I'm thinking to buy 2004 Corvette LS1

Asked by Aos Jul 15, 2020 at 06:08 AM about the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe RWD

Question type: General

Trying to buy a Corvette I don't know exactly what to
look for when inspecting or asking the dealer specific
questions but I have asked few questions online just to
get information.
I read that the engine heats up quick with the Corvette
2004, I asked that question when he drove the car 6
hours from an auction in Florida to South Carolina

He said: "Didn’t overheat temp gauge starts at 100
middle is 200 and tops at 280  it runs around 200 in city
with all electric components on and A/C on high  ran
around 230 on highway cruising at 75mph with all
electronics on and A/C on high and 220-225 at 65mph   
with no A/C on it ran around 205-210 "

Are those healthy numbers for a 2004 Corvette LS1
automatic transmission (prefer automatic) with 105K on
mileage on it? The car had four owners. Clean title. Also
the car has "MODIFIED EXHAUST AND SUSPENSION NO
CATS, CARBON VALVE COVERS AND CHROME
VARARAM AIR INTAKE" I asked what's the horsepower it
makes now or if it's been turned but he does not know.

Any information any suggestions I would appreciate it!

2 Answers

Have a Vette specialist or at least a good mechanic go over it before you buy it. Money well invested! The no cats thing means it was owned by a MORON. Run Away!

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Do yourself a favor and look for a clean, unmodified, one owner low mile car. There are lots to choose from. This car sounds like it has been used, abused and neglected.

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