SYon22s

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i've got a guy who wants to trade me a 98 Z28, his odometer shows 202000, he said the oil pump went out at 189000, he said a mechanic replaced the oil pump and bearings, wouldn't it be wise to go ahead and take the whole motor apart and check for other damage like cam, cylinders etc? he said the car runs strong and everything and the tranny was rebuilt at 168000 with a b&m shift kit ,so what do u guys think about the deal?

jmdale1984

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Run it til it dies. Mines at 193k and still running strong. I don't think anyone really knows the expected life of the LS motors yet. If they do, I'd love to know. I just hope mine holds out til I can get a crate LS3.

Starz T/A 17

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It all depends how much and condition of the car. from what you said it really aint enough to say if I would buy it or pass on it. If the price is right I wouldnt let the millage scare me though

SYon22s

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the car is really nice and looks real clean, has a fresh paint job, looks like it has been taken care of, What do i need to look or listen for when i go to look at it? it also has a 4:11 gear and flows with no cats.

NC01TA

Obviously you don't have much $$ or you wouldn't even be considering a car with such high mileage. I would still say, "stay away" unless you are prepared to put some serious money into it. I've never heard of ANY car not needing some immediate bucks with over 200k on the odometer. On the other hand, if you are getting it for ultra cheap, then what the hell, nothing to lose if it dies, right? You didn't mention how much, or what the deal is.

its turbo time

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considering the mods and whats broke on it i'd probably avoid it unless its a steal.
sounds like it was beat on if you ask me.
How much is asking?...if you dont mind

up2nuthingud

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just be prepared for replacing other odds and ends if you do get it. Steering components, suspension bushings, etc. also, with that many miles i would think it probably rattles to hell. thats new weather stripping and the like. to get it and drive it till it breaks is fine. dont expect it to be worth much when you go to get rid of it though.

BigDaddyBry

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I don't think we know what the trade or deal is yet, so let us know and we can give an educated answer.

bad6as

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how much is he asking?

1meantransam

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yeah like everyone says include both parts here, how much does he want? also if it's cheap (real cheap) i don't quite understand what some say is SERIOUS MONEY!!! when you get this for dirt cheap i expext.. then buy a used low mileage LS1 or other LS1 being you're cheapest option at 1k to 3k and you're set. **** if someone told me 6k or in that low area i would get it, take the engine out and make that thing a monster

SYon22s

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he is asking $10000, here is a pic of my truck he is wanting to trade for.


[img=http://img18.imagevenue.com/loc614/th_43808_201470250_l_122_614lo.jpg]

SamhainZ28

iTrader: (28)

if he is asking $10,000 run away, run far far away

zach_ws6

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10000 seems very high to me...i have seen 60k mile f bods go for that much

jmdale1984

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$10,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hahahahahahahahahahahaha, I'd be lucky to get 9 for my 2000 SS w/193k

SYon22s

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it is high though isn't it, i'll prolly just try to sell my truck and buy me a car with less miles

jmdale1984

iTrader: (6)

Check the KBB... that's way high.

Starz T/A 17

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yea, that car is probally worth in the 4-5 K range, 6 bein high

bjamick

iTrader: (31)

HAHA wow, do not even thing about buying that car.. You can definitely find a WAY better deal than that :Eek:.. you can find them all day long for 8gs.

BigDaddyBry

iTrader: (15)

I used Edmunds.com True Market Value to price the car. I even added EVERY option and said it was in outstanding condition. The result = $5500 and that's with over $800 in options.

If your truck is worth $5k then its a fair trade.

its turbo time

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yeah thats way high, i payed 9k for a flawless t/a with 80k still under warranty. i didnt neccesarily get a awesome deal, but it was within reason.

You have got the right idea, check the classifieds on this board https://ls1tech.com/forums/vehicles-sale-lsx-powered-only-47/

or autotrader.com is where i found mine

good luck