What Makes More Sense? In looking for replacements for the Cavalier, we've narrowed it down to three options.
-2007 Cobalt LT/G5 SE Sedan (~20-25K Kms)
-2007 G6 V6 (25-30K Km)
-2007 Grand Prix (28-30K Km)
The Cobalt LT/G5 SE would set back about 12000$, the G6 or Grand Prix 13000$. I know that cars like the Cobalt are the most frequently abused by rental agency clients, even the G6 falls under this category. The allure of a 3800 W-Body is appealing as well. The GP we're looking at is that Grey-Green color with the black cloth interior. The G6 is that Dark Slate color with the 3.5L V6. The Cobalts and G5s are Ultra Silver with the 2.2L L4.
I will make clear that I'm not shopping for a Permanent car here. My brother will be driving around the time my dad can write another car off his company, and they would take the G6 or Cobalt, or GP in exchange for his Impala. The car would only need to serve my purposes for like 2.5yrs until I passed it on... But I'd keep the GP for my own if I liked it better than the Impala- but then again, why would I choose it if I knew it wasn't as good and I'd be saddling my brother with it (He's not a Granny Tank person like me, he likes the Epsilons, sees them as "Just Right"). I guess you see the dilemma that I face. The decision will be tough and I'd like your input.
Can you justify spending the extra "G" on a Pontiac that's bigger, or should that money just not be spent?
Which One would you choose and Why?
Here's How I see It
COBALT LT
PROS:
-4Cyl Economy
-All The Features of the Other Cars, but Cheaper
-Stereo with Aux Jack, MP3 Playback
CONS:
-4Cyl Performance
-Nil in Back Seat Legroom
-Electric Steering
-More Frequently Abused than Bigger Cars.
-Grey Upholstery
-Trim Pieces don't hold up to wear very well.
G6 SE V6
PROS:
-Hydraulic Steering
-Smooth, Efficient V6
-Lots of Interior Room
-OnStar
-Black Interior
CONS:
-Rubbermaid Interior
-Extra 1K$
-No Aux Jack
Grand Prix
PROS:
-3800
-Bigger, More Traditional W-Body
-I Actually Like the Interior Design and Color (Black)
-Hydraulic Steering
CONS:
-No Split-Folding Seats
-No Aux Jack
-Upholstery Really Sucks
-Perhaps too Big/Cumbersome for my Brother (but not me)