firefighter1

I'm tempted to go take a look at a 2001 Trans Am WS6. I haven't seen it yet, but it looks nice from the pics. The concern I have is that it's got 160000 miles on it. Should I be concerned? I know that's a hard question to answer because it depends on the shape of the car. The dealer say's it's all highway. What do yeah think? Here is the link..... http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/detai...1&adid=6040979

Kalgorn

iTrader: (6)

Where are you seeing mileage? I don't see it anywhere unless I'm missing it... says it's highway kms too so be sure to double check that mileage. I would say 160k is REALLY pushing it on the A4. I'm sure there are a few that have made it that far but not many.

SLVR_99-Z

I'm pretty sure that 160 is in kilometers. It says highway km's and the dealer is in Canada. I would bet that its km. In that case its more like 90k or so miles (I'm not exactly sure on that) and you would be ok.

LS1Formulation

iTrader: (13)

Mine has 141K on it and is about to get a heads/cam swap. This isn't the 70's or 80's. 200,000 is the new 100,000.

jbuerke142

iTrader: (5)

160k km = 99,400 miles. that's nothing, and really neither is 160k miles... you're looking at maintenence but lots of life left.

dyers98

BS. No it's not! The mighty LS1's run forever. Hell, I've seem these things beat day and day out, shot with nitrous, power shifted run on low oil and they still keep on going. I hear about people throwing rods and spinning bearings here and there but for the most part these motors have proven themselves top top notch.

My buddy bought one w/ 200k on the clock to put a 427 LS1 into and he thought it would be fun to blow up the 200k motor first - It would blow-up. He ended driving it all summer and pulling the motor and selling it because it would not die!

Now - there is no reason to buy one with those kind of miles unless you plan replacing motor anyways. You can easily dig one up with fewer miles.

firefighter1

Oh, sorry guy's! I forgot to mention, when I called the dealer he gave me the mileage over the phone. It is 260,000 kilometers.

Rob98LS1

iTrader: (5)

no its not pushing it. Honestly.

Spink

iTrader: (1)

The engine may be fine, that's probably the most durable part of these cars, or almost any car nowadays. High mileage cars cause problems because all the other parts aren't made to go that long and the money you save because of the high mileage you end up spending on stuff like tranny's, rear ends, water pumps, power steering pumps, windshield washer motors, alternators, starters, shocks, tie rods, wheel bearings, window motors, and what not.

Also, if it truly is highway miles it's probably had the front end repainted or it has a whole bunch of stone chips all over it. Then you'd want to know if it was painted by a quality shop.

Personally I try to keep my car off the highway as much as possible because I've seen what stones do to the front end of these cars. Usually I only hit the highway late at night or early Sunday morning when there's no traffic and all the work vehicles are parked for the day.

CJDZ24_Z28

iTrader: (75)

I wouldn't worry to much. I'm almost pushing 140k on my TA and the car was making over 390 to the wheels at one point. Also click this link

https://ls1tech.com/forums/searc...earchid=5155118

https://ls1tech.com/forums/searc...earchid=5155118

firefighter1

Wow, sounds sweet! The links don't work though. The car only had one owner and is all stock! Thanks for the help everyone!

black01_WS6

iTrader: (13)

see if you can see the maintence list done to it, or ask the dealer if you could call the original owner and talk to them. That may help make your judgement.

firefighter1

Ah, very good point, thanks!

CJDZ24_Z28

iTrader: (75)

sorry try these



https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ghlight=mileage

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ghlight=mileage

AW794

iTrader: (7)

160 is probably fine, but im not sure if its woth 13.9k

firefighter1

Still nothing, bro! You've got some nice rides!

99HorseSlayer

iTrader: (1)

+1,000
just be patient you'll come across a better deal then that
I looked at about 50 f-bodys before I found mine.One owner 99 bone stock perfect condition with 46k for 10 grand

CJDZ24_Z28

iTrader: (75)

Thanks alot man!! Okay i have done this 1000 times and messed up 2 times lol try these. Also like stated if you are a little shaky wait and look around for a deal. Even if you have to have the car shipped to you. There was a 2000 Z28 6-speed with under 100k for $6500 in the for sale section a few days back

https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-lsx-automobile-discussion/687305-i-did.html

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/690087-highest-mileage-cam-swap-poll.html

firefighter1

Ah, there we go! It works now! Very nice! I'm not really too shaky, I would just like to see the car first before I make anymore judgements. All I've seen are pictures. I can do all my work by myself, as long as it can be done in a driveway, and not on a hoist, lol! The dealer is about a 45 minute drive, so I'll see if i can go soon. I called the dealer and asked about the mileage. He said it IS 260,000 km;s (160,000 miles) He told me it was owned by a business person, who did a lot of travelling on the highway for his business work. He said he also had a carfax done, and it hasn't been in any accidents or anthing of that nature. I'd really like to go take a look. If the car checks out, I may work something out with a trade. I've got a 99 Mustang GT, with 92,000miles on it. We'll see...I appreciate all of the help guys!!!

jebuzws6

iTrader: (5)

I just started to push the 110,000