kpm778

I have an option to purchase a car that has been stored for six years now. It has been in a heated and cooled garage. Any suggestions on what should be done before starting the car. The owner put 700 miles on it and parked it in his garage and decided to drive another toy. thanks for any input.

Jayfabs

RedZ4me

Do it !!

WA 2 FST

I bought a 478 mile, 2011 ZR1 this past November. Like the one you are talking about, it had basically been stored in a bubble, but had been started on occasion and moved. The tires looked great and had no noticeable wear, but I didn't wait long at all before pulling them. I changed the oil about 3 days after the car arrived. The rest of the fluids were checked and good. Belt was checked for dry rot... it was good too. I've had no tangible issues with my car in the 7 months I've owned it and have about 1365 miles on it now. Did minor mods on it (pulley, headers, ported blower) almost immediately too.

If the car was stored as you say, then I would not worry about it. Some people will tell you all the seals will be bad, etc. And that is possible... but if stored correctly, it is unlikely. However, I wouldn't trust the tires at any rate of high speed. They are 9+yrs old now.

LV Vette

kpm778

WA 2 FST

Old school says to at least pull the plugs and squirt some oil into the cylinders, and prime the oil pump and turn the motor over (remote starter is what I always used, but I haven't done that to my C6 yet) to get the oil lubricating the surfaces before firing. I'm guessing the gas will be bad for any type of spirited driving. Draining the tank would be the _best_, but if there wasn't much in there to begin with, just fill it up with good gas and go. I wouldn't drive it hard til I ran through a full tank of gas.

But we also need to remember the car was stored well, and all the lubricating systems (coolant, oil, trans/diff fluids, brakes/power steering) are closed and tight. This stuff doesn't degrade sitting on shelves, and it should be very serviceable at start up.

Just my $.02.

If the car is as nice as advertised, I'd do what you're doing... take the time and effort to get it up and running and then enjoy it!!

pcguy2u

Someone please confirm that if you press the throttle to the floor and crank the starter, the engine will not start. Do this till the oil pressure comes up for a few seconds. I believe there is a max timeout so you may have to do this twice.

Also, from all the brochures I read, only the 2009 was advertised with a 0-60 3.2 seconds spec.

Cool find, what's the price?

Nick

RedZ4me

I too was hesitant at first but yes, that's what it does, cranks but no start.

kpm778

We are still talking but I believe I can purchase the car for 53K. What do you think about the price. It seems a lot of money for a 2009 car.

ZF Six

$53k sounds like an incredible deal for a 700-mile ZR1.

I bought my 2013 with 15k miles and almost immediately had all of the fluids flushed. Oil, coolant, trans, diff, and brake fluid. I figured everything (aside from the oil) was 5 years old and I wanted fresh fluids in there. I would recommend the same if you buy the car along with a new belt, new tires, and a thorough inspection of the hoses.

It won't cost a ton to do all of that and you'll have a brand new car to enjoy.

MLacroix

Important note! Press the accelerator to the floor, and THEN TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR before cranking motor, or the motor will START.

Ron'sGS

WA 2 FST

I agree... that is an absolute steal, IMHO. I paid way more than that for my '11 JSB ZR1.

kpm778

Thank you for the information. Hope to make the deal this week end.

kpm778

If I get the car I will send some pictures. Might need help on posting them. I feel better that you guys think it is worth 53K for a 2009..

3LZZ06

The above "may" work also but, ...accelerator to the floor without releasing while hitting the start button will turn the engine over without firing it. I've done this many times.

3LZZ06

Great deal!!!

Gary '09 C6

TXGS507

Wow.... Why have you not bought this car yet?? What a deal!!!