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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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whats wrong with mobil 1?
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 07:59 PM
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SILVER_SS/SC is selling his car

2005 Cobalt SS/SC it has the g85 package
miles: 30,500
Asking $9,500
Crap. Is that all their worth now?
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by sput
Crap. Is that all their worth now?
well i have a prior salvage title so its cheaper,
but this is what im hoping for in the future
THIS

OR THIS
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 10:50 PM
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I hope shadow isnt at the CED meet is all i have to say.
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 10:51 PM
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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Not sure why you think you need AWD...FWD cars with winter tires do great in the snow.

Either of those cars will be risky as DD, the chances you'll get one that hasn't been abused for years is pretty slim.

Also, when the R32 needs repairs be ready to hand over a few bags of cash.
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by SILVER_SS/SC
well i have a prior salvage title so its cheaper,
but this is what im hoping for in the future
THIS

OR THIS
r32? My friend up here has one...wow man anything breaks you are fucked thousands of dollars, vw's are junk.
sti - meh they are ok

why are you selling the sc though?
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by northvibe
r32? My friend up here has one...wow man anything breaks you are fucked thousands of dollars, vw's are junk.
sti - meh they are ok

why are you selling the sc though?
im going to North dakota state next year i dont want to worry bout snow and **** so i want an awd car. vw's junk how come? they sound so sick tho
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SILVER_SS/SC
im going to North dakota state next year i dont want to worry bout snow and **** so i want an awd car. vw's junk how come? they sound so sick tho
Id say keep your car...remove the wing, pick up some nice 16" wheels and some aggressive winter tires you'll be golden.

Why remove the wing? - To keep your car low profile while its parked at school.


VW cars have bad reliability and are expensive to fix (German parts).
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by rallyracer
Id say keep your car...remove the wing, pick up some nice 16" wheels and some aggressive winter tires you'll be golden.

Why remove the wing? - To keep your car low profile while its parked at school.


VW cars have bad reliability and are expensive to fix (German parts).
you are correct on VW, Upkeep and parts will kill you.
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by rallyracer
Id say keep your car...remove the wing, pick up some nice 16" wheels and some aggressive winter tires you'll be golden.

Why remove the wing? - To keep your car low profile while its parked at school.


VW cars have bad reliability and are expensive to fix (German parts).
yeah u got a point maybe a ss turbo i need an upgrade
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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VW parts are very expensive. I would just keep the balt and do winter tires like rally said.
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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vw's are unreliable and expensive to fix. They used to be good...they havent for over 10 years now. My roommates just bought a 08 rabbit with like 32k now it has 40k and 1st gear slips like a sob. and there is some squeak and clicking that they cant find or fix...how annoying for a almost new car.

My friend with the R32 had some trans module break, luckily he was under 36k miles as this part has to be made in germany for his VIN and the part was like $3k, labor was $2k. And that took 3 months to arrive. f that **** no matter how good the vr6 sounds.

Snow tires on my vibe and ms3 were fantastic and way cheaper than a new awd car.
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by northvibe
vw's are unreliable and expensive to fix. They used to be good...they havent for over 10 years now. My roommates just bought a 08 rabbit with like 32k now it has 40k and 1st gear slips like a sob. and there is some squeak and clicking that they cant find or fix...how annoying for a almost new car.

My friend with the R32 had some trans module break, luckily he was under 36k miles as this part has to be made in germany for his VIN and the part was like $3k, labor was $2k. And that took 3 months to arrive. f that **** no matter how good the vr6 sounds.

Snow tires on my vibe and ms3 were fantastic and way cheaper than a new awd car.
that is true good info, well we will see if my car even sells i wouldnt mind getting a turbo balt maybe the 4dr i hate the long doors we have.
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 12:43 AM
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I wholeheartedly agree with the snow tire statement...I have a lowly LS, but I bought a set of aftermarket 15" steelies with 195/60 Hankook winter ipike's that were phenomenal....this was their 3rd season (and I think their last) because I ran them too long into spring last year. I really want to get a set of Blizzak's this time around because I always hear so much about them. I have never had a problem in winter with the winter tires.

I think you should just hold on to your car and do what was recommended about the wing and what not as well. If you still really want something AWD, consider a Legacy GT...great cars and people don't **** them up nearly as much as STi's and WRX's.
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by SILVER_SS/SC
that is true good info, well we will see if my car even sells i wouldnt mind getting a turbo balt maybe the 4dr i hate the long doors we have.
@#$@#$ I question every day if I should of got the white 4 door. idk I have 2 cars though so its nice to have a "sporty" one just for summer. If I only had 1 car, I'd probably get the sedan.

Originally Posted by 007CobaltLS
I wholeheartedly agree with the snow tire statement...I have a lowly LS, but I bought a set of aftermarket 15" steelies with 195/60 Hankook winter ipike's that were phenomenal....this was their 3rd season (and I think their last) because I ran them too long into spring last year. I really want to get a set of Blizzak's this time around because I always hear so much about them. I have never had a problem in winter with the winter tires.

I think you should just hold on to your car and do what was recommended about the wing and what not as well. If you still really want something AWD, consider a Legacy GT...great cars and people don't **** them up nearly as much as STi's and WRX's.
snow tires are amazing and everyone in MN should have them.

I think subies are a little over hyped. If you do look into one, do LOTS of research there are very big issues with certain years, like head gasket or some other engine issue like in 07 or something. I would probably go evo over a subie because they are more solid. problem is any car with FI stock will most likely be beaten the **** out of..

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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 02:14 PM
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I just ordered the slotted rear rotors for my Balt along with some ceramic pads. I'm getting the ceremic pads being delivered to me on thursday but the rotors won't be here until next week.

Can't wait until they arrive.
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 02:21 PM
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/\ Being that you are the gr3y_f0x_n1nja, you should get the foxhound logo put on your car somewhere

Old Mar 9, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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metal gear solid ftw!!
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 02:43 PM
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/\ Being that you are the gr3y_f0x_n1nja, you should get the foxhound logo put on your car somewhere

lol I think not... I like my clean look on my Balt. More is sometimes less there Jeff.

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metal gear solid ftw!!
You said it! I was playing MGS4 story mode again this weekend.
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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I only got 20 min into the game...still havent beat mgs 2, but only watched a friend beat mgs3...I should get them and beat them all myself. I can beat mgs1 on ps1 blind folded.
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by gr3y_f0x_n1nja
lol I think not... I like my clean look on my
I think that fox hound badge would be sweet!
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 06:28 PM
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I only got 20 min into the game...still havent beat mgs 2, but only watched a friend beat mgs3...I should get them and beat them all myself. I can beat mgs1 on ps1 blind folded.
I bought the bundle pack that Konami released a couple months before MGS4 was released that had MGS1, MGS2 & MGS3 all bundled together for like $30. I can borrow it to you anytime you want if you wish to play them.

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I think that fox hound badge would be sweet!
You do it first and then I'll consider it.
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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a white outlined version of that logo would look pretty flippin sweet on the corner of the windshield. it's there, but not out in the open.
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 12:05 AM
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Tj - what brand roto and pads did u get?



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