Hey guys, long time no see.

Anyway, I have the option to pay probably less than $5k for a 2007 Cobalt SS/NA 5 speed with 92k on it. It's completely stock everywhere, so more than likely not run as hard as some. What I'm trying to decide is if its worth it to get. I think it might be, provided it checks out mechanically and such. It's got typical stuff like fogged headlights and being a Florida car the plastic bumpers have faded slightly, but I should be able to get it for a really good price. Anyway, the real question, should I get it, how much would it be to turbo/supercharge it, which is better and why? I know it's really up to you, I prefer superchargers for the whine, but turbos of course provide more power. Power isn't everything to me though, so it's not chosen over ease of install and price. I think I've answered my question slightly, but I still want to hear what you guys think!

 

If it has a clear title on it and a carfax shows nothing major wrong with it sounds like a good deal

 

Yeah, to make it clear it was a trade in at my dad's dealership. That's why it'll be such a low price.

 

If you got the money then buy it.

 

Sounds like a solid deal, although for what it's going to cost you on top of the car to boost it, you could probably pick up an LSJ with similar milage if youre patient

 

Will cost about 1200ish to supercharge.
Definitely easier to install and definitely cheaper.

 

I know I could do that, however every LSJ I've looked at has been run into the ground pretty much. I looked at a 2007 with 47k and nearly everything inside was ripped or torn, it had a ridiculous exhaust and the dealer wanted $13k for it lol. I feel like this is the best route to go, considering supercharging is just a thought currently. But if its really only $1,200ish then I'd definitely do it.

 

You're in luck, cause we have a member here who sells full supercharger kits on here all the time for that price.

 

Troof! Hit up Mongo. Thats what I plan on doing once I'm ready to tear into my motor.

 

nope.

 

Any reasoning behind this?

 

If you're not worried about power than definitely go supercharged. Its cheaper, still has great power gains, and will have less upkeep than a turbo. Post pics if you get a chance. Bought my lsj from a local dealer that traded from Florida too. Clean car. Has a little bit of rail dust. Nothing a claybar wont take care of though. You'll definitely love it!

 

Hey supermanman

If you purchase the Cobalt you can send me the VIN and I can give you the build sheet so you can see all of the factory options the car came with. Just send me a private message.

Jackie
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

Don't forget, if you buy a complete kit for 1200 you'll still need a few bolts, gauges, probably hear exchanger, wire harnesses if they aren't included, a clutch would be needed after a little while, a tune. You're looking at 2k. I paid 550 for my lsj take off kit and my build still cost me 1400

 

If the car checks out . buy it. Any pics of it?

 

Well, I may have been a bt high on the guesstimate of a supercharger kit. Seen Mongo been posting them up for 700-800

 

Very cool. I will get you that VIN tomorrow, I'm going to go check it out again.

Remember guys, the supercharging is just an idea as of now. I'm going into college this month so I probably won't be in the most financially able state for a bit. This would probably be a next summer project if it does happen (and I do buy the car) $700-$800 sounds pretty sweet, and if the whole project could be done for like $1,200-$1,500 that would be awesome.

I'm going to check it out again tomorrow, I'll take some pics. Hopefully it's been detailed, the day I saw it they had just taken it in on trade. If they clean it up and it lasts 30 days, I can get it for $500 over what they gave for the trade. Based on the KBB for it, they're probably going to ask like $9,500 for it, but they only probably gave the person $4,500 for it max.

 

OK great supermanman! Just send it to me by private message. I will be waiting for your message. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Jackie
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

i wouldnt mind having a bone stock SS.N/A for a daily driver. id do it.

 

It's posted on their site now, with a picture of a red SS/SC in the description. It's a laser blue SS/NA lol. They want $10,210 for it. I hope they fixed the dent on the side for that price

If it sits on the lot for 30 days, it'll be mine. Jackie, I'll PM you the VIN now.

 

Pics as requested, it looks a hell of a lot better than it did when I was in person. One thing that I'm really curious about is the cloth seats... Shouldn't they be leather?







Pretty much the only things that scream wear are the steering wheel and the shift boot, pretty easy stuff to fix. Here's hoping it stays for the month!

 

2.4's had cloth. Easy to get a set of leathers, if you wanted.

 

Good to know. I'd definitely be interested in switching to leather at some point, the cloth ones look a bit faded. But that really all depends on how good of a price I get it for.

 

Not all 2.4 ss has cloth. Most of them came with either grey or black heated leather seats. Mine are grey leather.

 

This but considering that just get an lsj for 7-8k and be done with it