Hi guys,

I will be starting my search for an F-Body pretty soon, and was wondering what kind of car I can get for about $13,000 USD. I am willing to travel pretty much anywhere North and West of Texas.

I have seen a lot of cars for sale on this board and quite a few other sites, but I am still unsure of what I can get. Prices seem to vary quite a lot.

My main requirement is less than 35,000 miles. I dont care much about the color (No white or purple though), and I am open to auto or M6. I don't want a convertable. The more options the better, but I'd take a low option car if the price is right.

I love the looks of the WS6's, but I just really want an LS1.

What kind of car can I get for about $13,000?

Do I need to spend that much to get a low mileage car?

If the mileage is my only concern how much should I be looking to spend? A range depending on years would help a lot.


Thanks guys!

Adam

 

udner 35k? that'll be hard I think. I bought my 01 SS jan 05 for 15k with 50k on the odometer. fully loaded. Finding a fbody with under 35k might be a lil hard...these cars are really good with mileage though.

 

You have an advantage that you are willing to travel far to get it. Price will vary by area. However, a ls1 under 35k miles for 13 grand will be difficult to find. Quality may suffer just for that 35k or under number. IMO, you could find a somewhat higher mileage, i.e. less than 50k, in great condition for around 13 grand easy. Good luck.

 

I got my 2000 Z28 with 22000 mile for 15000. I got mine in the chicago area last year, so Im betting if you look you can find what your looking for.

 

go on ebay,hundreds of f bodys there ,be carefull ask lots of questions ,darrell 99 30th anniversary T/A 19000 miles bought on e bay

 

ebay sucks. You want to personally inspect any car before you buy it. Especialy when it's a ballsy V8. And it's always nice to know who drove the car last, I bought mine bone stock from a 45 year old lady, that's ideal. It's always nice to know your car won't be ragged on.

 

Yea for $13k were talking 50k-ish miles.

and whats wrong with a white car?!

 

a friend of mine has one. It's either a 2000 or an 01. Already built for speed. Engine completley redone by furtel motor sport. He purchased the car new and it has only 4000 miles on it and he's askin 16,000 for it. Allen charged him 8000 for parts and labor. He has all the mods. cam headers and so on and on. garaged kept. still has new car smell. if interested i'll give you his number, and he can tell you more about the car. or you can contact futrell and ask him about larry's car

 

im actully interested if you dont mine. Where is the car located? Im guessing in LA? If he has pics and what ever info he can send me please do.
Thanks
Chad

 

I'm not going to have time to travel for about a month, but thanks. I am just trying to figure out what I should be looking for.


There is this one https://ls1tech.com/forums/vehicles-sale-lsx-powered-only/466457-sale-99-z28-6spd-loaded-27-000-miles.html for $12,700. People were saying that he should take a $13,000 offer. From what you guys are saying that car is worth more than that?

And thanks for all the great info guys.

While I am at it, does anyone know how I could drive a car from the States to the Canadian border? I'm not sure if you guys have an In-Transit system, but if you do does anyone know how it works when traveling through states?

Thanks,

Adam

 

Buy my 427ci LS6 engine then find a roller to put it into

 

Many states have a temporary tag (you can get anywhere from 3-30 days) you call the DMV and tell them your situation, and they'll tell you what you need to get a temp tag to transport it to your home state/area

 

Look around all sources I found my 98 TA on ebay last week 62K auto for $8500. It was his wifes car and with three kids she only put 3700 miles on it since 6/03. Did take the risk of buying sight unseen and it is not flawless. However its pretty close and definately the best 8500 ive spent in a long time. Trailered home friday night changed some fluids saturday and made its initial trip to the track sunday. Never test drove it until the track probably lucky I didnt break something. First pass off the trailer was 13.39 @ 104.6 on dry rotted tires. Gotta love the Ls cars.

 

i dk i got my 01 Z28 M6 for 15k with 28,000mi fully loaded

 

With patience, I think you can find a very good-to-excellent condition LS1 f-body for $13k or less. A WS6 or SLP car might be hoping for too much, though I would not rule that out, either.

 

bought my 99 30th T/A on ebay ,i think being a mechanic and shop owner for 35 years you can get some excellent buys on ebay if!!! you are carefull.Darrell

 

get a corvette for 13,000....

 

I got my 2000 SS m6 coupe with 26kmiles for $15k.