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Newbie with a purchase question

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#1 ·
Looking at getting an 08 2.5 that has a Cobb access port & Perrin exhaust only on for 200 miles or so before the turbo ate itself.
Question is, what are the odds it is as simple as a new turbo? It was run 2 or 3 times (trailer loading) and starts right up. I'm worried it may be more of a maintenance rabbit hole if a bunch of metal from the shaft/bearings was circulated through the block. Will it be reliable with a new turbo and a few 500mi oil changes?
 
#8 ·
So had the dealer check it out after the new turbo got starved within 10 minutes. Metal shavings from the shaft, impeller nut and blades rubbing. Dealer is saying a new engine is the only option for $9k-$11k. Is it possible to clean the shavings out of the system? I was thinking an Amsoil bypass kit and some short oil changes.
 
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