vbcamaro89

was it a bad idea that i bought a 99 camaro z28 with 134,000 miles on it didnt have enough money for a low millage car

svtwhat?

iTrader: (17)

if the pricer was right absolutely not! a friend of mine's car ran a 13.0@107 with 150k or maybe even more miles on it

Ntimid8r7

iTrader: (9)

nope! as long as it was serviced the way it should be mileage is only a number. dont let it scare you.

svtwhat?

iTrader: (17)

exactly!

chevy8806

I got 125K on mine completly stock when i bought her. After adding some bolt ons and a tune the only thing i worry is the trans. dont know how long it's going to hold especially when i put a stall tc in. if you got a m6 you got nothing to worry about for sure

vbcamaro89

unfortunatly she is a not a m6 shes an a4

demonspeed

iTrader: (7)

I still wouldn't worry much. The problem is, if you couldn't afford to buy a nicer car, how are you going to afford to keep up with this one?

blackfang

iTrader: (2)

Like it has been said, if it was serviced, then I wouldn't worry too much.

svtwhat?

iTrader: (17)

t56's break just as easy... espicially with unexpierenced drivers. It is actually harder around here to find a car with that mileage that has a perfect shifting everything t56

vbcamaro89

my other question is with all those miles on it is it safe to do serious mods like heads cam or should i just say screw this motor drive it and keep saving for a new motor

fast01z28

iTrader: (6)

you can modify the motor...while its apart you can inspect to see how the internals are. building it up and rebuilding it can be done at the same time.

actually, i would recommend it. new heads, cam, lifters, pushrods, pistons...will give you a more solid motor.

vbcamaro89

srry if i sound like an idiot with these questions just taking in my options what do you think i should do?

svtwhat?

iTrader: (17)

with the miles, id just save up for another shortblock, have it freshened up, install the parts you want to run... then swap them out... then your car wont be down for a long period of time

vbcamaro89

whats the ball park price on something like doing a new short block?

svtwhat?

iTrader: (17)

it just depends. these things will take some abuse as long as you keep them oiled and change rod bolts. you could even just buy a low mileage shortblock and just bolt stuff on, change the oil pump and then go to town

vbcamaro89

ok thanks 4 the imput i appreciate the help since im new to these ls motors

z28camaroracer

Last week I picked up a 98 ss with 159500 miles on it, runs and drives great.

svtwhat?

iTrader: (17)

id buy one with high miles for a daily driver if the price was right

what did you pay for it?

z28camaroracer

Got her for 5900 out the door. interior is almost spot less, only wear is the shifter **** and pedals. Exterior paint is oxidized on the hood and spoiler. Need the right front fender repaired and the rocker panel (looks like they ran something over). The wheels have some minor curb rash on the edges.

svtwhat?

iTrader: (17)

not a bad price at all!!!!

funny i see people still trying to sell rollers for that much