Found a 84 for 6000?
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Racer
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From: Waynesville OH
Found a 84 for 6000?
Iv been on and off looking for one and this one is close to me. It seems like a cool car. I have went and seen and test drove car.
Good
newer engine
he said it was a 3:80 rear
nice body kit
4 speed manual
original owner
Bad
The inside needs alot of work
When he did the rear end he said it put 2 miles for every mile it put on?
Has 3 cracks that need to be fixed and ones on the passenger headlight
link http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/1174576628.html
How much do you think it is worth??
thanks
kevin
Good
newer engine
he said it was a 3:80 rear
nice body kit
4 speed manual
original owner
Bad
The inside needs alot of work
When he did the rear end he said it put 2 miles for every mile it put on?
Has 3 cracks that need to be fixed and ones on the passenger headlight
link http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/1174576628.html
How much do you think it is worth??
thanks
kevin
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Looks like the owner has a bunch of money in body mods. Not a fan of the wing and body kit but if you like it then that is what counts.
If it starts, runs and stops good and all the electrical goodies work then it seems OK.
Google Corvette America to find out the cost of interior parts. Check that the weatherstripping and the inner and outer window seals are good. If they are shot then you will find that replacing them is horribly expensive. Try the Corvette Central or Mid America Motor Works web sites to obtain pricing info.
Go to the events section of this Forum to find someone who lives nearby to go look at it with you. Get it off the ground and check the wheel bearings. That job is not easy to do yourself and quite expensive to have done at a shop.
I say again to anyone looking at a used C4. Have someone with some experience with these models go look at it for you or with you. They need to be honest with you as I am sure you have stars in your eyes that can blind you to the cars faults.
Good luck in your search!
If it starts, runs and stops good and all the electrical goodies work then it seems OK.
Google Corvette America to find out the cost of interior parts. Check that the weatherstripping and the inner and outer window seals are good. If they are shot then you will find that replacing them is horribly expensive. Try the Corvette Central or Mid America Motor Works web sites to obtain pricing info.
Go to the events section of this Forum to find someone who lives nearby to go look at it with you. Get it off the ground and check the wheel bearings. That job is not easy to do yourself and quite expensive to have done at a shop.
I say again to anyone looking at a used C4. Have someone with some experience with these models go look at it for you or with you. They need to be honest with you as I am sure you have stars in your eyes that can blind you to the cars faults.
Good luck in your search!
Thread Starter
Racer
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From: Waynesville OH
Ya i like his but the inside is horrible. I have a 90 camaro with some work that i will have to sell so i wont have alot of money to spend but i think i can get it with my parts and stuff. I would like to buy one with a LT1 but their just out of my price range right now. Oh and we test drove it in the rain and it has the targa top and it didnt leak or nothing.
thanks
kevin
thanks
kevin
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I paid $6100.00 in Feb for my 90 and the interior is good, paint decent and it runs good. It has 134,000 miles on the original engine.
I have spent around $ 300.00 on it
There are good deals out there right now
When you say newer motor, has it been rebuilt or replaced? That might be a concern.
I have spent around $ 300.00 on it
There are good deals out there right now
When you say newer motor, has it been rebuilt or replaced? That might be a concern.
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Racer
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I for got to say that he would take 5500. He said its a Lingenfelter built 350 with 380hp not sure whats done and forgot to ask about paper work. He is a member of the corvette club and he would sometimes race it in the cones and stuff thats why theirs a roll bar. Then he also said their is different shocks and struts not sure what brand. But i guess the corvette club gives out 2 corvette a year and he was the lucky one that go a 09 Z06.
kevin
kevin
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The interior can be replaced about 1K photos look good nice wheels shinny paint you can get the speedo fixed if its a real low mile Lingenfelter motor and you like the car $5,500.00 dosen't seem all that bad. Be nice to know how long since rebuild
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Racer
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From: Waynesville OH
the paint is in ok shape the is 3 cracks in the body that are about 3inches long. Then on top of the spoiler some one keyed it pretty bad
idiots. But it runs good and looks pretty good but the inside. I am going to be going into my last year in high school. I do go to a career center and i am in the body work so i am not that worried about the cracks and stuff.
kevin
idiots. But it runs good and looks pretty good but the inside. I am going to be going into my last year in high school. I do go to a career center and i am in the body work so i am not that worried about the cracks and stuff.kevin
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If you like it, I don't think you'll get hurt for $5,500. I know I paid just $200 more for a spotless 93 LT1 automatic, but if this style floats your boat go for it!
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Racer
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From: Waynesville OH
well me and my dad are going to be looking at it friday and i jus hope i can get my car sold and mabey the parts. So if anyone wants a nice third gen camaro talk to me i have alot parts and a complete LT1 motor.
kevin
kevin
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Might prove a good learning experience but you can get in over your head so know what your dealing with. the Doug Nash 4+3 and the Lingenfelter motor with updated suspension is not bad . Do you know if its still a crossfired motor?
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I've always been a bit suspect of things on Craig's List especially cars. I don't think it looks bad at all but I for one am not a fan of the tail and effects kit and especially that he raced it from time to time...it's hard to find a vette that was "owned by an old lady and driven to the grocery store" but I'd certainly look to buy one that is of the more stock variety and whose owner is a bit older.
Good luck either way.
Good luck either way.
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I think with what you say is wrong with it I would probably keep looking. It might turn into a good ride or a endless money pit. It's like the roll of the dice. Personally I'd invest more money intially a get a well taken care of C-4 with less problems and mileage. Good luck.
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Racer
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From: Waynesville OH
Oh i will! im going to listin to you guys! Also he said it has a hydraulic clutch and it feels pretty good. Is that good or just watever? Then you kinda have to give it gas to get going out of first? He also said it has to be ran on premium gas.
kevin
kevin
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Racer
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From: Waynesville OH
Well i looked up pics of the engine and the air box didnt look like that?
http://www.vettefinders.com/carphoto...verSide038.jpg
It was smaller and it didnt have any in let holes it was kinda crome-ish? It also red lined around 6k?
kevin
http://www.vettefinders.com/carphoto...verSide038.jpg
It was smaller and it didnt have any in let holes it was kinda crome-ish? It also red lined around 6k?
kevin
Last edited by 19Beast90; Jun 4, 2009 at 07:33 PM.