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  • New Guy Looking For Advice.

    So I just sold my truck, and i'm gonna get a v6 camaro. I'm gonna go look at a 98 tomorrow and I was wondering if anyone could me some tips on what to look out for, such as known problems with camaro's or even just tips when checking out a used car, any advice would be greatly appreciated. it's a 98 automatic.ANYONE?

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    Re: New Guy Looking For Advice.

    Oh and I'm really new to camaro's, I had a v6 mustang a while back and it was cool, but any advice about camaro's in general.

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    • #3
      Re: New Guy Looking For Advice.

      mileage???(no brainer), carfax it, only real problem ive had w/mine is ive had to replace both power window motors, aboutt to have to replace both them agian, ****ing pieces of **** motors, (dont know if the one your looking at has power windows?) OVERALL condition is a major factor when looking at any car.........all i can think of right now, good luck
      \"there are things known, and things unknown, and inbetween are the doors\"-jim morrison<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/99NBMCamaro\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/99NBMCamaro</a>

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      • #4
        Re: New Guy Looking For Advice.

        It's got 95,000 miles for a 98, which is normal.

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        • #5
          Re: New Guy Looking For Advice.

          what are they askin for it?
          \"there are things known, and things unknown, and inbetween are the doors\"-jim morrison<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/99NBMCamaro\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/99NBMCamaro</a>

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          • #6
            Re: New Guy Looking For Advice.

            $5000

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            • #7
              Re: New Guy Looking For Advice.

              Originally posted by Eminem7_15
              $5000

              reasonable, if its in good condition
              \"there are things known, and things unknown, and inbetween are the doors\"-jim morrison<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/99NBMCamaro\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/99NBMCamaro</a>

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              • #8
                Re: New Guy Looking For Advice.

                Good advice for buying a used car? Numero uno: Inspect the car closely and make note of every little individual problem i.e. tear in the seat, chips in the paint, etc... By doing that, it gives you backing for takling the price down. If they're asking 5000, you could probably get it for less than 4
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                • #9
                  Re: New Guy Looking For Advice.

                  if it has t tops bring a bottle of water and pour it on the drivers side front t top to see if it leaks bad
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                  • #10
                    Re: New Guy Looking For Advice.

                    Originally posted by Eminem7_15
                    It's got 95,000 miles for a 98, which is normal.
                    Personally I'd look for one with lower mileage. You don't know what the car's been through or how it was maintained. Heck, I just bought an 02' with 15,000 miles on it. But anyway, your best bet would be to start with a carfax, if your gonna go for it.
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                    • #11
                      Re: New Guy Looking For Advice.

                      power windows and t-top seals are obvious. If you take it on a test drive and its an auto pay attention to the shift into second out of first. Listen for rattles on the interior. Nothing big and most can be fixed easily, but they do get annoying. Plan on replacing speakers if its got monsoon. $5k sounds good though.

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                      • #12
                        Re: New Guy Looking For Advice.

                        wanted 5k for my 98 manual with 120k... i talked them to 4k after everything, car was in excellent condition. one owner the whole 120k miles. so that sounds like a good price to me. pretty much if it seems ok with u then get it, but everthing like window motors and stuff like that can be fixed easily. but i would check the ttops for sure. maybe u can take it to a car wash if they don't car and just let water run over the top. good luck
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                        • #13
                          Re: New Guy Looking For Advice.

                          oh and the breaks. Check for warped rotors. josh98bird is right, everything thats been mentioned can be fixed easily, but if it helps you to talk the price down then good.

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                            Re: New Guy Looking For Advice.

                            check the front bumper for chips and spiderwebs, its almost guaranteed there will be some. good negotiating point.

                            also dont be afraid to shop around. i didnt shop around, and im stuck with a 3.4l:(

                            for a little more you could probably find an lt1.
                            <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2265676\" target=\"_blank\">95 bright red camaro 3.4l</a>

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                            • #15
                              Re: New Guy Looking For Advice.

                              Originally posted by notsonic
                              check the front bumper for chips and spiderwebs...

                              also dont be afraid to shop around...
                              Check the top of the spoiler too -

                              Definately shop around, there are 3 f-bodies for sale on my road alone.
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