Modern Collectibles Exposed: The 2009 Chevy Cobalt SS 0-60 MPH Review

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  • Опубликовано: 26 янв 2025

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  • @pontiacGXPfan
    @pontiacGXPfan 9 лет назад +61

    Pre-owned cars in some ways better than brand new cars. Thank God for pre-owned cars!

  • @aaronbritt2025
    @aaronbritt2025 Год назад +2

    Flash back to 10 years ago. I'm buying one of these today. Roman, you should re-visit this series.

  • @daveyboygee
    @daveyboygee 11 лет назад +4

    Yes it does. It's usually referred to as the G85 code as pulling the trunk carpet up, on the left side of the trunk floor is a sticker denoting G85 as the build code indicating the car has the LSD option.

  • @daveyboygee
    @daveyboygee 11 лет назад +4

    Great choice! As the proud owner of a 2009 Cobalt SS turbo, I understand better than most that this car is extremely fun. One of the most underrated aspects is the fact that, unlike many muscle cars, this sport compact provides a great view of the road, not a huge, view-blocking hood that you must peer over. I just had mine tuned to produce over 300hp and 340ft/lbs. of torque at the wheel. Can't wait to smoke some unsuspecting V8 cars...and I'll still get 35 mpg cruising to find my victim!

  • @sean____2886
    @sean____2886 6 лет назад +29

    It’s amazing how much better Andres English has gotten from then to now

  • @CrialCrial
    @CrialCrial 11 лет назад +7

    I've always liked the Cobalt SS, very underrated car with a wonderful chasis.

  • @4yules
    @4yules 7 лет назад +22

    ss economy class...proved that chevy was king..from the corvette down to their economy they made speed...kudos to the performance guys...just goes to show you you can still turn sedate rides into performance machines just like muscle car days of old turning family sedans into monsters...tradition of performance rages on:)

    • @55Berg
      @55Berg 5 лет назад

      Even tho Ford and dodge did the exact same thing lol

    • @YamiMajic
      @YamiMajic 5 лет назад +1

      coyote _302 Ford didn’t have an Impala SS that could pass you doing 100 in second gear. The Focus was great though.

  • @adampeters7272
    @adampeters7272 9 лет назад +15

    Not to mention the gmpp stage 1 turbo upgrade that bumps it to 280hp 320ft/lbs and maintains factory warranty. I have yet to see a car at this price level that makes me want to get rid if my 09 SS. It was faster around VIR than the EVO, STI, and challenger srt8, plus I average 24 mpg not too bad for the $16k I bought it for used in 2010

    • @joshs9066
      @joshs9066 8 лет назад +1

      +Adam Peters nice! What other mods were available from the factory?

    • @jimtate7610
      @jimtate7610 7 лет назад

      I bought mine for 5k

    • @avilesjexiel
      @avilesjexiel 5 лет назад

      Not faster then the neon SRT 4 tho lol

  • @AKDMB
    @AKDMB 11 лет назад +4

    The 2003-2004 SVT Cobra Mustang would make a great video for this series. The SVT cars are collectible by themselves, but these cars were extremely unique in fords line. It was pretty much the only mustang that came from the factory with a rear independent suspension plus it had 390+ hp stock.

  • @EmeraldEagle_
    @EmeraldEagle_ Год назад +2

    Just realized I was watching a video that's 10 years old... no wonder it had that old ah music 😂

  • @brandongoldman
    @brandongoldman 11 лет назад +2

    I wouldn't expect the Cobalt to be a collectible, but I would definitely cast my vote for the Saturn Sky / Pontiac Solstice.

  • @jaysondoster9729
    @jaysondoster9729 11 месяцев назад +1

    I would like to say (10 years later) that this car is very hard to find. Economy is shit rn of course, but I see these go used for $10K on Facebook marketplace.

  • @smiley00341
    @smiley00341 10 лет назад +7

    Since these cars are turbo charged they can beat many cars on the street, just raise the boost to 16PSI and you got a Pocket Rocket lol. They are extremely fast once Tuned to about 350Wheel Horsepower.

  • @AvacadokenHonda19
    @AvacadokenHonda19 11 лет назад +1

    I actual love seeing older cars reviewed too! Great that your starting this series! Keep up the great work

  • @CreativeMechanic
    @CreativeMechanic 11 лет назад +1

    what about a saturn ion redline.. Is that going to be a collectable car. the only made 5000 redlines from 2003-2007.

  • @oCaRRiEDx
    @oCaRRiEDx 8 лет назад +30

    Should have used a 09 SS Sedan ;) only 474 of them made.

    • @coleessex5445
      @coleessex5445 6 лет назад +1

      just snagged me one!

    • @wewe000355619
      @wewe000355619 6 лет назад +1

      I just got one . I used to have a 10 lnf before but sedan is way better

    • @turbo_co27
      @turbo_co27 5 лет назад +1

      @@coleessex5445 me too!

    • @YelaDuck
      @YelaDuck 5 лет назад +1

      @@turbo_co27 So , you're telling me that 3 of you guys have 1 any there is only 471 left now?! I used to have a Cavalier Sport the year before GM transitioned to the Cobalt though and loved the look but how reliable is the Cobalt?

    • @turbo_co27
      @turbo_co27 5 лет назад +1

      KreativeCuts well, also excluding all the other people that have them, the wrecked ones, and the ones boomers turned into DF Goblins. SS’s are vastly different reliability wise than the base models, and the turbo is great. Replace the timing chain and head gasket once at like 150k, use 91, and you’re golden. SC’s are a tad different, but they’re also pretty good.

  • @gedisdiop
    @gedisdiop 10 лет назад +1

    I test drove a 2007 a few years ago, and it just freaked me out. I couldn't take off in first gear without getting a little burn out. I took it back to the dealership and test drove an Impala SS with the 5.3. I was sold. Worse fuel economy by far, but MUCH better manners. They had 1 other car on the lot that I wanted to drive. The wife of the dealership's owner's 2007 Caddy CTS-V, with a 6 speed. With 82K miles, impeccably maintained, and for only $22K. Which one do you think I bought ?

  • @archangel76106
    @archangel76106 8 лет назад +9

    100k and still strong. Only maintenance coming ups is my clutch.

    • @unlimtedbosss
      @unlimtedbosss 5 лет назад

      archangel76106 good luck with that 😂

  • @NDSautomotive
    @NDSautomotive 11 лет назад +1

    Can you make a review on a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire. There were really little of them made and I think it's a cool looking car. It's really rare to see on the streets. Now that Pontiac are gone they are all rare

  • @xNate416
    @xNate416 11 лет назад +1

    I love this series I always wanted you guys to do older cars. Thanks!!

  • @saronking
    @saronking 3 года назад

    I just got a yellow 07 cobalt coupe. Very happy with it. I’ve had mutiple cobalts in my life and they’re great cars!

  • @RadRebelMx
    @RadRebelMx 6 лет назад +5

    can i buy this car?

  • @PasDeMD
    @PasDeMD 11 лет назад

    Just the sort of content I was hoping you guys would get in to. Great video!

  • @liftedview
    @liftedview 11 лет назад +2

    My SS is almost at 100k, still running strong. Very reliable car if you properly maintain it

  • @NDSautomotive
    @NDSautomotive 11 лет назад +1

    Great new series hope you review older cars . Cars that people never seen

  • @turab16
    @turab16 11 лет назад

    You forgot to mention that at one point in time it was the fastest fwd car around the nurburgring and the no lift shift feature for quick shifts on manual trans..

  • @brian5o
    @brian5o 11 лет назад +1

    Thanks for creating this awesome new series. I look forward to seeing the future videos.
    A few modern collectibles that come to mind for me are the Mazdaspeed 6, Mazdaspeed Miata and Pontiac Solstice Coupe due to their very limited runs.

  • @MrAnalFace
    @MrAnalFace 11 лет назад

    Cool new feature. Would love to see you review a Chevy SSR. Also it looks like you switched to using a GoPro for your stuck-on-the-bodywork shots. How is that working out for you?

  • @Rjamojam54321
    @Rjamojam54321 11 лет назад

    Got an 09 XFE 5 speed demo in 10' with 60 miles on it...at 51,000 today n still get over 30 mpg in Pittsburgh with traffic. Not a bad car when on a budget

  • @grizzlevorhees8054
    @grizzlevorhees8054 10 лет назад +7

    I need one of these ASAP

  • @2424Goldie
    @2424Goldie 11 лет назад

    Hey roman! What is best collectible in 10 years or 40 years on the collectible scale?! Thanks nice job as usual!

  • @danno321s
    @danno321s 11 лет назад

    Bobby Lutz! Too bad not 6 Speed but Quaife LTD made a conversions kit to add another gear and there is a Quaife ATB available. Roman, you should have another conversion video installing a Quaife ATB to show the difference in driving.

  • @MagicMagikarp1
    @MagicMagikarp1 10 лет назад +13

    turning left, that the nascar heritage

  • @logannixon231
    @logannixon231 Год назад

    Just bought a silver 2010 cobalt ss turbo and love it it’s my dream car as a kid

  • @2222dom
    @2222dom 11 лет назад

    I think I remember you mentioning at some point that your son has a Lincoln Continental Mark V, I'd really love to see a review of that!! :)

  • @jduke989
    @jduke989 8 лет назад

    Andres english has gotten much better over the years , I didnt know it until I saw this video

  • @ndeclari
    @ndeclari 11 лет назад

    I have 1 of 479 sedans built ( 1 of 67 in sport red tint coat). This is a helluva fun car and tears ass around the track. Given how rare and hard it is to find a Sedan only a few years after production ended, I'm sure these will be collectables down the road. It will be hard to find one that wasn't modified though.

  • @speedkar99
    @speedkar99 11 лет назад

    Whats with the big radio antenna out back?

  • @djay79
    @djay79 11 лет назад

    I have an 09 with RPD and highrise spoiler. Wonder how many of those were made...

  • @tom666araya
    @tom666araya 11 лет назад

    05 &06 were supercharged and rated @ 205hp. The 09 &2010 were the turbocharged engines and rated @ 260.

  • @bob101997
    @bob101997 11 лет назад

    what about the 2009 cobalt ss/tc sedan they only maid 474 and for 1 production year 16 yellow, 40 imperial blue metallic and cant remember the rest of the numbers for the colors.
    i own a 09 ss sedan ibm :)

  • @CreativeMechanic
    @CreativeMechanic 11 лет назад

    What about a Saturn Ion Redline edition??? Only 5000 were made from 2003 to 2007, you dont see them much but its a nice car, the plastic body panels make it lighter that the cobalt too

  • @ACEcolorado1
    @ACEcolorado1 11 лет назад

    Would you guys cover 90s classics even if there are not a whole lot of those like a 96 Impala SS or a Saleen Explorer

  • @rayneleaf
    @rayneleaf 6 лет назад

    I have a 2008 SS/TC and you are wrong about brembos on all 4 wheels. It's only the front. No need for the rear brakes to be bremobs... Also forgot to mention no lift shit when in comp mode.

  • @bg1857
    @bg1857 11 лет назад

    I like the new segment. Most of the Cobalt SS sold likely were driven fast and hard. I wonder how many of the 90,000 made are still running?

  • @simonriddick
    @simonriddick 5 лет назад

    I still have mine and running good. Brakes have been a issue I still don't use my e brake and tried it all to fix it. Random interior noises and suspension noise like clunking but other than that all good.

  • @NessmanDavid
    @NessmanDavid 11 лет назад +4

    He did not use the factory no lift shift

  • @blizbiggy
    @blizbiggy 11 лет назад

    Running 06 LT manual with 150K miles. Haven't had anything major wrong with it and replacing some stock suspension parts that have worn out. Fun little car.

  • @TomDeVito
    @TomDeVito 11 лет назад

    Roman do you guys think you can do a modern collectible review on a 2005 dodge neon SRT4?

  • @georgewilson1184
    @georgewilson1184 4 года назад +1

    I want the cobalt 60 special with the nuclear energy symbol on the hatch lid front fenders and center hub of the steering wheel And Enrico Fermi signature on passenger side instrument panel

  • @SCep34life
    @SCep34life 11 лет назад

    Does anyone know how reliable these cars are? Actually cobalts in general. I'm in the market of buying one.

  • @importcarenthusiast
    @importcarenthusiast 11 лет назад

    Sweet new series! Cant wait to see what else you're gonna feature!

  • @daveyboygee
    @daveyboygee 11 лет назад +2

    Cobalt SS is definitely faster than the Neon. It has more horsepower, more torque, limited slip differential and they weigh nearly the same.
    Plus the Cobalt comes with standard launch control, steering wheel activated bluetooth and air bags in every direction in case the Neon you're pulling away from decides to side swipe you out of jealousy.

  • @joelnavarached
    @joelnavarached 11 лет назад

    does anyone know how much boost these things put out stock?

  • @carboismiles
    @carboismiles 11 лет назад

    I remember wanting the Chevy Cobalt SS so badly when I was in 8th or 9th grade! IT WAS MY DREAM CAR! And my definition of a dream car was something attainable, affordable, fast, and BAD ASS!!! I was also lusting over the Chevy HHR SS and the Dodge Caliber SRT4! The good ol' days...

  • @ldylkr
    @ldylkr 11 лет назад

    What about the Sport? Not many of those around either.

  • @dalagnorak1986
    @dalagnorak1986 10 лет назад

    What are you using for acceleration instrumentation?

  • @Tig-Wan
    @Tig-Wan 11 лет назад

    U didn't show the no-lift shift feature which would have improved your 0-60 time

  • @crispytheone88
    @crispytheone88 11 лет назад

    Nurburgring time of 8:22.85, 2.85 seconds slower than a 2010 Camaro SS, also faster than the Porsche Cayman S, Lotus Exige s, Nissan 350z, Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8, Mitsubishi Evo VI and VII...... its a really really fast car, and as far as I can tell still the fastest front wheel drive car that was ever sold in the U.S. Pretty impressive, good choice guys!

  • @StangBang35
    @StangBang35 11 лет назад

    U guys should do a 190e 2.3-16 ...I have the regular 190e 2.3 with a stick but that car is a hoot and I think would definitely be a future collectable

  • @muchachito559
    @muchachito559 11 лет назад

    Hey guy I'm a big fan of your channel. I want to ask some experts like you guys for an honest opinion. I'm looking into buying a new crossover. I'm considering the chevy equinox, the ford escape, and the toyota rav4. Which would be the best choice and why? Hope you guys can help. Thanks and keep up the great channel.

  • @hershey42696
    @hershey42696 11 лет назад

    G8 is one the most underrated cars out there. Perfect choice for next modern collectible

  • @twichpuckerup13
    @twichpuckerup13 9 лет назад

    he said 3000 produced in 09 can some one tell me how many had the large spoiler and how many were sport red tricoat in the coupe model

  • @MrChinchillen
    @MrChinchillen 11 лет назад

    great job guys. you should look into doing the Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6. like the 09' SS here they had a couple years of low number production, and they're fasssstttt.

  • @Dragunov302
    @Dragunov302 11 лет назад

    whats with all the huge antennas on the American cars, including my truck?

  • @robertanchor
    @robertanchor 10 лет назад +1

    Awesome channel, great reviews. Im subscribing

  • @carnut9193
    @carnut9193 11 лет назад

    The G8 is a great car but not sure if it'll ever become collectible considering there is hundreds of thousands around the world, mostly in it's country of manufacture, Australia. However in Australia and New Zealand there was a variant of the Holden Commodore (G8) called a HSV W427 and only 138 were built at a cost of $150,000 AUD.

    • @theroyalcrownedtiger2946
      @theroyalcrownedtiger2946 6 лет назад

      Geesh, A Commodore HSV going for 150K, can get them for alot less in Canada ( G8 ).
      I wonder how much better the performance is, Commodore HSV vs G8 GT.

  • @Spartan66818
    @Spartan66818 11 лет назад +4

    I just got my 09 SS Coupe I love it. Lsd, Rpd, ftw

  • @Zusu91
    @Zusu91 11 лет назад

    Modern collectibles.. I like the segment!
    How bout a review on a Dodge Intrepid 1996 V6 3.4!
    It was aggressive, fast, tourqe-e and a spacious family saloon! It was the first car I drove but damn, I was hooked from the first drive!

  • @MrAnalFace
    @MrAnalFace 11 лет назад

    It doesn't have a hatch, only a boot lid like a sedan so it is technically a coupe. On a hatchback the hatch includes the rear window too.

  • @CaptainRudy4021
    @CaptainRudy4021 7 лет назад +17

    Back when andre actually sounded like a Russian

  • @TheNorthRemebers
    @TheNorthRemebers 4 года назад

    Is the 2005 supercharged version still good

  • @thequarantinefamily5230
    @thequarantinefamily5230 4 года назад

    I have a 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line on California ground I have done 0-60 in 6.3 seconds and 1/4 mile 14.4 and I have the 7 speed CVT. It chirps a lot in first gear if I had stickier tires I definitely would be 0-60 under 6 seconds and 1/4 mile in high 13’s. My cars only mod is axle back exhaust.

  • @zxtenn
    @zxtenn 11 лет назад

    A friend had a GLH, basically a K car with a turbo and big wheels, etc. His was that blue and silver

  • @1guyin10
    @1guyin10 11 лет назад

    Those are fun cars and being a Cobalt most people will dismiss it out of hand. That is what leads to future collectibles. GM actually did a pretty good job on that car and they are fun and fast. The GLH was a fun car too. Wouldn't mind running across one.

  • @nickspinelli3564
    @nickspinelli3564 9 лет назад

    I think, roman, this car is already becoming a collectable, I looked on ebay and craigslist and I couldn't find any cobalt ss with this engine

    • @JayBruceWorld
      @JayBruceWorld 8 лет назад +1

      I'm looking at getting one this week. 70,000 km for $5500 Canadian

  • @brainchasm
    @brainchasm 11 лет назад

    So if the 2009 LNF Cobalt SS is the "most collectible", where does my 2009 LNF Cobalt SS SEDAN come in? They only made the LNF sedan for one year - 2009. And there were less than 500 made. I have 1 of 63 in the color...weight difference is maybe 50lbs from the coupe...

  • @WombatofCombat11
    @WombatofCombat11 Год назад

    Cobalt Nation Haha reliable vehicle! I never had an SS turbo but have wanted one because a 2009 cobalt was my first and current car. Goes to show why some would want these in the future.

  • @joelsmith6919
    @joelsmith6919 2 года назад

    Just bought an 06 cobalt ss sc. It's so much fun!

  • @cuzimaluzer777
    @cuzimaluzer777 11 лет назад

    i had this car, it had SO MANY problems, but for 23.5k it was the best bang for your buck at the time. but like i said it stayed in the shop. after warranty expired i sold it and never looked back.

  • @deepncsu
    @deepncsu 11 лет назад

    Awesome video, and a great idea.. keep them coming! :).. what about the Mazda RX-8?

  • @juancaps
    @juancaps 11 лет назад

    You changed sunglasses again! Are those RB 3445?

  • @awhellnaw41
    @awhellnaw41 11 лет назад

    Whats so good about an 05?

  • @knightrider1545
    @knightrider1545 11 лет назад

    Only 4 speed fan control?

  • @TheRealSmithFamily
    @TheRealSmithFamily 11 лет назад

    Roman, if you want to toss up a honest future collectable, get a G8... They brought them in for 2 years, and Pontiac is dead... COLLECTABLE! Great cars too. I have one and it will be in my collection for quite some time.

  • @maximilian468
    @maximilian468 5 лет назад

    stock exhaust?

  • @EFCONNECT
    @EFCONNECT 11 лет назад

    You describe the car as a hot hatch...doesn't it need a hatch first to be even considered a hot hatch (e.g. Integra GSR, GTI, Focus ST)? Is it more like the old Sentra SER...a pocket rocket...if that term can be used anymore...

  • @letsgowarriors30
    @letsgowarriors30 11 лет назад

    Can you try to review something like a Pontiac G8?

  • @bigpapa1276
    @bigpapa1276 10 лет назад +4

    What about the Chevy HHR SS

    • @chris20trspec2012
      @chris20trspec2012 7 лет назад

      Edgar Ramirez way cooler. Especially with a gm turbo upgrade kit and a new exhaust. Personally have a 2009 hhr ss with the gm turbo upgrade kit (3.3bar map sensors and a reflash), straight piped from the primary cat all the way back with 2.5" piping. Car is about to get new charge pipes a maf relocation and manually tuning it for 91 and 93 octane. Hoping for 330whp. But will probably need to change out the stock snail

    • @theroyalcrownedtiger2946
      @theroyalcrownedtiger2946 6 лет назад +1

      The HHR SS are hard to find in Canada, at least the part of Canada, where I am at.
      I would say the HHR SS is a collectable.

    • @bradleymeyer9775
      @bradleymeyer9775 6 лет назад +1

      Or the Malibu SS

  • @mariahlogston1202
    @mariahlogston1202 5 лет назад

    Are these cars fully stock?

    • @avilesjexiel
      @avilesjexiel 5 лет назад

      Looks like it. I been trying to find one in good condition hard to find

  • @BYLRPhil
    @BYLRPhil 11 лет назад +1

    Good idea for a series, I dig it!

  • @TCB1468
    @TCB1468 11 лет назад

    Hey guys. Can you review the Honda CRZ?

  • @monkeybdb
    @monkeybdb 11 лет назад

    he didnt mention the odd No-lift shift function.

  • @rlg1976x
    @rlg1976x 11 лет назад

    Can you review a Ford SVT Contour or Focus?

  • @staryoshi
    @staryoshi 11 лет назад

    Roman I love your videos, but CVTs aren't the end of the world when implemented well (Ala '13 Accord / '14 Forester XT). An underpowered engine is terrible with any automatic transmission, but an adequately-powered engine mated to a well-designed CVT is A-OK. I prefer a 6-speed A/T, myself, but CVT hate is starting to grind my gears (Or virtual gears in the case of the '14 Forester XT).
    I like this new segment. I've never cared for the Cobalt (a bit toy-ish to me), but it was interesting.

    • @RmfDiz
      @RmfDiz Год назад

      As someone who has spent extensive time around cvts in all manor of cars, they're shit.
      -trans tech.

  • @Slickpete83
    @Slickpete83 11 лет назад

    Please review a 5th gen honda prelude

  • @09blackcobaltss
    @09blackcobaltss 11 лет назад

    I use to have one of those except it was black and had the Rpd not the mechanical boost gauge shame you couldn't get your hands on one of those. Oh and I bet Andre would have gone faster to 60 if he did the No lift shift this car has Makes for a nice Pop out of the exhaust and a puff of smoke its awesome!!.

  • @CHUUMPASS
    @CHUUMPASS 11 лет назад

    oh considering that people collect the craziest kinds of cars, depending on so many different criteria, this indeed does have a good chance of becoming a future highly sought after collectible. just shortly after they went out of production demand has slowly been rising for these, they are wicked fast little performers and corner cutters considering what they are, they even make most japanese and golf gti s look bad, even when that segment is actually their strongpoint. greets from germany.

  • @dannyhatfield7259
    @dannyhatfield7259 2 года назад

    No matter what people say the cobalt SS is a cool car and with a little money you can make this a really fast car

  • @thejmcGarage
    @thejmcGarage 11 лет назад

    The Cobalt SS will NEVER have the cult following that the Neon SRT4 enjoys.