Good Idea??

[1BadBowTie]

hey, im new to the camaro treads, but I have a question. I might be buying a 1989 IROC, and I would probibly be driving it everyday,it has 90K on her, and is almost perfect, but are these things good for that, will they last long, w/ no probs??? and whats the gas mileage like on one of these, I believe its the 350, but it also might be the 305. Thanx !!

[666_speed]

i have a friend who drives an 85 iroc with the 5.7 tpi as a daily driver....he gets like 14-15mpg

[FireFox05]

Ouch, not for my wallet.

[Morley]

Highway mileage can get up to 25 (don't play lead foot). Mixed driving 15-20, depending on traffic.
As far as dependability...it really depends on weather the car was taken care of and got its regular oil changes, filter changes, etc.

[kahjdh]

If it is the 305/350 it will last upwards of 300k mi without a rebuild it just depends on if the previous owner beat on it or not.

[97cavalier]

i have a 120,000 on my 305 and it don't smoke what so ever and it don't use a drop of oil.

[666_speed]

Originally Posted by 97cavalier

i have a 120,000 on my 305 and it don't smoke what so ever and it don't use a drop of oil.

yep....my 92 rs had 140k+ and was in a lot better shape than the engine in my 98

[1BadBowTie]

sounds like these things are built to last, I think I just might have to get it then. still gets better gas mileage than my truck which is at like 13 MPG, babying it, lol, plus I'm sure it doesnt have a 26 gallon tank so it doesnt cost 50+ to fill her up.

[camaromaniac]

yeah if you dont beat it around you'll easily get over 200k

[wrightz28]

Originally Posted by 97cavalier

i have a 120,000 on my 305 and it don't smoke what so ever and it don't use a drop of oil.

Are you sure it's a Chevy?

[666_speed]

Originally Posted by wrightz28

Are you sure it's a Chevy?

lmao