Raye

I'm about to purchase a 2006 LSJ Cobalt SS G85 with 140,000 miles on it from a dealer for 8,000. I'm worried that 140,000 miles is very high as far as engine durability is concerned. There's also 76,000 mile non-G85 optioned car for 11,900 that I am considering.

Is there anything I should be on the lookout for? I don't want to buy the 140,000 mile car and have it die on me but I want the G85 option, mainly for the LSD. Thanks for any replies!

ssyellow

From what I have seen the LSJ is pretty damn reliable. How much are you getting the car for?

Mr.Tozzi

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Engine is not a big factor, you still have clutch, transmission, suspension, body, brakes.....
If the car is clean and was not crashed and didn't have a whole bunch of owners I would pull the trigger on it but only for a REALLY good price that would give me enough room to fix up whatever is wrong with it and whatever will go wrong.
If I were in your shoes I would keep shopping.

Raye

8,000 for the 140k mile car. 11,900 for the 76k car.

I edited my original post to provide more information. I had a 2007 LSJ SS for about a year before I traded in but I only put 30,000 miles on it and bought it brand new. I want to get a second daily driver that wont crap out after a little spirited driving.

ssyellow

Yeahhhhhhhh pass. Give me 5 minutes.

ssyellow

2006 cobalt ss supercharged
2007 CHEVROLET COBALT SS SUPERCHARGED, $8,800

Not many decent options from a quick search. That second one could be good if you know how to speak Spanish

Raye

Okay, thank you.

Raye

I don't speak Spanish but I did see both of those. I'd have to get approval for financing from a private buyer, 2,000 down. They are both a good deal. I'll probably try for one of those or talk the dealer down on the 76,000 mile car. Thanks for the help .

ssyellow

Saturn Ion Redline 04

Or buy that and take the ghey side vent off and essentially have a Cobalt SS for a lot cheaper.

nhanson

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$8k is too much for 140k

emiller

I wouldn't pay that much for either of those cars.

But 140k on a car that's been decently cared for should have years of good life left in it. We aren't talking about something built 20+ years ago where things did start having major issues in that mileage range. Some guy on here put over 200k on an lsj without major problems. I think it got totalled in an accident.

mrbelvedere

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140k isent bad there is a guy on the rl forums has red line with 140 with a 2.8 pully and exh still runs strong

Powell Race Parts

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I just sold my 260,000 km ecotec 2.2 cavvy for top dollar. No more than .5 litre of oil consumed in 10k oil changes. New Ecotec wntrBtr Saab 2.3 tc should be good for at least that or more. I believe that with stock tunes, ecotecs are good for 500,000 km, or 400,000 miles. Once an Eco is diy tuned, then all bets are off. That said, GM stage 1 for TC and stage 2 for SC passed GM 100,000 mile durability tests. that says a lot. We are blessed to have Ecotec motors 4 sure.

Gelladuga69

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The LSJ is a tank. I have 153250 miles. Still runs incredibly strong.
I would pass on those though, they're definitely overpriced. Classifieds here are a lot more fair and have better cared for cars.

MyOtherSS

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I'd like to think you can find one with lower miles for that price.

Blowncavy

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Almost 140,000k on my cavaier and 58,000 on my lsj

Cavy been sc on an 3 inch pulley since end of 2006 and still runs great

wwalker85

Not close to 140k but 84k here and Runs strong on stock clutch

mexi_loco

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i've racked on 35k in about six years. likeabawz

HOTFISH47

try to talk the dealer down! got my lsj from a dealer for $8000 with 80,000 miles on it. They wanted 11

alleycat58

Reliability has very little to do with mileage (to a point) and everything to do with maintenance. My first car lived to be ~275,000 miles. The guy who bought it from me then sold the *original* motor to someone for $100, he got another 80,000 miles out of it before he totaled that car. My dad's Blazer went over 400,000 miles on the original motor.

A well-maintained motor will last a LOT longer than 140,000 miles. The problem is with a used car, you have no idea how the person before you maintained it. You COULD crack open the motor and look for internal signs, but no dealer will go for that.

I would try and talk them down. Any particular reason you're holding out for G85 for a daily driver?

BlueStang

The one for $8000 might be worth it if there is $7500 cash in the glove box that comes with it.

Blowncavy

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Your an idiot^

ULWizSS

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Yeah i would say 8k should net you a SS with 50-80k in miles. Def not 140k.

I would pass and keep looking.

Rubbermaid_LSJ

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You're an idiot.

I got my Redline with G85 and 70k miles for $6200..

Smithkid21

I got my 2006 SS Supercharged G85 from a dealer for 10,495 with 38,489 on the clock