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Old 09-11-2007, 05:36 PM
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So far so good...only thing I've had to do in a year of ownership is replace a PCV elbow that developed a vac leak. Couldn't say the same for my lower mileage LT1 car after a year of ownership
Old 09-11-2007, 05:38 PM
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Great car....
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only time it hasnt been reliable is when its been torn apart by me to put stuff on it and i cant drive it. other then that never failed me or left me on side of road
Old 09-11-2007, 05:58 PM
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117,000 One Owner (me) miles and still on the Original clutch
Car has been dead reliable for almost 10 years.
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I've had a fair share of problems. Driver's side tie rod, an oil leak, now another oil leak, pinion seal went bad and now I think the real main seal is bad, tranmission sudennly had no fluid have yet to figure that one out. I don't think that is because its unreliable I think the prevvious owner didn't take the best care of it in terms of keeping up on the maitnance.
Old 09-11-2007, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001somws.6
Hey matt cammedlx said your camaro was a 6 banger.?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!1
he's a ****** retard then. I said it was before anybody actually saw it... but he's the only one who thinks that is the case. I wish I could find a stock v6 and run 13.5's
Old 09-11-2007, 07:17 PM
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Right after my warranty was up, everything seemed to break. Then again I bought the car brand new at 18yo and showed it no mercy. I take all of the blame. The #7 ring land went and had to put a motor in it, but that was warranty. The stock clutch pressure plate failed on a 2-3 speed shift and took the 3rd gear synchro with it. I also busted up a couple sets of 4.10s in my crappy 10 bolt. My car has never stranded me though and has been trouble free for the last 5 years. *knocks on wood* I baby the hell out of it now.
Old 09-11-2007, 07:34 PM
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mine hasnt let me down.
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150+ K miles on mine. ive had it for about 5 months and its been perfect except for the stuff i had to fix when i bought it...and my buddy blew up my power steering pump...dont ask...hes never drivig it again

keeps running like a raped ape though. always puts a on my face every time i drive it
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Originally Posted by waldershrek
No problems with mine so far nor do any of my friends that have them have any problems with theirs. Changing the oil, putting gas in it and cleaning it is about the only things necessary
That is why I love this car, puts a smile on my face every time I drive it and I don't have to worry about it draining my wallet or leaving my stranded. Its a great friend, I take care of it, and it always takes care of me.
Old 09-12-2007, 06:08 PM
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Mine has 60,000 miles and the only thing in 2007 I have done to it is change the oil once(its a second car so it doesn't see alot of miles) and replace the drivers side window motor, 60 dollars-big deal! Its been a very reliable machine! Best Bang for the Buck!!


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i didnt get 200 miles on my car after i bought it... destroyed lifter(yes in pieces) ruined about everything....
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My 01 SS 65,000 miles ..only thing replaced was the alternator (Stock one went bad due to jumping my old LT1 Z)

My 98 Trans Am 143,020 Runs like a top,never left me stranded. The car was cammed in the past and prob didn't receive the care it should of . I wouldn't hesitate to drive it anywhere. In the past 2 weeks destroyed a 04 GT and Infinity G-35 coupe 115+ 125+ MPH's
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Only issues that i ever had with my 2000 Z28 were 2 melted cats, two blown rearends, two broken motor mounts and trans mounts (due to me and DR's) All covered under warranty as well. Other than that i was perfect through and through from 27K-75K.

The 2000 SS has had ZERO problems and is a STRONG runner. Well aside from a blown speaker at the hands of my over-zealous metal head cousin.

With proper maintenance i believe i can get a good 150K+ out of it.
Old 09-12-2007, 07:31 PM
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My ls1 has been very reliable too. Even after 173k miles this car drives awesome and has started every single time. Its built very strong. The steering still feels tighter than my acura with only 60k miles. go figure.




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