whos better............

[92pontiacbonny]

Chevrolet CobaltSS...............................or the Acura RSX type-S, what do u guys think??

[Ace$nyper]

wonder what'll come out on top in a rsx area....

[92pontiacbonny]

Originally Posted by Ace$nyper

wonder what'll come out on top in a rsx area....

i put nein chevy to so every one had a chance to see it whether they were here or not, so i obviously think ur goin for rsx?

[92pontiacbonny]

one in not 'nein'

[mason_RsX]

Love the Cobalt, but I've honestly never driven it...but I have been driven in one

I think the RSX Type S looks better, the handling is less comfortable but its definately better for corners...Cobalt feels like it has has tons more power and a much better wider powerband

but IMO the SS's powerband doesnt make up for its inferior looks and handling...so I wouuld take the RSX but just by a hair

[RSX-S777]

1) Cobalt's interior loses HUGE to the RSX.

2) RSX wins again hands down (IMO) when it comes to exterior styling.

3) Cobalt's Pirelli P-Zero/18" package is nice. I'll give you that.

4) Chevy quality and resale are crap compared to Acura.

5) Acura brand/RSX has more prestige and class.

6) The wing on the Cobalt is supergay...SUPER...GAY. Beyond comprehension.

7) So the Cobalt has a 2.0 L supercharged engine and has about the same hp as the Type-S NA. How is this impressive? Granted, the Cobalt has better torque, but...slap a supercharger on the Type S and see what happens. Better engine technology in the RSX. FI can either quickly and easily enhance a subpar engine or supplement a very good one. Cobalt falls into the first category. Acura has tuned their engine to produce about the same hp without taking the easy/cheapest route. But this won't occur to most Cobalt owners as they will be too busy blowing their loads over the boost guage. Cool!

8) Six speed>5 speed.

So, I suppose I'd go with the RSX.

[92pontiacbonny]

So Is That 3 For The Rsx???

[paulkramer]

Four. Until the Cobalt can prove it's allegedly improved quality, I would steer clear of it. Unfortunately, GM has 30 or so years of bad reputation to live down. I considered a new Cobalt when I bought my RSX in January (I'm from a GM and WWII family and still live in Michigan, so it ain't easy buying a Japanese car for me). I thought it might be a better buy, what with discount and warranty compared to a 2 year old Acura with only a year or so of warranty remaining. I went with the RSX anyway, figuring I wouldn't need the warranty based on Honda/Acura's reputation.

S777 - I wouldn't expect you to stoop to using the "gay" word to describe that abhorrent appendage on the Cobalt SS. It is horrendous looking, to be sure. I also thought when considering a Cobalt that I would never buy one unless I could order it without that wing. My RSX's spoiler was nasty enough and it sits in the rafters in my garage.

And when it comes down to it, the RSX is a much sexier car.

[Cliffnotes69]

I for one like the SS spoiler, but I like my cars a little ricyer(if that's a word) than the next guy. I also like that the SS's stereo plays mp3's, that a LSD is available, and that they put a SC on it. That's about it though.

Now I don't consider myself a Chevy basher. I used to own a 98 Lumina and still own a 87 Z-28(350). I love the Camaro, but I wish I could drive it for more than a month with out something on it breaking. Paulkramer was dead on about Chevy having to prove its quality. I once worked as a tech at a chevy dealership and I could tell you alllllll about Chevy quality but I'll spare everyone a novel. Another thing, if you put a SC on a car, I wouldn't be bragging that it has 4 more HP than a smaller displacement N/A engine. Its got good torque, I'll give you that, but it should have alot more HP. I've never driven a Cobalt SS, and it might be a decent car. I heard some good things about it, but because of its looks and quality the RSX wins by a landslide.

[mason_RsX]

wow...not much love for the spoiler...its there for practical value not for looks! hahahahahahaha hey fwd cars need spoilers to!! lol

Actually they compared the under $25,000 200hp+ cars of that type in C/D they went

5) Saturn Ion Redline
4) Chevrolet Cobalt SS
3) Dodge SRT4
2) Subaru Imprezza WRX
1) Acura RSX


They loved the RSX because it was a light, sophisticated, high revving fun car with a great tranny....you could be civil and go to upscale events with it, then let if fly and go nuts at other times

[RSX-S777]

Proof that the Cobalt wing looks sweet on any car. 2Bad4UsAll...



And look whos showed up. It's the Cobalt's big brother! VrooooGHEYYYYoooooom!!!!

[paulkramer]

Practical reasons!?!? Please!! It's there for looks! Who needs a spoiler on a daily driver? A rice (oops, I meant race!) car, sure.

[crazy_canuck]

Practical as in helping you to push it around like a shopping cart, which fits with the supermarket theme in their commercials.

The SS is a better performer but the RSX beats it elsewhere. Besides, why get the SS when you can get the far superior SRT-4 or SRT-4 ACR which is much better and with much more potential than the SS?

[92pontiacbonny]

Originally Posted by crazy_canuck

Practical as in helping you to push it around like a shopping cart, which fits with the supermarket theme in their commercials.

The SS is a better performer but the RSX beats it elsewhere. Besides, why get the SS when you can get the far superior SRT-4 or SRT-4 ACR which is much better and with much more potential than the SS?

actually the SS is a better performer, ur correct, the SS killed the RSX in Performance, and the best part is.......................the SS kills the RSX in price to..............................


so i think its time to reveal the answer...........................

im sry for all u RSX fans, but the Chevrolet Cobalt SS is the winner

[RSX-S777]

As far as the SS "killing" the RSX in price is concerned...

RSX msrp=23,845
CobaltSS=18,200

When you factor in side airbags, the alloy wheels, sunroof, armrest, power tilt and the performance package (all of which supposedly bring it up to par with the RSX), you have a pricetag of around 22,000 or more. A difference of 1,845 is fairly reasonable in my estimation- especially when comparing a luxury sport coupe like the Type S with a domestic boyracer.

Is that godforsaken wing optional...or is that extra?

Also, here's a little snippet from a convo about the new Cobalt from the Chevy forum:

"my father drive tractor trailers for lordstown, oh where they are building most of the cobalts. right now there are about 1,200 outside sitting under a tarp. they leak in 16 difference places over the bodies and many nuts, bolts are coming up missing after they are produced. they are supposed to build around 1,000 per day but are only running around 100-150 now. if you plan on getting one, i'd definately wait a while until they "debug" this new line. he said that in the plant the robots that cut and move the sheeting for the body sometimes ever launch the peice accross the floor instead of mounting it properly. i'm not taking a cut at this production line, just giving you some info from inside."

Also some info about headlight assemblies catching fire...but hey, buy the Cobalt because it's a "winner". I'll stick with the RSX any day of the week.