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Pampered-Z · 11-09-2007, 03:29 PM

Welcome!

A GTA WS6 could become a collectable to some degree. The 5.7 cars are a bit rare; I think the GunMetal grey was the rarest color?

Overall the cars are solid running and very dependable. As with all 3rd gens, a few rattles and squeaks seem to have designed in!

A cracked wing is fairly common, pulling/bad brakes, probably the hoses, or maybe calipers frozen. Either one would not be too much dollars to fix or hard to fix.

About the only real thing the 80's engine are known for is valve seals. No all, but it's not uncommon for the seals to start to go around 90-100K miles, and it's noticeable at start-up as you'll get a puff of black smoke. But again, a fairly easy fix.

I'd say the key thing to look for is rust, when it starts it is normally around the rear of the front fenders down at the ground effects.

About the biggest PITA thing is if the car is equipment with the digital dash and if starts failing. I'm not sure if there are still companies that repair them.

Make a list of what you think the car will need, then price out the parts, add the cost of the car and decide if you want to spend the dollars.

11-09-2007, 03:29 PM	#9
Pampered-Z Sliderule / Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Catawissa PA Posts: 2,294 iTrader: (1)	Welcome! A GTA WS6 could become a collectable to some degree. The 5.7 cars are a bit rare; I think the GunMetal grey was the rarest color? Overall the cars are solid running and very dependable. As with all 3rd gens, a few rattles and squeaks seem to have designed in! A cracked wing is fairly common, pulling/bad brakes, probably the hoses, or maybe calipers frozen. Either one would not be too much dollars to fix or hard to fix. About the only real thing the 80's engine are known for is valve seals. No all, but it's not uncommon for the seals to start to go around 90-100K miles, and it's noticeable at start-up as you'll get a puff of black smoke. But again, a fairly easy fix. I'd say the key thing to look for is rust, when it starts it is normally around the rear of the front fenders down at the ground effects. About the biggest PITA thing is if the car is equipment with the digital dash and if starts failing. I'm not sure if there are still companies that repair them. Make a list of what you think the car will need, then price out the parts, add the cost of the car and decide if you want to spend the dollars. __________________ 93Z M6 Black: The 385 Lives! Supercharged, 3-core front mount intercooler, GTP heads, 3:73's, Street twin clutch, Jethot Longtubes, Mufflex 4" catback/spintech, S+W cage, Spohn Suspenion, Yada Yada Yada 1) Build it 2) Race it 3) Break it 4) Repeat!!!