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If things keep on the positive momentum for me, I have been thinking to look for a early 4th gen.
What would a good deal be on a roller without an engine?
A roller with a decent interior, no rust on the body and a manual chasis?

An associate of mine has a 1996 Camaro Z-28 Coupe with the leather interior and 6 speed transmission.
He wants to sell it for $ 5,000, and knowing my situation, even offered me to make $ 200 a month payments.
But the problem with the car is he let his brother use it for a weekend. He had the traction control on with his brother not knowing this.
His brother then went and tried to burn the tires off.
The car runs and purrs at idle, but has missing issues at higher RPMs.
What would break and cause problems in this sort of situation?
My experience with the nuances of the 4th gens are limited where the drivetrain is concerned.
I am wishy-washy at this point. I think it is too much money for that car, but I am a cheap skate anyways. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
What are your thoughts/advise.
I know alot of you suggested I keep the 83, but I had to sell it to take the financial pressure off from me with the medical bills.

T.O.Dillinder View Member Profile	Oct 16 2008, 04:17 AM Post #1
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 119 Joined: 22-April 06 From: Beloit, Wisconsin Member No.: 1,167	If things keep on the positive momentum for me, I have been thinking to look for a early 4th gen. What would a good deal be on a roller without an engine? A roller with a decent interior, no rust on the body and a manual chasis? An associate of mine has a 1996 Camaro Z-28 Coupe with the leather interior and 6 speed transmission. He wants to sell it for $ 5,000, and knowing my situation, even offered me to make $ 200 a month payments. But the problem with the car is he let his brother use it for a weekend. He had the traction control on with his brother not knowing this. His brother then went and tried to burn the tires off. The car runs and purrs at idle, but has missing issues at higher RPMs. What would break and cause problems in this sort of situation? My experience with the nuances of the 4th gens are limited where the drivetrain is concerned. I am wishy-washy at this point. I think it is too much money for that car, but I am a cheap skate anyways. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) What are your thoughts/advise. I know alot of you suggested I keep the 83, but I had to sell it to take the financial pressure off from me with the medical bills.

T.O.Dillinder View Member Profile	Oct 17 2008, 01:47 AM Post #2
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 119 Joined: 22-April 06 From: Beloit, Wisconsin Member No.: 1,167	I thought 5 k was too much. In a perfect world, I would find a v-8 5/6 speed coupe that needs an engine. Something I can use to put the 305 in for now, and get some use out of it (the 305). I could always put the 305 in the 81 Datsun 280 Z I have. It is my other winter beater besides the POS truck I have. As a side note, yes the wife has the good minivan (if there is such a thing).