how many miles can i expect out of an ls1?
09-05-2006, 07:15 PM
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how many miles can i expect out of an ls1? im looking at buying an ls1 m6 camaro for around 7-8 grand, obviously i want the lowest milage possible but if i find a good deal what kind of milage should i stay away from? also how many miles can i get out of an ls1 thats well maintained?
09-05-2006, 07:18 PM
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The LS1 can last a very long time if it has been properly maintained and cared for. The type of mileage is more important than actual mileage. Highway miles are much easier on a car than city. Try to find a stock car if you can b/c chances are that it wasn't driven quite as hard as a modded one.
09-05-2006, 10:43 PM
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for 7 to 8k...your gonna be looking at beat up..or really high mileage..or both.. so expect stuff to break...or tak ethat and get another 5-7k ina loan and get a nice 50-60k car.
09-05-2006, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BrandonDrecksage
for 7 to 8k...your gonna be looking at beat up..or really high mileage..or both.. so expect stuff to break...or tak ethat and get another 5-7k ina loan and get a nice 50-60k car.
09-05-2006, 11:26 PM
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A couple weeks ago somebody was looking into getting an ls1 with something like 300,000 miles on it. But who knows if that was actual mileage or what. Basically like almost any other car, just take care of it and it'll take care of you.
09-05-2006, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ebear
My car was 8600 out the door with 89k on it. It runs perfect and wasn't modded... at least it runs perfect for now.. we'll see
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09-05-2006, 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by BrandonDrecksage
exceptions to the rule, just because you got a good deal doesn't everyone will, will you give this guy cash if he buys a junker following your example?
09-06-2006, 12:14 AM
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I paid 15K w/ 40,000 miles,bone stock. Now its paid for and it has 138,xxx and still running strong, I've only had to replace the clutch b/c of a bad night at the track. I used my Z for a DD for around 4 years, now I have a truck to help on the bad weather days.
But you must show them love, nothing but the best, M1 and RP to lube everything up.
But you must show them love, nothing but the best, M1 and RP to lube everything up.
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The price of ls1 was weird seem much cheaper on ls1 tech then around here. You don't see an ls1 fo 6-9k at all hardly ever.
It's usually 12-16k
And then you see a guy who got one 2 years ago for 6700 wiht 97k thats a good deal two years later around here.
You wouldn't price would be so up and down.
It's usually 12-16k
And then you see a guy who got one 2 years ago for 6700 wiht 97k thats a good deal two years later around here.
You wouldn't price would be so up and down.
09-07-2006, 08:10 PM
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The price of ls1 was weird seem much cheaper on ls1 tech then around here. You don't see an ls1 fo 6-9k at all hardly ever.
It's usually 12-16k
It's usually 12-16k
That's why I shopped on the internet and scored one with <20k on it for 8k. Ebay. And these deals are not rare; a guy on this board scored a TA with 83k on it about a month ago for 5k.
09-07-2006, 09:03 PM
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9 grand with 76k on it. 2001 z28 6spd all mine had done to it was true duals the kid the i bought it from got on it every once in a while but didnt take it to the track at all. I like the car alot did a tune up and a lid the car pulls ws6's and my friends auto t/a with long tubes, lid and cut out. so i think she's healthy. good luck to ya
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Take a look at this site, Auto Trader and get some ideas, thats where I got my TA. But hey if you are planning on mods, and take good care of it, at the end you are going to end up rebuilding a good engine so the mileage will not be accurate. You know, it will be like new all the time 
