Trying to get back into the F-Body game

[1998 T/A]

Long story short I sold my 00 WS6 to buy a DD Audi S5 (V8), love the car but I need to get back into an f-body and I found this vert on craigslist. Just want your opinion, will be building this up over the next few years, maybe drive it for a few months before pulling the motor and getting down to business.

https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/c...481473711.html

Was thinking of going in around 3800, I've seen it all over CL for the last 6 months or so. either he doesn't really wanna sell or there is no interest from other buyers.


thanks for your input.

[SMWS6TA]

Ask for some engine bay shots. So far looks clean I bet it had a bra on it at some point in time cause of the paint on the nose looks chipped and scratched.

[1998 T/A]

the guy kind of does things on his own time I'd be far better off going to look at it before he sent me a picture of the engine bay. I'm hoping its clean, he did mention some surface rust but assured me there is nothing rusting through or anything. we'll see. I think 38 is a good point for negotiations

[SMWS6TA]

With it being a vert I'd run that thing thru a car wash to make sure the top doesn't leak. Check the storage area for rust.

Also look at the rear qtr panels on both sides. Look for a wrinkle or dimple near the wheel well areas. This will let you know if he's dogged it. With Vert's they do not have as much body structure as the t top cars and when run hard (like say track launches) they tend to develop a wrinkle or dimple from the body flexing. If you get this 3pt sub-frame connectors would be the 1st mod I'd get.

[Redphoenix1998]

Hmm....Interesting he thought it was a WS6 according to the listing. I would definitely check it out and make sure it drives good and yes check for leaks from the top.

[1998 T/A]

we settled on 3pm or so on Saturday to go look at the car, it is definitely not a WS6 and I'd rather bring that up when I'm there versus through text. Will let you guys know how it goes.