I was just saying, 15 mpg is on the far bottom end for 'real world' LS4's. I personally know 3 other LS4's other than myself that are doing the rated 18 or better. That's why I said- if your car is doing a good bit worse than others, maybe you've got a tougher drive or maybe your car is just a freak for bad gas mileage. That's not to say I haven't heard people getting 14's and 15's- but that is definitely the bottom couple percent of owners, and a lot of those people admit to railing on it, or using tapshift and running the rpms up a lot.

I must've missed the mileage. Anyways, KBB for your car being an 06 with 27K is $10,500 in good condition, $11,000 in excellent condition at dealer trade in price, private party is closer to $13k.

So if you trade in on that car for sticker, you're talking paying $5k + tax, title, etc- definitely not a straight trade- and thats quite a way to talk them down, I doubt you'd even get them to meet you half way.

You can definitely do an even trade (obviously plus taxes, and such)- but if you plan to actually trade it- you're going to have to start looking a lot lower in the price scale. I hate to say it, but that is the bad thing about GM's (especially compared to that Honda)- they don't hold their value at all. It's great when you're buying used- not so great when you go to sell.

 

Thanks. I'm going to.
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I've read through quite a few threads on LS1tech and I'm pretty sure I'm averaging the same as most others with an LS4.
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/ls4-fr...ht=gas+mileage
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/ls4-fr...ht=gas+mileage
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/ls4-fr...ht=gas+mileage

I want to get an intake, catted down pipe, and TBS, I'm sure those mods will help. I'm also planning on using some MAF cleaner when I do the install, and I bet that could possibly help too. The only mod I have that has unrestricted the flow of air would be my mufflers, and I know damn well that wouldn't net me any gains. We'll see.

Yeah it would take a lot of negotiating and fighting with the dealer, that's why I'm going to keep my car. I honestly don't think that this "trade" would have been such a bad thing though. If it wasn't for money I would have probably done it. lol

 

Remember Bumpin' also have an LS4, so he's not just someone who is "assuming" things for your car.

I'm glad to hear you are keeping the car though

 

Oh, I know. I have no idea how he can get any better than 16 MPG in the city though, I really don't.

 

hey just think about how you would feel when you see someone ripping around in YOUR car!! beating the poor thing up!!! some little teeny bopper whos richie parents just bought it for him??

 

I'd say, good for you. lol

Sleep easy though. Mr. Burns will continue to sleep next to his ancestor for years (hopefully) to come. Thanks again for listening/reading everyone.

 

ummm*laugh* again im lost here what do you mean

 

I think he means he wouldn't care, as in apathy. Besides, you don't choose who buys your car unless you're selling it yourself anyhow. Glad to hear you'll be keeping the Monte. For what it's worth I'm super jealous of the ride bud, it's got the v8 an ss deserves.

 

Time for those headers!!!!

 

Nah, I'm now after a Hogan catted DP. I'm thinking a lot of the header guys will be seller off theirs since they won't really need it anymore. The heads are too much cash. I'd be supper happy with I can get a few mods done this spring that are performance oriented.

I'll just have to keep it a secret from the fiance. lol