matt12ar

Just as the title says is this price right I'm looking into purchasing a 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z28 with t-tops, the vehicle is red and has 90,000 miles on the body but here's the real kicker the guy who owns it had a LS1 installed into it. He only drove the car for a few thousand miles it was mostly a garage piece. He has it for sale for $19000 it also comes with the 700 R4 and the original 305. Is this purchase worth the price?

jmd

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Here are questions I would ask,which matter to me.
What is the car by itself, stock, worth according to it's current condition, and what does the swap cost if replicated at a shop? There's no advantage to you, to buy a car that you can buy the same of.

Is the car functional and serviceable any time, anywhere? A bone stock engine and drivetrain that can have all parts serviced at any dealer or independent shop across N. America is less hassle than a custom this, a custom that, a random wiring job to make this work. You see where I am going. I am not anti-mods. Just anti-complication if there's no benefit.

Can you have the car inspected, smogged, titled, and plated with no nonsense? Remember, cars that pass smog are worth more, easier to sell, and usually less headache to deal with daily, if done right.

Can you buy the car, have a major component fail, and still feel like you're into the car at a reasonable point?

If I had a 1989 IROC with LS1 swap done correctly, I would have put 2,000 miles on it in short order and my commute is under 10 miles one way. That should be an enjoyable car to drive. Why only a few thousand miles?

It could be worth the price. Or it could be more trouble than it's worth, depending on how well the engine swap was executed, and the condition of the rest of the vehicle.

matt12ar

The car has a ls1 with a 4l60 auto (all brandnew) how I found out about the car was I wanted some service done to my prior car and the guy told me that he has a friend who has an IROC for sale that has everything I want. So I contacted the owner of that car and he told me everything the reason why for the few thousand miles was because he had a motorcycle accident just after he got that car back

chazman

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$19,000, huh? The car had better be MINT, MINT, MINT and the LS1 swap had better have been done superbly.

3rdgenparts

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That's a $10K car max !! I would have said $10-15K if it had a LS3 or bigger

$19K is a JOKE for that car


Dave

matt12ar

The engine and transmission was installed by a professional shop along with everything it needs. The guy said he wants just the money back for what he invested in the car

3rdgenparts

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LoL the guy is on CRACK !!! You rarely every get invest back on these cars $$


You're on here asking for advice and we're giving it you honestly

Dave

Bob88GTA

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For 19k, you could buy an ULTRA LOW MILE, ORIGINAL 1 OWNER, IROC 5.7,
WITH T-TOPS, that will be worth WAAAAY more down the road. I'd steer clear, but that's just me.

I'll sell you a house in the Florida Key's with a garage to store that in......real cheap.

3rdgenparts

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chazman

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No one ever gets back what they put into a project like that.


Anyway, post some pics.

matt12ar

About how much should i offer the guy?

chazman

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Post some pics. We'll give you a ballpark.

ray jr

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heres some nice irocs for around that price so you can compare

89 iroc 5.7 with 26k for 20,000
https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto...306872766.html

89 5.7 with 29k for 15,000
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/ct...293297529.html

ray jr

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i bet you could offer these guys around 20k and they would take it

89 iroc 5.7 with 6,000 miles for 22,000
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/ct...284040747.html

90 iroc 5.7 with 8,000 miles for 23,000
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/ct...303178718.html

Drew

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It's not this one, is it?

https://lincoln.craigslist.org/cto/d...301320849.html

1988 IROC Z28 with LS1 SLP and 6-speed transmission with only 25237 miles, motor, transmission came from a 98 to 2002 SS Camaro SLP package, car was built on east coast some time around 2004 to 2005, they took everything from the SS Camaro and put it into the 88 IROC, engine ,transmission and interior, and everything works but A/C, and it could be hook up if you wanted. this car was set up for road racing, it has performance Bear brakes, 200 mph tires, weld in sub-frame connectors, performance Exhaust, McPherson performance struts, and Bilstein shocks, the car has T-tops, four wheel disk brakes, performance close ratio steering gear box, tented windows, posi rear end with 373 gears, this is a very nice car, older restoration on body and paint but still nice, I have owned this car for 10 years and put just right at 6000 miles on, it drives great and has a lot of power, I will only answer calls or texts, Don't need help selling and no scammers. 15000 OBO no joy rides only serious buyer and cash only, may consider trades of equal value or more, am looking for a big tire Camaro, Nova, or Chevelle this car has over 25000 invested. call or text Larry 402-six41-seven534.







I don't know, I find LS1s dog *** ugly. All the 4th gen crud just seems to clutter the car and clash with the 80's styling. I think this guy is dreaming too, FWIW.

jmd

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Wrong year, and transmission, Drew.

I agree with the 4th gen stuff taking away from the third gen look and feel. Somethings (esp. wheels for me) look better stock.

And the car you linked has yellow bottles, wheels that were on closeout at Group A for years, a fudged odometer reading and was done to a price.

On the edge of my seat for pics / more detail of the car the OP is checking out.

jeremyb1988

It all depends on how much you want the car basically...I mean yeah...we can all sit here and agree that you could get a lower millage 5.7 IROC-Z or whatever in better condition for a lower price than this car...but that dosent matter...

The owner may be looking at what he thinks is a realistic cost of the car...maybe he thinks that all the work he has done to the car makes it worth that much...I feel like thats why cars are unique...you may have a tricked out 34 Ford roadster that you put some tricked out engine in the car...but kept the interior OEM original...when maybe someone else thought you should have done something differently...

I overpaid for my IROC-Z...but if your passion matches your wallet and you think the car is worth screw the price and buy it. Its all in what you can afford and what your overall plans are with the car....if you really like the car and your saying to yourself "You know...I could see myself owning this car for 30 years, and man I really really like it" then buy it. But if you think you want to try and re sell it one day and get the same money you bought it for maybe you should re consider bc you wont get the same money out of it...

I'm sure dumb ppl like me have overpaid for cars at one point...but I will tell you this...in 2008 I broke down in a 1971 Fiat Spyder 2000...fully restored...took a cab to the Cary NC crossroads dealership...and knew I wanted a 04 ford explorer V8...walked out with the car then...and still have it...and its probably the best running explorer on any NC road...so if you want the car...price within some amount of reason should not be an issue...just buy the damn thing and deal with the rest later...thats my thoughts. All my co-wokers said I was a moron etc for buying it then...well paid it off 2 years early and I showed them.

So to answer your question...if this was a factory all original IROC-Z I would have a more straight forth answer...bc it is what it is I have no real straight forward answer...I dont think the guy is on crack...I just think certain ppl are more of open minded car guys than others is all. Chevrolet Chevettes and Mercury Bob cats were probably cars everyone tries to forget about but someone out there loves a car like that for whatever reason...and there entitled to feel that way...good luck with your decision...I personally would not buy the car for that price...but hey...its in the eye of the beholder...I'm not a guy that thinks these cars should be tweaked and tricked out...but if thats what the owners want to do then so be it...its there choice...keep us updated

dmccain

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$8500 maybe but no $19k. That kind of money should get you a mint original type car.