I'm thinking of buying this 1980 Camaro Z28, What should I pay for it???... - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

wick001 · 09-06-2008, 08:47 AM

So i just looked at this guys true 1980 Z28 Camaro. It has 94,000 miles on it, brand new paint job (coco brown). The body is straight, no dings, rust, anything... The interior is clean. The dash board is cracked, faded. The rear bumper frame under the car is rusted through in spots, a spot in the trunk is rusted through maybe the size of a half dollar.

It needs new tires, new shifter linkage, new door arm rest, new dash board, new door latch spring, and some other odds and ends...

He was asking $5,000 then said the lowest he will go is $4,000

What do you guys think?

Fred · 09-06-2008, 08:52 AM

One word. Rust.

Another word. New paint.

I'll bet good money that the body was horrible, and the owner covered the problems with bondo and then painted it.

Wait a year, that rust will come back from underneath the Bondo.

IMHO, offer $1000 and if he doesn't take it, walk away.

n1one · 09-06-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Fred

One word. Rust.

Another word. New paint.

I'll bet good money that the body was horrible, and the owner covered the problems with bondo and then painted it.

Wait a year, that rust will come back from underneath the Bondo.

IMHO, offer $1000 and if he doesn't take it, walk away.

Probably not what you wanted to hear, but I agree.....it will be a never ending battle with the rust. It it is very likely that the car was bondo'd and then repainted to "freshen" it up for sale.

If it were me..I would keep looking.

ant_mb · 09-06-2008, 10:06 AM

My first car was a 1980 Z28, and it eventually rusted to the ground. Just beware and check it over real well. I would also no pay any more that $1500 fo rit.

dickieD · 09-06-2008, 11:24 AM

everyone is giving the correct advice.. 1500 at the max.. bad gas mileage .. probably bondo everywhere.. rust is already comming thru.. and the bumper is crap... 1500 max..

Oscar54 · 09-06-2008, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill

Do ya get a free mullet with the car too?

Sorry I had to...

Come-on I'm the brutal one!

I agree with all prior posts. The late 70's early 80's were the absolute worst years for American cars. They had subscribed to that forced obsolesence idea to try to get people to buy new cars every 5 years, so people bought Japanese.

jrf · 09-06-2008, 01:23 PM

I don't know but I got an '05 FZ6 I can sell you for $15,000.

I know, I know, come on it was a J/k

anyways, the only way I would pay 5Gs for an '80 Z28is if it was a total redue. New rims, tires, a great stereo system, NO RUST, great paint job, atleast a 350 c.i. V8 with low miles.

Just for what it's worth I bought an '81 about 3 years ago had a little bit of rust, t-tops, ok stereo, 305 v8. I paid only $750.00.

I say PASS he's trying to rip you off!!!!!!

DefyInertia · 09-06-2008, 01:29 PM

Dude, why? Sounds like a horrible deal and it's not even a cool car. If you're just looking for a reliable mode of transportation in that $5,000 price range find a honda civic or toyota camery or truck etc. etc. If you're looking for a toy, you're going to need to pony up some more cash. Good luck.

09-06-2008, 08:47 AM	#1
wick001 Junior Member Bike: No Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: No Posts: 110 Thanks: 2 Thanked 16 Times in 5 Posts Rep Power: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm thinking of buying this 1980 Camaro Z28, What should I pay for it???... So i just looked at this guys true 1980 Z28 Camaro. It has 94,000 miles on it, brand new paint job (coco brown). The body is straight, no dings, rust, anything... The interior is clean. The dash board is cracked, faded. The rear bumper frame under the car is rusted through in spots, a spot in the trunk is rusted through maybe the size of a half dollar. It needs new tires, new shifter linkage, new door arm rest, new dash board, new door latch spring, and some other odds and ends... He was asking $5,000 then said the lowest he will go is $4,000 What do you guys think?

09-06-2008, 08:52 AM	#2
Fred M em b er e d Bike: See Signature Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,749 Thanks: 366 Thanked 1,372 Times in 586 Posts Rep Power: 61 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: I'm thinking of buying this 1980 Camaro Z28, What should I pay for it???... One word. Rust. Another word. New paint. I'll bet good money that the body was horrible, and the owner covered the problems with bondo and then painted it. Wait a year, that rust will come back from underneath the Bondo. IMHO, offer $1000 and if he doesn't take it, walk away. __________________ 1990 BMW K75 Turbo (Garrett GT-15 turbocharger. Megasquirt ECU controlling fuel and spark. LC-1 Wideband O2 sensor. Paralever conversion and K1100LT rear wheel. R1100RT front wheel and rotors. K1100RS brakes with custom caliper brackets.) 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (Stebel Nautilus horn, Valentine 1 hardwired with remote display and audio, Mix-It sound mixer modified for hidden installation, Mayer saddle, true dual high/low headlights. Relay, fuse panel and lockdown blocks for all additional wiring. R6 fork. RyanK fender mounts.)

09-06-2008, 10:06 AM	#4
ant_mb Super Moderator Bike: 2007 FZ6 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delran NJ Posts: 1,907 Thanks: 377 Thanked 825 Times in 332 Posts Rep Power: 42 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: I'm thinking of buying this 1980 Camaro Z28, What should I pay for it???... My first car was a 1980 Z28, and it eventually rusted to the ground. Just beware and check it over real well. I would also no pay any more that $1500 fo rit.

09-06-2008, 11:24 AM	#5
dickieD Junior Member Bike: 2008 FZ6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pickerington, OH Posts: 76 Thanks: 19 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Rep Power: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: I'm thinking of buying this 1980 Camaro Z28, What should I pay for it???... everyone is giving the correct advice.. 1500 at the max.. bad gas mileage .. probably bondo everywhere.. rust is already comming thru.. and the bumper is crap... 1500 max.. __________________ Raven 08'. k&n filter .. FE. frame sliders.. scorpion exhaust. puig windscreen, 15t front spr. integrated tailight w/ turn signals. speedohealer.

09-06-2008, 01:23 PM	#7
jrf Junior Member Bike: 05 FZ6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NE KY Posts: 204 Thanks: 108 Thanked 55 Times in 29 Posts Rep Power: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: I'm thinking of buying this 1980 Camaro Z28, What should I pay for it???... I don't know but I got an '05 FZ6 I can sell you for $15,000. I know, I know, come on it was a J/k anyways, the only way I would pay 5Gs for an '80 Z28is if it was a total redue. New rims, tires, a great stereo system, NO RUST, great paint job, atleast a 350 c.i. V8 with low miles. Just for what it's worth I bought an '81 about 3 years ago had a little bit of rust, t-tops, ok stereo, 305 v8. I paid only $750.00. I say PASS he's trying to rip you off!!!!!!

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