98RedBird

iTrader: (77)

im goin with a buddy today to look at a 98 Z-28, and he wants me to look at the car to see if it's been wrecked or not, i know a few of the signs to look for, but what do you guys look for. thanks.

Guy2626c

first off get the VIN and run a CARFAX on it, that will give you a good paper trail on the car. Then physically examine it.

Luna

iTrader: (6)

Carfax was the best 25 bux I ever spent!

00Z28 Camaro

I like to pull up the matts etc in the trunk I can usually tell right away if its been rearended. I was looking at a car once at a dealership and the guy told me never been in a accident , then I pulled up the masking tape where it had been painted like a day ago ,he almost **** .

badhoopty

look for paint chipped off of mody mounting bolts, stuff like that.

also, it doesnt mean its been in a wreck but look underneath and see if the front fenders mounting tabs are unmolested and not bent up due to some yahoo putting a jack there. if not, then you may get some bargaining leverage out of it.