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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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Hi Guys....I have an opportunity to pick up a 2000 z-28 Convertible. I need to know if theres anything specific I should look out for?...problem areas or things that need to be replaced....The car has 42000 miles. -Jay
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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Anybody...any info would be appreciated???-Jay
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The condition of the top is about the only thing that is a variable that is unique to the vert. Listen for wind noise and sealing with the top up.
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Ragtop 99
The condition of the top is about the only thing that is a variable that is unique to the vert. Listen for wind noise and sealing with the top up.
seems easy enough.......thanks
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Ragtop 99
The condition of the top is about the only thing that is a variable that is unique to the vert. Listen for wind noise and sealing with the top up.
Yep, what this guy said. I would raise and lower the top a few times and make sure it works like it should and check the top to make sure it's not seperated from the window in the back.
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dimples in the rear fenders from flex when launching the car if it doesnt have SFC
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