Should I buy this car

[Steel]

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ss=98387&advan

Facts: I want a third generation, I hate my truck, and I don't want a fourth generation even though they are "so much better"

I have a grandfather who works at a tranny shop and can get me a really good deal on a tranny (installed) and another friend who's father paints cars for a business. This will be my first fast car, any comments or things to look out for?

[BLLDOGG]

Re: Should I buy this car

not a fast car but for the price, you should if there isn't much rust

[SilverRS96]

Re: Should I buy this car

305's r dogs...but its a v8 no matter how much of a dog it is...make it look good with some toys and ull b fine...600 bucks cant really go wrong

[Steel]

Re: Should I buy this car

Now, the add says that it has a 350, wouldnt that be a fast engine?

[4thgenowner]

Re: Should I buy this car

There was no 350 in 84.

[Steel]

Re: Should I buy this car

i figured someone prolly retrofitted

[4thgenowner]

Re: Should I buy this car

Doesn't look like a bad deal. Best thing about 3rd gens is you can put ANY motor in those things.

[SilverRS96]

Re: Should I buy this car

Doesn't look like a bad deal. Best thing about 3rd gens is you can put ANY motor in those things.

good friend of mine had a 502 in his....massive

[Steel]

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hmm... I wonder if my parents would do if they woke up one morning to find that the 81 silverado's 454 was missing and in its place was a 305 :p

[flyfrito_SS]

Re: Should I buy this car

if it's is a 305, which I think it is, weaksauce.......

[Steel]

Re: Should I buy this car

I really dont care if it is going to run 12s. I honestly dont, I been driving a 1972 datsun truck for so long even a civic is going to seem crazy fast. Honestly, Im going to guess that a 305 puts out, what, 220hp?? Well, I have been going on 80. If I buy tihs one, I can handel it.

300hp + Me = One less camaro and one less teenage driver.

[sac2165]

Re: Should I buy this car

If a dealer is asking only $600, you can count on some major problems.

If you're looking to go cheap, look for a private seller.

[DAS BOOT]

Re: Should I buy this car

honestly WHAT THE ****....


I hate you guys and your sweet 3rd gen deals near you.


I found a few 3rd gens for $600-$1k here. no paint, metal showing on the seats, v6, autos, hardtops, falling apart, mismatched wheels, **** one still had cigarette buts and a girls bikini in the back seat.



I'd take it in a heart beat, that one and the Iroc that the other guy had posted. 305s are doggs, but 350s slip right in, and can be had for like $100 around here, through on an intake and a carb, and you have a fun little car, for less then $1500 total

[DAS BOOT]

Re: Should I buy this car

I really dont care if it is going to run 12s. I honestly dont, I been driving a 1972 datsun truck for so long even a civic is going to seem crazy fast. Honestly, Im going to guess that a 305 puts out, what, 220hp?? Well, I have been going on 80. If I buy tihs one, I can handel it.

300hp + Me = One less camaro and one less teenage driver.

just an fyi some of the older TBI and carbed 305s put out like 160 hp. unless its tpi

[Mighty Thor]

Re: Should I buy this car

I really dont care if it is going to run 12s. I honestly dont, I been driving a 1972 datsun truck for so long even a civic is going to seem crazy fast. Honestly, Im going to guess that a 305 puts out, what, 220hp?? Well, I have been going on 80. If I buy tihs one, I can handel it.

300hp + Me = One less camaro and one less teenage driver.

If it's manual then it's 305 with 170 hp and gobs of torque.

These '80's camaro are torque monster. $600 is not much especially for the body alone which looks good. Lots of goodies you could buy for that car.