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Cheap LS1 I have a buddy lookin to pick up a 2000 A4 Z28, no leather, T-tops, window tints, with 97k kbb says its worth 12k 
i don't see how but the dealer is only asking 7,900
With such high mileage what should we be looking out for when test driving this car and inspecting it for purchase it's being sold way under suggested retail so i am asking for a little help from the LS1 guys since im a LT1 guy. Thanks
i don't see how but the dealer is only asking 7,900With such high mileage what should we be looking out for when test driving this car and inspecting it for purchase it's being sold way under suggested retail so i am asking for a little help from the LS1 guys since im a LT1 guy. Thanks
Definatly check the title, make sure its clear, run a CARFAX make sure that everything checks out (the dealer should CARFAX it for free) w/the A4 the tranny might be on its way out, i lost mine at 103k, other than that listen to see if the pistons slap any (not a big deal, but check it anyway) check for leaks underneath and check the oil level see if its burning oil (i doubt the dealer would know or not, and they definatly wouldnt tell you) check the tranny fluid and smell it, make sure it doesnt smell burnt, check if they have maintenence records, which i doubt. other than that just do the usual, check all switches, electronics, make sure the doors arent dragging or anything, and thats all i can think of right now
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remove one of the vavle covers.... check for sludged old *** oil stuck to it... its a sign the car was not well maintained...
ask for maintance record and carfax....
check all the fluid levels before and after the test drive
other then that all you really can do is look listen and hope you have learned enough to spot a major trouble...
ask for maintance record and carfax....
check all the fluid levels before and after the test drive
other then that all you really can do is look listen and hope you have learned enough to spot a major trouble...
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Avoid all of the headaches and just buy my car. Haven't had a single problem with it since day one. https://ls1tech.com/forums/vehicles-sale-lsx-powered-only/341437-1998-camaro-z28-reduced-price.html
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Originally Posted by SmokedOutZ28
im wondering how the hell KBB can say it's worth 12k with 97k miles?
so basically i should look for the same things that i would be looking at any F-body?
so basically i should look for the same things that i would be looking at any F-body?
thats not that high...
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the national adverage is 12k.... my 97 only has 90 on it and it's worth 6k what makes it work 12k? i have leather, t-tops & 6 speed and the LS1 has cloth, t-tops and a auto... im just not understanding where the 12k value is comming from
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KBB is a horrible guide to our cars, and is seldom used by people in the know. $7,900 is right on par for the mileage and the year.
98 Trans Am ONLY 65K MIILES!!!!! $6,995
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...n&cardist=1125
98 Trans Am $6,500
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...n&cardist=1096
98 Z $6,700
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...en&cardist=862
99 Z $6,900
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...en&cardist=987
98 Z $7,750
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...=en&cardist=25
98 Trans Am $5,900. Yes that's right. You can get an LS1 Trans Am for $5,900 (155k miles, but still).
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...en&cardist=866
There are many more like these examples, these certainly aren't the only ones at this price. The market for F-bodies just plain sucks ESPECIALLY ones with higher mileage.
98 Trans Am ONLY 65K MIILES!!!!! $6,995
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...n&cardist=1125
98 Trans Am $6,500
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...n&cardist=1096
98 Z $6,700
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...en&cardist=862
99 Z $6,900
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...en&cardist=987
98 Z $7,750
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...=en&cardist=25
98 Trans Am $5,900. Yes that's right. You can get an LS1 Trans Am for $5,900 (155k miles, but still).
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...en&cardist=866
There are many more like these examples, these certainly aren't the only ones at this price. The market for F-bodies just plain sucks ESPECIALLY ones with higher mileage.
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Originally Posted by jaberwaki
although i am not taking a hard stand against you on this one...
not a single one of your examples were 2000....
could you not find a 2000 for the same price?
not a single one of your examples were 2000....
could you not find a 2000 for the same price?
