Hey everybody, I'm new to this board and right now I am planning on buying a Camaro.

I just found an ok RS nearby, and I would like the professionals' opinion on whether or not I should buy it or keep looking

The Car's a:
- '90 RS 5.0 V-8 TBI
- 100,000 miles
- Automatic Trans (dont know which one)
- Everything Stock
- T-Tops

The Car's problems:
- The Transmission jerks the whole car when sitching from 1st to 2nd. Can this be fixed or do I have to replace the transmission? If so approx. how much will it cost?
- The T-Tops leak a little bit, I would like to replace the stripping, approx. how much for that?
- Engine doesn't seem to pull very well (only Test-Frove 1 block though), what can cause this, or was it just my imagination?
- Minor exterior dents and scrathces

Now my question si about how long will this car last me (as an everyday driver, taken good care of)? How much should I offer? And finally how much would all the repairs cost?
(my preice roof is 6000$ for car+repairs, excluding mods)

Thx a lot people, I really apreciate all the help youre giving me, becasue I really want a good Camaro

 

If u want a really good car, I wouldn't get that 1, it depends what u are looking for and how much $$ u want to spend.

 

I live in NJ, its kinf of hard to find a decent third-gen Cmaro for sale nearby. If I could find an IROC for under 5,000$, I would be happy.

Anyways can I find a better Camaro for under 5,000$?

 

Problem #1: alot of people would pay money to obtain that problem. Those usually are too slushy. Adjustment of the cable may soften it up some though. As long as the trans fluid is bright red, no brown and no burnt smell, it's OK.

Problem #2: it's very difficult to get these cars to seal up in that area. A bead of gorilla snot behind the weatherstrip often cures it though, or at least helps it out greatly. It's caused by water getting between the rubber and the body.

Problem #3: welcome to stock TBI. It's not a hot rod. If that's what you wnat, don't buy it, get a Z28 or IROC or T/A or GTA, with TPI instead of TBI. It will cost you more to change over to another motor than it will to just get a car with a decent motor to start with.

Problem #4: it's a used car.

I don't see anything in your list that would tear up a $5, unless you're serious about getting body & paint work done. I think the car is about a $2000 car, $2500 tops. That's only if it's rust free — and I don't mean just a little rust, I said rust-FREE. It could last another 100,000 miles maybe; I'd say you could safely bet on 50,000 with proper maintenance.

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ICON Motorsports

 

Thx for the help

I am very happy to hear that the transmission problem isn't serious (probably), and I was gonna offer 2,000 anyways. I always wanted the TPI, but its sooo hard to find them here in NJ. Do stock RS's come with TPI or only Z-28's and F-Birds??

BTW Does anybody know a web-site where there are A LOT of third-gen Classifieds (area specific if possible)

Thx for all the help guys

 

now that I have the TBI, I wish Id spent a little more time looking for a Z28

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89 camaro 305 tbi, flomaster 3 chamber cat back, gutted cat, Edlebrock open element, and a 160 degree T-stat. 2 kicker comp 12"'s, polk for the rest. Phoenix gold xs2300 to subs, kicker impulse 404XI to 4 speakers, pioneer DEH- P7000R head unit, and finally a 12 disc changer. Full leather interior from [URL=http://www.MrMikes.com[/URL](its nice)

TES Headers in the mail, and about to order a stage 2 fastchip.

 

If you really want a Camaro, try this link.
I don't know where you live, exactly, so you might want to modify the search a little. I found 34 Camaros for less than $5000 that were between 1987-92 within NJ. It took 2 seconds.
http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/r...91608085701977 190301&search_type=used&make=CHEV&x=91&y=7

 

Your lucky. New Jersy has tons of posts on ebay some in fairly good condition for only 500$. try ebay. www.ebay.com

 

Why dont u guys go to those carbuysers add newspapers, there only like 1.25 and ive seen so many camaro's, iroc's and z28 for 1,500 with TPI's and five speeds. People need to get rid of these cars cause of gas mileage, expecting a child. I guarantee ull find a nice one in those adds. Dont buy that TBI, not worth it, get a TPI

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92' camaro
New 305 block TPI conversion, Flat top pistons,Bore over .30 Forged parts all around,Edelbrock intake,ported plennum,ported corvette alluminum heads, accel cam,52mm throttle bodie, SLP runners Home aid cold air induction, Air foil,ford SVO 19lb injectors,fuel regulator,cloys timing chain, comp alluminum roller rocker arms and pushrods MSD 8.5 mm wires, bosch plattinum plugs, hypertech cap & rotor and coil, Edelbrock TES headers, free flowing catalytic converter and a 3 inch force II flowmaster exhaust system, and a 3 inch cutout,Zoom multi friction clutch, T-5 tranny,billenstien shocks&struts.
Soon to come!!!
Procharger system 12lbs o boost.
New paint job(hawaiin orchid purple)Cast alluminum ZR1 rims w/ 275 tires.
Favorite quote: "where ever u go, there u are"

Other car;
1971 plymouth Duster
Mods:340,edelbrock victor jr. intake, 650 4 barrel holley, heddman headers,40 series dual flowmasters, cold air intake,4:10 gears, just got a new paint job and cragar rims with 315 tires in the back.
:Yeah its not a chevy but damn how many 71' dusters have u seen in the streets.

 

Thnx a lot guys, listening to you I already found two or three IROCs I might be interested in, and that would make me much happier then the TBI RS.

BTW how many mpg can I expect form a 350TPI Iroc, about 10 in the city?

Thx

 

Hey if you are interested. I am located in Middletown(parkway exit 114) and I just got my GTA so my parents are making me get rid of my IROC. It is an 88' 350tpi. Email me at iamquiteboring@monmouth.com if your interested.

 

hahah im one of those people that paid extra to have my car jerk that way when it shifts..th350 tranny with a stage III shift kit. holy shi t its awesome heheheh and its not so bad to drive everyday cause under normal throttle it isnt too bad(although i wouldnt be taking a drink when it shifts ahahhaha)

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1983 CHEVROLET CAMARO with a 1986 305 C.I.D.V8 BORED .030 OVER, HIGH VOLUME OIL PUMP,FLAT-TOP PISTONS
MILD CAM, EQUAL-LENGTH HEADERS, 3" CAT BACK EXHAUST W/ FLOWMASTER MUFFFLER, KEYSTONE CLASSIC WHEELS, TH350 TRANNY , B&M MEGA SHIFTER
STAGE THREE SHIFT KIT(she'll spin em into third)

"Wise man once say, friends dont let friends drive Fords!!"