99 Stang GT MPG Vs. 97 Camaro Z28 MPG

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Aug 7, 2005 | 02:48 PM

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andrewp

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Re: 99 Stang GT MPG Vs. 97 Camaro Z28 MPG

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Originally Posted by ZMaster

Obviously your going to want to do your maintenance first. New plugs, wires, fuel filter!!!, oil change, pcv valve, air filter. Common problems include intake manifold leak in the rear, power window motors, power window switches, and optis. Be wary of the opti however, many people go through the hassle and $$$ of swtiching them out only to find that they weren't the problem. If it's an auto, be aware that it will need a tranny rebuild between 100k to a 150k miles; if it's a manual, get receipts for the most recent clutch that was put in, and also take good care when you inspect it for engagement of the gears. Be aware that many have problems with synchros and 3/4 shift forks. In addition, you may or may not want to invest in some new O2's. All I can really think of off the top of my head.

Cool, thanks. I'll definately get regular maintence done once I recieve it. And I'll definately be getting the 6spd manual, and I'll make sure thiers no grinding and such with the clutch.

And what do you mean optis what is that? Thanks.

Aug 7, 2005 | 02:55 PM

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Jameslt1TA

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Re: 99 Stang GT MPG Vs. 97 Camaro Z28 MPG

I dont think lt1s have that many problems really. I drove mine from 80k to 110k stock and never replaced anything but oil. Also if i was you i would set my mind on a 95, has a vented opti but it isn't obd2 and you can probalbly find one for pretty cheap. Heck i got my trans am with 80k for 4800 bucks and that was 3 years ago. From what i have seen 97s cost just about as much as a 98 ls1...which would you rather have???

Aug 7, 2005 | 05:53 PM

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romoranger

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Re: 99 Stang GT MPG Vs. 97 Camaro Z28 MPG

yes, i drive to work and back then work and back again in the same day. i drive like 50-60 with 3.73's and am in awesome rpm for mpg in 5th gear the whole way which helps out as well.

Aug 7, 2005 | 07:08 PM

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yes, i drive to work and back then work and back again in the same day. i drive like 50-60 with 3.73's and am in awesome rpm for mpg in 5th gear the whole way which helps out as well.

Thats pretty good. Thanks for the reply.

Aug 7, 2005 | 07:26 PM

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Re: 99 Stang GT MPG Vs. 97 Camaro Z28 MPG

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Originally Posted by blackztpi

$2.30/gallon (price of regular unleaded here right now)

$2.44 (price of premium around here right now)

I don't know about other states, but in GA the price difference averages more like 23 cents, which is about 4 bucks a tank. A tank a week and that's a little over a c note a year. Still not bad considering...

Where are you blackz? Just curious as your prices seem to indicate a near balance of sells between low and high octane, which is quite rare.