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Old 01-30-2011, 03:27 AM
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Does this car sound worth it?

I came across a car that really catches my eye. I have had a couple third gens but never spent more than 4k on a car. Im currently deployed and should be home soon. So i cant look at the car myself but the few pics i seen look great. Just need some thoughts on if it sounds worth the price, from a few Knowledgable third gen owners. Its a 1991 Z28 and the guy is asking $9500... here is what he has to say..

It's TPI not carb. Does have heater, No Ac( needs compressor ). There is very little this Z28 needs to be perfect. Mechanically, electrically, it's perfect. The middle console is from a fourth generation and needs a little modification to fit perfect. It has a hurst 6- speed short shifter stick and plate( very nice touch) the car is extremely clean!! Here are some additional installment I did not list....
Brand new 18"x9.5" black Z06 wheels and tires

383cu in small block

AFR Heads

TPIS Mini-Ram Intake

TPIS Cam

Edelbrock headers w/ off-road y-pipe

Flowmaster muffler

MSD Ignition

T-56 Six Speed Transmission

White face gauges

1LE Heater Box (No A/C)

Trans AM GTA interior with lumbar support

3.73 gears

Spohn lower control arms

Spohn panhard rod

Spohn torque arm

Eibach Sportline 2” drop springs

Sub-Frame Connectors

Aluminum 1LE driveshaft

Custom Admiral blue color from a 96 Corvette Grandsport

Trans Am GTA seats with working lumbar

4th generation F-body center console

Fiberglass cowl hood

Clean title

Clean Carfax

There is way more this car has that isn’t listed! I have a ton of receipts to verify it all!

The engine has less than 2k miles!!!
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Re: Does this car sound worth it?

could use some good buying advice..
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$9,500?!? Dang! I wouldn't pay that much for it. Try offering the guy about $5,000. That would be more reasonable.
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Re: Does this car sound worth it?

With third gens, you can drop alot of money into them like this guy did, but theyre still not going to price that high.
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Kinda high but a smart person ask for more then they want.
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Re: Does this car sound worth it?

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Kinda high but a smart person ask for more then they want.
I agree to an extent, however getting 9K now is a fat chance in hell. If it were me I'd offer him 5.5K and it better be nice. You can get a low(er) mileage Z around here with an LS1 and T56 for much less than 9K.
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Location is kind of important. I know here on the east coast cars tend to go for a bit more than in the midwest.
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You could buy a Vette for that much.
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You could buy a Vette for that much.
Then you do not have a Camaro anymore.

You know how it goes when people decide to sell their car. They can dump tons and tons of money into something and not even recoup half of what they have invested.

I would say that sounds about $2K too high. IMHO if the car is as nice as he says it is pull the trigger around seven. I paid 6K for my 1992 with 99K all stock, but "mint" nice.

Just make sure it's not on its last leg motor wise
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id say about 6500 at most. aftermarket parts dont make you money when you sell a car. for 9500 you can have a badass 98-02 SS.

edited, better?

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OMFG, anything else about LS1 this or that and I think I'm going to scream....
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OMFG, anything else about LS1 this or that and I think I'm going to scream....
What about the LT1-T56 To the OP I would try to talk him down to about 5k cash in hand. Run the VIN # and make sure it's a true Z28. No RS to Z28 conversion for that price . Be sure to at least test drive it to make sure it packs a punch.
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Re: Does this car sound worth it?

Really appreciate the advice! I hope to be home soon so im keeping my eye out for anything that really interests me. I dont think i will ever buy anything without driving or atleast seeing the car. Need a daily driver and reliable to drive me home if i ever need to, but do want something with atleast a little power to enjoy. I would like to build an ls and t56 powered third gen. but i seem to come across 4th gens at better prices. Still undecided on what to do. again thanks for the input.
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Re: Does this car sound worth it?

Originally Posted by 89rs454
What about the LT1-T56 To the OP I would try to talk him down to about 5k cash in hand. Run the VIN # and make sure it's a true Z28. No RS to Z28 conversion for that price . Be sure to at least test drive it to make sure it packs a punch.
LT1 I'm more susceptible to liking.... I don't hear about it all the frigging time, lol.
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