[BlkCamaroSS]

Sounds like you're a clone of myself.

I show mine when I can, but like to do the occasional 1/4 mile run.

You should have no problem finding a 98-99 Z28 for the price you're looking at. May take a while, but don't settle for one that you don't fall in love with dearly. Make sure it's what you want, makes it alot easier to make it a labor of love.

As for problems, I've only had two. One was the clutch return spring on my 01 SS, snapped in two. Quick easy fix at the dealership. The other was a bent shift fork that I did when I was powershifting. It was my fault, but it was replaced under warranty. I've had no problems with T tops leaking on either of my Camaros. LS1's aren't hard to work on, unless you're trying to change your spark plugs. Then, the last two that are under the cowl are pretty damn hard to get to. Some get to them by coming up from underneath it. It sounds like your plans are where my car is currently. If you see a post of mine after next friday, check and see what my new 1/4 mile time is. I hope it'll drop some. The time that I have posted is the only time that I've ever run, and now that I have a helmet, I hope to get in about 15 runs on the 20th. Hope this helps some. I love my car to death, hope you can find one that please you just as much. Let me know if there's anything else that you need.