08-10 SS Turbocharged General Discussion Discuss the 2008 - 2009 Chevy Cobalt SS Turbocharged. On sale since the second quarter of 2008.

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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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possibly picks of the first turbo total loss... this pic is from local paper but i used to work with this kids mom. its def an 08 turbo car.

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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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Hopefully driver survived?
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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damn,....
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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damn bad accident. and there has already been a couple of totaled SS/TC's
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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Bastard... didn't even leave a salvageable drive train...
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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How do you no if it was a turbo?
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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How do you no if it was a turbo?
mesh grill.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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Edit: Nevermind, I saw the grill. lol
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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Offroading fail.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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mesh grill.
Damn. Beat me to it. lol
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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mesh grill.

not necessarily... got the mesh on my 06 SC

but the wiper fluid bottle on the driver's side is a give away
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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not necessarily... got the mesh on my 06 SC

but the wiper fluid bottle on the driver's side is a give away
Yes but what are the chances............
Lol good observation.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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not necessarily... got the mesh on my 06 SC

but the wiper fluid bottle on the driver's side is a give away
Exactly.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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it was absolutly a turbo. i know the kid.. guess he hurt is knee and ankle pretty bad but other than than hes ok. (check out boost guage through broken window.)
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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oh, so it's another case of parents giving their teen a potent car because they just know he'll behave....just another mark for the insurance companies to raise the rates on the Cobalt again....
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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LOL @ the uniforms

BUSHKILL ....that's awesome
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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wtf was he doing back there lol
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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oh, so it's another case of parents giving their teen a potent car because they just know he'll behave....just another mark for the insurance companies to raise the rates on the Cobalt again....
nope he is payin for it but.... that doesnt alway make up for driver skills. to fast for conditions = driver error.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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The yellow paint looks cool. And also makes a good visual for the rescue efforts.


/Hey look, the drivers door fits in the back!
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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Another Failed Attempt At No Lift Shifting Perhaps? Hope Everyone Is Ok
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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Another Failed Attempt At No Lift Shifting Perhaps? Hope Everyone Is Ok
faf lmfao you one-upped me on that one lol.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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Poor car. at least the owner is alive. thats all that really matters(that and he learned a lesson).
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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glad the guy is ok, that sucks hardcore.....
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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is he a member on here?
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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anything with a turbo in it makes people stupid

god damn
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