Thoughts on the 2010 Cobalt SS ?
03-16-2016 | 09:16 PM
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Thoughts on the 2010 Cobalt SS ?
https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/5489256079.html
Hey everyone. Im going to look at this on Saturday. Was wondering what you all thought. The owner might actually be on here. Who knows ! Let me know what Ya think (: thanks.
Hey everyone. Im going to look at this on Saturday. Was wondering what you all thought. The owner might actually be on here. Who knows ! Let me know what Ya think (: thanks.
03-17-2016 | 06:02 AM
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No offense but I would never let anyone test drive without having cash either. You apparently have never had someone who just wanted to run the cramp out of your car with no intention of buying it, want to take it for a drive. There are a bunch out there.
03-17-2016 | 07:10 AM
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Yeah. Which I understand completely. I wouldn't want someone test driving with no intention of buying. Im not sure if im feeling the side pipe. But its growing on me. (:
03-17-2016 | 10:05 AM
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the one you posted is a little "riced out" for my taste.
Painted valve cover and fuse box cover.... to each their own i guess.
aftermarket headlights... im guessing they're worst than stock but who knows, maybe i'm wrong.
side exhaust, kinda riced out, mine has a catless downpipe and no muffler and that's already borderline annoying cause i hear it on the left side of the car, having a side exhaust RIGHT BY YOUR EAR, it's only a matter of time before that gets annoying, also, make sure it still has the stock exhaust resonator, otherwise im fairly sure it will drone.
Forged bypass valve.... you'll notice most EXPERIENCED people that actually understand engine control will tell you the stock one is fine. (i'm sure i'll get flamed for this one).
All that aside, i'd definitely consider it, just make sure it was maintained well, and not damaged by someone that doesn't understand these cars, like a bad tune. the price is pretty decent, good luck.
Since i live in michigan i checked craigslist and came accross this:
https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/5484553024.html
from the ad, i think this one looks better.
Painted valve cover and fuse box cover.... to each their own i guess.
aftermarket headlights... im guessing they're worst than stock but who knows, maybe i'm wrong.
side exhaust, kinda riced out, mine has a catless downpipe and no muffler and that's already borderline annoying cause i hear it on the left side of the car, having a side exhaust RIGHT BY YOUR EAR, it's only a matter of time before that gets annoying, also, make sure it still has the stock exhaust resonator, otherwise im fairly sure it will drone.
Forged bypass valve.... you'll notice most EXPERIENCED people that actually understand engine control will tell you the stock one is fine. (i'm sure i'll get flamed for this one).
All that aside, i'd definitely consider it, just make sure it was maintained well, and not damaged by someone that doesn't understand these cars, like a bad tune. the price is pretty decent, good luck.
Since i live in michigan i checked craigslist and came accross this:
https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/5484553024.html
from the ad, i think this one looks better.
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03-17-2016 | 10:13 AM
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the one you posted is a little "riced out" for my taste.
Painted valve cover and fuse box cover.... to each their own i guess.
aftermarket headlights... im guessing they're worst than stock but who knows, maybe i'm wrong.
side exhaust, kinda riced out, mine has a catless downpipe and no muffler and that's already borderline annoying cause i hear it on the left side of the car, having a side exhaust RIGHT BY YOUR EAR, it's only a matter of time before that gets annoying, also, make sure it still has the stock exhaust resonator, otherwise im fairly sure it will drone.
Forged bypass valve.... you'll notice most EXPERIENCED people that actually understand engine control will tell you the stock one is fine. (i'm sure i'll get flamed for this one).
All that aside, i'd definitely consider it, just make sure it was maintained well, and not damaged by someone that doesn't understand these cars, like a bad tune. the price is pretty decent, good luck.
Since i live in michigan i checked craigslist and came accross this:
https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/5484553024.html
from the ad, i think this one looks better.
Painted valve cover and fuse box cover.... to each their own i guess.
aftermarket headlights... im guessing they're worst than stock but who knows, maybe i'm wrong.
side exhaust, kinda riced out, mine has a catless downpipe and no muffler and that's already borderline annoying cause i hear it on the left side of the car, having a side exhaust RIGHT BY YOUR EAR, it's only a matter of time before that gets annoying, also, make sure it still has the stock exhaust resonator, otherwise im fairly sure it will drone.
Forged bypass valve.... you'll notice most EXPERIENCED people that actually understand engine control will tell you the stock one is fine. (i'm sure i'll get flamed for this one).
All that aside, i'd definitely consider it, just make sure it was maintained well, and not damaged by someone that doesn't understand these cars, like a bad tune. the price is pretty decent, good luck.
Since i live in michigan i checked craigslist and came accross this:
https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/5484553024.html
from the ad, i think this one looks better.
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03-17-2016 | 10:40 AM
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the one you posted is a little "riced out" for my taste.
Painted valve cover and fuse box cover.... to each their own i guess.
aftermarket headlights... im guessing they're worst than stock but who knows, maybe i'm wrong.
side exhaust, kinda riced out, mine has a catless downpipe and no muffler and that's already borderline annoying cause i hear it on the left side of the car, having a side exhaust RIGHT BY YOUR EAR, it's only a matter of time before that gets annoying, also, make sure it still has the stock exhaust resonator, otherwise im fairly sure it will drone.
Forged bypass valve.... you'll notice most EXPERIENCED people that actually understand engine control will tell you the stock one is fine. (i'm sure i'll get flamed for this one).
All that aside, i'd definitely consider it, just make sure it was maintained well, and not damaged by someone that doesn't understand these cars, like a bad tune. the price is pretty decent, good luck.
Since i live in michigan i checked craigslist and came accross this:
https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/5484553024.html
from the ad, i think this one looks better.
EDIT: the 2 door you posted does NOT have the limited slip differential, the G85 (i think) option which is very desireable, to me at least.
Painted valve cover and fuse box cover.... to each their own i guess.
aftermarket headlights... im guessing they're worst than stock but who knows, maybe i'm wrong.
side exhaust, kinda riced out, mine has a catless downpipe and no muffler and that's already borderline annoying cause i hear it on the left side of the car, having a side exhaust RIGHT BY YOUR EAR, it's only a matter of time before that gets annoying, also, make sure it still has the stock exhaust resonator, otherwise im fairly sure it will drone.
Forged bypass valve.... you'll notice most EXPERIENCED people that actually understand engine control will tell you the stock one is fine. (i'm sure i'll get flamed for this one).
All that aside, i'd definitely consider it, just make sure it was maintained well, and not damaged by someone that doesn't understand these cars, like a bad tune. the price is pretty decent, good luck.
Since i live in michigan i checked craigslist and came accross this:
https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/5484553024.html
from the ad, i think this one looks better.
EDIT: the 2 door you posted does NOT have the limited slip differential, the G85 (i think) option which is very desireable, to me at least.
03-17-2016 | 10:53 AM
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I honetly like the 4 Doors for the function, my next car for sure will be a sedan, the rear isn't the best but I like it either way, and the sleeper status that it gives you
03-17-2016 | 11:01 AM
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I do like the sleeper aspect. I would want to lower it. And do some other things that I wouldn't be able to afford with insurance and a payment. Lol but i like how low the mileage is. It would last much longer. So to speak.
03-17-2016 | 11:23 AM
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Anyone that knows these cars will not call it a "soccer mom". with a tune, these are VERY fast for a 4 cylinder. I only have a downpipe, even stock airbox, and a very mild, safe tune that i did myself, and I will confidently line up next to an LS1 camaro/trans am/ c5 corvette. I own a C5 corvette and my cobalt is more fun to drive, and faster (it's sad really), too bad the cobalt is FWD.
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03-17-2016 | 11:27 AM
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you talk about "affording" mods.
Let me give you an unsolicited piece of advice that i'm sure you wont listen too. If cash is tight, do not put every penny you own in a car, that is a bad move. get yourself a cheap reliable car (like a civic or a base cobalt) and wait until you are a little more financially stable. These cars are cheap to fix (if you fix them yourself) and relatively reliable, but it's a high output engine, it will need maintenance and wear items.
Let me give you an unsolicited piece of advice that i'm sure you wont listen too. If cash is tight, do not put every penny you own in a car, that is a bad move. get yourself a cheap reliable car (like a civic or a base cobalt) and wait until you are a little more financially stable. These cars are cheap to fix (if you fix them yourself) and relatively reliable, but it's a high output engine, it will need maintenance and wear items.
03-17-2016 | 11:30 AM
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you talk about "affording" mods.
Let me give you an unsolicited piece of advice that i'm sure you wont listen too. If cash is tight, do not put every penny you own in a car, that is a bad move. get yourself a cheap reliable car (like a civic or a base cobalt) and wait until you are a little more financially stable. These cars are cheap to fix (if you fix them yourself) and relatively reliable, but it's a high output engine, it will need maintenance and wear items.
Let me give you an unsolicited piece of advice that i'm sure you wont listen too. If cash is tight, do not put every penny you own in a car, that is a bad move. get yourself a cheap reliable car (like a civic or a base cobalt) and wait until you are a little more financially stable. These cars are cheap to fix (if you fix them yourself) and relatively reliable, but it's a high output engine, it will need maintenance and wear items.
Cheaper than other cars in its class/power level.
Agree though.
If you dont have the cost of an engine in your savings (about $2500 self installed) then move on.
03-17-2016 | 11:52 AM
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03-17-2016 | 11:57 AM
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you talk about "affording" mods.
Let me give you an unsolicited piece of advice that i'm sure you wont listen too. If cash is tight, do not put every penny you own in a car, that is a bad move. get yourself a cheap reliable car (like a civic or a base cobalt) and wait until you are a little more financially stable. These cars are cheap to fix (if you fix them yourself) and relatively reliable, but it's a high output engine, it will need maintenance and wear items.
Let me give you an unsolicited piece of advice that i'm sure you wont listen too. If cash is tight, do not put every penny you own in a car, that is a bad move. get yourself a cheap reliable car (like a civic or a base cobalt) and wait until you are a little more financially stable. These cars are cheap to fix (if you fix them yourself) and relatively reliable, but it's a high output engine, it will need maintenance and wear items.
03-17-2016 | 12:17 PM
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03-17-2016 | 12:25 PM
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Well my car has lsd or atleast has the code, I honestly don't know if I would feel the difference if it didn't come with it, when I got my car that was the least of my worries to be honest. Also look for some ss sedans pics I think they look really good once they are fixed up a bit
03-17-2016 | 12:26 PM
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03-17-2016 | 12:46 PM
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Seats are more on the grey side that white tho
White wheels you say https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/feat...thread-320344/
White wheels you say https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/feat...thread-320344/
03-17-2016 | 12:58 PM
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Seats are more on the grey side that white tho
White wheels you say https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/feat...thread-320344/
White wheels you say https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/feat...thread-320344/
03-17-2016 | 03:30 PM
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It does both. With more traction, you can lay down more power. At stock power levels, you shouldn't really need LSD. Though, with even just a tune, you'll really appreciate not having an open differential.