[Nunother]

LS or SS

Hey guys im buying a 2005 Cobalt SS or LS tomorrow.

- What smarter, save the $4,000 - Buy the LS, use the money to equip a turbo / Supercharger aftermarket, Void warrently, less insurence payment?

- Buy an SS for $4,000 more and keep warrenty valid?
I know you guys are SS owners and would like to know your opinions.

 

[ZX1100F1]

$4K probably won't cover the cost of installing a good quality turbo or blower alone not to mention all the other goodies (18" wheels/tires, sport suspension, ground effects/towel rack spoiler and so on).

Pony up the extra dough for the SS and insurance and enjoy!

 

[CoBIZZLE]

Its really up to you. Im personally gonna void the warranty on my SS anyways. There will be other options like twin chargin the SS, Throwin a turbo in with the s/c! I think that will show great results!! Plus I dont think the trannies are as solid on the LS's. Just a few other thoughts for ya.

But here's a s/c kit already released for the LS if you are interested:
RSM Racing
Should put it power wise close to that of the SS. But the SS is underrated so not exactly matchin its power, but other upgrades are/will be available.
Also look out for a Stage 2 kit from RSM, they generally put out other kits that push more boost and run bigger injectors, etc...

 

[mken]

I've got Nationwide insurance and an SS. When they pulled it the SS for a quote, it was the same as a base model. Hearing the surprise in my voice she asked me what was different on the SS from the base. I told her better brakes and handling was all, so my rate should be less for the safety benefits alone

Check your insurance rates, they might not be any extra for the SS.

 

[bullitzx2]

wht would the dif be in insurance?

 

[87camaroPA]

I've got Nationwide insurance and an SS. When they pulled it the SS for a quote, it was the same as a base model. Hearing the surprise in my voice she asked me what was different on the SS from the base. I told her better brakes and handling was all, so my rate should be less for the safety benefits alone

Check your insurance rates, they might not be any extra for the SS.

Really...... That is awsome i might have to check in to see what it would run me. Thanks for that info.

 

[mm_omega2]

This is good news for the younger Cobalt drivers!! Hell, good news for all new owners. This happened to me as well with our car, before the SRT-4 my wife had an '03 Mitsu Lancer ES, the '05 SRT-4 insurance was $20 cheaper per month.

 

[87camaroPA]

Really wow. I geuss since then they have changed that.

 

[mken]

wht would the dif be in insurance?

Well, years ago I got insurance for my '91 Firebird Formula. Even though I told them that I had a V8, they put it in the computer as a V6. 2 months later when the main office looked at the VIN # they cancelled my policy because they said they don't cover performance cars. Going with a different company after that was over $200 more for 6 months. This was about 9 years ago, too.

 

[Nunother]

insurence for the LS is 50$ cheaper then the SS.

I think im picking up my Black SS tomorrow.

Thanks guys.

 

[87camaroPA]

Nice man. That sounds awsome.

 

[bullitzx2]

well wht i meant was what is the cobalt ss listed as on the insurance. sports car, family sedan just as some examples

 

[Nunother]

Yeah the insurence was a little more but it was defently worth it. The LS was considered a level 2 risk where the SS is a lvl 4!

 

[mm_omega2]

I think you made the wise choice.... for $4k it would be hard to get good quality engine parts, interior, suspension, tire/rims, everything to make it a very good reliable performance car like the SS already is stock. Plus the coolness factor of the SS badging instead of LS badges are a +.

 

[Nunother]

Now i just have to worry about selling my other car... Let me know if anyone you guys know is interested...

http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?c...oth&advanced=&start_year=1981&isp=y&cardist=0

 

[dojaman666]

poop

Now i just have to worry about selling my other car... Let me know if anyone you guys know is interested...

http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?c...oth&advanced=&start_year=1981&isp=y&cardist=0

Your not asking 6k for that are you???

 

[wheelburns]

glad your stepping into a realy car not a match box truck

 

[Zenkat]

eww.......