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Not new to modding or forums, but new to the LS world. I know, kinda late to the game. However, in the morning I am going to pick up a 2002 WS6 Trans Am. 56K miles and from the oriignal owner. BONE STOCK. Like, not even windows tinted bone stock. I know me and know I have to mod everhthing I get, but I think they will be minimal, due to condtion and miles. We'll see i guess. Anyway, glad to be here.
When i spoke with the seller originally, he said he "replaced some worn out parts" but other than that, it was all stock and everytying is in working order. So I paid for a carfax report and no accidents reported and mileage checks out. When I get there, found out it was originally dads car who then gave it to son about a year ago, so 2 owners but only 1 on paper. No big deal. What he didnt tell me was the seat switch is wonky (gonna have to tear apart and clean it) the power mirrors stopped working (both sides), all speakers are shot and there is a tear in the drivers seat.
However, the sons definition of "replace some worn out parts" and my definition are obviously different. After looking at all the reciepts, he had put about 1k miles on it since dad gave it to him. In that time he put on new Nitto tires, slotted & drilled rotors all around, SS brake lines, rebuilt brake calipers, Viking adj coilovers all around, all new poly bushings underneath, new sway bars, new PH bar, new plugs, new wires, valve cover gaskets, new plugs & wires, new lower control arms, rear diff pinion seal, and a new fuel filter. The rear pinion seal was replaced and diff fluid was changed too.
It was about a 4 hour roadtrip to get it back home and it ran fantastic and had zero issues.
He was selling due to a divorce, unfortunately for him and ended up back living at dads house, so he needed to sell the car. I probably wouldnt have done the Viking set up, but its there. Overall, im happy with the purchase and dad gave me all the reciepts from inspections and maintenance since it was new, which also verified the mileage and history. I even got the mainfest/build sheet for the car. Now, i just have to fix the small issues and get this suspension set up proper.
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