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Hi, I found this 91' automatic L98 and would like your opinion on the photos attached
The car is Canadian I guess but imported from Japan with the following VIN# : 1G1YY2380M5107480
Appreciate the feedback
Congrats on the 91. Good bones, looks like you have a lot of bonding time in your future, Good luck and post some pics as you go. you came to the right place lots of owners here willing to help you with advice if you run into things you don't know.
I still didn't buy the car, I'm going to check it physically this weekend and give it a test drive. Just wanted to get some feedback from here on things to point or to ask the right questions. As according to the owner the transmission been overhauled recently. Everything else is stock (except the stereo).
Looks as though the engine area has been neglected very badly. If that's any indication of how the car was maintained overall, I'd say to pass on it. That low mileage number seems a bit weird considering the dirty mess under the hood. But then again, if you can buy it cheap enough, $2500.00 to $3500.00, you may be ok.
Looks as though the engine area has been neglected very badly. If that's any indication of how the car was maintained overall, I'd say to pass on it. That low mileage number seems a bit weird considering the dirty mess under the hood. But then again, if you can buy it cheap enough, $2500.00 to $3500.00, you may be ok.
some folks like low mileage, again from the looks, I would be skeptical that the mileage is true, but if it is, here is my take. a low mileage vehicle still has all those things that will break and fail to do just that and most likely on your dime.. sometimes, a lot of the time, a high mileage vehicle has already had all those pesky things break and replaced......., just a thought
Just before my post and before looking at 4speeds post, I was thinking the same thing. It looks like it has been neglected, especially, in the engine bay. My 91 has 73K and the only thing that I could add is check for oil leaks engine and trans area. If the weather striping is bad that will be at least $500 dollars or more. $3500 is the dealer retail in good condition. My attitude for this particular car is that it is a driver. I will not get upside down in it: that's the golden rule that has guided me. Even if you loss a little on the transaction or break even, you will have the corvette experience. It's a little hard to put a price on that.
It looks tired. If you are looking for a project car and the price is right it could be fun, proving it runs out OK. If you're thinking parade quality, I'd pass.
I agree with you all.
Its hard to keep the engine compartment clean and shiny in this part of the world and also C4's does not come around more often either, the last time I saw a C4 here was mine 10 years ago! when I had to sell it due to the arrival of my first born and financial issues!
Now im dieing for a C4 after all this time and looking for a keeper to pass it on to my son maybe. If I'm in the state I would have a collection by now
you do have nice ones over there.
anyway i spoke to the the owner today for more details he is asking for $8000 actually which I told
him that's way too much. He is willing to negotiate a little as he said. And the transmission was overhauled a year ago in a well known shop here (any thoughts on that?) other than that normal servicing and maintenance was done throughout.
Dont know how he will react when I offer him half of what he is asking!!
ill sleep on it for now and see if I'll meet him for a test drive this weekend.
I appreciate all the feedback guys 👍🏻
I think it's a decent car overall. It wouldn't be 8k in the US, but it might be worth way more than that in the UAE.
I wouldn't worry about the dust underhood. Like you said, it's impossible to keep it out where you live, and a dirty engine bay tells more about condition than a clean one. If your engine bay is spotless as a seller of an old car, I walk. You're PROBABLY trying to hide oil leaks, where the dirty engine bay will show them immediately.
The thing I'd watch for is the cooling. That fine sand clogging up the radiator so air can't pass through it would be my main concern. Check to make sure it doesn't overheat, that'd be my main concern.
I would ask about the transmission warranty and documentation/receipts for the rebuild.
Otherwise I guess it depends how badly you want a C4 and how much cash you are willing to part with. Of course be sure to include in your budget any needed repairs or services, this car looks like it is going to need at least a little attention.
Bottom line: just have fun. It makes me sad when someone is excited about getting a Corvette and then their experience turns sour because it's costing way more than they expected, or it's not as reliable as they thought (they should have looked into the car's history and condition better, before committing). What I'm saying is, don't just buy a Corvette because it's a Corvette. Buy the right car for YOU. I know the pickings are slim in your area but I believe it's better to wait than to get caught up in the moment and impulsively jump on something just because it's in front of you.
EDIT: about that specific car, it looks in fair condition but looks can be deceiving. As I said, look in to the condition and history of the car before you commit. Have it inspected, if possible. I don't like the way the spark plug leads are wadded up in a bundle.
Got to test drive that car today ... felt solid and good response, when changing from neutral to drive the gear feels a bump Donno how to explain it.. but all other shifts are normal and smooth.
Got these pics of rpo and door sticker:
Feedback required
when I had to sell it due to the arrival of my first born and financial issues! 
totally 
