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Sinister10 · 08-09-2018, 07:09 PM

285k on my 2001 Silverado Z-71...only general matinence and a bunch of bandaids on brake line.
265k on 2004 Surburban Z-71....General matinence and a fuel pump

Something to say about GM LS motors..

Camcar · 08-09-2018, 11:26 PM

Yeah these are well-engineered, well thought out cars. Keep on keepin' on.

Rock-It Man · 08-11-2018, 05:36 PM

I have kept all but two of my cars made since, like, 1980, for over 200,000 miles.

The exceptions:

Ford Escort
Chevy Tracker AKA Suzuki something-or-other

Modern cars are built to last, mechanically, for a very long time assuming you do routine maintenance and don't live in the salt belt. I do live in the salt belt, and all of my old cars have been killed by corrosion, not by wearing out mechanically.

At 105,000 miles, you should be thinking about replacing the serpentine belt and all the rubber hoses even if they look OK.

Why not keep the car another 100K?

mr_honez · 08-11-2018, 08:35 PM

I'd drive until the wheels fell off. Then I'd bolt on new wheels and keep driving it.

captaincog · 08-11-2018, 09:12 PM

I did all of the regular maintenance but my radio and HVAC controls had to be replaced at 102,000 miles and then the engine grenaded at 114,000 with no warning. I decided to fix it and drive it for now. I pissed off some forum members for complaining about it so while it is nice to hear about all of the high mileage units running out there not all do make it.

rebelyell22 · 08-11-2018, 10:00 PM

Mine blew up at 48k lol

myold88 · 08-12-2018, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebelyell22

Mine blew up at 48k lol

You mean YOU blew it up.

Nb1081 · 08-12-2018, 06:58 AM

I dd a 08 silverado 1500 5.3 with afm and the truck has 234,000 still hits 60 psi oil pressure when your into it still orignal tranny transfer case rear etc

rebelyell22 · 08-12-2018, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myold88

You mean YOU blew it up.

Negative. Oil pump failed

redhotcandy · 08-15-2018, 08:03 AM

Thanks for all the input all! I feel a bit more at ease knowing there's some other higher mileage cars out there. I love the looks and reliability I've have with my Camaro, and every time I think about trading it in, I get a little sad about not keeping it. I'm only having one issue right now (that I brought up on another thread) about some water leakage, but thanks to some more great input, I'll be checking on a fix for that this weekend.

JLSuperfly · 08-15-2018, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebelyell22

Negative. Oil pump failed

I hope under warranty.

08-09-2018, 07:09 PM	#15
Sinister10 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Indiana Posts: 544	285k on my 2001 Silverado Z-71...only general matinence and a bunch of bandaids on brake line. 265k on 2004 Surburban Z-71....General matinence and a fuel pump Something to say about GM LS motors.. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 6M, MGW flatstick, CAI cold air intake, SLP loudmouth 2 axleback, TSP 1 7/8 headers w/ hfc, pfadt 1" springs, SRP pedals, emblempros "6.2L" emblems on hood, ZL1 grill, M/T SC-5 wheels, nitto motivo 275f 315r. ZL1 addons wickerbill, smoked lenses, resonator delete x pipe, diode dynamics DRLs 1LE suede steering wheel, mighty mouse CC. SCTX4 and Dyno Steve tune.

08-11-2018, 05:36 PM	#17
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,027 View My Garage	I have kept all but two of my cars made since, like, 1980, for over 200,000 miles. The exceptions: Ford Escort Chevy Tracker AKA Suzuki something-or-other Modern cars are built to last, mechanically, for a very long time assuming you do routine maintenance and don't live in the salt belt. I do live in the salt belt, and all of my old cars have been killed by corrosion, not by wearing out mechanically. At 105,000 miles, you should be thinking about replacing the serpentine belt and all the rubber hoses even if they look OK. Why not keep the car another 100K? Last edited by Rock-It Man; 08-12-2018 at 08:23 AM.

08-11-2018, 08:35 PM	#18
mr_honez Wifey Lover Drives: 2013 Crystal Red 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bastrop, Texas Posts: 1,541 View My Garage	I'd drive until the wheels fell off. Then I'd bolt on new wheels and keep driving it. __________________

08-11-2018, 09:12 PM	#19
captaincog Drives: 1971 350RS/SS 4sp Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Rialto Posts: 166	I did all of the regular maintenance but my radio and HVAC controls had to be replaced at 102,000 miles and then the engine grenaded at 114,000 with no warning. I decided to fix it and drive it for now. I pissed off some forum members for complaining about it so while it is nice to hear about all of the high mileage units running out there not all do make it. __________________ Camaros currently owned: 1 2013 1LS 6speed.... Blue Ray Metallic now gone and still have my first Camaro made 42 years before: 1971 RS/SS 350 4 speed Teal Green

08-11-2018, 10:00 PM	#20
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	Mine blew up at 48k lol __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10

08-09-2018, 11:26 PM	#16
Camcar Drives: 2010 RS/SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Southeastern Washington Posts: 77	Yeah these are well-engineered, well thought out cars. Keep on keepin' on.

08-12-2018, 06:58 AM	#22
Nb1081 Drives: 10 2ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Shelby ny Posts: 436	I dd a 08 silverado 1500 5.3 with afm and the truck has 234,000 still hits 60 psi oil pressure when your into it still orignal tranny transfer case rear etc __________________ [/SIGPIC]10 2ss ls3 sw long tubes,cai intake,phastek scoop,se3" exhaust,elite e2, bw stg2tb, tsp f35, motive 4.10 lpw cover, 15" conversion, 510whp tuned by john donovan

08-15-2018, 08:03 AM	#24
redhotcandy Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 568 View My Garage	Thanks for all the input all! I feel a bit more at ease knowing there's some other higher mileage cars out there. I love the looks and reliability I've have with my Camaro, and every time I think about trading it in, I get a little sad about not keeping it. I'm only having one issue right now (that I brought up on another thread) about some water leakage, but thanks to some more great input, I'll be checking on a fix for that this weekend.