82 Camaro Indy 500 vs 89 IrocZ
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Re: 82 Camaro Indy 500 vs 89 IrocZ
i would have to go with the iroc-z. there just more my thing and look alot better to me. but certainly the pace car is harder to come by and more valuable
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Re: 82 Camaro Indy 500 vs 89 IrocZ
As much as I love the Iroc, due to desirability and value id go with the 82 Indy
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Re: 82 Camaro Indy 500 vs 89 IrocZ
I would go for the 89. better looks and much better performance. and it will run better with less tweaking
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Re: 82 Camaro Indy 500 vs 89 IrocZ
The Pace car is probably more collectable but the '89 IROC will be more driveable. Engine tech and suspension design changed quite a lot from '82 to '89.
If it would be for show and investment only the '82 might be the way to go but, if it is to drive and enjoy the '89 wins hands down.
If it would be for show and investment only the '82 might be the way to go but, if it is to drive and enjoy the '89 wins hands down.
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Re: 82 Camaro Indy 500 vs 89 IrocZ
I've had both, literally. The 82 was cool, wish I never sold it, but the IROC will always be #1 in my book.
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Re: 82 Camaro Indy 500 vs 89 IrocZ
Purely from the seat of the pants, the 89 Iroc! Plus, with the rarity of the 82 PC, the 89 would be more fun, they're bunches of them out there. I hate owning cars that you have to worry about driving.
Re: 82 Camaro Indy 500 vs 89 IrocZ
You ask everyones opinion, then you have a problem when it isn't what you want to hear. Fact is 82-84 was an awkward time in GM engineering for these cars. Great at the time but quickly outdated. The IROCs had fixes in suspension and structural problems. TPI was miles ahead of the crossfire and carbureted engines. Not to mention they DO look better. Your car will have a higher value over a run of the mill IROC in comparable condition because of it's limited production and that's all. Enjoy the car and respect the opinions you ask for.
Re: 82 Camaro Indy 500 vs 89 IrocZ
Well that makes it much more amusing. I have to admit I was rolling at the geo metro with IROC badges. I was wondering what the threads reason was. Thought maybe you were thinking about an upgrade.
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Re: 82 Camaro Indy 500 vs 89 IrocZ
the 89 looks much better.plus it has overdrive for gas mileage and more power.
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