Sorry it's so long. I am thinking of buying a 25th ann. 92 convertible camaro rs white w/black top, grey interior. First, Does all 25th ann. come with stripes? This one has the emblem on the dash but no stripes. It's a 3.1L w/69,000 miles. There is a tear in the top, so it needs replaced. Saw oil leak from under the car, but I think its coming from the pvc valve on top of the valve cover. The interior is faded from the sun and the body looks good no rust or dints.
Anyone put a top on? Is it hard or should I have someone do it?
Thanks for any help.
-Carl

 

OK.
No, not all 92's came with stripes, all got the 25th dash badge though IIRC

Interior sunfaded - $700 to reupholster

top slashed - anywhere from $250 - over $1000 depending on what quality top you get and who installs it (you or a shop, a cheap or reputable place)

Oil leakin V6 - if you want to keep the six then whatever it costs to fix it (if PCV valve, no biggie), you wanna swap a V8, that's more money

Look real carefully at all the interior trim pieces. Thes are very expensive and sometimes virtually impossible to locate.
I don't think you can use that as a real strong wrestling point for price because if you don't buy it, someone else will. But DO factor it in what this car is going to cost you to get it where you want it. Also look at the weatherstripping. if it's starting to crack or is damaged at all, add another $500.

What would I pay? 1992,V6, 15 in wheels, right?
That's a tough one. I would be very critical when looking at this car. Theoretically, assuming the body is perfect, I wouldn't pay over $2500, but someone else probably will.

 

That car with a blown motor and tranny is worth 2,500 for crying out loud!!!

I'd pay $4,500 or so, assuming the interior is livable for now. I mean, this thing is 9 years old, so it isn't THAT old. It's low miles too. Worth $4,500, maybe more. It may be a 6, but that doesn't mean its worth peanuts.

If I can get $4,000 for mint '89 RS 2.8 with 91k (I was offered this by 2 parties), a 3 year newer vert in fairly good shape with under 70k should be worth $4,500.

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Jason E

'89 Camaro RS 2.8
Medium Grey Metallic
2.8, A4, T-tops, 90k miles

'97 Z28 w/30th Anniversary package
LT1 (obviously), 6 speed, t-tops
White with orange stripes, killer system, 41k miles

Speed Kills...Wanna live forever? Drive a Ford.
Long Live #3...

 

I thought all convertibles came with at least the 305 TBI or at most the 305 TPI with a few 350s slipped in there. Look for 6th digit to be 3, and the 8th to be E. The RS came with the TBIs only.

Got a VIN for us? How about some RPO codes? If you have them, you can get a lot of info on the car.

In response for Jason E's $2500 for a car with a blown motor and tranny, I would for a convertible. I bought mine with a top with a couple small holes in it, the motor with leaky head gaskets, a messed up cooling system, and the entire left side of the car missing for $1000. Not to mention the other things I've had minor problems with. The convertible is very valuable this time of year.

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Member of the Jersey Fbody Crew(JFA)

1989 Camaro Convertible RS
dark silver w/black top
305tbi, auto, 2.73 posi
SLP exhaust, 16x8 black
Check out Phil's Rice Boy Page

 

Yeah I got the vin # It's 1G1FP33T2NL150994 yup the 6th dig. is a 3=conv. and the 8th is a T=191ci v6 and the 10th is a N=1992. Where do I find the rpo codes? Is that all the numbers on the inside of the middle console box (on my 89 thats were a bunch of #'s are)? If you guys really need them I could run over and get them. I might find out today what he's asking.
Thanks for all the help!

 

hey ragtop89rs, well I just notices that there's a ragtop89 and you isn't that something. Well anyways, Have you had any problems with you top leaking, tearing....etc? I have a 89 rs with t-tops and good thing they don't leak yet, but just wondering if and what were the bad thing about the convertible tops. I noticed that on one side of the lid you put down after the top is folded back sits down farther than the other side. Is that because it latches better on that side or what? Have you noticed it about yours?
Thanks for all your guys help

 

89RagTopRS,

Indeed, originally verts were V8 only cars. But it was either '91 or '92 when GM finally decided to throw a V6 in a vert as well. Not a whole lot were made, but there are some out there.

As for the engine lineups, the only ones to get 305 TPIs were IROCs or Z28s. None ever got 350s (at least thats what GM seems to claim), and RS's only got 305 TBIs as the best engine.

 

CamaroRS1989, at the time, I thought no one on earth would have 89RagTopRS or anything close until I started posting and came across 89ragtop and I just thought, man I shouldn't have stolen his name. It was unintentional and I think it keeps people on their toes as to which one of us is posting.

The canvas is strong as hell, and I haven't had any tearing problems. The plastic rear window however, is a different story. Its glazed over from sun damage and its ripping out of the top . Even with the holes in it, it doesn't leak at all. I rigged it so when it comes into the holes it runs out a small pipe(plastic) placed by the hole and exits the car. It doesn't affect the top operation.

My top is bent from the car being totalled before I purchased it and that's why one side sags more than the other. Its supposed to be equal but my right side pulls tighter than the driverside latch does. But as far as the tonneau cover, mine sits flush, but they can bend real easily and the latches for it aren't very sturdy.

The RPO codes are the numbers in the center console. If they aren't there, check the locking box inside the trunk. Those are the two places to look.

Jason, I didn't know they put V-6s in the convertibles...what a waste, at least the TBI is semi-respectable.

Edit: I have to proof read a little better

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Thanks for all the info. Well this ones a 3.1L v6. I have an 89 with a 2.8L v6 so I guess I won't have to worry to much for gas or going to fast. Since there were only 2,562 convertible rs's that mean theres less than that with v6's so maybe it's rare I might run over tonight and get the rpo codes.

Thanks

 

Yea, you stole my username you jerk! J/K

I remember when you showed up, didn't upset me as there are many with very similar usernames, especially when based only on the only thirdgen you owned when you start posting here. I do notice that some people get us confused though.

Actually, your register date is before mine now because of when the boards went down awhile back.


I bought my vert for $3000 in '97. 70,XXX miles.
Had new paint from a minor front end collision (I saw the pics). Nothing wrong mechanically besides cracked tranny mount and dried up valve seals. But, the two plastic pieces over the seatbelt guides were cracked. Top was in good shape, just a 4" piece of weatherstripping missing that runs along the bottom of the top. Bought it at the end of August from a newer used car dealer in town that had two verts at the end of the summer and wanted them gone. Price in window was $6995. I nitpicked every little detail (honestly there wasn't much to complain about). He really wanted to move it, I guess it was a combination of catching a panicked owner and good negotiating. He must not have made any money on it!

My first sign that he wanted the car gone was right when I asked him about it, he dropped to $4995 because he wanted to move it fast. I just kept going from there. He's closed now. Bad location, bad sales skills.

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They didn't offer the 3.1 in a Camaro convertible, only the Firebird convertible. If its a 3.1 and a Camaro convertible it wasn't sent to ASC by Chevy.

 

So what does that mean? What is ASC? It has a 3.1L v6 and yup it's a convertible. The vin # shows everythings right. Is there a such thing as a 25th anniversary convertible with a 3.1L v6?



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ASC = American Sunroof Corp. = the company that took a coupe and made it a convertible. Third gen convertibles were not made at the factory. They were originally t-top coupes that were sent to ASC for the conversion process, then to dealers.

As for no V6's in convertible Camaros, I have seen one myself, a '92. If your VIN and RPO's match up, who can argue? It is true...even the Camaro White Book does not list a V6 convertible as being made. But hey, we all know no Camaro book is flawless...it very well could have been sent to ASC by GM.

 

So do you guys think I should buy it, I think I'm going to offer him $2,000? I posted this on C-z28.com and they all say pass on it because it's a v6, but I really don't care if it's a v8 either. Do you guys think it would be different being a v6 convertible, maybe valuable being not to many made? heck I don't know. I'm at work and don't have to much to do.
Thanks for all the responds!

 

How many of those Z28 boys have convertibles there? Doubt any of them do. I wouldn't care what motor is in my car. I enjoy just driving it with the top down. I say buy it, and enjoy it and don't worry about performance. I thought when I bought my car I'd want to go fast, but as soon as I drove it, I wanted to cruise in it.

 

Just turbocharge it and then you will be fast as well.

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I WOULD RATHER PUSH A CAMARO THAN DRIVE AN IMPORT

1983Z28 350w/ edelbrock performer RPM power package , dynomax shorty headers, 700R-4 with shift kit, 750cfm carb, edelbrock 3" exhaust system, ASCD SS hood, 16" IROC rims.

future mods:
completely done over suspension, black paint with flames, Hurst shifter, dakota digital gauge package, procharger supercharger.

 

I looked it up in kellys blue book and it books for $3900. I talked to my uncle (it's his friend thats selling it) and he said his friend was thinking it was worth more than that. I guess someone might give him more, but it needs a new top and the interior is faded and I'm not sure about the weather striping. So I don't know if I want to give him that much for it. What do you think? What you pay for it?

Thanks

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1989 Camaro rs 2.8 v6
Blue w/white stripe
T-Tops 2-15" PG x-max's

1999 Blazer 4dr 4x4
For Sale

 

KBB on that car CAN'T be only 3,900. My '89 with 90k and t-tops is worth $4,800 according to KBB.

You can try 2k for it, but thats a slap in the face considering what it is. I still say go 4-4500.

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Jason E

'89 Camaro RS
Medium Grey Metallic
2.8, A4, T-tops, 91k miles

'97 Z28 w/30th Anniversary package
LT1, M6, t-tops
White with orange stripes, killer system, 42k miles

Speed Kills...Wanna live forever? Drive a Ford.
Long Live #3...

 

Well it was trade in value and on fair condition but if was excellent it would book at like $4900. It's not in exellent condition so I went with fair and it came to $3900. yeah I was thinking and your probly right Theres not to many made and being a 25th ann convertible. The guy said he might find out tonight, I've called him twice now.
Thanks

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1989 Camaro rs 2.8 v6
Blue w/white stripe
T-Tops 2-15" PG x-max's

1999 Blazer 4dr 4x4
For Sale

 

Holly cow I just figured it up for the Retail value it's $7,775. Maybe I should just offer him $4,000 now before he makes up his mind.




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1989 Camaro rs 2.8 v6
Blue w/white stripe
T-Tops 2-15" PG x-max's

1999 Blazer 4dr 4x4
For Sale

 

Well I found out he wants $6,000 for it. I offered him $4k but wouldn't take it. So I guess I'll just keep looking. Thanks for all your guys input!

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1989 Camaro rs 2.8 v6
Blue w/white stripe
T-Tops 2-15" PG x-max's

1999 Blazer 4dr 4x4
For Sale

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