camaroguy7

Last night i went to go see a 96 m6 z28 with t tops. The dealer was asking 10k for it...anyways it has about 90k miles. That things clean though inside and out! The interior was in amazing condition, so was the paint. He poped the hood and the engine looks clean, no leakes anywhere idles perfect. Now my only question rreally is..is it really worth 10k? And whats the fuss with the police package? The dealer said that the car was supposed to be used as a chp, but never reached it to the department.

Almonz T/A

Uhmmm you'd have to be on crack to pay that much for that car... I don't care if it's a museum piece, that thing is worth more like 5k at the most. Keep in mind numerous people including myself have picked up an LT1 F-body with less than 50k miles for 7k or less. Mine had 48k when I bought it for 7k and mine was completely stock, never seen winter or rain, always been garaged. The exterior is near perfect and the interior is FLAWLESS. Clean title, it has all the maintenance records, runs perfectly, and I even got a custom car cover for it from the previous owner who had it made specifically for the car. Not gloating or anything, just giving you an idea of what these cars are worth

SJx408

If it is a TTOP M6 car then it definitely was not used by CHP regardless of whether or not it made it. All special operation vehicles were hardtop A4 cars. They had B4C as an RPO code. This "police package" stuff is bogus. Idk if the dealer thinks they can get over on people and sell it for an outrageous 10k because of some "police package special edition" BS. Tell em to shove it. Offer up 4k cash and be done with it. Obviously they wont take the 4k so walk instead. CL has plenty of LT1 cars for under 5k and even some beat to **** LS1 cars for about 5k. Good luck but don't be fooled.


Also most Camaros that were used by CHP were '98+ LS1 cars. The LT1 cars weren't used by CHP at least in Northern California they weren't. IIRC that is.

Chopstix

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clean 94 formula 92k miles $4500

http://killeen.craigslist.org/cto/4295343635.html

96 WS6 minor clear coat issue on hood $5400

http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4303798081.html

no way in hell would I pay $10k for a OE 96 Z28

camaroguy7

hmm ok...thanks guys! Looks like ill be passing on this one..though i might go back to the dealer and offer 6 the most in cash. Btw, i was wondering..is it easier to tune an lt1 with the obd1 or obd2? thanks!

camaroguy7

btw the vin is 2G1FP22P8T2103030

Almonz T/A

OBD1 I believe is typically cheaper and easier to tune, correct me if I'm wrong. Also if you're worried about the opti shoot for a 95-97 F-body. They came with the vented opti which is more reliable.

camaroguy7

oh ok..i thoght obd2 was easier to tune? ok thanks..im not really too woried about the opti spark..ok maybe A little. wasnt 96 the year with 10 hp boost?

Almonz T/A

Yes '96 they got a second cat along with the intro of OBD2. However that 10 hp gain is negligible and shouldn't influence what year of LT1 F-body you purchase. The general consensus is to find the cleanest, lowest miles example you can find within your budget. Try to stay stock as well because although buying a modded car might save you money down the long road, it could also end up costing you more because you are spending money to fix the previous owner's mistakes. Starting stock will let you learn more about your vehicle as well as knowing how each mod is installed. That's so you won't have anyone to blame but yourself if you mess up

93M6Formula

^^^ All of this.

Any clean '93-'97 LT1 is fine. They all have their quirks, '93 being the most odd ball of them all.

BALLSS

CHP did have f-body in 96....on I-15 leg from L.A. to vegas and I am sure other places. I saw them. White, hard top A4's

the dealers advertised "police package" on this M6 "T" top though is bogus...open the trunk lid and look at RPO sticker. If it doesn't have B4C as one of the codes it absolutely is not a factory produced "cop package"

Paul Bell

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I agree, police package cars won't have T-tops.

purpleflamzz

The 1996 B4C option cost $3,369 for the six (6)-speed manual transmission, or $4,905 for the four (4)-speed electronically controlled CAGS ("Computer Aided Gear Selection") automatic transmission, on top of the Coupe base list price of $14,990. It included a 5.7 liter LT1 V8 engine, a performance single exhaust and converter with dual tailpipes, air conditioning, and 16-inch aluminum wheels mounted with 245/50ZR16 blackwall tires. Also included were four (4)-wheel vented anti-lock disc brakes, transmission oil cooler (automatic transmission only), 140-amp alternator, heavy-duty 525 cold-crank- amp battery, heavy-duty electrical systems for the amount of gadgets that will be put into the car by the police department. As well as 150-mile per hour speedometer, performance suspension, and the limited-slip rear axle (3.23:1 automatic or 3:42:1 manual). Chevrolet built 228 Coupes with "B4C" equipment for 1996

agchoset

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Wrong. CAGS is the formal name for the 1-4 skip-shift in the 6-speed manual.

Lt1Trevor

Just bought a 1994 Z28 4-speed automatic with minor minor defects (ripped driver seat and window off track) and 95k miles for $3,800.00. Totally getting ripped off for $10k. Keep looking out there, you'll find something, best of luck!

ahritchie

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10 G's for a 90K LT1 car?!?! I got my 99 LS1 #37 SLP Firehawk for less than that a few years ago....and it's a real collectable f-body.

It better have a fully forged 396 or better pushing over 550hp and a 12 bolt or 9" rear for that kinda money....keep looking!

Wallj

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This is great info! I agree with finding the lowest mile you can and STOCK. I've had two LT1's that I bought both stock and can say that when you do all your mods yourself it teaches you about your car and gives you a good sense of pride being able to say "I built that car into what it is." Personally, I've had a 95 and now a 97. I think the newer interior in the 97 is MUCH better but that's just personal preference.