How many here have bought a high mileage LS1?

**MrMasterCraft** · 02-20-2011, 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by bluehawk2000

I think I remember you posting pics up it was the white z wasn't it? It cleaned up good as hell!!

Yeah, the white Z has almost 170k. It cleaned up ALOT better than I thought. The wheels are still kicking my ass... have hours and hours in them and only have one done so far

**bluehawk2000** · 02-20-2011, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by MrMasterCraft

Yeah, the white Z has almost 170k. It cleaned up ALOT better than I thought. The wheels are still kicking my ass... have hours and hours in them and only have one done so far

That's alot of miles lol, but in the end it will def be worth the work!!

**TLS_Addict** · 02-22-2011, 08:32 PM

Picked up my 2000 Z28 this past fall with I think 56,XXX and now it has 66k on it.

I dont consider it a "high" mileage car but not a low one either. For some reason to me once they hit 50 the idea of a low mileage car is gone. But that is just me.

**MRivera** · 02-22-2011, 08:38 PM

picked up my z28 a couple years back with 78k, it now has 88k. I've had to replace the cats, and my blacktop has started to form tiny bubbles on the side. other than that this car runs like a dream!

**TLS_Addict** · 02-22-2011, 08:41 PM

Mine has very few bubbles actually but you can see it. Some people cant because they see the car as a whole. I dont think you can beat a car like these.

I plan to always have a car like these as a DD. I mean get it for under 10k with 50k miles and sell it in 5-7 years with 100k on it for about 5-6k. Not bad....lol

**camaroluvr447** · 02-24-2011, 08:32 PM

Bought mine with 100k, bcm and a few other minor issues but nothing too serious. Starting to hear a noise from the rear diff, I am hoping it is a pinion bearing. All in all for what it is and how it's treated (rough) I think it's pretty darn good. No engine problems, tranny is strong (m6) and she is fast! Just give it a good look over and it's hard to go wrong!!

**StuntmanMike** · 02-26-2011, 01:29 PM

Bought my Formula in Aug of '07 with 65k. Currently at 104k.

All I've NEEDED to replace was a few squeeky pulleys shortly after buying it, and a set of cats, which were replaced at 77k by the dealer under warranty.

Other things like plugs/wires/filters/fluids and one set of tires I consider standard maintenance. Also picked up a set of shocks to replace the stockers, rear Koni's are in, but haven't gotten aorund to the front Bils.

The pass side window motor is slow, of course, and my driver's side headlight gear went, but I did the free fix on it and it works great.

Runs and shifts great, and gets a consistant 22-23mpg in mixed driving while running consistant 13.6@104 at the track.

**jacosta** · 02-27-2011, 02:14 PM

Over 178K and just spent over $400 on a speeding ticket...

**camaroluvr447** · 02-28-2011, 12:02 AM

Originally Posted by jacosta

Over 178K and just spent over $400 on a speeding ticket...

With these cars speeding tickets should counted as regular maintenance! Lol!

**Mr. Hyde** · 02-28-2011, 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by camaroluvr447

With these cars speeding tickets should counted as regular maintenance! Lol!

Or as I told my wife with the first ticket I got in the Z06.
"Simply the price of admission"

**camaroluvr447** · 02-28-2011, 02:13 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Hyde

Or as I told my wife with the first ticket I got in the Z06.
"Simply the price of admission"

Lol

**28Marcos** · 02-28-2011, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by 28Marcos

i've got 173 thousand on mine, got it with 99 thousand miles, i've replaced both window motors, water pump, @ 144XXX miles rebuilt tranny (auto), of course new tires (twice), now i need to replace my front brakes for the second time. i've had the car 4 yrs!!!

dam forgot about this thread..
**UPDATE**
173 XXX in mid 07
today she has 233,xxx in late feb of '11
No bubbles in sail panel, paint still 8/10 no fading anywhere, obvious rock chips, another new waterpump, 2 new sets of tires, all permformance parts/mods done within the past year. Has been my daily driver since day 1!
here's most recent pic from this past weekend

**oharam** · 02-28-2011, 02:39 PM

Just bought mine, 1999 z-29 M6 T/T. Has 132K on it, and just had to replace the trans mount. I know the auto trans was removed and the M6 installd 3 years ago, after closer looking and cleaning, found that the water pump is new, and belts are new.

What I plan on replacing in the coming months are:

Plugs/wires
Headers & full exhaust (current is pieced together)
Rims/Tires (2-18' & 2-17' Z06 rims were included in sale)
All new suspension bushings
Front and rear sway bars
Strut tower brace
Shocks/struts
Cross drilled/slotted rotors at all 4 corners

**camaroluvr447** · 02-28-2011, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by 28Marcos

dam forgot about this thread..
**UPDATE**
173 XXX in mid 07
today she has 233,xxx in late feb of '11
No bubbles in sail panel, paint still 8/10 no fading anywhere, obvious rock chips, another new waterpump, 2 new sets of tires, all permformance parts/mods done within the past year. Has been my daily driver since day 1!
here's most recent pic from this past weekend

Well that takes the cake! Hope mine is just as good in a 133000 more miles!!!!

**LeadFarmer** · 02-28-2011, 05:06 PM

bought it with 100k about 2 yrs ago. Now has 117k on it.
-Replaced shocks and struts(didn't have to but I wanted stiffer ones)
-trans mount
-bushings
-opsu
-window motors are about to go out
-usual maintenance stuff(tires, fluids, brakes, etc)

**Teacher Todd** · 02-28-2011, 07:57 PM

Rod knock at 121,000, but I knew that when I bought it.

**burnin tires** · 03-03-2011, 05:21 PM

i bought one out of 99 z28 w/ 145 on it,two years ago had no problems so far.

**Steve's LS1** · 03-26-2011, 11:58 PM

176k only thing i had to replace were rear tires... nothing mechanicly... and im not easy on the car at all. doesnt smoke-tick- or nock.

but ive got better parts for it in my room. just waiting for my stockers to go bad...

**ntymd8r** · 03-28-2011, 09:29 AM

Bought my 01 Z brand new.....187,000 and going strong. Never (knock on wood) had a problem with her. Original EVERYTHING except tires/brakes!

**BrandonM** · 03-30-2011, 07:46 AM

2002 B4C A4 223,000 miles still running strong, knock sensors and water pump was replaced about 5k miles ago, and head gaskets might need replacing soon.
take care of the car and it will take care of you