Where to buy LS1 in So Cal
04-01-2007, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by patricksd
I am looking for a 1999-2001 Camaro or Firebird LS1 M6. I'm not really looking for an SS (although I think they are awesome, I'd rather buy a Z28 cheaper and have more mod $$$). Less than 70,000 miles would be nice. From what I've seen on KBB, a Z28 with 60,000 miles should retail around $11,500.
Looks silver in the pic... 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z29 82K 6spd. air lid, subrframes, exhust, shifter, new clutch... $12,000 obo 310-850-6410
Then there is a similar (silver 2002 Z28 t-top w/70K) car but salvage title for $9999 (818) 723-3820 (not sure of tranny type)...
And there's an odd listing for a 1999 SS black, leather, 3.73, 6 spd. for $8500 323-581-1256 which must have HIGH mileage because it doesn't list it... Pretty cheap though...
IF you want to spend more there's at least 6 SS's matching your description but they are $13,000-$15,000....
04-01-2007, 11:33 PM
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I would have to say I agree with everyone here on finding something out of So Cal if possible. I picked up my almost stock '00 SS M6 with 45k miles back in July '05 for only 13K in Wisconsin, the car was accident free and VERY well taken care of. Smogging it in California wasn't a problem at all, in fact after looking at the results on the print out it wasn't even close to failing.
The prices here for the most part in So Cal on LS1's is just crazy IMO.
The prices here for the most part in So Cal on LS1's is just crazy IMO.
04-02-2007, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by BobDoLe
when i lived in oceanside (up until june of last year), i searched long and hard for a LS1 camaro or firebird in decent condition. i could not find ANYTHING for a solid year and a half that wasn't ridiculously overpriced or in $hitty condition. i moved up here to the bay area and they were all over the place. ended up finding this pristine 99 SS vert with 46K miles.
you're going to have to look outside of 200mi if you want anything decent.
you're going to have to look outside of 200mi if you want anything decent.
04-02-2007, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 4150
I would have to say I agree with everyone here on finding something out of So Cal if possible. I picked up my almost stock '00 SS M6 with 45k miles back in July '05 for only 13K in Wisconsin, the car was accident free and VERY well taken care of. Smogging it in California wasn't a problem at all, in fact after looking at the results on the print out it wasn't even close to failing.
The prices here for the most part in So Cal on LS1's is just crazy IMO.
The prices here for the most part in So Cal on LS1's is just crazy IMO.
04-02-2007, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ReFtheMC
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04-02-2007, 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by patricksd
I found one tonight online here in SD. 2001 Firebird M6, 15,000 miles and the guy wants $13,000 for it. All stock (not even an exhaust). That seems a little low for having hardly any miles on it. Makes me wonder
Sure its not a V6???In response to another one of your questions, $800 for shipping from TX is on the high side of an enclosed trailer. You don't need an enclosed trailer, so you shouldn't pay more than $500.
Reason I suggest TX is because of supply and demand, they seem to have alot out there. If you find a car you like and the price is reasonable, contact a mechanic locally and have him check it out. Shouldn't cost more than $75.
Also, don't trust KBB for car prices. Use edmunds.com and check out their TMV (true market value). It is the car price based on what the car is actually selling for. Only use KBB if you want to inflate your own car price or pay more for a car.
04-02-2007, 01:23 AM
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I found my SS in Denver. Got a great price, 1 way ticket plus expenses for the trip back was only a few hundred $. The price for the same car in So Cal would have been much more.
04-02-2007, 03:09 AM
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Originally Posted by luis_ws6
check out wolf motors. they specialize in selling f-body's they are located in corona here is there website http://www.wolfmotorsinc.com/
04-02-2007, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by BigDaddyBry
If its legit, I'll buy it. Sure its not a V6???
In response to another one of your questions, $800 for shipping from TX is on the high side of an enclosed trailer. You don't need an enclosed trailer, so you shouldn't pay more than $500.
Reason I suggest TX is because of supply and demand, they seem to have alot out there. If you find a car you like and the price is reasonable, contact a mechanic locally and have him check it out. Shouldn't cost more than $75.
Also, don't trust KBB for car prices. Use edmunds.com and check out their TMV (true market value). It is the car price based on what the car is actually selling for. Only use KBB if you want to inflate your own car price or pay more for a car.
Sure its not a V6???In response to another one of your questions, $800 for shipping from TX is on the high side of an enclosed trailer. You don't need an enclosed trailer, so you shouldn't pay more than $500.
Reason I suggest TX is because of supply and demand, they seem to have alot out there. If you find a car you like and the price is reasonable, contact a mechanic locally and have him check it out. Shouldn't cost more than $75.
Also, don't trust KBB for car prices. Use edmunds.com and check out their TMV (true market value). It is the car price based on what the car is actually selling for. Only use KBB if you want to inflate your own car price or pay more for a car.
My only concern with buying from TX is that I've been warned about the flood damage and influx of vehicles into the state after Katrina.
04-02-2007, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by patricksd
Did you find it on ebay? I don't mind looking outside the state just for the reason you mentioned.
04-02-2007, 03:49 PM
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camaro kings cars are clean. i was helping out there a few years ago. All the cars are in great running condition. Most cars with high miles he re-sprays to make them look nicer, but he doesn't buy crashed or beaten cars.
04-02-2007, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by patricksd
Do any of you So Cal guys know any good places to begin looking for an LS1? I've done the ebay/cartrader.com/cars.com search - but nothing within 100 miles of San Diego with less than 80,000 miles. I've called my local Chevy dealer and they were going to do a search as well.
But if you know any good places to start, I'm open for suggestions! Thanks!
But if you know any good places to start, I'm open for suggestions! Thanks!
or try a search on autotrader under zip code 90807 if ur willing to drive (its in L.A county
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04-02-2007, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by platinum310
im selling mineim located in south riverside county near murrieta and temecula, 98 LS1, 69K miles, at, t-tops, cloth interior, 12 disc changer, performance axle, no accidents, clean title and body, slp lid K&N filter, hooker catback. all stock parts are included with the vehicle. for sell in socal, LA, Orange and Riverside county. $9500 obo email me for pics @ timmyboy1@msn.com
or try a search on autotrader under zip code 90807 if ur willing to drive (its in L.A county
or try a search on autotrader under zip code 90807 if ur willing to drive (its in L.A county
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"camaro kings cars are clean. i was helping out there a few years ago. All the cars are in great running condition. Most cars with high miles he re-sprays to make them look nicer, but he doesn't buy crashed or beaten cars."
I went to the location and looked at alot of his cars, they seemed well put together to me. I bought one from him. Looked it over pretty good, yeah, he resprayed it, they did a pretty good job. He has been really good at addressing any questions and issues I have had, which really have been very minor. He has a bunch of very nice cars in there. He let me drive a triple black bird that he had lowered since I mentioned to him I might lower mine. Talked with him for probably 3 plus hours, seems like a straight forward guy and truely loves cars.
I went to the location and looked at alot of his cars, they seemed well put together to me. I bought one from him. Looked it over pretty good, yeah, he resprayed it, they did a pretty good job. He has been really good at addressing any questions and issues I have had, which really have been very minor. He has a bunch of very nice cars in there. He let me drive a triple black bird that he had lowered since I mentioned to him I might lower mine. Talked with him for probably 3 plus hours, seems like a straight forward guy and truely loves cars.
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I have been to camaroking and "camaro kings cars are clean. i was helping out there a few years ago. All the cars are in great running condition. Most cars with high miles he re-sprays to make them look nicer, but he doesn't buy crashed or beaten cars."
I went to the location and looked at alot of his cars, they seemed well put together to me. I bought one from him. Looked it over pretty good, yeah, he resprayed it, they did a pretty good job. He has been really good at addressing any questions and issues I have had, which really have been very minor. He has a bunch of very nice cars in there. He let me drive a triple black bird that he had lowered since I mentioned to him I might lower mine. Talked with him for probably 3 plus hours, seems like a straight forward guy and truely loves cars.
I went to the location and looked at alot of his cars, they seemed well put together to me. I bought one from him. Looked it over pretty good, yeah, he resprayed it, they did a pretty good job. He has been really good at addressing any questions and issues I have had, which really have been very minor. He has a bunch of very nice cars in there. He let me drive a triple black bird that he had lowered since I mentioned to him I might lower mine. Talked with him for probably 3 plus hours, seems like a straight forward guy and truely loves cars.
