I would have bought this if I weren't broke. So, what do you think, authentic z28? Awfully cheap if it was.
z28
by John Doe 20 Replies latest jw friends
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The Almighty Homer
The most likely reason its cheap is because there may be a lot wrong with it and you cant really know of its mechanical condition
unless its throughly inspected by a reputable mechanic. It may need $10,000 to make it run in top condition again.
Then it doesn't become cheap after all. It also has a fairly large V8 motor that could suck quite a bit of gas, another reason why it might be so cheap.
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John Doe
I have had good success buying vehicles off of ebay.
You're missing the point on the v-8--if that's a z28, it makes it worth a lot more money. Besides, in a sub compact like a Camaro, the v-8 gets the same mileage as the v-6, unless you really put your foot in it.
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Black Sheep
Don't forget to factor in a paint job, unless you just want it to finish off as a paddock basher.
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The Almighty Homer
It seems like your playing Russian Roulette with buying used cars off on-line sites, chancing stuff and it wouldn't be good just to take the owners word for it.
The other thing is even if you do have to spend a couple grand to bring it up to top shape it might make for a bit of fun driving it around.
Buy with caution.
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John Doe
Paint? Who cares about paint? Besides, it's just the clear coat.
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VIII
Been there, done that. Owned a 1995. Nice for a while, but it got real old climbing into a car that felt like I was laying on the ground. And the t-tops? Leaked like you wouldn't believe.
It's like laying on the ground when you're sitting in it. Is it a manual? If not, your acceleration won't be great. It's got 275 hp, which, compared to current models, is a dog. Fantastic back then. Oh, and JD? It's not a "sub-compact"; it's a muscle car!
Pass.
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John Doe
VIII, $1,500 for a 275 horsepower car that gets 25 mpg is nothing to sneeze at. Acceleration won't be great? You must have had something wrong with yours. That's a 13 second car stock.
I love the way they sit. You can lay the seat full down flat and take a nap without having to bend your knees. Sitting low makes them corner and handle well. I've got a '94 with the v-6, and I'm just toying with the idea of getting the faster model. But heck, my v-6 will do 120, and it's half the horsepower of the v-8 model. I think your definition of "dog" is more than a little skewed.
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VIII
If you can afford more, get an '05-09 Mustang GT (300 hp). You can pick up a used that is modded like you wouldn't believe. They are incredible. And if you can do a manual, do it. While they are a 5-speed, not 6, they rock.
As for the Z, with dripping T-tops, believe me, you'll think it was dog spit. Feels like it. When I got rid of mine, my fingers were crossed it didn't rain the day the guy who bought it came out and looked at it. It was a hot looking car though. And with the manual trans, it was incredible. I'm just saying, compared to stuff now, it doesn't hold a candle. Today's suspensions, tires, etc, really make a difference. Especially around corners. Going 50.
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VoidEater
Started F-cars with a '68 Firebird 400.
This isn't the best example 90's Z/28 out there. It looks authentic from what I can see (badges, wheels), but isn't among the sought-after variations. High mileage, warning that it needs TLC, both suggest work/$ investment. So if you have the money for a rebuild, or the time and expertise, go for it - myself, I'm not enough of a hobbyist mechanic any more to be interested in a project car. Looks like it's taken a hit to the nose, those noses can be a right bi^ch to adjust.
At that mileage, you'll be lucky to break 200 hp - compression is likely compromised, I'd suspect time for a little boring and new rings.
PS - technically, 90's camaro is a compact (comething over 190 inches, subcompact typically like 165 inches max).