2002 ls1 350
Burning Brakes
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From: Youngsville North Carolina
Great price. If it is optioned the way you want it, the right color combo and has the performance axle ratio then do it. 02's have all the performance of the 01+ changes, without any oil consumption (01's) or fuel issues (later 03's and 04's)
Melting Slicks
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From: Richmond, Ky
I paid more than 13,500 for my 99 FRC 7 months ago. Give me a nice well cared for C5 at half the price of the 5.0 and let me spend the difference modding to my taste and I'll be a happy camper. Mustangs, V6's and V8's are like bellybuttons, and not that great to look at. If I HAD to have a new car the 5.0 wouldn't be that bad of a choice though.
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8th Gear
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Ok well I've about decided on the corvette talked to my brother. I'm going to test drive and see how I like it. Gears are 2.73 it's Millinneum Yellow I'll see if I can post some pics soon. Now I get to start to think about what I wanna change...thought maybe about a gun metal?! (dark grey/silverflake). And whatever mods would be the best tune up if I can find a good place in Arkansas. Along with whatever the experts here may suggest. I can tell this will be a long project too bad it has 75,000 miles already lol...let the mod idea and any other suggestions start.
Le Mans Master
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From: Long Island NY
I have a 2002 Convertible since new, and currently has 77K on the clock and I can honestly tell you that the car runs just as good as the day I picked it up from the dealer. I have maintained my Vette meticulously since day one and if your brother did the same and the car checks out good with no codes then you should grab it and not look back. No doubt the car will run great for a long time. Good luck bro!
Drifting
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Ok well I've about decided on the corvette talked to my brother. I'm going to test drive and see how I like it. Gears are 2.73 it's Millinneum Yellow I'll see if I can post some pics soon. Now I get to start to think about what I wanna change...thought maybe about a gun metal?! (dark grey/silverflake). And whatever mods would be the best tune up if I can find a good place in Arkansas. Along with whatever the experts here may suggest. I can tell this will be a long project too bad it has 75,000 miles already lol...let the mod idea and any other suggestions start.
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
Ok well I've about decided on the corvette talked to my brother. I'm going to test drive and see how I like it. Gears are 2.73 it's Millinneum Yellow I'll see if I can post some pics soon. Now I get to start to think about what I wanna change...thought maybe about a gun metal?! (dark grey/silverflake). And whatever mods would be the best tune up if I can find a good place in Arkansas. Along with whatever the experts here may suggest. I can tell this will be a long project too bad it has 75,000 miles already lol...let the mod idea and any other suggestions start.
1st thing to do is invest in a set of 3.42's or minimally 3.15's and it will feel/perform like you gained 100 HP over the 2.73's - Main thing is the PCM will need to be set to 3.42 option (Any local tuner can do that with Hp tuners)
Here is a chart showing the different MPH Vs RPM's on various Gear sets
Thanks,Matt
Drifting
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From: Plano Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
Ok well I've about decided on the corvette talked to my brother. I'm going to test drive and see how I like it. Gears are 2.73 it's Millinneum Yellow I'll see if I can post some pics soon. Now I get to start to think about what I wanna change...thought maybe about a gun metal?! (dark grey/silverflake). And whatever mods would be the best tune up if I can find a good place in Arkansas. Along with whatever the experts here may suggest. I can tell this will be a long project too bad it has 75,000 miles already lol...let the mod idea and any other suggestions start.
Get a decent used set of 3.42 gears here on the forum, maybe a stall converter to go with it if you want since you'll have it all apart there, and afterward get it tuned and that torque management removed (or at least minimized), and you will see a HUGE difference.
Last edited by RLYSLO; Aug 11, 2011 at 11:24 PM.
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8th Gear
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I've been looking around the site and found some other vette's priced a few thousand more than the 02 LS1 350 with 75k that I'm looking at. This got me to thinking what would everyone here be willing to pay for his car? Would I be better off saving a little more and looking for a Z06 so maybe I wont spend more in mods? I know everyone has said it a good deal, but just wondering.
Racer
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From: Colorado
Okay cool
1st thing to do is invest in a set of 3.42's or minimally 3.15's and it will feel/perform like you gained 100 HP over the 2.73's - Main thing is the PCM will need to be set to 3.42 option (Any local tuner can do that with Hp tuners)
Here is a chart showing the different MPH Vs RPM's on various Gear sets
Thanks,Matt
1st thing to do is invest in a set of 3.42's or minimally 3.15's and it will feel/perform like you gained 100 HP over the 2.73's - Main thing is the PCM will need to be set to 3.42 option (Any local tuner can do that with Hp tuners)
Here is a chart showing the different MPH Vs RPM's on various Gear sets
Thanks,Matt
Drifting
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From: Plano Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
He's giving you a good price. If the car is solid (and knowing who owned it and how they cared for it should give you extra comfort in buying), then get it.
Drifting
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continue to ponder
If I was your brother I would put the car up for sale and sell it from under you. The price,care, and miles are all excellent and you should be all over a known quanitity.
With all the questions you would think your considering purchasing an Edsel. Buy and Enjoy!
With all the questions you would think your considering purchasing an Edsel. Buy and Enjoy!
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8th Gear
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He isn't wanting to get rid of it, but said if I wanted it he would to me. Only reason I'm on the fence is cause I've been saving for a 4-door 4x4 diesel truck lol. A corvette is a complete opposite. However, I was thinking for that price maybe I could sale my car and get a real car (vette) and in a year or two possibly either keep the car or resale it. Then I debated on buying it and if i get in bind with my truck now just sale vette, but wasn't sure of it's actual resale price.
Drifting
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Ok!
He isn't wanting to get rid of it, but said if I wanted it he would to me. Only reason I'm on the fence is cause I've been saving for a 4-door 4x4 diesel truck lol. A corvette is a complete opposite. However, I was thinking for that price maybe I could sale my car and get a real car (vette) and in a year or two possibly either keep the car or resale it. Then I debated on buying it and if i get in bind with my truck now just sale vette, but wasn't sure of it's actual resale price.
Sorry for the confusion
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8th Gear
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No problem. I don't forsee any problems out of my truck, but it's been thru hell and back. However, I was wanted a corvette and said I would get one. Just thought I wouldn't be able to pass it up. What would you think the going price would be on a stock 2002 let's say 120,000 in pretty good condition?