Riddle me this..
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Texas
Riddle me this..
So I have my eye on an 03 vert with some high miles (about 105K)
cause it's cheap.
Couple o' questions.
1- What are the most likely major things I'll have for it over the next 3 years and 60K miles??? How much?
2- Is it worth just spending an extra 8K now and getting an older model (probably an '01 or '02) with less miles to avoid stuff mentioned above?
3 - Does doing heads/cam do anything for an engines life???
cause it's cheap.
Couple o' questions.
1- What are the most likely major things I'll have for it over the next 3 years and 60K miles??? How much?
2- Is it worth just spending an extra 8K now and getting an older model (probably an '01 or '02) with less miles to avoid stuff mentioned above?
3 - Does doing heads/cam do anything for an engines life???
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Holly, Michigan
Depends on what maintenance has been done;
Here are some rough estimates based on what can and commonly does go wrong and what should be done as regular maintenance (parts only, no labor).
Spark Plugs $20-$60
Plug Wires $60
Brakes (rotors/pads); $400
Tires; A lot of $
Steering Column Lock bypass $50
Fluids; $100
ECBM rebuild; $200
Tire Pressure Sensors $80 each (4 total)
Oil Pressure Sensor; $30
May also want to consider clutch replacement...
I'm certain that others will want to chime in. I just bought my '99 FRC with 111K miles on it a couple weeks ago. The price was right, and some of those problems can occur at any mileage. If you're saving enough, and getting a newer model year, go for it...Don't let the mileage scare you. The 'vette still has a lot of miles left on it...
Here are some rough estimates based on what can and commonly does go wrong and what should be done as regular maintenance (parts only, no labor).
Spark Plugs $20-$60
Plug Wires $60
Brakes (rotors/pads); $400
Tires; A lot of $
Steering Column Lock bypass $50
Fluids; $100
ECBM rebuild; $200
Tire Pressure Sensors $80 each (4 total)
Oil Pressure Sensor; $30
May also want to consider clutch replacement...
I'm certain that others will want to chime in. I just bought my '99 FRC with 111K miles on it a couple weeks ago. The price was right, and some of those problems can occur at any mileage. If you're saving enough, and getting a newer model year, go for it...Don't let the mileage scare you. The 'vette still has a lot of miles left on it...
Safety Car
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From: . New York
Michlien ZP's would be about $1000 for 4
And the TP Sensors on the 03 he is talking about are cheaper ($30 each maybe, not sure, but they shouldnt need to be replaced on an 03 yet, no? I have 50k on my 01 nad they are fine, maybe with 100+k they go fater?).
And the TP Sensors on the 03 he is talking about are cheaper ($30 each maybe, not sure, but they shouldnt need to be replaced on an 03 yet, no? I have 50k on my 01 nad they are fine, maybe with 100+k they go fater?).
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
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From: North Aurora IL
Just take that extra cash your saving, and build a nice N/A or blower motor, throw in a clutch and DTE brace with gears, and enjoy it! If the car still looks new, make the drive train the same
Racer
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: OKlahoma city OK
I paid 15k for my car, 00 with 125k on the odo. Plans were to buy the car, and start pulling together the money for a nice newer motor, and to mod the hell out of it and hopefully pull out with a nice street/show car. I dont want to ruin a low mileage car and feel bad when I take it to vette shows
Have fun bud I did all my maintenance for under 600 bucks, including tires (thanks ebay!) Just be patient with it, these cars go on for 200k+ anyhow or so I hear...
Have fun bud I did all my maintenance for under 600 bucks, including tires (thanks ebay!) Just be patient with it, these cars go on for 200k+ anyhow or so I hear...
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Drifting
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From: Texas
Ok, Interesting. Say I purchase that high milage '03 and put in heads,Cam, and a new 3.90 rear with a new clutch.
Have I replaced most of the big wear items from the engine and trans?
Will this get me another 100K miles?
Have I replaced most of the big wear items from the engine and trans?
Will this get me another 100K miles?
Instructor
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From: Nevada Texas
by 160,000
my a4 trans went out @203,000, motor, diff. still fine
Last edited by Buckskinner; Sep 8, 2007 at 09:20 AM.
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