I found a 89 trans am for 2500$. The car is in decent shape. it has t-tops, good interior, and good body. The only problem is that it has a radiator leak, needs new heater core, and radio. the car radio was stolen. Also there is a problem with the door locks. It has a 305 with 89000 miles on it. what do you think? is it a good buy? also would i have to buy a new radiator or can it be repaired? and could i survive with the heater until winter? also, how can i tell if it came with the ws-6 package and if it is a GTA? and one more thing, what was the standard options on a 89 trans am.

 

Green,

The GTA models did not have the active vents in the lower sides of the front fenders. A WS6 car generally has a "Performance Suspension" emblem affixed to the lower right corner of the dash panel on the passengers side, and always has a "WS6" in the RPO codes on the RPO decal in the center console or rear storage compartment.

89,000 miles on an '89 is very reasonable. Have the seller knock $200.00 off for the replacement radio (it's worth asking, anyway) and remind them that the car needs a radiator and core. The power door locks could be an easy fix or tough/expensive one, so you're taking your chances with that. Still, the price seems reasonable if the rest of the car is in good condition.

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Sounds good to me, also, does it need tires? Most used cars do and you could ask another $100 off for that even though it will cost $400 depending.