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Old 09-24-2008, 06:52 PM
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Im looking at a 1998 Z28 from a dealer with 82k for $8200 after dealer fees and everything

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he said the rear end make a noise, so im wondering what it costs to replace that?
Old 09-24-2008, 07:02 PM
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Car is priced way to high to begin with. 98 with those mods should go for 5200 on tradein. Talk him down or walk away from it.
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i gave 9k for my SOM z, leather, 6 spd, stock, 2001 model, 55k on it
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Originally Posted by BlackTTC6
Car is priced way to high to begin with. 98 with those mods should go for 5200 on tradein. Talk him down or walk away from it.
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it kbb's for 8200....but obviously cheaper b/c of its rear end, but how much is it to change the rear?
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Well, I gave about 9700 for my pewter z 01 model 67k miles on it. It's kinda funny though, every camaro I have ever been makes a squeaky noise from the rear end after so many miles. Mine doesn't do it yet, but i'm waiting. It has happened on like the 5 or 6 that I have been in with like 80k+ miles on it. So maybe it's just that.
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its just that once i buy the car i have $0 in my account, so i dont have money to fix **** that go wrong with it

no one still gave me a price on how much a new rear end cost.....
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Originally Posted by D3VIL

no one still gave me a price on how much a new rear end cost.....
Thats because we don't know. I wanna say 100-200 from a junkyard. What does the noise sound like? I know mine whines because my posi is shot

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it kbb's for 8200....but obviously cheaper b/c of its rear end, but how much is it to change the rear?
I paid 11,999 for my 02 SS last September with 60K on the clock. KBB was 19K
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Originally Posted by D3VIL
its just that once i buy the car i have $0 in my account, so i dont have money to fix **** that go wrong with it

no one still gave me a price on how much a new rear end cost.....
You can find a stock 10 bolt anywhere from 100-300 or you could go aftermarket and find a rear anywhere from 1200-3000.
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who cares what kbb says?????? A 98 Camaro Z28 isn't worth 8k, a good one is barely worth 7k
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Definitely not worth it man. I only payed $7k for my 01 z28 with 74k miles. The only reason I didn't talk it down much from there is the fact that the paint was absolutely perfect haha
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Hey man...no matter what you buy it for, you better have the thought that you are going to dump money into it. The car is 10 years old and will need its powertrain and drivetrain looked at or rebuilt or replaced.
Just know that it will be a money pit from here on out....especially if you are going to "fix it" to street race.

I just saw a replacement 12" for 2400 bucks, but it rocks!
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I paid $9500 for my 2000 with 55k bone stock which is a good deal in the Bay Area....

I think you can talk him down but I also feel you should see if there are any other cars in the area. Don't rush to buy the first F-body you find. You will find the right one if you dont force it.

I took me almost 3 months....
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There's got to be much better private seller deals around you on Autotrader. That price is too high plus the 10 bolt has issues. I'd look elsewhere.




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