Too bad we didn't get the ole 2.0 they had in the Cobalt SS.. :xWhile driving to work this morning, I was sitting at a light and noticed 3 generations of our car. In front to the left was a Cobalt and directly in front of me was a Cavalier. Then me in my Cruze. Whats the likelihood?
My trips through Ohio have convinced me that the likelihood is actually quite highWhile driving to work this morning, I was sitting at a light and noticed 3 generations of our car. In front to the left was a Cobalt and directly in front of me was a Cavalier. Then me in my Cruze. Whats the likelihood?
Verano got turbo 2.0 and 6 speed manual option. Only seen used 2.0 auto for like $11-$12KToo bad we didn't get the ole 2.0 they had in the Cobalt SS.. :x
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Even the 2.2 put in most GM mid sized cars(quite surprised they did not put in the LS at least) workhorse of an engine IMOToo bad we didn't get the ole 2.0 they had in the Cobalt SS.
Especially when compared to the 2200 (which I had in the Cavalier) before it.Even the 2.2 put in most GM mid sized cars(quite surprised they did not put in the LS at least) workhorse of an engine IMO
I had an 05 Malibu LS and luckily had the 3.5 v6. I kid you not it would light up the tires, and never had an engine light in 193,000 miles. Still managed to achieve 32-34mpg on the hwy too. I LOVED that car. Also for an LS it was well equipped, I had a sunroof, adjustable pedals, electric driver seat, 6 disc changer, and a 'spoiler'. Only thing it lacked was leather and fog lights!Especially when compared to the 2200 (which I had in the Cavalier) before it.
My 2.2L (L61) was always "peppy" when it was stock (making 124/134 at the hubs) - and with the blower, it's a little monster - and honestly, stout as ****.
I've been pushing nearly double the factory output for over 8 years and around (or past, now) 85,000 miles. Autocrosses, Drag strips, and Woodward (plus spirited driving normally)...it's really done well.
And if/when it does finally decided to toss a rod - forged internals will put my power limit up to where the bedplate/crank sees its limit - around 600 HP.
When I started car shopping, I remember looking at a 2010 Cobalt and 2010 Focus on the used lot.I had the later model Cobalt with the Ecotec LAP 2.2L engine. It had a ton of tiny changes that made a huge difference. Paired with a robust close-ish ratio 5-speed manual gearbox and placed in a package weighing less than 2,800 lbs it felt pretty quick for what it was. I really, really miss my Cobalt, I'd still be driving it if that **** didn't run a red-light and destroy it. If I'm honest, I'm getting pretty fed-up with the behavior of my manual transmission in the Cruze and it probably won't be long before I get rid of it for a truck.
Trim level inflation.Also for an LS it was well equipped, I had a sunroof, adjustable pedals, electric driver seat, 6 disc changer, and a 'spoiler'. Only thing it lacked was leather and fog lights!
Ahhh I didn't realize that! It definitely showed up my 2014 Cruze LT which when I bought it only had cruise and the 'better' engine lolTrim level inflation.
Back in 04-05, a base Malibu had air and cruise, LS was well appointed with a bigger engine, and LT stood for Leather Trim.
Today LT means 'normal', and LS means 'stripped'.
Kinda like Buick Century Custom and Limited. Custom sounds a lot like Limited if you ask me but luckily I had a Limited. it kinda got traded to get the Cruze. Back then the Custom had the built in car seat option.Trim level inflation.
Back in 04-05, a base Malibu had air and cruise, LS was well appointed with a bigger engine, and LT stood for Leather Trim.
Today LT means 'normal', and LS means 'stripped'.
Yup - my brother has the Custom - which...wasn't really that "custom" at all, haha.Kinda like Buick Century Custom and Limited. Custom sounds a lot like Limited if you ask me but luckily I had a Limited. it kinda got traded to get the Cruze. Back then the Custom had the built in car seat option.
We had a Custom Limited! Or something like that; both were on the glovebox area inside the car. Seats like a super comfy couch. 1987, 3800 V6 that proudly claimed "sequential fuel injection" on the fenders. That old people car (it was actually given to us by my grandpa) would HAUL - gobs of torque.Kinda like Buick Century Custom and Limited. Custom sounds a lot like Limited if you ask me but luckily I had a Limited. it kinda got traded to get the Cruze. Back then the Custom had the built in car seat option.