01-14-2018, 03:31 PM | #1 |
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Rev Counter - Used Car Buying Advice
Does anyone know if the 1LE has a rev counter like Porsches (so many revs over certain levels)? I am looking to buy a used 1LE with ~8k miles. Just curious if there's a way to check for a money shift (assume would void Chevy warranty).
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01-14-2018, 03:52 PM | #2 |
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I don't believe so, you can have a dealer scan the OBD2 port for historical codes but as far as I know that's all.
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01-14-2018, 04:51 PM | #3 |
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Nothing like that is captured or tracked in the GM ECM's.
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01-14-2018, 08:38 PM | #4 |
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Most American brand ECU's don't bother with this feature. It's not like we're spending hours at a time on the Autobahn at Vmax.
Given your screen name, you should already know what to look for with regards to if the car has been used or abused at the track. The car isn't super easy on tires and brakes, so if it's still on the original tires with barely touched shoulder wear at 8k, then it's led an easy life. Brake rotors w/out any heat-checking means it hasn't been tracked, or tracked so lightly it's of no concern. As for a money shift, that by definition would require a new engine. The Chevy dealer should be able to show you service history with a VIN lookup. If you want to avoid all that, then buying new is a sure thing on getting an unmolested car.
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01-15-2018, 11:41 AM | #5 | |
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And look for front caliper discoloration from excess heat. And even a "new" car can be molested by a dealer car jockey, but your chances of a virgin car are greatly improved by buying new. I've bought used performance cars before with good luck, just look over the car careful and don't be afraid to walk. Sometimes the excitement of looking at a car you really want can allow you to miss things you might otherwise spotted. Some performance cars are flogged and then traded, others are babied and then traded on the next new model. Like when the C7 corvette came out the market became full of nice used C6's. Happens all the time, I wouldn't be surprised if 1SS 1LE's start to pop up used in the spring when warm weather comes and people upgrade to the 2SS 1LE's since they came out late last fall. |
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01-19-2018, 09:05 AM | #6 |
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They have had this technology installed in the ECU's since the late 90's, but you can't access it. You have to have direct memory access and know what you are doing. It is in there though. It has time at different RPM blocks depending on the ECU. Some are every 1000, some are 3000-5000. There is no way to clear it either, so it will permanently reside in there. Anyone with an A2L file of the ECU can pull it out if they know what they are doing, but you aren't going to find one of those in public domain.
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