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Should I buy this Cobalt?

Old 11-18-2018, 12:30 PM
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Should I buy this Cobalt?

My 05 Cobalt SS just hit the **** and I'm looking for a new car. Came acrossed a 2009 Cobalt SS/TC with 102k miles on it for $4k. Only issue is that the guy says it is leaking oil, and he thinks it is from the turbo. Is it worth buying?
Old 11-18-2018, 01:14 PM
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without seeing it. who knows.

thats a good price tho. I sold my 08 SS/TC with 105k for 7k back in 2015.
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That is a good price, almost too good to be true.
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brand new turbo is only $450 if that's the problem. you can source used ko4 lines off here or a part out on facebook (i may have some). $4k can't really go wrong if it's running driving car.

Things to look for:
Signs of other leaks (boost leaks, coolant leaks)
how much does it boost? (15psi stock, 20psi GMS1, anything else custom)
Does turning cruise control off/on change tune (Trifecta; you'll need a new ECU)
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Or is the trans ready to shear off 3rd gear.....
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too bad its in Wisconsin. I'd buy it and get rid of my LSJ

or not buy a 7th cobalt
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