New LS1 Owners - Newbie Tech Basic Technical Questions & Advice
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Looking at 2002 Z28 SS clone..ADVICE Please!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-21-2010, 12:24 PM
  #1  
TECH Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
dub.ya.es.SICK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 419
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Looking at 2002 Z28 SS clone..ADVICE Please!

Again I was looking into a 2002 z28 ss clone, it seems a bit overpriced to me for having 123,000miles on it..What do you think????

I havnt seen under the hood yet or even been there to see it yet, what do you think I should look for ?

Any advice would be great.!!!

There are a lot of things I like and dislike, I like the white and it looks to be pretty clean. but I do not like dealers who try and run something over on me "Z28/SS very rare" and "Alpine White" for the exterrior color

HELP ME OUT GUYS IM FBODY SHOPPING AGAIN!!!!!!

http://www.zcarsca.net/vehicledetail...?VID=117951237
Old 07-21-2010, 12:59 PM
  #2  
11 Second Club
iTrader: (18)
 
thunderstruck507's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Northwest AR
Posts: 8,358
Received 26 Likes on 18 Posts

Default

how do you know its a clone? looks nice...price isn't terrible for a dealer car
Old 07-21-2010, 01:31 PM
  #3  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (21)
 
blk/slvr02ss's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Port Saint Lucie,Florida
Posts: 2,767
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I dont think it is a clone.It looks to have Dual/Dual exhaust on it also.Get the Vin# and go to SLP Performace and let then run the Vin# they will tell u if it is or is'nt.U can also look @ the pass.door to see if it says Moified by SLP.All SS's start as base model Z-28's.The price is not that bad but see if u can get them down some.
Old 07-21-2010, 01:42 PM
  #4  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (21)
 
blk/slvr02ss's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Port Saint Lucie,Florida
Posts: 2,767
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I just spoke to SLP and it is real #5458 is the build # and it came w/ Dual/Dual Exhaust & Chrome 17x9.5 ZR-1 Rims so that should answer your question and it has the 335hp package also which is the exhaust.
Old 07-21-2010, 01:48 PM
  #5  
TECH Enthusiast
 
AnnivSS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Lewisville, TX
Posts: 588
Received 212 Likes on 174 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by blk/slvr02ss
I dont think it is a clone.It looks to have Dual/Dual exhaust on it also.Get the Vin# and go to SLP Performace and let then run the Vin# they will tell u if it is or is'nt.U can also look @ the pass.door to see if it says Moified by SLP.All SS's start as base model Z-28's.The price is not that bad but see if u can get them down some.
Not all SS's have the passenger side door option stickers. Theres an RPO code for the SS option package its WU8. If its a true SS is should have both the Z28 and WU8 RPO codes on the drivers side build sticker, on the door jamb. Hope this helps.
Old 07-21-2010, 02:01 PM
  #6  
TECH Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
dub.ya.es.SICK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 419
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

you guys are awesome lol I am on the phone with SLP online as we speak checking, surprisingly the guy at the dealer seems to know a bit more than the last guy, and assured me it is true and told me to call so hear I am.....they said it is a consignment and the lady who owns it wont drop a penny and doesnt care when it sells.... I will check it out in person in the morning , I am starting to like it more... and more... ANY OTHER TIPS TO LOOK AT GUYS>? THANKS!!!!!!!
Old 07-21-2010, 02:07 PM
  #7  
TECH Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
dub.ya.es.SICK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 419
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by blk/slvr02ss
I just spoke to SLP and it is real #5458 is the build # and it came w/ Dual/Dual Exhaust & Chrome 17x9.5 ZR-1 Rims so that should answer your question and it has the 335hp package also which is the exhaust.
SLP said build # 5484...? lol it also has C5 y2k rims instead of ZR-1's and I believe the are saying it has aftermarket rotors and flowmaster exhaust..... but I will see tomorrow.
Old 07-21-2010, 02:12 PM
  #8  
On The Tree
iTrader: (3)
 
Lanaue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Parkville MD.
Posts: 170
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Good Luck
Old 07-21-2010, 02:27 PM
  #9  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (21)
 
blk/slvr02ss's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Port Saint Lucie,Florida
Posts: 2,767
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

They look like ZR-1's to me but really cant see them from the side.Yes SLP says it a real SS #5484.
Old 07-21-2010, 02:37 PM
  #10  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
 
TooLateVTEC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: FredVegas, Va
Posts: 1,445
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Looks like a clean car for that many miles on it...the driver seat looks to be in good condition which is rare.

The last pic all the way to the right shows one of the wheels are it is a C5 wheel.
Old 07-21-2010, 03:33 PM
  #11  
TECH Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
dub.ya.es.SICK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 419
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

yaa well if it is meant to be then we will see tomorrow morning i am going to go check it out and drive it, i realllly do like the neutral two tone interrior alot, and i am all about arctic white
Old 07-21-2010, 03:52 PM
  #12  
LS1Tech Administrator
iTrader: (3)
 
RPM WS6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Schiller Park, IL Member: #317
Posts: 32,366
Likes: 0
Received 1,795 Likes on 1,279 Posts
LS1Tech 20 Year Member
Default

Originally Posted by dub.ya.es.SICK
they said it is a consignment and the lady who owns it wont drop a penny and doesnt care when it sells....
Bullshit. Most consignment agreements call for the owner to pay a certain amount to the dealer while the car is sitting on their lot. Assuming this is the case here (likely would be unless she's a personal friend of somebody important at the dealer), it's in her best interest to sell ASAP. People who are in no rush usually try to sell privately.

Having said that, the price isn't bad to start with so you probably wouldn't get much off, since someone else will likely pay close to that amount if you don't.

Originally Posted by dub.ya.es.SICK
it also has C5 y2k rims instead of ZR-1's and I believe the are saying it has aftermarket rotors and flowmaster exhaust..... but I will see tomorrow.
Yep, wheels are C5 style for sure, and the rotors (at least the one I could see in the pic) are definitely aftermarket drilled & slotted. As for the exhaust, all we can see are the tips which are definitely SLP dual/dual style, but the muffler could have certainly been changed to a Flowmaster at some point. You'll have to check that out in person to tell.
Old 07-22-2010, 02:24 AM
  #13  
TECH Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
dub.ya.es.SICK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 419
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks guys, ya well I figured the dealer says they or she wont drop a penny cuz either way it probably would be taking away from the dealer.....from waht I have heard down payment would have to be about 5k which I dont quite have so, onward with the SEARCH for another fbody..!!
Old 07-25-2010, 05:25 PM
  #14  
Teching In
 
jrbluez's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I'd say keep looking. I just bought a 01 SS with 95xxx miles auto, leather, ttops, etc for $5800. There's better deals out there, you just have to be patient and always looking.




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:02 AM.