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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 06:35 PM
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going to look at this heap this week. Something tells me to good to be true. If the price is right and its clean. Cant see why not getting it, putting my 12 bolt in and drive it till parts break and replace as needed.

http://southjersey.craigslist.org/ctd/3540597588.html
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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It looks like the correct price for the mileage. Go check it out and look under it and check for any leaks.
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 10:54 AM
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With that mileage will need a rebuilt soon.
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by umair
With that mileage will need a rebuilt soon.
No it shouldn't plenty of ls1 go over 200k no problem chevy designed the engine to go 250k without a hiccup this is 1970 anymore 170k on a well maintained car shouldnt be too much of an issue. Op i would go take a look at it and see what you find, it looks like a real clean car minus the drivers seat. If everything checks out make him an offer, later on save up for a motor.
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by redbird555
No it shouldn't plenty of ls1 go over 200k no problem chevy designed the engine to go 250k without a hiccup this is 1970 anymore 170k on a well maintained car shouldnt be too much of an issue. Op i would go take a look at it and see what you find, it looks like a real clean car minus the drivers seat. If everything checks out make him an offer, later on save up for a motor.
I concurr. Hell the car still has the stock airbox. If it were me I would see about picking up an 8.8 ford rear for cheap throw some 4:10 gears in it and add all the bolt ons. Then drive it while I searched for a solid LS2 or LS3 to build up and swap in.
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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My car has 170k, its perfectly maintaineed, and was bone stock when I got it. no oil burned, no leaks, good oil pressure. I did have the tranny rebuilt, but that was from a stall installed incorrectly. I plan on camming it in a few weeks, enjoying it, and slowly piecing together a 370 or 402.
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 10:34 PM
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I agree with the comments said above. These motors have proven themselves over and over again to be durable. My buddy has had his ls1 for over 100k miles and driven it like a bat out of hell since day one and still running like a top currently having 190k. That being said go for it even with the caddy wampus center console.
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 10:50 PM
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Just buy it, its an SS!! look for the wu8 code on the door though..
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 11:31 PM
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i just bought same car with 99k for 6700 I would offer 5k with that mileage
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 11:43 PM
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Looks like a nice camaro. Black SS. I'm sold.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by redbird555
No it shouldn't plenty of ls1 go over 200k no problem chevy designed the engine to go 250k without a hiccup this is 1970 anymore 170k on a well maintained car shouldnt be too much of an issue. Op i would go take a look at it and see what you find, it looks like a real clean car minus the drivers seat. If everything checks out make him an offer, later on save up for a motor.
So at 250k it should start to fall apart?
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 08:23 AM
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If this thing does not have any leaks I would jump on it.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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bought mine with 86k miles for 5500. its a 98 ss hardtop minus the seats it was CLEAN
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 07:05 AM
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tycz28 that is a great deal. I remember when I was 17 back in 1999 and there was a silver ss parked at a business. everyday I would droll. Ii always loved the silver. I wish I could of got a silver or the orange metalic.
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 5w20
So at 250k it should start to fall apart?
Who said that? I said it was designed to be a high mileage engine nowhere did i say it was supposed to blow after 250k
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by dhctss
tycz28 that is a great deal. I remember when I was 17 back in 1999 and there was a silver ss parked at a business. everyday I would droll. Ii always loved the silver. I wish I could of got a silver or the orange metalic.
you mean silver like the one i got lolz.. ya i had an NBM but i saw silver and had to have it.. its a really nice color

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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 02:34 PM
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Looks to be well maintained, very clean for the mileage. I'd buy it
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 02:44 PM
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I just bought a 00 silver SS with 46K on the clock for 11,500 bone stock, Looks like a good buy go check it out.
I went to look at a 00 SS with 70k for 5,500 but the car was trashed and not maintened well at all and trans was slipping but it looked awesome in the pics LOL
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 02:54 PM
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Looks good, very clean
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