I know this isn't really the place to post this but I wasn't sure where to post. But here it is. I came across a car today, and I wanted to know the value of the car. It's a z28 5.0 H.O, with an original 5 speed tranny, T-tops, original motor. it's got racing bucket seats, cragar rims, with fat tires, a hurst shifter, some rust and car has been sitting for 6 months, it runs but hesitates because of old gas and the carb needs to be replaced or rebuilt. It drives smooth, but like i said it hesitates. It's dirty from sitting and the t-tops leak pretty bad. But the car would be a good project i think. I talked him down to $2000. And I wanted to know if I would be making a good buy. I'm pretty sure it is, but I need to know.

 

I would try my hardest to go to $1500 but if not then $1800. What year is it? I wouldn't cry if i bought it for 2k though.

 

id say 1500 highest depending on miles and how the floors look......also gotta take a good look in both front corners of floor,strut mounts also....also fuel and brake lines rot too.......looks like its sat for a while according to the sides of hood..(looks moldy) good luck

 

hello im in wpb area......
check under the car and under the carpet for rust.....
do doors close ok...?
rear brakes are...???what kind..? condition..?
i would go under 2k....
where are back seats and radio...?

all you find is going to cost money to fix even if you do it
check tires and brake hoses for dry rot....
look under hood at engine harness......
tex me 7728281098
im in south florida
will help more if i can....
good luck with it and dont let them take YOUR money..

 

Truly, if this is the car (body style) you really want.... do some research. Be prepared to walk away and stay firm on a price. Personally I think $2000 is a LOT for that car. There are a lot of "HO" (High output) cars out there that aren't. You can easily dump a few thousand in that car to get it back to where it would look stock or dump another few grand into making it look like a race car & perform like one. The car seems like it had an idenity crisis going on. Wait and find one for about the same money in better shape. For me, being older, I would not even consider that car for $2000, maybe not even for a $1000 UNLESS everything was tight. You can buy some really nice thirdgens for under $3000. I understand that a budget is something you have to work with but if $2000 is your budget and this is THE CAR you want.... Offer him $1500 (have it on you IN CASH) show it to them and if they say no. Leave your number and walk. They will call and take your $1500 for sure. If not, they are a fool.