not.

On May 06 2008 11:07 micronesia wrote:
Hahaha wtf? I'm sure you can find some statistic that questions my sexuality for literally every car I could buy though. I'm almost ready to update my progress btw... there will be a few revelations!

On May 06 2008 18:26 H_ wrote:
If you're worried about girl cars then I feel it is my duty to warn you - do not buy a V6 Mustang.

On May 06 2008 19:35 micronesia wrote:

A larger engine would be needed? haha

On May 06 2008 20:08 H_ wrote:


Well, yeah. As an American you no doubt know the Mustang has quite a heritage and the V6 version is widely regarded as untrue to it. The stereotype is that daddy wants to buy a cool car for his rich spoiled brat of a daughter but doesn't want to spend too much. So he opts for the Mustang - but it's a V6, because a teenage girl in a V8 Mustang is never a good idea.

On May 06 2008 20:08 H_ wrote:


Well, yeah. As an American you no doubt know the Mustang has quite a heritage and the V6 version is widely regarded as untrue to it. The stereotype is that daddy wants to buy a cool car for his rich spoiled brat of a daughter but doesn't want to spend too much. So he opts for the Mustang - but it's a V6, because a teenage girl in a V8 Mustang is never a good idea.