Lt4 120k
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: South-central Missouri
I'd want to go through some inspections or have a mechanic do a thorough evaluation. 120k miles is nothing if fluids were changed regularly. Stuff like wheel bearings, clutch, synchros, U-joints, AC, heater, all electrical stuff, etc would also be on the checklist, along with the tranny, diff, etc. If all that checks out, I'd not say $10-12k would be too much as long as the paint and interior are also good. JMO.
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: San Antonio Texas
I don't think that's a lot of money for a good LT4. But just like any other high miler of similar age, it depends if it was well maintained & garaged or rode hard and put up wet. Look underneath at suspension bushings and under the hood at rubber hoses and wiring for cleanliness or deterioration. Condition of under-hood wiring and rubber will give a pretty good indication of the kind of care the rest of the car has received.
Race Director
Joined: May 2006
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From: Phoenix Arizona
Assuming average condition, its a good price. 120k miles is low for a 20 year old car, and the LT cars are good for 200k+ without major problems if maintained. The old 100k adage has been dead for many years, though some still cling to it. The most expensive items are, 1)paint, 2)ZF6 spd, 3)Lt motor. If you are worried about repairs that you can't do, you shouldn't be buying a 20 year old car. Present condition is far more important than miles. The difference between an 80kmi. car and a 120kmi. car is negligible as far as reliability. The other thing, is how many miles do YOU plan to put on it? Less than 5k a year, and you'll only have 170kmi. in 10 years, and that will be under average for a 30 year old car.
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Arkansas
I wouldn't think that's a bad price at all, if it's clean and well maintained. I love my LT4....mine's a little lower miles than that at 100k, but so far I don't see any reason it wouldn't do 200k+ if I maintain it well. My '93 LT1 had close to 200k on it when I sold it and it was still running excellent.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: San Marcos CA
If everything is mostly tip-top that price is still ballpark. All 6 speed LT1/4 cars are gaining value. I sold a purple 95 with 90k miles for $6500 4 years ago. 8 isn't crazy talk for 120k miles unless it is beat.
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: NEW JERSEY
The 120k mile lt4 had 6 owners instead of the advertised 2. plus previous accident.. Now I found black/black lt4 130k miles clean carfax 6k. i was thinking for 6 worth a shot any thoughts?
Race Director
Joined: May 2006
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From: Phoenix Arizona
People (outside enthusiast forums) have forgotten about the LT4. People should buy them now when they are cheap. Of all the C4's, including the Gran Sports and the ZR-1, the non Gran Sport LT4 cars have the best potential, (at least short to mid term potential).
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: PA
Funny thing, a Carfax can list 6 owners and only gave two people as the owners. I have seen cars with multiple owners on the Carfax but the owners were dealera where the car was traded to for another car, then it went to auction and new dealer who bought it had their name attached to it.
Not sure if that is the case but probably not. Lol
I don't get hung up on owners. Corvette guys seem more hung up on how many guys owned a car vs how many had done the nasty with their woman before then. Lol
Not sure if that is the case but probably not. Lol
I don't get hung up on owners. Corvette guys seem more hung up on how many guys owned a car vs how many had done the nasty with their woman before then. Lol
Racer
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: DFW Texas
I will never understand the mentality of "OMG, it's got over 100K miles, run away". It's nearly 20 years old, 6K miles a year is nothing, I would prefer a car that's been driven daily to something that's been sitting around.
Go look at the car and check to see how it was maintained. I've got 192K miles on my 05 GTO and it hasn't given me a single problem. 214K on my 92 Vette and it's only recently started giving issues. This aint the 60's any more, cars were designed to be driven.
Go look at the car and check to see how it was maintained. I've got 192K miles on my 05 GTO and it hasn't given me a single problem. 214K on my 92 Vette and it's only recently started giving issues. This aint the 60's any more, cars were designed to be driven.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: folsom california
My 96n LT4 with similar mileage didn't use a drop of oil; when I eventually pulled the heads there was no ridge in the cylinders and the factory hone marks were still visible; mileage can mean a lot; or nothing. This car was out of California's central valley and belonged to a salesman who put on a lot of almost all flat freeway miles. I'd rather have that car than one, say that was driven hard but only had half the miles. Now with all that said, any car that been driven on a routine basis for the last twenty years is gonna need maintenance and some repair / replacement of wear related parts. So absent holding out for the proverbial low miler that has been in storage and before that, was only driven on Sunday to church, I'd say a 96 LT4 with that mileage and reasonable condition would be a good buy.
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Racer
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From: NEW JERSEY
5.5k
135k miles black black...pass seat electronics don't work. Drive seat teared at stich...needs all new tires. .8 year old dry rotted michellins..has new plugs water pump and accel injectors..runs strong...so good deal or pass??
Race Director
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From: Phoenix Arizona
Pass seat problem may just be the driver seat pluged in wrong connector. The driver seat is a simple repair at an upholstery shop, depending upon condition of rest of the leather. Tires $400 up at Tire Rack. As far as buying recommendation, its impossible without physically seeing it. It IS a good price for an average condition 96 LT-4 car. One might say cheap.
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Pasadena CA
Hi, I have an LT4 for sale with 120k. I've owned it since 2006, and had all the proper maintenance done, incuding recent wp, opti, wheel bearing, suspension bushings, springs, emissions system. It has been a Cali car and garaged or at least under cover since I've owned it. I've used it as a commute car, a weekend fun car and now sits in the garage waiting for a new owner. It's been tons of fun but no use for it anymore. I am asking 8k but open to offers.
I will be posting in the For Sale section soon. PM me if interested. Cheers
I will be posting in the For Sale section soon. PM me if interested. Cheers