is it worth it?

Should I buy a 95 z28 with over 100k miles? its an automatic v8. Pops says I shouldnt get it because it will be in the shop every other month, and after a year Im going to need a new car. What do you think?

ur dads right ive had a 95 formula with 110k and it was in the shop for alotta things often

I haven't had any problems, I have 81K on my LT1. Kinda depends on how it's been treated. I take care of my baby real good.

i bought mine with 90k and it started fallin apart at 109k

Mine's no LT1 but its got 155,650 on it and still runnin strong

and still looks good mite I add.

i bought my last 94 with 120K on it for 5500. i paid too much and it was kindof a p.o.s., it seemed good at first and then all kinds of crazy stuff started happening, radio went crazy, interior lights, all kinds of stuff, i think it was just ragged out. but really it all depends on how they drove the car.

I got my car with 160k and it's been running great since I got it. I've had to do a few minor maintainance things with it but that's about it. Oh, and I drive the shit out of it too... ;)

i bought a 95 Z28 with 100k on it and i've had quite a few minor problems....just waiting for the big one....i probaly have $1800 into it since i've owned it(tires,brakes,k&n....tune-ups...wires ,plugs, water pump....) they arent cheap cars to repair but if you find a car for a good price its a good fun ride

i forgot to mention the electical fire i had a few months after i had the car....starter shorted out (which was changed a few months before i bought the car) and yeah electrical fire....insurance covered that one otherwise that 1800 would be a little higher

My 89 has 160k on it and I beat it like a red headed step child and havent fixed anything on it :D

...thats cause third gens are better... :iceslolan

I think any camaro is worth it.

after a few hours of looking around I found a 97 camaro with around 60,000 miles on it for 7 grand, if I can magically turn that 7k into about 5.5k Ill be set. Got the pops to agree to it. :iceslolan

Sad part.. its a v6 automatic. I can fix the auto but I can live with a 6 banger, at least its a Camaro.

dont buy a 6 banger you will regret it bigtime trust me!

Its only my first car. Whats wrong with a v6, other than its not as good as a v8.

yeah.. what is wrong with a V6.. matter of fact, i've chalked up a W against a 3rd gen 305.. you wont regret owning a v6 if you know what you're doing.. and my car has 120k on it, and runnin way stronger than it ever has

anybody can beat a 3rd gen 305

my first car was the z28 and it makes for something to remember, after owning a v8 it just doesnt seem like the camaro experience with the v6....you can get a z28 for 5,500 if you look hard enough. it will just have high miles but like most of the guys have said on this site their cars are still running great with 150k+ on them. I guess what im trying to say is for the price difference you are missing out on a whole lot if you go v6...and you will always remember the z28 as your first car

im not saying anything is wrong with the v6 but the v8 is just a heck of a lot more car and more fun

86 IROC i think it had a high output 305 with tpi?.. regardless of what it had, it ate my dust by 4 car lengths

KaotiKCamaro5 where did u get your grill insert(over fog lights) or what is that?

the insert goes over the fog lights, i dont remember where i got it from, but it's made by GrilleCraft, you can pry find it on ebay.. or RKSport.. i'll get a pic up to show a closer view

Maybe after I get the v6, Ill trade it for a v8 without my dad knowing, untill he see's it in my driveway of course. :lol:

my Lt1 has over 180k on it... never ever had a problem. Hasnt had the valve covers off yet. Still beats a 04 GT. And the engine sounds as good as the day it was made.. THere is 0 problems with it.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/170598my_camaro.JPG

here's a pic of the grille.. installed on January 2, 2004.. NO SNOW IN MICHIGAN! hell yeah

my parents thought a 350 6speed would get me in too much trouble....ha no tickets or anything for 2 yrs so far...you just know how to be smart about it...make a deal with him that if u get in trouble with it he gets the keys

man im going to have to get me one of those grills....i hate the black on the front of my car right now...

yeah, i love how the grille looks on my car.. its sweet walkin up on it from the side, makes the front look a little more agressive

Dude.. get a z28.. cover up the logo and put like RS there.. never open the hood. and put silencers on ur pipes.. and if they ask.. its a 5spd 6banger

i'd do that but its like murder to cover up the z28 logo, never open the hood, and silence it

my buddy cooper has a 96 Cougar with a 4.6L and nobody ever believes its an 8 until he blows em away.. he actually raced a 94-98 Stang GT and beat the shit out of the guy.. but the cougar is so quiet that you wouldnt think it until you see it..

sorry to thread jack but what do you think would look better on my car the silver grill or black?

i think the silver would pry go better with the rims, but the black would pry show through.. kindof a toss up..

im going to have to find one on ebay if they are $160!

Go with the V8...if you want a lower price look around more and wait till into winter. Trust me, I bought my car in Feb. when they couldn't give it away(everyone wants a winter vehicle then)...they were askin 12K and I walked out of there with it for 8.5K. Only had 70K miles on it.

i'll sell you mine for 7k...maybe

and still looks good mite I add.

Why thank you :biggrin:

dont buy a 6 banger you will regret it bigtime trust me!

...or not, I'm glad cuz it saves on gas and insurance

anybody can beat a 3rd gen 305

heh heh... where's 92RS at...

ok, anybody can beat a stock 3rd gen 305. Not trying to down talk them, I have one myself.

haha i know what you meant, was just playing asshole :)

i think cars are cheaper in texas, i sold my 95 formula with 120k on it for 5000 i could go out right now and buy a 96 z28 with 80k for 5500

haha i know what you meant, was just playing asshole :)
I guess I can still love you then, well, your cousin at least.

LoL

dirty son of a...

One more question. I dont know too much about RS's, so, Can I change the auto tranny to a t56 as easily as in a 4th gen z?

it's probably easier.

Sweet.

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...or not, I'm glad cuz it saves on gas and insurance



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22mpg (driving hard), $90 a month insurance (full coverage)....now that cant be too bad 97camaroRS