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Old 09-21-2018, 10:28 AM
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No major worries. For a 2011, some minor "catch up" maintenance might be needed.
  • Tires, check date codes, replace if over 10 years old (some folks say 7 years or even less)
  • Coolant. Without an actual dated receipt that's less than 4 years old, change it. Repeat change every 5 years. Mileage doesn't matter, it's a time thing. Neglecting this is the biggest cause of heater core failures.
  • Brake fluid should be changed every two to three years. Just use a turkey baster to empty the reservoir, put fresh fluid in there, and bleed the system until you see clear, fresh fluid at all calipers.
  • Clutch fluid, same as brakes.
Other than that, oil change every year, or when OLMS tells you to, whichever comes first while you own/drive it. That and normal stuff like wiper blades, wipe down/lube door seals, lube door hinges, and other good maintenance practices.
Old 09-21-2018, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by flatbedpete
I am looking at a 2011 Grand Sport with 4900 miles, one owner with clean carfax. My body shop man has checked and it is very nice, interior is perfect. My concern is seals leaking, ac etc with so few miles. Would replace tires due to age. Any thoughts?
Don't believe everything you hear. Ive yet to have ANY problems with buying low mileage cars.

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Old 09-21-2018, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by flatbedpete
I am looking at a 2011 Grand Sport with 4900 miles, one owner with clean carfax. My body shop man has checked and it is very nice, interior is perfect. My concern is seals leaking, ac etc with so few miles. Would replace tires due to age. Any thoughts?
Sounds great. Did you buy it?!?!
Old 09-21-2018, 09:34 PM
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Found a 2013 Grand Sport with 22,000 miles, it's close to home. It still has a GMPP extended warranty. Clean Carfax
Will check it out in the morning.

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Old 09-21-2018, 11:02 PM
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I love those "garage queens"! I picked up a 2008 vert with z51 and 3LT with 9600 miles. It had original 10 year old Good years which I replaced with Michelin run-flats 2 weeks ago. This thing feels very solid, like a brand new car.....even smells new inside.



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