Should I buy with 135k?
#21
03-08-2012, 09:13 PM
my old LS's tranny was dying and it only had 100k on it. the pump was failing 
#22
03-08-2012, 09:14 PM
My oldsmobile had the 3800, sold it with 210k on the odometer still runs strong to this day. My monte also has 3800. My ex's dad has a bonneville with 320k and its still running good, proper maintenance and these engines are fantastic! The transmissions are only average. Just make sure you ask about all maintainence and parts replaced. I think the 04's still had the nylon gaskets so if those have already been replaced then that's a huge + !
i didnt ask about the gaskes, i will next time i see him
#23
03-08-2012, 09:17 PM
Buying a car with that kind of mileage isn't bad. If you CAN'T do any of the basic maintenance that it WILL need yourself, then it is bad.
Generally with a car of that age, the suspensions, wheel hubs, brakes, wires, plugs, transmission, all fluids, etc. are probably going to need to be checked out.
If this is something you can't do yourself on a weekend, then your cheap $5k car is going to easily be a $8-9k car.
So if you can do the work yourself, and the car looks in good shape, go for it!
If you find yourself going to a mechanic just for an oil change... I would probably not look at an older car.
Generally with a car of that age, the suspensions, wheel hubs, brakes, wires, plugs, transmission, all fluids, etc. are probably going to need to be checked out.
If this is something you can't do yourself on a weekend, then your cheap $5k car is going to easily be a $8-9k car.
So if you can do the work yourself, and the car looks in good shape, go for it!
If you find yourself going to a mechanic just for an oil change... I would probably not look at an older car.
as for maintenance, i'm and automotive student and can do all the basics on my own
#24
03-08-2012, 09:20 PM
Idk, supercharged has more HP, and that's really what I want. I hear about how the difference between the L36 and L67 supercharged is extremely noticeable, but i cant decide
#25
03-08-2012, 10:03 PM
To me as i said in your other thread the notice is noticable lol anyway I'd go with the l67 aka supercharged over the N/A anyday
#26
03-09-2012, 02:41 AM
Damn how are you finding these deals!! I say go for it man! I wish I was in the position you are!
#27
03-09-2012, 10:53 AM
They both sound nice but I'd get the 04. Pace cars are nice but the supercharged Monte's are fun to drive so I'd go that route.
#29
03-12-2012, 11:07 PM
My 2001 Monte Carlo ss has 248k on it and runs like brand new those are mostly from drives florida and back... But if u maintain it rite its perfect
