Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Have a few basic Q's...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 14, 2002 | 04:37 PM
  #1  
MadIceV8's Avatar
Thread Starter
Customizing Director
20 Year Member
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 5,778
Likes: 4
From: SW Chicago, IL
Default Have a few basic Q's...

I might be buyin a 99 Camaro SS with 30,000miles and the only Q I really have is what should I look for in the car as in defects, part failures, and future problems ect...

I've read alot about the LS1 and hear how its a very strong engine and should have a good build quality, I will of course be doin some mods 2 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> .
Reply
Old May 14, 2002 | 06:13 PM
  #2  
NastySSoo's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,376
Likes: 0
From: Stuart Fl
Default Re: Have a few basic Q's...

The same stuff you would look for with any used car. Get it on a lift, that reveals many things, leaks, wrecks etc.

Paul
Reply
Old May 14, 2002 | 06:39 PM
  #3  
Crazyquik's Avatar
TECH Addict
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,556
Likes: 0
From: Nawf Carolina
Default Re: Have a few basic Q's...

If you get the VIN # we can run a Carfax for it in the Vehicle Classifieds and Carfax section <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

J.
Reply
Old May 14, 2002 | 07:10 PM
  #4  
MadIceV8's Avatar
Thread Starter
Customizing Director
20 Year Member
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 5,778
Likes: 4
From: SW Chicago, IL
Default Re: Have a few basic Q's...

Yep I did a VIN check and everything came out perfect except for the fact that the first title was a commercial title from 0-14,000miles. Then after that it went to private title. I asked the guy about this and he said his cuz (the owner of the car) has a autoyard in Indiana and when he bought the car put it as a business car so the insurance would be cheep. I've talked to this guy over 10 times and every once in a while I ask who the previous owner was and he says its my cuz's car and he asked if I could put it on the lot to sell (its a very small dealership). So I kind of belive him about the title story... but still makes me wonder.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:02 PM.

story-0
10 Reasons Daily Driving a Swap Project SUCKS! (& 1 Reason to Do It Anyway)

Slideshow: 10 reasons daily-driving a swap project might not be for you. Or is it?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-17 09:39:05


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-2
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-18 10:26:23


VIEW MORE
story-3
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-5
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-6
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-7
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE