The 09 Cobalt SS's are turbo'd .
Or you could get a decent 07/08 Impala SS. 5.3L small block, 305hp, that has displacement on demand, so you should get good mileage out of it. A buddy of mine drove one said it flies for what it is.
I'll go up in flames for this I'm sure...Kyle's friend just bought a new Neon SRT...runs 14's (already took it to the track). Sporty, not a two seater, runs decent times, gets good gas mileage...go ahead, light the torches...lol :biggrin:
I do pay attention to mileage, as it's my DD. I don't know why the ratings are so low, but I typically drive I'd say 60% back roads and 40% highway and am getting around 23.5 for the most part. Like said, on road trips (all highway) I can get 26+ depending on the terrain, traffic, stops, etc. etc. It should be noted that I'm getting this mileage by driving conservatively, staying out of boost for the most part and not putting the hammer down. The few mods I've done haven't seemed to affect the mileage, really. Some people claim they've gained mpg's after doing similar mods, but I haven't seen it.
Hope this helps . Like said, I love the car and plan on keeping it for quite awhile
EDIT: Should also note, I don't know your age, but insurance on it is very reasonable (In my case at least). I was looking at WRX's as well and the insurance rates were much higher on them, I suppose for obvious reasons.
Finding one that hasn't been beat on by some retard wearing a sideways hat is next to impossible though.
VW (turbo) GTI w/revo flash and a cold air intake. You will smoke that Cobalt LOL!
Don't know exactly how fast but I'll take you for a ride. You will be impressed. It gets great mileage accept for one problem. My foot!
I think I am going to go sniff around some subaru forums and ask average mileage on the Legacy GT... I really like this car.
1st - Car looks great.
2nd - You said 60% "back roads" what are the average speed limits in these "back roads" and how many stop signs and stop lights are there?
Oh, and I don't really care if it needs premium so much, but if it's in the teens and needs premium it's waaaayyy out of the league I want to be in.
get a volvo s60r 300hp awd loaded and turbo intercooled. i spank stis,gtos and all kinds of rice in this car and it still gets 28 to 30- miles per gallon hahaha... another thing you have adj suspention with the touch of a button too and 10 airbags so your safe this is not mine but just a random pic of a r