Purchasing a 95 Z28 Convertible
Hey guys,
Im new to the 4th gen crowd, been with the 3rd gen crowd now for almost 8 yrs. Anyway I just put a down payment on a '95 Z28 Convertible M6 that I think Im getting for a steal (3500.00). The car is in good condition bodywise, interior is pretty good (normal wear on leather). And engine doesnt have any abnormal noises (it has 112,000 Miles). It does have a slight shudder and lack of power up to about 1500rpm, then it just starts to scream with no shudder at all, I have found a plug wire that is arcing on the header and I think this may be the cause, but not 100% sure. The car has a few upgrades that I noticed of the bat (headers, short throw shifter). My question is this. Does this sound like a good deal? What else should I be looking for to be faulty on this particular car? Any help/imput would be appreciated. Thanks guys
William
Im new to the 4th gen crowd, been with the 3rd gen crowd now for almost 8 yrs. Anyway I just put a down payment on a '95 Z28 Convertible M6 that I think Im getting for a steal (3500.00). The car is in good condition bodywise, interior is pretty good (normal wear on leather). And engine doesnt have any abnormal noises (it has 112,000 Miles). It does have a slight shudder and lack of power up to about 1500rpm, then it just starts to scream with no shudder at all, I have found a plug wire that is arcing on the header and I think this may be the cause, but not 100% sure. The car has a few upgrades that I noticed of the bat (headers, short throw shifter). My question is this. Does this sound like a good deal? What else should I be looking for to be faulty on this particular car? Any help/imput would be appreciated. Thanks guys
William
Re: Purchasing a 95 Z28 Convertible
It sounds like a good deal. As for the power problem, the arching plug wire can definitely be the cause. I would do a full tune-up and while installing new plug wires, do a good job of routing the wires away from the headers with cable ties or something.
Re: Purchasing a 95 Z28 Convertible
Things that are unique to the convertible...
Check the top carefully... The thread at the seams dissintegrate with age allowing the seams to open up a little... Check for leaks around the windows especially where the top meets the windshield frame.
$3500 sounds like a good deal if it is mechanically sound.
Check the top carefully... The thread at the seams dissintegrate with age allowing the seams to open up a little... Check for leaks around the windows especially where the top meets the windshield frame.
$3500 sounds like a good deal if it is mechanically sound.
Re: Purchasing a 95 Z28 Convertible
Originally Posted by wrd1972
Sounds like a good deal to me from the description, I have a 95 Z28 72K near perfect and I dont think I would take $10K for it. Flawless paint and interior.
Re: Purchasing a 95 Z28 Convertible
Welcome to the other side....I too crossed over from 3rd to 4th gen....and I've never looked back! Sounds like a good deal to me as well, time to start fixing up what's wrong then start modding!
Re: Purchasing a 95 Z28 Convertible
I can't wait to get this car and start modding, first up are sub frame connecters, plugs/wires, a real good tune up, also a new muffler this one doesnt quite have the sound I like!
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