Is a 98 Z28 with 90k worth 3500.00?

**johnshuler08** · 06-09-2008, 05:47 PM

I know what the book says its worth, but i have the oppurtunity to purchase a 1998 black Z28 with 90,000 miles. It is a t-top car with cloth interior. It has good paint all the way around, but has a significant dent in the passenger quarter panel. The car has the ground effects kit (like a trans am), with the raised spoiler and air dam in the front. The air works, and the car runs well. What do you guys think? Thanks and have a great day. I have to make a decision tonight, so let me know..

**Speed Psychosis** · 06-09-2008, 05:51 PM

thats pretty cheap for a ls1. if u have the money, replace the fender and repaint the car and you should still be ahead.

**lvbroham1** · 06-09-2008, 05:56 PM

sounds like a pretty good deal, make sure you check the carfax first though.

**bryceslu** · 06-09-2008, 08:52 PM

If its in good shape other than the dent...that is DIRT cheap...too bad its not a Bird though...

**ATCharming** · 06-09-2008, 09:02 PM

thats wayyyy dirt cheap. wow

**ivan1** · 06-10-2008, 01:02 PM

I would try to find out how bad that dent is on the rear quarter panel...if it is too banged up it may be a case of replacing the rear quarter panel...which can't be too cheap. Is it an auto or m6?

**N20LT4** · 06-10-2008, 01:10 PM

For $3500 that's a steal...no doubt. Automatic or 6-spd, it's still an LS1 car with a good paint, good interior. Even if it is a worse case scenario and you have to replace the rear quarter panel, there are several affordable panels available from the aftermarket. With a good body shop and good painter your looking at roughly $4500 spent total. That's a steal.

Like mentioned above, make sure to Carfax though, and have an experienced mechanic check it out before purchase!

**buswwa** · 06-10-2008, 01:42 PM

Hell yeah. I paid 4k for mine w/ 163 on it. Grab that mutha up and drive it.

**mrz28m6** · 06-10-2008, 03:56 PM

you mind telling me where the car is so i can take a look at it?

**Danger731** · 06-10-2008, 04:17 PM

The sports appearance package is a find. You can get 700 bux for that alone. That is a rare 98.

**gnomee** · 06-10-2008, 07:42 PM

Sounds like a good deal!

Check around for some body shop pricing but I would grab the car if I was looking for one.

**johnshuler08** · 06-11-2008, 11:38 AM

I Got the car, 98 with 90k, Z28 auto with sport appearance package, and I need the front passengers air dam peice that goes under the nose. I know this is a rare peice, since most of them dont have this air dam, but if anyone could help, please do so. The car is a 98 Z28 with slp ground effects(like a t/a) all the way around with a taller spoiler on the back(not annoyingly big), that just mounts on top of the normal one. Anyone know where I can get this front peice? Also, this is my first ls1, what does the oil pressure normally read at idle? It seems a little low. Thanks everyone for replies on the purchase of the car, it really helped!!!

**98 Stang Killer** · 06-11-2008, 03:19 PM

yeah man 3500 is a good deal i just payed 9000 for mine on friday, you might want to check the salvage yards for the air dam might be the cheapest

**N20LT4** · 06-11-2008, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by 98 Stang Killer

yeah man 3500 is a good deal i just payed 9000 for mine on friday, you might want to check the salvage yards for the air dam might be the cheapest

$9,000 for a '98 Z? I'm guessing extremely low miles or what?

**98 Stang Killer** · 06-11-2008, 04:41 PM

80,000 and 3 yr 36,000 mile warranty

**N20LT4** · 06-11-2008, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by 98 Stang Killer

80,000 and 3 yr 36,000 mile warranty

Doesn't sound as bad considering it's from a dealer.

**98 Stang Killer** · 06-11-2008, 04:58 PM

yeah its in good shape

**LS1[CHEVY]** · 06-12-2008, 08:53 AM

Wow its been a long time since I posted here. I have a 98 Z-28 with 52,000 miles im thinking about getting rid of . What do you think is a fair street price for it ? The tint has been removed to pass NJ inspection .

98 Z-28 a4
Mods:Flowmaster American Thunder 3in Cat Back/free mods/K&N/Wings West Ground Effects - the front spoiler /Z-28 Chrome Kit, BMR STB, BMR SFC's, Siphon LCA's , Siphon 35mm Swaybar , Siphon Panhardrod , Bilstein HD Shocks, Bilstein Springs ,NOS 5177 Kit , NOS Bottle warmer, NOS Purge, Mallory Window Switch, MTI Clear Lid 3" Flowtech Cutout, HP EVO HLB 18 X 9 with Pirelli 275/35ZR-18 Laptop + AutoTap

**Insert** · 06-12-2008, 09:22 AM

for $3500, i would check to make sure the engine is still under the hood, and if it starts, then i would definitely take it.

even with body work, you will be looking under $5000, and thats a worst case scenario estimate.

**tonyjnjz** · 06-12-2008, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by LS1[CHEVY]

Wow its been a long time since I posted here. I have a 98 Z-28 with 52,000 miles im thinking about getting rid of . What do you think is a fair street price for it ? The tint has been removed to pass NJ inspection .

98 Z-28 a4
Mods:Flowmaster American Thunder 3in Cat Back/free mods/K&N/Wings West Ground Effects - the front spoiler /Z-28 Chrome Kit, BMR STB, BMR SFC's, Siphon LCA's , Siphon 35mm Swaybar , Siphon Panhardrod , Bilstein HD Shocks, Bilstein Springs ,NOS 5177 Kit , NOS Bottle warmer, NOS Purge, Mallory Window Switch, MTI Clear Lid 3" Flowtech Cutout, HP EVO HLB 18 X 9 with Pirelli 275/35ZR-18 Laptop + AutoTap

is it prettty? plain 16 inch wheels? mods? if its plain, no mods, avg shape 6k...if its pretty 17s etc 8 or 9k ...maybe 10 from an impulse buying kid