what problems do you have after 80k?

**smoknponcho73** · 09-21-2007, 02:14 PM

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

**stanger88** · 09-21-2007, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by smoknponcho73

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

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!

**joejenkinsglass** · 09-21-2007, 02:56 PM

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

**Kup98ss** · 09-21-2007, 07:14 PM

none with my camaro

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 09-21-2007, 07:20 PM

71k here.......only replaced power window motor so far

**stanger88** · 09-21-2007, 09:17 PM

Oh yeah, my window motor went out too. Last GM product for me.

**9T8W66** · 09-22-2007, 06:58 AM

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.

**Pyromaniacal** · 09-22-2007, 02:41 PM

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.

**Boomer76** · 09-22-2007, 04:04 PM

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..

**stanger88** · 09-22-2007, 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by Boomer76

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..

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.

**whitelj** · 09-23-2007, 06:01 AM

Definitely the slave cylinder, I have 81k on my car and replaced two weeks ago.

**greatwhiteZ28** · 09-23-2007, 04:23 PM

po155 code,,,, o2 sensor at 35,000, but its mostly stored soo maybe thats why

**dlmeadows** · 09-23-2007, 04:50 PM

85k here and only problem so far was a leaking rear diff. cover

**JwMonE99** · 09-23-2007, 07:44 PM

Every car is different but for sure your probably going to need to replace the power window motors unless it was recently replaced.

**35thAnniZ28** · 09-23-2007, 08:20 PM

window switch :\...new bushings(noisy as hell)...

**greatwhiteZ28** · 09-24-2007, 04:43 PM

rear tiresssssss

**third_shift|studios** · 09-24-2007, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by stanger88

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!

wow...on an 01 that all went wrong?!?!?! geez...
my last 2000 needed a new clutch/slave cylinder and all new fluids. But the rear pinion was replaced under warranty well before I had the car

**xzaero0** · 09-24-2007, 11:16 PM

Cats, driverside window motor, water pump, altenator, security module, 100,000 miles

**richard head** · 09-24-2007, 11:41 PM

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.

**third_shift|studios** · 09-25-2007, 05:27 AM

Originally Posted by richard head

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.

damn near 5k and it's still stock...that's gotta hurt