MTB_Ryder

Title says it all. I'm looking to purchase a 2010 Cobalt SS Turbo. Preferably Victory Red, of course. I am located in London, Ontario, Canada.

Thanks in advance!

FLASH1970

why a 2010? why not an 08 or 09?

MTB_Ryder

Newer is better, no? Do you know something I don't? Why are you suggesting 8 or 9? Thanks in advance

FLASH1970

not always. recently doing some research I noticed the 2010 cobalts have different connecting rods. they are powdered metal rods like are also found on ldk and lhu engines. so, depending on how far you plan to push the car, an 08 or 09 might be a tad bit more durable. but people have made over 400whp on an ldk engine as well so the newer rods aren't exactly brittle.

MTB_Ryder

Fair enough. I don't intend to beat the **** of it, tho

FLASH1970

fair enough. auto trader, craigslist, your cobalt.com, cobaltss.net... happy hunting.

SS_MuNky

Whats your budget? How far are you willing to go?
There are 10 pages of Cobalt SS on kijiji in Ontario right now (granted some are parts, some are 05-07)

heeter_33

If you can, stick with a 2010.

MTB_Ryder

I would go anywhere for one. Anywhere. I don't know what it would take to bring a US car up here, but I would do that, too. I'd be willing to pay between 10-12K. Problem is, asking prices are usually too high still. SS owners are doin their best at keepin those resale prices high

MTB_Ryder

Found a 10 for 7K. That price is suspect AF

63 Nova SS

iTrader: (3)

How many Km's and has it been wrecked.

MTB_Ryder

163,000 Kms, no wreck. Lady says it was her family car. Pictures show a baby seat in the back

mzspd

I mean honestly, if you are willing to go anywhere, you can find better deals. In AB and SK, they are priced cheaper because people want trucks. Here are two good deals for low mileage and clean cars. One is a 2009 but its a good price for the car. I would not buy from the US, not with our crappy dollar. Plus, if you buy from AB or SK, we do not use a lot of salt so the cars are not as rusted as one from Ontario.

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS turbocharged Coupe (2 door) | used cars & trucks | Calgary | Kijiji

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Coupe (2 door) | used cars & trucks | Regina | Kijiji

MTB_Ryder

Those don't look too bad at all. I don't know why, but I'm so partial to Victory red. I also kinda want a '10 partially due to the digital display

MTB_Ryder

Wow, thanks for the heads up. there is a ton of these out west

AHelm3

iTrader: (7)

What do you mean by digital display?

MTB_Ryder

on the pillar, rather than the analog dials

AHelm3

iTrader: (7)

Ohhhhhh....never realized those were from the factory. Learned me something today!

mzspd

I found that car on Kijiji. Looks pretty clean to me, does not look modified which is good. But with 163k, it'll definitely need the valves cleaned. Plus, suspension will be getting pretty worn so I would budget for new struts/end links and such. Plus it says it only has 2 winter tires so you will need 2 more tires.

But I would drive it and see how the clutch it as well. I would also check the bottom of the doors for rust, look into the wheel wheels for rust. And also look on the frame rails/rockers for rust. On the SS models, the side skirts can hide the rust so take a good look.

Snail_SS

iTrader: (3)

So your talking about the rpd display I have a 09 and have it

heeter_33

I've never seen that Regina one around but it looks pretty decent.

MTB_Ryder

Still learning. Thought it was only the '10's that had them. Also, thanks to everyone for helping me look. You guys are real pushers! lol

mzspd

It is pretty tough to beat the value in these cars. I bought mine 2 years ago with 120Km for 7k.. It drives amazing, lots of power, handles great and it has been very reliable.

The only drawback is that its a cobalt so cheaper interior with some squeaks and rattles.

heeter_33

They were options in '08 and '09 and came in all '10s.

bacardi

RPD wasn't an option in 2008 at all, it was new for MY2009.