How Much is too Much (Ls1)
How Much is too Much (Ls1) I've been looking around for an LS1 Trans am. Havent found any in the 7k range with around 100k miles. I am looking at one though with 130k on it. Just wondering how much mileage you guys have on yours. Just a side note, I plan on some light modding and casual racing, is 130k a lot?
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I just ran a search for you on autotrader...that's about what you'll get for 7k. A few were at 90,000 though but a long way's away....hard too tell....These cars aren't driven like minivans...I know if I were to sell mine..the last week or two would be give it hell week....hopefully it works out for you...but with 130000miles...you'll first want to spend your mod money inspecting/fixing/replacing everything that it NEEDS.
the little nagging items that need fixing will drive ya crazy........water pumps........alt..........belts......bushings..... ...PCV system.....window motors......whew........but worth it 
Yeah, the first course of action will be to get it checked out by a certified mechanic, that way I can get the price down based one everything that it may need 
. I've been looking forever though and finally have the money. I know how the whole replacing everything deal goes. Had to go through it with my current T/A.
. I've been looking forever though and finally have the money. I know how the whole replacing everything deal goes. Had to go through it with my current T/A. Trending Topics
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Yeah, the first course of action will be to get it checked out by a certified mechanic, that way I can get the price down based one everything that it may need . I've been looking forever though and finally have the money. I know how the whole replacing everything deal goes. Had to go through it with my current T/A.
. I've been looking forever though and finally have the money. I know how the whole replacing everything deal goes. Had to go through it with my current T/A.I went to the shop AFTER I bought my car and asked him to inspect it cause I was thinking about buying it...They'll treat the car alittle differently in that case/ prob. will be a bit more honest with you...good luck and have at it.
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Verdad Gallardo Just becareful though...if you go to a mechanic and ask him whats wrong with it...he might "FIND" problems that don't exist for money in his pocket.
I went to the shop AFTER I bought my car and asked him to inspect it cause I was thinking about buying it...They'll treat the car alittle differently in that case/ prob. will be a bit more honest with you...good luck and have at it.
I went to the shop AFTER I bought my car and asked him to inspect it cause I was thinking about buying it...They'll treat the car alittle differently in that case/ prob. will be a bit more honest with you...good luck and have at it.
Well, I know a guy who is a respectable mechanic, done business with him for years. My mother even took all her cars to him. He knows that my dad and I do our own work anyway, and he is usually honest. This way I can use these items to get the price down. I have my eye on a car now, but finding a car with low mileage at a half decent price is a pain
I'd say don't worry about the miles so much as the condition of the car. A well cared for 100k plus car is better than a 70k dogged out car. But obviously all things being equal, the lower the miles, the better.
And do a thorough job of researching prices in YOUR area. All too often people give advice based on what cars are going for their area. I bought my 99 Z28 M6 last November for $7400 with 101k miles. Many people thought that was too high but I've continued to check prices since that time and I haven't seen as good a price since that time.
And do a thorough job of researching prices in YOUR area. All too often people give advice based on what cars are going for their area. I bought my 99 Z28 M6 last November for $7400 with 101k miles. Many people thought that was too high but I've continued to check prices since that time and I haven't seen as good a price since that time.
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I live in michigan... kelly blue booked a bunch of cars within a 300 mile radius...and ened up with one hell of a deal outta ohio....too bad you can't come up with at least ten grand..that's where the real deal finding starts imao....anyway...hope it works out..
You can find some really good deals on tech also,autotrader is good but everyone thinks they have some special car that is a collector,most I see on there are way over priced,if ya saved a lil more than 7 you could maybe snag a head and cam car,some don't like buying modded cars but if ya find a good one pick it up,also ws6s and tas will run a couple grand more than the camaros,good luck man I love car shoping but it took me awhile to find mine,there is a lot of junk out there,don't rush into the first clean f body you see because there is always a better deal out there,just take a look on tech in cars for sale,also if you don't really know what your looking for I'm sure ya could find a member in your area that can help ya out,good luck man,and God bless
Like everyone said, wait till you find what you want at a good price. There's nothing that'll leave a lingering bad taste in your mouth than knowing you could've gotten a car you liked better for less money.
BTW, I found a 6-speed '00 Z28 with 52k miles in the classifieds here a few years ago. Paid $6500 for it
BTW, I found a 6-speed '00 Z28 with 52k miles in the classifieds here a few years ago. Paid $6500 for it
Like everyone said, wait till you find what you want at a good price. There's nothing that'll leave a lingering bad taste in your mouth than knowing you could've gotten a car you liked better for less money.
BTW, I found a 6-speed '00 Z28 with 52k miles in the classifieds here a few years ago. Paid $6500 for it
BTW, I found a 6-speed '00 Z28 with 52k miles in the classifieds here a few years ago. Paid $6500 for it
exactly 130 487 miles on mine today. got it since 90K had to replace water pump and fuel pump thats it. window motors were already dead tho 
i just hate those motors! if you look at the car you can never guess it had all this milage! specially the interior lol anyway if i had to do it again id honestly just go ahead and build mine. or get the cheapest and cleanest high milage you can find then do a cam swap along with oil pump timing chain and maintain it. that way you will have fun fast, reliable and cheap car
i just hate those motors! if you look at the car you can never guess it had all this milage! specially the interior lol anyway if i had to do it again id honestly just go ahead and build mine. or get the cheapest and cleanest high milage you can find then do a cam swap along with oil pump timing chain and maintain it. that way you will have fun fast, reliable and cheap car Last edited by omarrakeen; Mar 3, 2011 at 07:45 PM.
