How many miles is too many miles?
Staging Lane
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 75
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From: louisiana
my 02 is my DD and is at 151k. had the starter and head gasket replaced, as far as major mechanical (did starter myself), and needs 1 tire press. sensor and the oil pressure sensor replaced.
I hit WOT in 1-3 gears daily.
car is intake/exhaust and thats it.
I hit WOT in 1-3 gears daily.
car is intake/exhaust and thats it.
My '99 FRC daily driver is at 166k miles. I have replaced heads, rockers, cam, lifters, oil pump, intake, exhaust, clutch - but that was all just because I wanted to. The stock short block is holding up just fine.
I did it cheap and bought a c5 z06 with 79k for $17k locally
Worked out very poorly. Car drove fine on test drive...turns out really nothing was maintained on it. Rear-end had almost no fluid in it when I changed it (no noise though), trans fluid had never been changed, clutch fluid was black, oil was black, back brakes were down to the pad, clutch is amazingly ok, shocks need to be replaced.
All of these things I enjoy changing. I didn't enjoy the crank bolt spinning out and pulling the engine. I'd shoot for spending a little more and getting one with less than 50k.
I'm sure these cars can run forever, my 5.0 mustang had 230k on it when I sold it original engine/trans and I trashed it every day...but that only works if you maintain them - and not everyone does that.
Worked out very poorly. Car drove fine on test drive...turns out really nothing was maintained on it. Rear-end had almost no fluid in it when I changed it (no noise though), trans fluid had never been changed, clutch fluid was black, oil was black, back brakes were down to the pad, clutch is amazingly ok, shocks need to be replaced.
All of these things I enjoy changing. I didn't enjoy the crank bolt spinning out and pulling the engine. I'd shoot for spending a little more and getting one with less than 50k.
I'm sure these cars can run forever, my 5.0 mustang had 230k on it when I sold it original engine/trans and I trashed it every day...but that only works if you maintain them - and not everyone does that.
When di your gasket go out ?
My Z/28 is at 119k no issues there yet, weird.
60 k is the limit for a GM certified. I bought my 04 as a GM certified it comes with a 100k powertrain warranty from GM. I'll never get a brand new car again. GM certified is the way to go, cost more but it is certified and easy to get an extended warranty.
Staging Lane
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 75
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From: louisiana
It was weird. My motor started makin this rapid-popping noise under throttle, and everyone said it was bad gas. Took it several places. finally took it to LG Motorsports and when they put it on the dyno they could see the exhaust venting out. the gasket's middle layer (they are 3 piece metal) had worn away. there was no oil/coolant contact though so no big deal!
this was at 83 k.
I'm also looking for a C5 A4 Vette with <60k miles on it near Iowa. What would you guys recommend? When I look at KBB a 98-00 C5 A4 w/ 40k miles and full options ranges from $14,525-$16k. Does this sound right? Damn resale values suck now
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Verdad Gallardo I feel bad for the guys who are selling them... It might be about June before I'm able to get all my funds together though 
Still got about $2000 to pay off on my Trans Am and then I'll have some extra income coming in for a used C5 w/ lower miles
Still got about $2000 to pay off on my Trans Am and then I'll have some extra income coming in for a used C5 w/ lower miles
