This 05 has 81,000 miles. Would that be a concern for this make of car, or do they generally perform well once they get into higher miles as well


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Well odds are its well out of warranty so unless your really car savvy, you going to be at a shop for most mechanical problems.

You need to remember your buying a inexpensive performance car. This means that it was not owned by some rich doctor who took it out on sunny days and drove it like a grandma. It was probably owned by a 16-25 year old guy who loved dropping the clutch and doing burnouts, but didn't have 35K to blow on a C5.

Cobalt SS's are not notorious for thier "Great reliability." Biggest problems Ive had is Clutch /tranny problems. I'm on my second Transmission due to a manufacture defect with the 2nd gear synchro, and the clutch was already showing wear at 10,xxx miles. Also just various clunks, squeaks, motor mounts and trim bezels falling off. Its probably been in for warranty service 12- 13 times and it has 24,000 miles on it

If your looking for a quick $10K car that will be really reliable at 80,000+, I'd suggest a RSx-s or a civic Si, personally. They wont be as fast but they will probably be less hassles.

Then again if you love the SS, Like we all do on this site, go for it. Drive it nice and pray nothing major breaks! best of luck!

P.S. Cobalt parts are ridiculous expensive

 

I would pick a 100k mile cobalt of a 5 mile honda. That is just my opinion based on the crappy service and poor reliability I have had with hondas.

 

none of us like to praise honda, but poor reliability? jesus.

 

i clown on honda's day 'n night....but thats just me...you will never catch me in a honda

 

Haha thanks for the inputs so far, but will probably end up staying away from this one...

 

Only real problem I've heard of with the S/C is the sunroof button falling apart.

 

honestly i don't think that is pretty cheap for an 05 with that many miles but that is just my 2 cents i think there are better deals but finding them is the trick. so good luck

 

do a book value, that car is def not worth 10k. Mine has 34,000 miles and its only worth like 13. No way one with 81,000 goes for 10k

 

Private party value is 8500. Don't pay more than 9k for it.

 

god damn remember when you couldnt touch one of these for less then 19,000...... fml

 

You can touch an SS/TC for 16

 

really? holy **** where haha?

 

I'm not telling cause I'm trying to buy one.

I'll give you a hint. Wind Damaged Cobalt

 

Ya i was thinking they might take around 9000 for it, especially if its there for another month or so..

 

the ecotec is a stout, long lasting engine. The F35 is a good piece too, however, it will be the part needing work done between the two. A new clutch might be needed due to the above reasoning that the previous owner was probably my age (20), but otherwise, its not too different than a normal car

 

This car has been a good car for someone , it's warranty claim history is very clean

CLAIM HISTORY
R.O Date R.O Number Type Labor Operation Odometer Reading

12/28/2007 444776 # V1556 - 06217 - INSTALL ENERGY ABSORBING DEVICE 58478 miles

11/10/2006 410995 # J6354 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE ENGINE REPROGRAMMING WITH SPS 32610 miles

08/19/2005 372427 # N2460 - SUNROOF SWITCH REPLACEMENT 1441 miles

05/12/2005 A39666 I Z7000 - PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION - BASE TIME 0 miles

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get a subaru they will last forever

 

rukkee, thanks for all the information!