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An 81 z28, 350, auto, t-tops.

It runs good. Interior is a 5 of 10. Exterior is primer gray, but body panels are perfectly straight. No rust.

Paint doesnt bother me, cause i want to repaint whatever car i get anyways.

t-tops are a big plus to me. This car is going to be for me to cruise on the weekends. So the tops will never be on. NEVER

The interior, well i have 4th gen seats, and i could redo carpet, headliner myself.

Just wondering if you think its a good investment. I think for about $5K i could have a great car on my hands.

Z28SORR

Yes. Doesn't seem out of line to me!

LVZ2881

If you dont jump on that deal....I will!!

I am actually in the market for a 2nd gen of that vintage as we speak!!

DarthIROC

This depends

Are we assuming I actually HAVE $1500? If we are making that asumption......then yes...most definetely

nape

Hell yeah I would. Even if you don't know if you'll keep it, have a buddy spray a fairly good coat of paint on it and detail the engine a bit. Then if you decide you don't want it, you can probably double your money if not more.

jg95z28

According to the NADA Appraisal guide, low retail for that car is $3575 in your area. "Low Retail" means This vehicle would be in mechanically functional condition, needing only minor reconditioning. The exterior paint, trim, and interior would show normal wear, needing only minor reconditioning. May also be a deteriorated restoration or a very poor amateur restoration. Most usable "as-is". So you'll need to deduct its value somewhat as that is assuming it is a fairly clean "classic-musclecar".

http://www.ndaguides.com

Edmunds however gives it a value much lower than that. Not knowing the vehicle mileage I plugged in 150k miles and got a retail value of $426 and a dealer resale value of $703 for your zip code (78666). This is assumes a base price of $620 ($1157 dealer) for a 81 Z/28 with normal wear, so maybe it deducted too much on the condition.

http://www.edmunds.com

The actual value is probably somewhere between these two numbers, however if the engine is strong and the body is as clean as you say, $1500 sounds like a good price. If there's a lot of miles on it though, you may need to consider that the engine and tranny will need some attention sooner than later.

CoryM

If it starts and drives fine $1500 is a deal. The time spent on making a straight body is worth $1500.
CoryM

TheNovaMan

I don't put much stock in those value guides like NADA, Edmunds, etc. My 81 VW Rabbit is probably supposed to be worth spit, but I wouldn't sell it for a loogey because it's worth more than that to me.

Bottom line: a car (or any other product or service) is worth what someone is willing to pay, no more no less.

jg95z28

Oh I know that. My 95 Z/28 with less than 49K miles is worth somewhere from $5500 - 8500 according to those price guides.

There's no way I'd sell it for even twice that.

BamaZ28

I agree with the majority, if it drive's and rides descent, $1500 is acceptable.

BamaZ28

JEDCamino

Do it! I'd be lucky to repair my car's rust for twice the cost of that entire car.