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The one thing I’ve realized in my years in the auto hobby, is that you “buy” the owner as much as the car. You really want to know who you are dealing with. What their interest and level of concern is for the car. Do they “get it”. Do they love it as much as I will. Btw, I have reached out to him for more info on the car. Hadn’t heard much back yet. |
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Boy does THAT sound familiar...Good advice! --Bob
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2016 Long Beach Red Z06 #10281 "POPS Z" 1995 Polo Green #409 "WARP TEN"--Haibeck 350/510 package, 4.10s, Hurst, Stock Exhaust with QTP Cutouts --Sold but still running strong 1993 Quasar Blue #161 "HIL KING" --Sold but still running strong, now with more than 120,000 miles 1967 Marlboro Maroon/Saddle Corvette Coupe 300 hp/4-spd --Sold a long time ago ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #95 NCM Lifetime Member Favorite Quote--Attributed to Mickey Thompson: "Too Much Horsepower is Almost Enough" |
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2016 Long Beach Red Z06 #10281 "POPS Z" 1995 Polo Green #409 "WARP TEN"--Haibeck 350/510 package, 4.10s, Hurst, Stock Exhaust with QTP Cutouts --Sold but still running strong 1993 Quasar Blue #161 "HIL KING" --Sold but still running strong, now with more than 120,000 miles 1967 Marlboro Maroon/Saddle Corvette Coupe 300 hp/4-spd --Sold a long time ago ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #95 NCM Lifetime Member Favorite Quote--Attributed to Mickey Thompson: "Too Much Horsepower is Almost Enough" |
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Location: Dallas Burbz, TX
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@Erik: I sent a private message if you wanted more info and to talk. Left a phone number as well. Was not a for sale thread and I have not listed on this site. I have been a life long car guy. Many, many Vettes. Nothing like a 32valve LT5. Be glad to talk. -Rob
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![]() I have a little over 105K miles on mine, and wouldn't hesitate to drive it anywhere or put it up against a low mileage car for condition. Of course, mines been fully repainted, had the interior swapped for one from a low mileage donor car, suspension fully gone through, 600HP engine built by Pete and plenty of hours from Steve at Crossed Flags fixing every remaining issue on the car. I don't really want to think about how much has been spent on it between the previous owner and myself. ![]() As these cars age, even if they sit inside a garage under a cover, many things will age, degrade and potentially fail. If you don't drive and exercise the car properly, you may not find the things that have failed or are about to fail. By exercising it properly BTW, I mean taking it to 7,000rpm every time you drive it. ![]() The biggest pieces of advice I can give from having done this twice now:
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My 2 cents,
Most machines do not like to sit unused. Really low mileage cars or cars that are stored for extended periods will need maintenance, AND repair if driven regularly. Sure there always exceptions. If you follow the advice in the technical section of this forum, and change all fluids, pull the plenum and give it the Dynomite treatment, then it will probably be very reliable. If that is not for you or it will take you a longtime to do it, then I would lean towards a car with moderate mileage that is owned by an enthusiast and has decent records. One other tip if paint quality is important to you remember these cars are not inexpensive to paint. Good luck on your search. |
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Chicago
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My current Z is a famous black widow car from the late '90s with a engine with over I'm guessing 90k miles and a body with 166,xxx miles. The car is cleaner than the '92. Granted it was neglected and needed work I honestly cannot tell the difference between the two. Both cars needed suspension bushings due to their age and other routine maintenance. Get the car with the best maintenance history and if you can or want buy one that someone else paid a top tuner to do. Quite a few good names out here.
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Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri
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I recall a car Marc Haibeck had in his shop for and engine overhaul. The car was a track car that Marc said had ~ 170k miles on the engine, but the engine's wear parts, e.g., bearings, bore, chains, etc were all within spec still!
I don't know what oil the owner was using, and THAT would certainly be interesting. But, having "some" experience with SBCs in my 71 years, that LT5 was a case study in engine design and build, maintenance and lubrication to be sure! Maintained, and the 'take-away' is/was the LT5 is truly bullet proof by any standard. YMMV
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Location: Okemos, MI.
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Erik:
I have owned three ZR-1's. The first was a '92 that I purchased in 2008 with 97,XXX miles on it. I considered it a high mileage car, that was a "typical" used car. It took a little work, and we got it in very nice condition. It still resides in Michigan with its new owner and is well over 100,000 miles. I then purchased a '95 ZR-1 in 2011 and it had 12,XXX miles. I considered that low mileage. Very nice car, but I didn't want to drive it because of its clean "low mileage" condition. I currently own a '91 that was a total basket case when I purchased it in 2016. It had 118,000 miles on it when I bought it. It ran, but it needed a new transmission, clutch and other work. I bought it because it met the criteria for a project I had in mind. It currently has 123,000 miles and so far this one has brought me the most joy. Admittedly, I don't drive it hard, but I drive it, maintain it, and don't worry about it.
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