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Emvici · 07-05-2014, 06:24 PM

If the work was done well and correctly then, Simply, you just got yourself one heck of a car. Don't get hung up on whether it is modded or not, Its all about how it runs. Because most everyone will go modd their car out. If this guy was a Gm master tech, and it was his car, I can only imagine how much care and love went into his work.

VJZL1 · 07-05-2014, 06:49 PM

As someone who knows Ted Jannety and the quality work that is done there. I would jump on this and save you a bunch of money on mods a That is about the same setup Im running on my car will give you about 150-160whp. I would have an experienced Mechanic do a once over and check the clutch before buying it.

The ZL1 is a solid car and very reliable.

on3wego · 07-05-2014, 07:36 PM

I would get the zl1. And enjoy

Swacer · 07-05-2014, 08:41 PM

Thank you to all of you that have replied.

G-oil - yes this is the one at cochran. I agree they have been too vague, which has led to my questions on here.

Does anyone know a trusted mechanic that could perform a once over in the pittsburgh area?

And I agree, I could use the risk as a price reducer, and if they don't play ball. So be it. It's a good price, and the potential in the car is there. I was told it made 620rwhp on a conservative tune.

hotlap · 07-05-2014, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by white ZL1

OP......if the car was owned by a Master Tech who is a member of this site, search all of their posts.

Yes!

SamHouseIII · 07-05-2014, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VJZL1

As someone who knows Ted Jannety and the quality work that is done there. I would jump on this and save you a bunch of money on mods a That is about the same setup Im running on my car will give you about 150-160whp. I would have an experienced Mechanic do a once over and check the clutch before buying it.

The ZL1 is a solid car and very reliable.

AMEN!!!

Todd in Vancouver · 07-05-2014, 11:30 PM

If it checks out as a quality done upgrades my only question would be why isn't it in your garage already? The ZL1 has prove again and again that it can handle a ton of upgrades and still scream like a trooper. As long as it runs well and the tune is good then I'd go for it.

Skylane765 · 07-05-2014, 11:49 PM

Stock car is always in most cases worth more than a moded car.

ScottsLZL1 · 07-06-2014, 12:23 AM

Someone else local was looking at that car... they passed, It was at Cochran... I'd never buy from them again.

Swacer · 07-06-2014, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottsLZL1

Someone else local was looking at that car... they passed, It was at Cochran... I'd never buy from them again.

Why did they pass?

G-Oil Guy · 07-06-2014, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swacer

Why did they pass?

Because even with the mods, we felt he should have been able to get them to come down on price and Cochran wouldn't move on it.

Swacer · 07-06-2014, 08:09 AM

The one concern I have is that the car has 3700 miles and the rear tires are 5/32. That means you will get 6000 miles max out of them. That's about 1/2 of normal people. Why?

Also, the owner was username MTNdew. Anyone know anything about this person?

white ZL1 · 07-06-2014, 08:32 AM

I just hit 6000 miles the other day and my stock GY's are still at half tread, maybe better.

I just searched the previous owners name and found very little about the car. Got a good LSx shop in your area that you can take the car to and have them look over for you?

mmarx82 · 07-06-2014, 09:03 AM

You should be able to negotiate new rear tires into the deal. I'd make them sign something that gave you at least 1,000 miles from purchase to bring it back if you experience any problems at all before I was comfortable purchasing it. Out of everything done, my biggest concern would be on the cam install. You probably could contact JRE and find out if they did the install or not then if not they might know who did if the previous owner told them.

07-05-2014, 07:36 PM	#17
on3wego Drives: 2014 zl1 triple black Join Date: May 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 439	I would get the zl1. And enjoy __________________ Mods to be updated soon

07-05-2014, 08:41 PM	#18
Swacer Drives: 2018 GT350 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,718	Thank you to all of you that have replied. G-oil - yes this is the one at cochran. I agree they have been too vague, which has led to my questions on here. Does anyone know a trusted mechanic that could perform a once over in the pittsburgh area? And I agree, I could use the risk as a price reducer, and if they don't play ball. So be it. It's a good price, and the potential in the car is there. I was told it made 620rwhp on a conservative tune. __________________ Off to the Dark Side

07-05-2014, 11:30 PM	#21
Todd in Vancouver Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,538 View My Garage	If it checks out as a quality done upgrades my only question would be why isn't it in your garage already? The ZL1 has prove again and again that it can handle a ton of upgrades and still scream like a trooper. As long as it runs well and the tune is good then I'd go for it. __________________ Todd in Vancouver '14 ZL1 Camaro '67 Camaro SS Pro-tour in process How hard can it be... Check out my other build http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/9...ject-Obsession

07-06-2014, 12:23 AM	#23
ScottsLZL1 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 108	Someone else local was looking at that car... they passed, It was at Cochran... I'd never buy from them again. __________________ 2013 ZL1

07-06-2014, 08:09 AM	#26
Swacer Drives: 2018 GT350 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,718	The one concern I have is that the car has 3700 miles and the rear tires are 5/32. That means you will get 6000 miles max out of them. That's about 1/2 of normal people. Why? Also, the owner was username MTNdew. Anyone know anything about this person? __________________ Off to the Dark Side

07-05-2014, 06:24 PM	#15
Emvici Drives: 2014 ZL1 White Convertible Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: St Pete Fl Posts: 682	If the work was done well and correctly then, Simply, you just got yourself one heck of a car. Don't get hung up on whether it is modded or not, Its all about how it runs. Because most everyone will go modd their car out. If this guy was a Gm master tech, and it was his car, I can only imagine how much care and love went into his work.

07-05-2014, 06:49 PM	#16
VJZL1 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: United States Posts: 50	As someone who knows Ted Jannety and the quality work that is done there. I would jump on this and save you a bunch of money on mods a That is about the same setup Im running on my car will give you about 150-160whp. I would have an experienced Mechanic do a once over and check the clutch before buying it. The ZL1 is a solid car and very reliable.

07-05-2014, 11:49 PM	#22
Skylane765 Drives: ZL1-1LE, Z/28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,262 View My Garage	Stock car is always in most cases worth more than a moded car.

07-06-2014, 08:32 AM	#27
white ZL1 Drives: none Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DFW area Posts: 1,844	I just hit 6000 miles the other day and my stock GY's are still at half tread, maybe better. I just searched the previous owners name and found very little about the car. Got a good LSx shop in your area that you can take the car to and have them look over for you?

07-06-2014, 09:03 AM	#28
mmarx82 Drives: '12 ZL1 #1609 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,762	You should be able to negotiate new rear tires into the deal. I'd make them sign something that gave you at least 1,000 miles from purchase to bring it back if you experience any problems at all before I was comfortable purchasing it. Out of everything done, my biggest concern would be on the cam install. You probably could contact JRE and find out if they did the install or not then if not they might know who did if the previous owner told them. __________________ Life is too short to drive cars that suck. My build Thread