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Old 04-02-2012, 11:44 AM
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Default Goodbye Monte.

I have nobody to blame for this but myself. I was zoned out while driving and hesitated while a lady two cars ahead of me slammed on her brakes to let a car out of a gas station into traffic. I rear ended a Dodge Journey into a Chevy Cruze. My next car will either be a GTP or a Cobalt SS, any thoughts? I don't think I could own another Monte, it just wouldn't be the same.

P.S. really wish I didn't pay $300 to get my bumper painted two weeks ago.



 
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Old 04-02-2012, 11:49 AM
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Damn! Hope your okay man! At least you're posting here so you must not be too injured. I wish you the best in finding a new ride. Not sure what I would pick between a Cobalt or a GTP...
 
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Old 04-02-2012, 11:56 AM
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Besides a little neck and back pain I'm fine, just a bit sore
 
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Old 04-02-2012, 11:59 AM
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OUCH!!! That sucksssss

I would recommend getting what you want. Both are pretty different beasts.
 
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Old 04-02-2012, 12:04 PM
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The problem is I cannot decide what I want! Grrrr. The GTP seems to be much more reliable and I already have a cam for it, but the Cobalt SS is a growing market and a manual which would be very exciting. Plus it gets better gas mileage. They both are sharp, but the Cobalt seems to be a little more expensive to mod
 
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Old 04-02-2012, 12:08 PM
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The cobalt is newer so it is going to be more expensive to mod. R&D is still very much in the costs of the parts.

The W-Body platform is so dated and modded that it's pretty easy to grab cheap parts.

TC or SC cobalt?
 
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Old 04-02-2012, 12:13 PM
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That sucks man, glad you're okay.

I would get a Cobalt, those things are nice sleepers and they're quick with a Turbo
 
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Old 04-02-2012, 01:16 PM
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Ouch, every now and again we get caught short. Who wants to die without scars. And the Monte died with scars... Glad your okay.......
 
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Old 04-02-2012, 01:21 PM
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SC, I could not afford an LNF, my budget will probably be $8,500 max
 
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Old 04-02-2012, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ZIPPY02
Ouch, every now and again we get caught short. Who wants to die without scars. And the Monte died with scars... Glad your okay.......
That's a good way to look at it, thanks
 


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