Used Zl1 1LE anything to look for

Cleancoupe · 02-06-2019, 06:34 AM

I’m trading in my 13 1LE for a used 2018 ZL1 1LE that was a GM corporate car that was never titled. Anything in particular I should be looking at while buying used with this car? Car seems to be in great shape, has 2000 miles on her. Is also a certified used vehicle.

URBAN LEGEND · 02-06-2019, 06:45 AM

I would listen for front end clunk.

sammyv · 02-06-2019, 07:01 AM

Look for tread depth on tires. Should be good if not may have seen a lot of burnouts.

Cleancoupe · 02-06-2019, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

I would listen for front end clunk.

In the suspension or drive train? Is this a common problem?

Cleancoupe · 02-06-2019, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sammyv

Look for tread depth on tires. Should be good if not may have seen a lot of burnouts.

Tires appeared to be in good shape with lots of tread left, but I have a tire tread gauge that I can measure them with.

17CamaroZL1 · 02-06-2019, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Cleancoupe

In the suspension or drive train? Is this a common problem?

Sway bar end links tend to loosen and cause a clunking sound on some. I've not had this issue on mine. Seems like Nordlock washers are the cure.

URBAN LEGEND · 02-06-2019, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Cleancoupe

In the suspension or drive train? Is this a common problem?

Front suspension.

hjdca · 02-06-2019, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Cleancoupe

I’m trading in my 13 1LE for a used 2018 ZL1 1LE that was a GM corporate car that was never titled. Anything in particular I should be looking at while buying used with this car? Car seems to be in great shape, has 2000 miles on her. Is also a certified used vehicle.

Look for excessive paint chipping on the rear front quarter panels --- caused by front track tires slinging pebbles on them during driving.

greaser2 · 02-06-2019, 09:11 AM

I would stay away from one with performance mods or the owner talking about how fast he got it.

Cleancoupe · 02-06-2019, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 17CamaroZL1

Sway bar end links tend to loosen and cause a clunking sound on some. I've not had this issue on mine. Seems like Nordlock washers are the cure.

Ok thanks for the info

Cleancoupe · 02-06-2019, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by hjdca

Look for excessive paint chipping on the rear front quarter panels --- caused by front track tires slinging pebbles on them during driving.

I didn’t see any when I looked at the car the other day, but I’ll make sure to double check it again.

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Front suspension.

Ok thanks. When I test drive it again, I’ll make sure to listen for anything coming from the front end.

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Originally Posted by greaser2

I would stay away from one with performance mods or the owner talking about how fast he got it.

It was a GM corporate car so I was told it was either a excuctives car for a short time or it could have been used to go to auto shows with.

Gunkk · 02-06-2019, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Cleancoupe

It was a GM corporate car so I was told it was either a excuctives car for a short time or it could have been used to go to auto shows with.

Or a media demo car...

lgarrison34 · 02-06-2019, 11:40 AM

Check the edges of the headliner. Some are known to start pealing away.

~Jb · 02-06-2019, 02:15 PM

How much?

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