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Originally Posted by lusth
Hey, my speedo goes to 140 MPH; I assume I can do at least that, but like you, I've got nowhere to try it. I'm as cheap as the next guy, so I like the great fuel economy (for a modern car) but I also like having all that power as well. Just a wonderfully engineered set of vehicles!
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My spedo goes to 120, and I have not heard of any chip to govern going that fast, so as far as I know it can do it. I have gone 85 on the interstate and based on the RPMS it would seem 120 could be done well before redlining the thing.
Say, is yours an 08 or 09? It is an XFE right?
I'm just wondering why my speedometer stops at 120 and yours goes to 140. Maybe we should compare engine specs, of which I understood the 09 model XFE had a higher displacement than the 08's. hmm...
So many things to learn about my own car, by the time I figure most of it out I'll be ready for a plug-in HYBRID!! HAHAHAH (I think the hybrids have potential, but the fact the 90s Metros beat them shoes us how far they have to come if they are to ever replace today's old school technology.
I do hold out HOPE for The Chevy Volt which I believe should of been on the market in 2008 NOT 2010!!- But for over $40,00 for a first generation new technology makes this buy a gamble, on one hand Chevy claims 230MPG!! OTH: People buying cars in that price range can likely afford the price of gasoline and care more for luxury and comfort/the finer quality things in cars. Not to mention many smart car buyers are scared of first generation cars due to bugs that take years to find and fix.
That's why I like my Cobalt XFE- Over 40MPH and climbing, yet if I have a medical emergency I still have the power to get to the hospital fast (at the expense of lower avg MPG). Also I have enough storage space based on a short vacation with 2 people and the back seats folded down from the trunk- We carried a ton of stuff and the mileage never seemed to suffer! All of that with the New out the door price of near $13,00 after all discounts. A previous insurance settlement bought me this car, it's all paid for- no payments. I LOVE IT!
