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05-29-2006, 08:32 PM
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what would you do hey guys now i know you all know alot about how well these cars are is 5000 dollars a good price for a v6 t-tops and 155,000 miles.... the car is a 2000 if that helps i was just curious if the engine is going to be a lemon since there is so many miles on it...alrite thanks guys
05-29-2006, 08:40 PM
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yes its a dd but im also a sophmore in highschool and if i get the v6 its cheaper on gas (which i have to finance myself) and the insurance is cheaper plus if i get the v6 my parents will continue to pay insurance since my car now is a 97 grand am v6 (meh) but if i go for the v8 im on my own for EVERYTHING about the car...
05-29-2006, 09:00 PM
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the main problem with this is it is a nice all around car and all..but how well do these engines hold up am i going to be kicking myself for gettin a 155,000 mile car in a year or two
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05-29-2006, 11:58 PM
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national average last i heard was 15,000 miles a year, figure it's 7 years old that should put you around 105,000 miles. But could all be highway too, personally too many for me. Also v6 is a good idea for DD, i understand insurance i just graduated last year and 02 Z28 is higher than hell. Hope that helps a little.
05-30-2006, 12:27 AM
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if its a 2000 it has the 3800 series motor which is an GREAT engine, my dad has a chevy mini van with the same engine in it and its past 240,000 miles and still running like new.
05-30-2006, 07:35 AM
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that is a TERRIBLE deal. for 5 grand you can EASILY find one with less than 100,000 on the clock. you can find an LT1 with less than 100,000 miles for 5 grand!
i would never pay that much for a V6 with all those miles. shoot, for 6,500 3 years ago i got a V6 with only 52k on the clock. don't waste your money on that specific car. yes the 3800 is a good motor but only if it's been maintained. you have no clue what those 155,000 miles saw in terms of abuse.
FWIW my LS1 gets the same gas mileage as my 3.4L. the LS1 gets 22 consistantly, my 3.4L saw 22 most of the time. tradeoff is you have to buy premium vs regular. no biggie.
i would never pay that much for a V6 with all those miles. shoot, for 6,500 3 years ago i got a V6 with only 52k on the clock. don't waste your money on that specific car. yes the 3800 is a good motor but only if it's been maintained. you have no clue what those 155,000 miles saw in terms of abuse.
FWIW my LS1 gets the same gas mileage as my 3.4L. the LS1 gets 22 consistantly, my 3.4L saw 22 most of the time. tradeoff is you have to buy premium vs regular. no biggie.
05-30-2006, 10:32 AM
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The engine really isn't a problem. That 3800 is pretty stout and has been known to rack up the mileage without a problem. Obviously it depends on how it was driven and maintained.
05-30-2006, 06:31 PM
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ya i understand what you guys are talking about cuz i thought that was too many miles too i just thought that i would ask the experts on it..and someone asked if i was set on an f-body and to that i say yes i love these cars and am trying my hardest to get any
