Shackleford

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I'm seriously considering selling my 189K mile LT1 to get a '98+ V6 for the next few years until I graduate college.

MSDRbooger

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my sister has a 99 Camaro with the v6 and about 140k on it. it's been reliable as far as i know.

sdbrown84

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I owned one for a few years. Great cars. Just make sure you do the usual, change sparks, oil, tires and such. Only major problem I had was a spark or two going bad prematuraly.

They are not immune from the old LS1 faults though... Body stress "dimples", window motors, and everything else other than engine related that people complain about on this board...

Starz T/A 17

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Are you havin problems with your LT1??? b/c they will probally get around the same gas millage, I just dont see a point. I mean what are you hoping to accomplish besides getting into a slower ride

Shackleford

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The LT1 has been a maintenance headache. I don't know how long the engine is going to last with 189K miles under its belt. The V6 should get better gas mileage. The car is not in BAD shape, but I want something newer and nicer. I want t-tops too.

theroad64

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Keep your LT1. You will wind up kicking yourself for getting into a V6. If I were you I would shop around for used LT1 pullout with less than 100K on it as a spare. Honestly I am in the same boat with my 93 LT1(180K miles), and I plan on running it til it snaps or spins something, then I'll bite the bullet.

Shackleford

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Yeah, mine needs the AC fixed, the headliner fixed, the brake system fixed, the heater core replaced, and a wheel-clanking noise resolved.

00midnightz

BS starz the gas mileage would not be even close, my lt1 on all highway trips only registered 23 or so, and i know several people with 3.8 f-bodys that pull 28+highway not to mention you would never dip below 21 in the city, not to mention you only need to use 87 octane in the 3.8 and it is not absolutely necessary to use premium in the lt1 but it is much better for it.

Shackleford

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Yeah, it would help out on gas quite a bit, especially with premium being $3/gallon.

Starz T/A 17

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really??? it all comes down to gearing and tranny type, but I know plently of people with LT1's and 6 speeds who get 27+ MPG's which is similar to what a V6 would see. It all depends... but my point was that its not going to be night and day difference as if he got a hyrbrid or something. I can understand if you want something newer/less miles thats reasonable, I know being in college IF something breaks you are worried that you dont have the funds to fix it, so just get something newer/ less miles and dont worry about it.

With that said yea the 3.8's are great motors I just just trying to see why you would wanna switch and your reasoning is understandable

Shackleford

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You hit the nail on the head with the last few sentences. I do have the need for speed, but I figure it can wait until I can upgrade to something much nicer, like a '01-02 low-mileage LS1 SS or even a C5 depending on how things go later on. But, this is also predicated on my Dad helping me out with a few grand or so.

BizZzatch350

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There like any other GM product of that age, the same stuff is going to go out as any other, if you get one thats well taken care of should be fine. Their good cars, most people who buy them used them to commute not really race so finding a good clean stock one isnt an issue

Shinigami2x4

I got the same my LS1 got in my V6 and i ran my V6 harder so it is possiable to get really good gas milage and they are very peppy cars when driven right

highwaywonderland

I loved my v6 till some *** hat in a ford rear ended it. I thought I would get a lot worse mpg with the LS1, but have been surprised. I got about 28mpg in the 3800 and get about 26mpg in the T/A. My 2002 firebird came with the Y87 package, and seemed to have decent acceleration, though I have never driven any other firebird/camaro v6 to compare.

kidcamaro98

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mine cranks out 360rwhp and i boost it everyday. Been very reliable so far besides my tranny going cause the access power. But yah, just change plugs, wires and oil change and you will never have a problem.

Shinigami2x4

Y87 is the best package to get it comes with all the V-8 suspension and steering but not the motor. It has a lim. rear and dual exhaust which didnt sound that bad from the factory

Ironxcross

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get the lt1 rebuilt - problem solved.