Good camaro buy or a lemon?
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Good camaro buy or a lemon?
ok, i know this isnt the right place but i cant find one so here we go. ok, im 16 and looking for a descent, running 85-92 camaro. one to work on for a while until i can save some cash for insurance and gas. anyways, i found one i really like, and i would like some opinions. thanks!
(ps this is my first muscle car, i currently have a tacoma. want a camaro though, very sick, awesome car)
-1992 Camaro RS 25th anniversary add. T-Tops
-305 TPI (originally TBI) with 5 speed (t5?)
-descent condition Black exterior w/ red rally stripes (some clearcoat fading, but im not too worried)
-grey interior (needs a little work, mainly clean up)
-stock rims
Ok heres whats wrong with the car.
-cold natured at start(must be kept slightly higher than idle for ~60s)
-DID cut off at stops, but owner adjusted timing and says fixed the prob(i havent test driven yet)
-Front spoiler cracked at ends of front
-driver door handle wont open (nothing major)
-hatch is missing exterior lock, interior switch doesnt work, but still accessible with pliers
-door felt needs replacing (where door meets window)
-headliner needs to be tightened (the whole cardboard piece is loose)
-probably needs deep tune-up
-front RH fender spraypainted
-rear RH fender has scrape marks on outmost edge of fender
so, besides some replaces, the car just really needs a good tuneup and deep, thorough cleaning (a weekend and a buddy should do it)
i really like the car, the colors and body have me hooked. my parents say i should wait and buy something "nicer", but, this sounds corny, my guts tell me its a good buy. the owner wants 1900, and i guesstimate 600$ tops to repare/replace/tuneup. does this sound like a good buy? before i purchase, ill definately test drive, give it a thorough check with my dad, and buy a Carfax/autocheck. so, whats your opinions? ill post a link to the ad. thanks guys! lookin to become a member of the fbody family!
http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/1691721454.html
(ps this is my first muscle car, i currently have a tacoma. want a camaro though, very sick, awesome car)
-1992 Camaro RS 25th anniversary add. T-Tops
-305 TPI (originally TBI) with 5 speed (t5?)
-descent condition Black exterior w/ red rally stripes (some clearcoat fading, but im not too worried)
-grey interior (needs a little work, mainly clean up)
-stock rims
Ok heres whats wrong with the car.
-cold natured at start(must be kept slightly higher than idle for ~60s)
-DID cut off at stops, but owner adjusted timing and says fixed the prob(i havent test driven yet)
-Front spoiler cracked at ends of front
-driver door handle wont open (nothing major)
-hatch is missing exterior lock, interior switch doesnt work, but still accessible with pliers
-door felt needs replacing (where door meets window)
-headliner needs to be tightened (the whole cardboard piece is loose)
-probably needs deep tune-up
-front RH fender spraypainted
-rear RH fender has scrape marks on outmost edge of fender
so, besides some replaces, the car just really needs a good tuneup and deep, thorough cleaning (a weekend and a buddy should do it)
i really like the car, the colors and body have me hooked. my parents say i should wait and buy something "nicer", but, this sounds corny, my guts tell me its a good buy. the owner wants 1900, and i guesstimate 600$ tops to repare/replace/tuneup. does this sound like a good buy? before i purchase, ill definately test drive, give it a thorough check with my dad, and buy a Carfax/autocheck. so, whats your opinions? ill post a link to the ad. thanks guys! lookin to become a member of the fbody family!
http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/1691721454.html
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The 'cold natured' and 'did cut off at stops' suggests a fuel delivery problem (TPI) but I only know carbs so Im not of much help there.
Im usually the FIRST to say its a good price, but I think you should offer him no more than 1200 bucks. And TRUST ME...600 bucks is just a drop in the bucket once you start working on these cars. You will fall in love with it and just start dumping your paycheck in it. I dont know where you live, but a solid running car demands a premium, but be aware that 3rd gens are everywhere. My opinion? Keep looking unless he drops a few 100 off the cars price.
Im usually the FIRST to say its a good price, but I think you should offer him no more than 1200 bucks. And TRUST ME...600 bucks is just a drop in the bucket once you start working on these cars. You will fall in love with it and just start dumping your paycheck in it. I dont know where you live, but a solid running car demands a premium, but be aware that 3rd gens are everywhere. My opinion? Keep looking unless he drops a few 100 off the cars price.
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Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 194
From: Minnesota
I would have to agree it seems a little pricey for a 3rd gen with that many problems. Id offer him $1000 dollars cash. Its amazing how much power cash in hand has. When i got mine it was for sale for $4500 he orginally had it for $5900. I offered him 3000 cash in hand and with a few seconds of thinking we had a deal. Just remember this it isnt like its the only camaro out there.
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If it were an original Z28 with problems that would be one thing. However it's an RS that's been modified (TBI to TPI and who knows what else.) An RS is automatically worth less money, and with it being modified (most likely hacked together) it drops the value enormously.
