What do you think of this 98Z
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My V6 is annoying me, so I've been poking around a bit and I ran across this 98 Z28. 1 owner, 102k miles, hardtop (although I prefer ttops but that can be arranged), MTM (I like that color), looks pretty clean and unmolested.
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Here's some carfax info about it that was provided too
http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory...HistorySection
Back in 2003 there was some sort of minor accident, so I'd want to look into that to make sure it is ok. No frame damage or airbag deployment reported so I'm thinking it probably wasn't bad.
Thoughts? Think I could sell my 98 V6 for $2200? KBB says it is worth $3000 private party in its condition (body is kinda rough) and trade-in value is $1500. So sell halfway between.
I may be looking at it in person if it is still there in a couple weeks.. We'll see. Thought I'd run it by you guys and get some input before I took the trip over there.
Autotrader link
Here's some carfax info about it that was provided too
http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory...HistorySection
Back in 2003 there was some sort of minor accident, so I'd want to look into that to make sure it is ok. No frame damage or airbag deployment reported so I'm thinking it probably wasn't bad.
Thoughts? Think I could sell my 98 V6 for $2200? KBB says it is worth $3000 private party in its condition (body is kinda rough) and trade-in value is $1500. So sell halfway between.
I may be looking at it in person if it is still there in a couple weeks.. We'll see. Thought I'd run it by you guys and get some input before I took the trip over there.
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If that was a m6 I would say thats a nice price, but it isnt. I would try to get him down to like 5500ish or lower but it isnt a bad price. My friend bought his camaro last year and it was a 1998 m6 I think with like idk 90k miles and he paid $6000 flat for it. Was a z28 slp edition thing with headers also.
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The car looks good. I think your idea of 6k out the door sounds like something I would really push for. TT&L included of course. It's a nice looking z, but make sure you give it a good test drive and check it over really well. I'd say go for it, just my .02$
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Despite the miles, the car looks immaculate. I'll say cleaner than mine was when I got it with 70k miles. If you can snag it for $5,500 I don't think it'd be too bad. How much extra **** are they going to charge? I paid $6,250 cash, $37 for tags, and $450 in interest.
Extremely clean car.
Extremely clean car.
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That would be the thing, I'd work the financing out on my end (if it works the way I want, my current monthly payment won't change! Just tack on a year and a few months), so I'd be paying them cash. Cash makes them talk a little easier.
Figure I could also see what they'd give me for my 6 as trade-in. I'm doubting they'll give me much but I could find out. Would make things easier if they gave me enough for it. I'd like to keep my headlights and put the stockers from that car on the 6 but don't know if they'd let me swap them out right there at the lot
I'll cross that bridge when I get there (if it goes that far).
I think the 1 owner (under lease for first 5 years) helped keeping it in good shape. Certainly in better shape than my 6 is.
Figure I could also see what they'd give me for my 6 as trade-in. I'm doubting they'll give me much but I could find out. Would make things easier if they gave me enough for it. I'd like to keep my headlights and put the stockers from that car on the 6 but don't know if they'd let me swap them out right there at the lot
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I think the 1 owner (under lease for first 5 years) helped keeping it in good shape. Certainly in better shape than my 6 is.
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Looks like a very clean car and high miles isn't much of an issue as long as it has been maintained.
I say go for it, offer 6k TTL out the door, and if he tries to haggle with you or try to get some bullshit "document fee" don't let him push you.
I say go for it, offer 6k TTL out the door, and if he tries to haggle with you or try to get some bullshit "document fee" don't let him push you.
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Judging by the looks, I wouldn't let the higher miles bother me. I would work them down though. Try selling yours outright, man. Just slap a sign on the window for what you want and see what happens. Post a craigslist up tonight. Doesn't it have a new engine and whatnot?
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I have a 98 T/A and the only thing i have to say about buying a 98 is i wouldnt do it again. I love this car to death but all the hand held tuners dont work for it, the heads are the perimeter bolt and it has the LS1 manifold with all the EGR. Try for a 00-02. JUst me though
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Its in pretty nice shape, just the 98s are notorious for problems(oiling problems in the block, weak rod bolts, having different valve coversthan the rest of the ls1s, ect.)It would also be nicer IMO to have an M6 but thats me.
6k out the door would not be bad, but id try to figure out how long its been there and not jump on it right away, maybe even test drive it and if he doesnt give you a good enough deal walk away and go back later
6k out the door would not be bad, but id try to figure out how long its been there and not jump on it right away, maybe even test drive it and if he doesnt give you a good enough deal walk away and go back later
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That is my car's twin. . . . Really, it is the identical car. But, now I have SS wheels.
I think it is damn decent buy, just the miliage is tad bit high.
I bought mine a year and a half a go for 7700 with 62k. It looked a little more roughed up than this one, the driver's seat needed to be replaced(I got a perfect match for a 150 Bucks out of the for sale section here).
I almost guarantee that you will hate your interior very quickly. Like I said, mine is the same and it just looks blah.
I think it is damn decent buy, just the miliage is tad bit high.
I bought mine a year and a half a go for 7700 with 62k. It looked a little more roughed up than this one, the driver's seat needed to be replaced(I got a perfect match for a 150 Bucks out of the for sale section here).
I almost guarantee that you will hate your interior very quickly. Like I said, mine is the same and it just looks blah.
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That thing looks clean, I'd go for it. But I agree w/ most everyone else too, you can probably knock some off the price. Look at it from a dealer standpoint; it's an 11 year old car with over 100k on it. They're probably willing to haggle. Especially if you bring cash to pay for it, or at least some cash as a down payment.
Personally I'd buy it, that's a really clean f'n car for 6k. And if you want some help taking care of that pesky hard top problem, let me know. I'm sure I can find a way to make it a T-Top.![Happy](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_stretch.gif)
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Personally I'd buy it, that's a really clean f'n car for 6k. And if you want some help taking care of that pesky hard top problem, let me know. I'm sure I can find a way to make it a T-Top.
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Its in pretty nice shape, just the 98s are notorious for problems(oiling problems in the block, weak rod bolts, having different valve coversthan the rest of the ls1s, ect.)It would also be nicer IMO to have an M6 but thats me.
6k out the door would not be bad, but id try to figure out how long its been there and not jump on it right away, maybe even test drive it and if he doesnt give you a good enough deal walk away and go back later
6k out the door would not be bad, but id try to figure out how long its been there and not jump on it right away, maybe even test drive it and if he doesnt give you a good enough deal walk away and go back later
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It has only been for sale since Monday. I won't be able to go see it for at least a week or more.
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