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09-21-2007, 02:14 PM #1
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goldish- 1973 ventura
what problems do you have after 80k?
im looking in to getting an f-body but anything i can afford has 80k+ What problems should i be excpecting to fix in the next couple of years
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09-21-2007, 02:42 PM #2
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- Sep 2006
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- Shreveport, LA
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Black on black.- 2001 WS6 M6 (stock)
Clutch
Axles
Fuel pump
Water-pump
Slave cyl
IAC
TPS
Tires
Speaker
Rear end pinion bearing
^THat is what went wrong on my STOCK WS6 from 72-89K miles. I bought it in immaculate condition from a dealership and then called the owner, an older gentleman who babied it (I got the car with half-used tires and NO rubber under the fenderwell, PERFECTLY straight panels, ect. and the original clutch came out due to TO bearing noise with 30% life left at 77K miles). I baby it as well, other than an occasional roll-race. It blew the rear end backing out of the driveway. The pinion bearing siezed then rotated.
FYI, F-body's COST TO OWN!
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09-21-2007, 02:56 PM #3
just like with any other car some have problems some don't just be sure to not get such a high payment that you won't be able to fix something if it does break
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09-21-2007, 07:14 PM #4
none with my camaro
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09-21-2007, 07:20 PM #5
71k here.......only replaced power window motor so far
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09-21-2007, 09:17 PM #6
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- Shreveport, LA
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Black on black.- 2001 WS6 M6 (stock)
Oh yeah, my window motor went out too. Last GM product for me.
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09-22-2007, 06:58 AM #7
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- St. Clair Shores. Michigan
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Navy Blue Metallic- `98 Formula M6 HdTp
The bulk of my stuff went bad under warranty (A/C Compressor, Headlight motor, Fuel level sending unit), but since 50K I've only replaced the drivers window motor and the water pump. I currently have 117K and she still drives on the original clutch.
Craig
Semi Retired Street Racer
2012 Lava Red Mustang GT Coupe Brembo/3.73's
Build Date 3/17/11, Last Lava Red GT
Gone but not forgoten
NBM `98 Formula M6 HdTp
1 of 1 Build Date 3/12/98
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09-22-2007, 02:41 PM #8
I have had horrific problems with my headlight motor other than that theres a small noise in the engine I need to check out, and the parking brake is out of alignment.
I'm on original clutch at 77k miles, no problems whatsoever.. so far.. knock on wood.
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09-22-2007, 04:04 PM #9
I doubt anyone will believe this, but I have a 2000 TA with just over 100K on it. It's never been in the shop for anything. The friggin T-tops don't even leak. This is my fourth F-Body and I've never had this much good luck with a TA. Guess I'll keep living right..
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09-22-2007, 11:38 PM #10
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Black on black.- 2001 WS6 M6 (stock)
Every now and then you get lucky I guess. I never saw an F-bod in good shape with over 50-60K miles on it that didnt take a lotta work to keep there. In the past 8 months I dumped $3500 into mine just maintaining it properly and making sure what went out got replaced. Neighbor just sold his as it became too much of a pain in the arse with vaccuum leaks and all that.
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09-23-2007, 06:01 AM #11
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Black- 1998 Trans AM MM6
Definitely the slave cylinder, I have 81k on my car and replaced two weeks ago.
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09-23-2007, 04:23 PM #12
po155 code,,,, o2 sensor at 35,000, but its mostly stored soo maybe thats why
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09-23-2007, 04:50 PM #13
85k here and only problem so far was a leaking rear diff. cover
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09-23-2007, 07:44 PM #14
Every car is different but for sure your probably going to need to replace the power window motors unless it was recently replaced.
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09-23-2007, 08:20 PM #15
window switch :\...new bushings(noisy as hell)...
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09-24-2007, 04:43 PM #16
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09-24-2007, 08:32 PM #17
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09-24-2007, 11:16 PM #18
Cats, driverside window motor, water pump, altenator, security module, 100,000 miles
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09-24-2007, 11:41 PM #19
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- austin
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Black/Black- '00 Firebird WS6 T/A
front swaybar endlinks, pinion seal, front main seal, a/c compressor trans mount and brakes are what i've done to my WS6 since july 13th when I bought it. seemed to me like the previous owners just didn't know enough to take care of it. i do most of the work myself, though, so with the exception of the seals and the a/c compressor (that cost $2k because i let shops do them for me) i've only spent around $2500 on all of this.
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09-25-2007, 05:27 AM #20
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