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 Buying my first Riv next week (SC95 with 140000mi.)

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PostSubject: Buying my first Riv next week (SC95 with 140000mi.)   Buying my first Riv next week (SC95 with 140000mi.) EmptySat Feb 23, 2013 4:19 pm

Hey guys & gals.
New to the site. Very cool so far.
I'm looking at buying my first riviera next week. Looks and drives nice
Just wanted to ask if there is anything specific I should watch out for
Before plopping down the money.
Thanks in advance for your help.

Edit: well folks. I guess it wasn't meant to be. Sold out from under me.
Guess ill have to keep looking. Thanks for your help though. Seem to
Be a great group of people.


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I have a 95 also and I would recommend asking about the history of the Transmission. If original, its getting into a mileage where problems are not uncommon. If rebuilt be sure to find out where it was done. The 4T60-E transmission is the weak link in these cars and rebuilds are quite pricey.
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Roger that Dave! I'll be sure to ask.
Thanks
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Hey Matthew, welcome to the group. I noticed you're from Fort Wayne, try to get it on a rack and check for that dreaded cancer.
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PostSubject: Re: Buying my first Riv next week (SC95 with 140000mi.)   Buying my first Riv next week (SC95 with 140000mi.) EmptySun Feb 24, 2013 1:20 am

Already done. Relatively cancer free. Some light stuff underneath. But nothing serious
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PostSubject: Re: Buying my first Riv next week (SC95 with 140000mi.)   Buying my first Riv next week (SC95 with 140000mi.) EmptySun Feb 24, 2013 9:32 am

Save up to buy an Actron scan tool to read OBD 1.5. smile
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PostSubject: Re: Buying my first Riv next week (SC95 with 140000mi.)   Buying my first Riv next week (SC95 with 140000mi.) EmptySun Feb 24, 2013 8:15 pm

So whats cancer cause my car had hiv when i got it didnt know it... Took it on a trip to virginia and back to texas two days later my L67 started tapping and had a loss of power and still havent found the problem yet...
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PostSubject: Re: Buying my first Riv next week (SC95 with 140000mi.)   Buying my first Riv next week (SC95 with 140000mi.) EmptySun Feb 24, 2013 8:23 pm

Cancer = rust.

Maybe your car has a case of congestive heart failure?

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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

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PostSubject: Re: Buying my first Riv next week (SC95 with 140000mi.)   Buying my first Riv next week (SC95 with 140000mi.) EmptySun Feb 24, 2013 8:42 pm

Lol i bought the series 3 transplant just cause and she only had 90k on her
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