Which would you have from the era? Neon SRT-4, Civic Si, Cobalt SS, SVT Focus?

NFS Most Wanted 2005 memories 😢

Loving the all the topher collabs. Both substitute and original

Make no mistake, C5-era GM engineers were a brilliant bunch. My respect to them 👏

I laugh because the base Cobalt was a commuter "meh" car. The base car just existed. The Cobalt SS is a riot. Total sleeper that looks like a fleet rental car and can skin other cars alive!

No joke, I beat Razor in one of these

Today I learned that the Cobalt SS is 67 lbs. lighter than my '08 Sky Redline lol Side note: having Tedward doing the Michigan route feels like an alternate universe

I had this car brand new in 2009 in my early 20's. Completely decked it out, tune, injectors, sensors, downpipe, chargepipe, exhaust, etc, etc.. That thing flew and I sure surprised a lot of cars. It also handled and braked so well. I traded for a BRZ when they came out in 2012 and it was never as fun as the SS. These days I have a 700hp C7 Grand Sport, but I'll never forget how much fun I had in that little slobalt.

I can totally relate to my parents giving me a $21k budget for a car in 2005, but in a completely unrelated story, my budget for high school car was $2,600 from washing dishes at a local bakery.

Did not expect to wake up this morning and see Tedward doing my drive to work every morning lol

I’m English and genuinely thought this car was fake when playing NFS because I didn’t know what one was. I guess it’s your Astra VXR.

That's my first car (in need for speed most wanted 2005)

Need for Speed Most Wanted 2005 is the reason I own one of these cars today. Grew up playing the game. I have the 2007 supercharged model. Not as fast as the turbo ones of course, but it is still a blast to drive

I had a brand new 99 Cavalier Z24 my senior year in high school. It was the first thing I ever financed with credit. Bright red, manual. I thought I was the SHIZZLE! Burning rubber in a front-drive car is a wild sensation.

2005-2010. Peak era of technology. Perfect mix of convenience without being overly invasive. We really had it great back then.

My first car after I landed state side. The turbo had just arrived and I was bouncing between the previous Cobalt SS and the Neon SRT 4. Barely had enough money on me at the time, but I made it work somehow.

Very underrated car.

Would you look at that? It's everyone's favorite starter car in Need For Speed Most Wanted (2005)

Tedward is a knowledgeable automotive enthusiast who provides entertaining content on KZfaq. I appreciate his passion for cars and his ability to connect with his audience.

I miss this era of sport compacts so much. All of the brands were making such fun little enthusiast cars that were really affordable and accessible to young people. I love my Type R dearly but its a shame that 30k-45k+ has become the entry point to enthusiast motoring

Super clean! I remember when they came out, it was a super exciting car for the enthusiast, setting a real quick lap around the Nordschleife. I was very close to getting one myself, the local dealership had a new one with LSD marked down to just over $20k, but ended up getting another MkV GTI.

Shame that GM didn’t really lean hard into the Sport compact market. They easily had the best car on the scene.

And with just a Tune, downpipe, charge pipes, and MAP sensors. They make 300whp on 93

auto rags raved about how these turbocharged 2008-2010 Cobalt SSs performed. iirc GM even put a pro driver into one for a Nordschleife hotlap and it was ridiculously fast for the time.

Loved the video, thanks. I'll drive my 2010 with dealer installed stage 2 turbo upgrade to work tomorrow only because there's no chance of rain. Just 42K miles. Keep that piece of history looking and running nice and I'll try the same.

It sounds like an incredible car 👌

A friend of mine had one of these back in the day. He had an intake exhaust and tune. I rode in it a number of times and got to drive it once. It went 13.1 in the qtr mile on street tires, and it handled very well around turns.

toph really has kept it looking factory fresh over his years of owning it- funnily enough, similar to how he wanted the cobalt bc of NFS prostreet, i want an FG2 civic si for the same reason lol the collabs between yall are gonna go crazy i can just tell

I was so close to getting one of these last year with less than 30k miles on it, STOCK, but it JUST sold before I could get me hands on it. I was a bit bummed because I knew I let rare gem slip away, but I did end up with a stock Focus ST with similar miles, so I guess I still win

Just got rid of my Turbo back in November and I'm regretting it. Was my childhood dream car as well!

Topher uploading at the same time as you was awesome!

I really love this era of small sporty cars. This seems like it drives really similar to my MK5 GTI of the same year. And both cars seem to nail the perfect balance of playfulness with not too much assists and modern stuff, but at the same time are still modern enough to be a good place to be in for daily driving and road trips.

I had an 07 Cobalt manual. Not an SS but still fun.

It's rare that i get jealous over a car that was on sale in america but we didn't get in the uk, but here we are I guess

The 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, what a fantastic vehicle! It was a true gem from General Motors during the Great Recession. The Cobalt SS was known for its sporty performance and sleek design. It really showcased Chevrolet's commitment to producing quality vehicles even during challenging times. Plus, the Mark of Excellence badge just added that extra touch of pride and craftsmanship. A great choice for any car enthusiast!

I discovered this car model only through NFS MW 2005 video game and NFS ProStreet 2007 video game😀. Recently I got into replaying NFS ProStreet as an adult and realized how this simple car can be tuned/modified in depth for racetrack racing. It had better handling than a powerful Corvette even if my car experience was a simulation.

I own a heavily modified ion redline keeping the supercharger and man it's absolutely a blast to daily drive.

Yo prostreet is my favorite racing game to this day! Chris knows what’s up 🤙🏾

i've wanted one of these soooo bad lol, grew up using this in midnight club. great car !!

Owned one of this car's chief rivals back in the day, the mighty Mazdaspeed3. These SSs were highway missiles, stupid fast for the day once moving.

Need to drive the supercharged ones

I agree that was a Cheap GM interior. But that was a level up. I feel that anything GM built after 2005 with that grainy plastic was miles better than the ultra thin plastic used in the 90s early 2000s. My 2000 camaro interior dash shattered when I touched it one day, and the window switch bezel came apart. All the while, my 2006 HHR interior still looks great and feels more solid.

Used to have a silver turbo coupe, now I have a silver turbo 4 door :)

Raced a type r on the highway yesterday. Made him regret picking on my little slowbalt. 😂

Love this car. No life shift was a big deal. This was going to be the car before I settled on my Camaro.

Modern cars aren't as playful, exactly this. I bought my Cobalt SS in 2009 new from the dealer. I still own it. My current daily is an ATS-V. As fast as the V is, it's just not playful. I get in my Cobalt SS again and it's always a fun romp. I'm at a point where my SS has seen so many track days and daily duty it's in need of some more serious work. I keep saying I should move on but it's still in my driveway and I drive it almost everyday still.

In 2008, me and 2 of my friend bought 3 new cars. Civic SI sedan (me) Cobalt SS T/C and Caliber SRT4 I clearly remember how it was to buy a car for its engine, seats and sound system and that it (no high tech back then) The civic was the slowest but the cooler to drive The Cobalt was a true rocket for the time

i own a 06 supercharged imo one on the most slept on and fun cars you can buy under 10k

Good lord! What an amazing car. Thanks for the review Ted!

You COULD get an automatic "Cobalt SS" in the 4 door with the 2.4 N/A motor. The Cobalt SS TURBO was only available as a 5 speed.

The supercharged SS was in Need for Speed Most Wanted also!

I had a 2005 Supercharged with the first retail sold Corsa exhaust on it. Sunburst orange with the LSD/Recaro performance package. 2nd owner wrecked it...

10:36 GM being GM, they put this engine in the Buick Verano instead of the Cruze on which it was based. A Cruze SS would have been awesome. However, you could get the Buick with this engine and a manual!

My first car in nfs most wanted 2005

2:09 - I remember Cobalt SS from Most Wanted in 2005. Since the beginning it reminded me a Civic Si, just done by GM.

These cars were hilariously fast stock in nfs Most wanted

In 2008 in the real world (as opposed to F&F or video games), Eric Curren got 3 wins (4 podiums) in a Cobalt SS in Ithe Grand Am, Koni Challenge GT series, against Acura TSX's and RSX's, Mazda RX5's and RX8's, BMW 330s and Mini Cooper S's.

I drove a 2005 cobalt SS but it was the NA one no turbo or supercharger but it is nice

TBH, the SS Cobalts with the 2.4 kept up with the Civic SI’s of the same vintage.

The block display you're talking about. If it's the one under the tach, it's a vacuum fluorescent display, not LCD. Same on the radio.

gotta drive the ion redline now lol

You asked which I would have from this era. I had an 07 Cobalt LS sedan auto. I know. Groan. I was 23. I got it a month before my daughter was born. I needed something reliable and affordable. Later I spent a ton of money working on handling, brakes, etc. It had every bolt-on you could get for the 2.2 NA auto. Even had a tune. I upgraded a lot of the suspension to the FE5 (control arms, shocks, struts, and more). I had aftermarket springs though. Eibach Sportline at first and I didn’t like them. Too soft. Later got Powell YYZ springs which were perfect. I had a friend who owned a Z06 C5 at the time. It was modified slightly and made WAY more power and of course those can handle, but I shit you not, the way I built my little sedan, it could hang with that C5 through any corner. Of course you know what happens when the corner ends….he was gone and I was way behind. Did not matter to me. Speed gets me in trouble. Handling is fun. Lightweight cars are fun. Even if you don’t have a lot of power. After this I had a Cruze 1LT and just a tune made that car faster but it has too much weight. So the answer is anything lightweight and nimble. Whichever fits the bill is fine with me. I was too poor to get what I wanted and now, I wouldn’t go back and get one of those. I’d find a Miata.

This was my main car in Need For Speed Underground Own The City because it was the closest thing that looked like a Skyline lol

Technically, there is was an auto cobalt ss, made for two years. 06, 07. They came with a 2.4 LE5 Ecotec with forged internals. 08, and later, it got reduced to the name of sport instead of SS, and lost the forged internals. I have a yellow NA Auto SS from 07. Little heavier than the manuals, and slower from the long gearing. My first car. I *love* it though. Really good handling, fast enough to have some funny while not going illegal speeds, great noise from a 4 cylinder. I kinda wish the steering response was a bit faster, but I think I just need to replace all the old bushings.

Tell Chris to never sell it 🎉🎉🎉

The ignition has not been fixed. Because the “fix” was putting a plug in the key so you couldn’t put anything more than the fob on.

Midnight Club 3 Edition on the PS2 flashbacks are real

If you knew what Cobalt is sold in Brazil, you would cry!

That engine bay needs a SERIOUS detailing.

Looks like a fun car

Damn i really want one, but it would take me a lot of money and connections to get one in Serbia sadly hahaha (this is my fav car after BMW in NFSMW 2005)

saw one of these at a car meet one time. Owner said it was pushing 400 wheel. That must be a little scary in one of these cars

It really does sound the same as in NFS.

I actually thought it was a dog in the back seat for a second 😂

weird watching you drive where i live

2009 civic Si is slow, yet I still see them everywhere, and the owners are beating the hell out of them and they sstill run like new.

Hell yea brother

Fun fact, my mother used to own a cobalt, but it wasn't an SS

I owned so many of these cars. Was so disappointed when Chevy switched to the 1.4t. These cobalts were stout.

Wish I could find one in that shape thats still stock for 10k lol

Fun Fact: The transmission in the Cobalt SS was designed by Saab

I’m actually shocked that of all cars, a 2009 Chevy Cobalt SS has no lift shift. Not even many new manual performance cars of TODAY have no lift shift

love the induction sound. I cant wait to weld in my ZZP ultra quiet resonator and quiet down my mazdas exhaust a little so i can hear more induction noise. I love the deep raspy induction noise inline 4s have buti cant hear it to well on my mazda cause my crappy res delete flowmaster super 10 muffler exhaust set up is like 200 decibels and drowns out the induction noise even with a "cold air" intake slapped on. Thats after i fix my CV axles that are about to fail cause my parts are taking ages to ship.(ordering OEM parts from mazda directly takes forever for them to show up) Like theyre so bad now idk if it will get me to work tomorrow lol.

Could you try to find a Saturn to film? Particularly the Aura

pro street memories

This VS the Focus NOS edition!

Its funny that it has almost the same exact interior of the Malibu from the same year my 2008 malibu is truly one of the worst cars ive ever driven in, I used to have to get a rolling start for the freeway entrance in that car because it was so slow not to mention the random electrical issues It would throw at me I had the engine power disable on me on the freeway and i had to roll into the shoulder because the throttle was unresponsive and the service airbag light was always on i hate that car glad i replaced it

How long until it just completely falls apart? Because ya'know. GM and all

Nfs most wanted black edition this cobalt ss 4silinder supercharger whiple weeeee the original engine.

I've driven it many times.....in Most Wanted lol

I knew as soon as the owner got out of the car that he was gonna bring up PlayStation.

Omg 😱😳 Nissan Skyline

This was a good autox platform back in the day.. lots of goodies from the factory.. shamefully bad interior though.. probably more squeaks than quality cheese curds by this point

I love my lnf 🙃

This car is basicly "fast" version of Deawoo/Chevrolet Lacetti, that was only produced in USA, so we don't realy see this outside videos like this

Guaranteed to beat any Honda to the junkyard too.

I see one FS on eBay… or at least it SAYS it’s a SS, but it has an automatic…

I had one of these, and i miss it. But my camaro ss is much better haha.

I just bought this to race as a mini stock. Thanks for the tips!

Do they have less boost in first gear? I've heard they do.