High mileage LS7
Guys, because of cost, I’m looking at a non modified Vette with a LS7 motor with close to 80K miles. Pros? Cons? Thoughts? |
If that's what in your budget, there's nothing wrong with that. Just make sure to do your due diligence and inspect the vehicle thoroughly, as well as verifying if the heads have been fixed already. If so, what the mileage was when they were as opposed to what it has now. Depending on the mileage and who did the work, they may be subject to inspection. Just make sure you budget for things that need to be replaced getting into the higher mileage vehicles.
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:iagree: Have the car inspected, especially the heads on the LS7. |
Originally Posted by Jbeautexas
(Post 1597472249)
Guys, because of cost, I’m looking at a non modified Vette with a LS7 motor with close to 80K miles. Pros? Cons? Thoughts? DH |
It’s a 427, 2013. thanks guys. |
How much?
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Mileage does not make a car. Then again, I'm not your typical "old man" Corvette owner. If the car was cared for and maintained, I don't see the issue.
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Originally Posted by Jbeautexas
(Post 1597472249)
Guys, because of cost, I’m looking at a non modified Vette with a LS7 motor with close to 80K miles. Pros? Cons? Thoughts?
Originally Posted by jimbob8915
(Post 1597473613)
How much?
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jayyyw gave some great advice. I wouldn't worry at all at purchasing at 80k miles. Mine has 54k miles and still seems "new" in my mind. I think an oil sample to Blackstone Labs would be smart, might give you an idea of what kind of condition the rod coating is in. A wiggle test can be used to check for valve guide health.
You might get a really great price for the higher mile car too. |
Several on CL.. Dallas, Austin, Houston...
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09Z 53k, only thing other than basic maintenance was replacing the fuel sending unit. Never tracked the car. |
I got my 2006 with 61k on it and the previous owner had paint correction and ceramic coating so it looks brand spanking new on the outside and the inside was meticulously maintained, I did all fluids and had minor stuff that needed to be addressed (shifter bushings, clutch master cylinder but if I told you the car had 10k on it you would believe it. I looked at another car that had 40k on it and had spent multiple seasons being tracked. The car looked trashed and looked like it had 140k on it not 40k.
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Its encouraging to read all of the cars that still have the "stock" heads on with no issues
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Originally Posted by 449er
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Its encouraging to read all of the cars that still have the "stock" heads on with no issues
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My '06 Z has just crossed over 88k miles and it needs no immediate maintenance items. Like others have mentioned it really depends on how well the previous owner(s) have taken care of it. Mine had the heads rebuilt at ~80k miles by AHP. I've seen (and nearly bought) z06s with less/similar miles that were not taken care of. Get a PPI or interview the seller to get all the information/pictures you need to feel comfortable. If it doesn't feel right move on, there are plenty of z06s.
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2006 Z with 2,780 miles. Heads ported and milled, ported MSD intake, NW TB, Calloway CAI, Dynatec
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...ed0c705af1.jpg long tube headers, X pipe and high flow cats, stock cam. Had the heads done just after I purchased the car with 2,100 miles on it. Certified garage queen. |
2009 with 51K and third (maybe fourth) set of heads. Now using AHP heads. Stock now but plan on a cam. Do I drive it fast? No, take it easy until the oil's at 140 minimum. Only occasionally get on it. Harmonic balancer replaced, radiator replaced.
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Originally Posted by keeso6z
(Post 1598731042)
2006 Z with 2,780 miles. Heads ported and milled, ported MSD intake, NW TB, Calloway CAI, Dynatec
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...ed0c705af1.jpg long tube headers, X pipe and high flow cats, stock cam. Had the heads done just after I purchased the car with 2,100 miles on it. Certified garage queen. |
The former owner had it for 10 years and put 2,080 miles on it, so he averaged about 200 miles a year. I'm doing closer to 300. I really should drive it more, but am like a protective mother. And I view this purchase as a collector car. Do I think they are collectable right now - no. But they could be in the future. No question that the ZR1 will be at some point, but this is off topic.
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Originally Posted by keeso6z
(Post 1598731283)
The former owner had it for 10 years and put 2,080 miles on it, so he averaged about 200 miles a year. I'm doing closer to 300. I really should drive it more, but am like a protective mother. And I view this purchase as a collector car. Do I think they are collectable right now - no. But they could be in the future. No question that the ZR1 will be at some point, but this is off topic.
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