Another new car...

[Chevette 1,052]

So you know the kinda guy who "accidentally" collects vehicles? Well that's me. I'm only 18 (Just about, only 6 more days really) and I already have had 5 vehicles in my time and 3 that I still have.

 

So just Saturday I came across purchasing a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS. Why you ask? Eh, I need something with a little better fuel economy but still kicks ass so I said "Cobalt SS" and that's what I done found.

I currently have a 2006 Pontiac GTO with the 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 cranking out 425 horse, 400 ft pounds of torque and featuring a 6-speed manual transmission. I also have a 1982 Chevrolet Silverado with a 350 cubic inch 5.7 Liter V8 pushing around 300/350 horse or so. Yeah, i'm not one for slow vehicles.

 

So, about the little Cobalt now. It's a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS with a 2.0 liter turbocharged inline 4 cylinder engine pushing out 260 horse. It's got a 5-speed manual transmission, red and black interior, pioneer audio system, sunroof, and obviously all the modern conveniences of a modern vehicle.

This little Chevy kicks some ass in the power department as well. Once that turbo kicks this baby pulls like all hell and has no problem going fast.

It only has 26,000 miles on it and the bodywork/interior is immaculate. Spotless wheels, new tires and a sound and smooth running engine. And that's why I got her, good deal and pretty darn sweet.

 

I have the pictures here, I detailed it today but forgot to take a photograph of the interior. It has pretty sweet interior...

 

 

 

 

 

Here's a picture of my 1982 Chevy and Pontiac GTO together.

 

Took this picture earlier this year at my Grandfather's house back when I had the GTO in storage there for the winter. I'd drive the truck over there and take her for a spin every couple weeks when it was nice.

[Capital time 15]

Man you seem to know your stuff when it comes to cars I just got my permit I want to learn how to drive stick, any ideas on a cheap stick shift car? Also that car looks awesome! How much was it?

[repsol rave 2,963]

lovin' the GTO, but i gotta ask, i myself consider myself somewhat similar to you when it comes to cars. ( i'm 17 years old now, and here in holland the legal driving age is 18, still i already owned about 3 cars, and currently have a volvo S40 with custom turbo, exhaust system and a powerfilter just to get a nicer sound ) 

 

so my question to you, do you keep the cars for driving, or do you just have them to collect?

[Chevette 1,052]

Man you seem to know your stuff when it comes to cars I just got my permit I want to learn how to drive stick, any ideas on a cheap stick shift car? Also that car looks awesome! How much was it?

 

Thank you! 

I picked up the Cobalt for $18,500 out the door (including tax, license, ect.) which is a pretty good deal considering what shape that puppy was in.

 

Now when it comes to buying a vehicle there are many branches on the tree. It really depends what you like and can afford. If you are looking for a cheap little car to bang around in just to learn stick and screw with I would suggest something along the lines of a early Chevrolet Caviler or maybe even a Chevy S10 Pickup. You could probably find either of those at a pretty cheap and reasonable price for what they are. If you are more into trucks you could always pick up a 70's Chevy pickup with either four on the floor or three on the tree, but mind you it is much more difficult to drive manual when it is on the column instead of the floor (depending on the vehicle I guess). 

 

Always keep your eye out for cool stuff, you never know what you might find laying out there in a used car dealer lot, farm field or even online. 

 

lovin' the GTO, but i gotta ask, i myself consider myself somewhat similar to you when it comes to cars. ( i'm 17 years old now, and here in holland the legal driving age is 18, still i already owned about 3 cars, and currently have a volvo S40 with custom turbo, exhaust system and a powerfilter just to get a nicer sound ) 

 

so my question to you, do you keep the cars for driving, or do you just have them to collect?

 

Thank you! I always had a soft spot for the GTO's myself.

Sounds like a cool Volvo you have there! They are also very nice look vehicles and I bet it ain't afraid to kick it in the ass and go with that turbocharger. 

 

I kind of have all of them just to drive whenever. I show my 1982 Chevy Silverado at car shows and I drive my GTO on nice days and store it in the winter. Out of all of them, I would say the Cobalt would be considered the most "daily driver" out of the lot, but I still don't drive far or that often really. I don't exactly have a everyday driver, I try to keep them all evenly clean and presentable.

I got very lucky to have the ability to have a spot for all these toys, they make suck money like no tomorrow but they sure are fun to have.

[Allosauridae 54]

I dislike you.  okay, no I don't, I wish I had that kind of money to spend then and now.  How the heck @ your age?

 

I'm 24.. I have had 4 vehicles that were all manure.

93 Tempo, was a good car till she died. first hand-me-down car.. she died in under a yr (oldest bro had beat her into the ground)

 

92 Geo Metro,  was a family hand-down after the first one died. was my grandma's car.  She nearly killed me when her frame twisted when I had to lock up the brakes to miss a deer at about 50mph  Best car to "parallel park" b/c you don't need to back in.  Engine was super small, 3 cyl.   3 ppl could pick it up and move it.  Flimbsy!  how  do they call these cars?

 

drove S10 till I found my 3rd vehicle

 

93 Fort Tempo.  great condition in many ways, needed tlc in others.  had for a good while then back shocks went, then tranny started to go.  she made it to the junkyard on her last leg.  NEVER had a major issue with her other than 2 listed.   BEST CAR IN THE WINTER.  I took her through drifts well past the bumper, got me through blizzards.  I could take it offroad decently.   EASY to control on rough roads with no rear shocks. good for gas millage for that yr of a vehicle.

 

93 S10 Tahoe with the short cab.   I bought the S10 I borrowed from Dad.   yea, it's a "junker"   rust rust rust.  blue with more rust.  So far nothing big has blown that wasn't already broke.  I do need new tires... which I have, from a friend, still need to pay other 1/2 then get them on truck.   She has no sway bar attached... broke long ago.   Probably needs a wheel-bearing fix... which isn't worth it.  Needs a new windshield. (Thank you other truck for the rock in the window)  bumper is a mess... thank you older brother.  Missing a light here and there  (front passenger blinker, lower blinker on drivers, 1 license plate light)   She heats nice, not much for cooling but leg vents & windows, 2x4 rear-wheel NOT ideal for WI Winters  but fun on gravel & grass.  Back end tend to hop with no weight... makes burning rubber interesting.   262 cu in   (4.3L)  V6  5 Speed Manual)

 

 

I do drive a 05 Taurus thought, good gas millage, got me through some blizzards well, handles okay in drifts, heats up fast in winter, when I first drove this I was still driving the Geo.... yea, I left some rubber at a few lights b/c I wasn't used to a car with a real engine.  Fiancee's car... main vehicle in the house.

 

I'm a Ford girl... had 2, the Tempo's. (3 if you count fiancee's car)

I've had 2 Chevy's.. the Geo & S10.   the Geo nearly killed me and S10 was reliable in some nasty situations but hates me.

 

 

My Dad was the same, cheaper vehicles, learn how to work on them so it prepares you for the nicer new ones... (like how to stay out of harms way/trouble & learn how to drive our insane winters well)    I've learned a lot so far & made college boys stare in shock of a chick working on a car... sounding like a sailor.  I also want his Modified 87 Jeep Wranger (YJ) & 72 Mustang, and classic Case Tractor.. and 98 HD Softtail custom  ><

 

 

Anyways,  awesome you are able to get vehicles the way you are, means you have it a bit easier than some of us!  Nice car, my older brother loves his Cobalt.

 

(sorry, on a bit of a wooooo moment so rabley)