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MrRumble · 10-27-08, 01:44

I myself drive an '06 Cobalt SS Supercharged. Where I live, we have heavy winters - if I could do it again and I had to choose between the two, I would probably go with the WRX.

That being said, I don't think winter weather is going to be a concern for you. How the AWD vs FWD may concern you is in terms of fuel economy, as FWD is typically the most economical, and on the other end of the spectrum, AWD typically consumes most. The new SS Turbo has several core improvements over the one I drive, as I'm sure you've read about. Interior dash looks good in my opinion, just the finish is cheap-ish. I don't mind, if you can put up with that, the Cobalt is a good bundle of value.

Stock for stock, the Cobalt outperforms. Modified, so far WRX's have the aftermarket potential for huge gains. That could all change for the new Cobalt turbo motor in the future, but in the end, AWD is what will pull you forward when you start making serious power. Again, if you're not modifying, then the Cobalt with it's refined Ecotec motor won't give you regrets. Though personally I love the lobing exhaust note Subaru's produce.

I guess until you give them both a good test drive, you won't know which your heart will throb for.

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MrRumble Registered User MrRumble is offline Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 77	Re: Cobalt SS vs. WRX?? Which one to buy I myself drive an '06 Cobalt SS Supercharged. Where I live, we have heavy winters - if I could do it again and I had to choose between the two, I would probably go with the WRX. That being said, I don't think winter weather is going to be a concern for you. How the AWD vs FWD may concern you is in terms of fuel economy, as FWD is typically the most economical, and on the other end of the spectrum, AWD typically consumes most. The new SS Turbo has several core improvements over the one I drive, as I'm sure you've read about. Interior dash looks good in my opinion, just the finish is cheap-ish. I don't mind, if you can put up with that, the Cobalt is a good bundle of value. Stock for stock, the Cobalt outperforms. Modified, so far WRX's have the aftermarket potential for huge gains. That could all change for the new Cobalt turbo motor in the future, but in the end, AWD is what will pull you forward when you start making serious power. Again, if you're not modifying, then the Cobalt with it's refined Ecotec motor won't give you regrets. Though personally I love the lobing exhaust note Subaru's produce. I guess until you give them both a good test drive, you won't know which your heart will throb for.