2002 ls1 350
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2002 ls1 350
I'm new here and I had a few questions. First, I'm debating on purchasing a 2002 corvette LS1 350 from my brother. He is the second owner and has taken extremely good care of the vehicle. The car has no problems that I'm aware of it's a auto. with 75,000 miles. He told he he would take 13,500. Would everyone think the car is worth it? My only worries is it's 10 years old with that many miles. I've always wanted a vette, but said if I ever got one I wanted ZO6. That leads me to my next question. I wouldn't be dissappointed with cars performance seeing how now I have a 03 mustang v6. However, I will admit I've debated on the new mustang 5.0 for performance. Would I be able to run with a '11 5.0 after mods? If so how much money and what mods. would be best bang for my buck? I know it's a lot of questions. Just need some feed back very wet behind ears when it comes to these cars...
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I'm debating it extremely hard, but how disappointed will I be with performance when compared to a 2011 5.0 stang? I want the vette, but just don't want to get it and wish I'd held off and went with a Z06.
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That is a good price and obviously you have good knowledge and how the car has been cared for.
Tough call, go with your gut feel.
I love my '02 coupe. I would not trade it for a 'stang any time ..... but that's me. A Corvette C5 is WAY better than the equiviant 'stang IMHO.
Tough call, go with your gut feel.
I love my '02 coupe. I would not trade it for a 'stang any time ..... but that's me. A Corvette C5 is WAY better than the equiviant 'stang IMHO.
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That is a good price and obviously you have good knowledge and how the car has been cared for.
Tough call, go with your gut feel.
I love my '02 coupe. I would trade it for a 'stang any time ..... but that's me. A Corvette C5 is WAY better than the equiviant 'stang IMHO.
Tough call, go with your gut feel.
I love my '02 coupe. I would trade it for a 'stang any time ..... but that's me. A Corvette C5 is WAY better than the equiviant 'stang IMHO.
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I have a 2002... it's a great year for an auto. no issues with column lock with that year.
if it's been treated well, the engine should last for many many more miles. has he changed the transmission and diff fluids per the recommended intervals as well? The transmission is probably the weakest link there, depends on how it was ran and maintained also.
13,500 is a great price though. That would be hard to pass up if it's in decent shape.
easiest mods with the most bang for the buck for a stock auto are:
Dyno tune (can be done along with any of the others, gears, stall, headers)
Gears (yours should have either the 2.73 or the 3.15). i put a 3.42 in my 2002 auto and love it. Some like the 3.73 as well.
Stall converter
Then after that:
headers
heads/cam
nitrous if you want to get crazy, but with a higher mileage car, would probably need some work done to shore it up for that
if it's been treated well, the engine should last for many many more miles. has he changed the transmission and diff fluids per the recommended intervals as well? The transmission is probably the weakest link there, depends on how it was ran and maintained also.
13,500 is a great price though. That would be hard to pass up if it's in decent shape.
easiest mods with the most bang for the buck for a stock auto are:
Dyno tune (can be done along with any of the others, gears, stall, headers)
Gears (yours should have either the 2.73 or the 3.15). i put a 3.42 in my 2002 auto and love it. Some like the 3.73 as well.
Stall converter
Then after that:
headers
heads/cam
nitrous if you want to get crazy, but with a higher mileage car, would probably need some work done to shore it up for that
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That's a good price and you know how the car has been cared for. Jump on it and enjoy the ride.
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If the car is stock I would bet it will run almost the same time as the new stang. 13.4-13.6.. The best bang for my buck mod has been the rear gears from 2.73 to 3.42. I know my s/c added a ton more power but it also was a huge investment and to be honest did nothing for the car below 2800.
In the end it depends on what you want. Most of us laugh when we see a new stang trying to nose up when we are cruising. I will say, if you dont plan on getting your hands dirty and having a shop do everything for you the Vette will get expensive quick.
In the end it depends on what you want. Most of us laugh when we see a new stang trying to nose up when we are cruising. I will say, if you dont plan on getting your hands dirty and having a shop do everything for you the Vette will get expensive quick.
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I'm new here and I had a few questions. First, I'm debating on purchasing a 2002 corvette LS1 350 from my brother. He is the second owner and has taken extremely good care of the vehicle. The car has no problems that I'm aware of it's a auto. with 75,000 miles. He told he he would take 13,500. Would everyone think the car is worth it? My only worries is it's 10 years old with that many miles. I've always wanted a vette, but said if I ever got one I wanted ZO6. That leads me to my next question. I wouldn't be dissappointed with cars performance seeing how now I have a 03 mustang v6. However, I will admit I've debated on the new mustang 5.0 for performance. Would I be able to run with a '11 5.0 after mods? If so how much money and what mods. would be best bang for my buck? I know it's a lot of questions. Just need some feed back very wet behind ears when it comes to these cars...
Thanks
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(1) 5.0 Price $20,000+ - 2002 Vette $13,500
(2) 5.0 = 305 CID motor - 5.7 = 346 CID
(3) New 5.0 = New - 2002 age does not matter
(4) 5.0 weight 3600+ lbs - 2002 Vette weight 3245
(5) 5.0 Part $$$$= expensive - 2002 Vette Bolt On's etc. Very Cheap $
(6) 5.0 Sports Car = NO! - 2002 Vette it is truly a Sports Car
(7) 5.0 Handling not the best - 2002 Vette Factory suspension set-up is great
(8) 5.0 HP to weight Ratio
- 2002 Vette = 
(9) Stock Vs Stock = the Vette wins hands down, the A4 is a great tranny and can be tuned too, you can put a set of 3.42's from a manual Vette in the rear and it will feel like a 100 RWHP increase (Over 2.73's) -
Check the codes on the Vette and see if it has the 3.15 Performance Rear end Gears, the code will be G90, G92 = 3.15 in the rear
A stock A4 with Bolt On's a tune, 2800 stall and 3.15 or 3.42's will run 12.2's and with a little more massaging it can run even lower times all day long
the 5.0 
not too sure 
These are just a few comparisons
Thanks,Matt 661-406-7516
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If it is the auto with 2.73 gears, you'll probably be left wanting more. I always buy six speeds, but I can assure you that 5.0L stock for stock is going to take the Vette if it is A4 2.73.
Honestly if you are looking at 11+ 5.0L, why not just pay a few thousand more for a really nice low mileage 06ish GT500? 550 hp is a hell of a lot of fun for $27,000.
Honestly if you are looking at 11+ 5.0L, why not just pay a few thousand more for a really nice low mileage 06ish GT500? 550 hp is a hell of a lot of fun for $27,000.
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My best advise is to go drive both. There's so much more to enjoying a car over just pure speed. You have to see how you fit and feel inside of both cars. The attitudes of both cars are very different. The C5 is low, agile and powerful. The Mustang CAN be a greater car in corners, especially from what I hear about the Laguna Seca models. While power is nice, you need to see just how well you like the car in person. That's something the pictures and forums can't convey for you. Good luck.
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Let's Compare:
(1) 5.0 Price $20,000+ - 2002 Vette $13,500
(2) 5.0 = 305 CID motor - 5.7 = 346 CID
(3) New 5.0 = New - 2002 age does not matter
(4) 5.0 weight 3600+ lbs - 2002 Vette weight 3245
(5) 5.0 Part $$$$= expensive - 2002 Vette Bolt On's etc. Very Cheap $
(6) 5.0 Sports Car = NO! - 2002 Vette it is truly a Sports Car
(7) 5.0 Handling not the best - 2002 Vette Factory suspension set-up is great
(8) 5.0 HP to weight Ratio - 2002 Vette =
(9) Stock Vs Stock = the Vette wins hands down, the A4 is a great tranny and can be tuned too, you can put a set of 3.42's from a manual Vette in the rear and it will feel like a 100 RWHP increase (Over 2.73's) -
Check the codes on the Vette and see if it has the 3.15 Performance Rear end Gears, the code will be G90, G92 = 3.15 in the rear
A stock A4 with Bolt On's a tune, 2800 stall and 3.15 or 3.42's will run 12.2's and with a little more massaging it can run even lower times all day long the 5.0 not too sure
These are just a few comparisons
Thanks,Matt 661-406-7516
(1) 5.0 Price $20,000+ - 2002 Vette $13,500
(2) 5.0 = 305 CID motor - 5.7 = 346 CID
(3) New 5.0 = New - 2002 age does not matter
(4) 5.0 weight 3600+ lbs - 2002 Vette weight 3245
(5) 5.0 Part $$$$= expensive - 2002 Vette Bolt On's etc. Very Cheap $
(6) 5.0 Sports Car = NO! - 2002 Vette it is truly a Sports Car
(7) 5.0 Handling not the best - 2002 Vette Factory suspension set-up is great
(8) 5.0 HP to weight Ratio
- 2002 Vette = (9) Stock Vs Stock = the Vette wins hands down, the A4 is a great tranny and can be tuned too, you can put a set of 3.42's from a manual Vette in the rear and it will feel like a 100 RWHP increase (Over 2.73's) -
Check the codes on the Vette and see if it has the 3.15 Performance Rear end Gears, the code will be G90, G92 = 3.15 in the rear
A stock A4 with Bolt On's a tune, 2800 stall and 3.15 or 3.42's will run 12.2's and with a little more massaging it can run even lower times all day long
the 5.0 not too sure These are just a few comparisons
Thanks,Matt 661-406-7516
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Thanks guys. I'm going to pic up the vette this weekend and see how I like it. I'll have to see about the gears. I appreciate all the responses. I will probably end up with the Vette, so probably will hear a lot more from me. I mean who wouldnt want a corvette lol. Guess I'll buy can then start saving to add mods. lol already addicted to this website.
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Thanks guys. I'm going to pic up the vette this weekend and see how I like it. I'll have to see about the gears. I appreciate all the responses. I will probably end up with the Vette, so probably will hear a lot more from me. I mean who wouldnt want a corvette lol. Guess I'll buy can then start saving to add mods. lol already addicted to this website.