I got another car! - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

Well, I know I'm relatively new to the site, and no one really knows me but, I figured you people could respect the new purchase.

I originally bought my 1994 Z28 A4 as an M6 candidate, seeing as A4's are boring for street use (IMO) and lack the control of an M6 at an AX event.

So a guy on my local F-Body board posted up a sale thread yesterday with a '94 Z28 M6 for $1000 obo.

Naturally I was bewildered. What could be driving the cost down so low? I called him within 5 minutes of him putting it up for sale, he said it's got the intake gasket leak and its so bad that it soaked the clutch (which was just replaced 8 months prior; for the same thing) needs tie rods and wheel bearings. So I asked what the mods are and he tells me its got pace setter coated long tubes, 3" Y, spiral flow muffler to SLP loudmouth, Lakewood poly LCA, Jegster torque arm, SLP fan switch, 160*, PCM for less tune, new rear tires. I say, you really only want $1000? He says, "yeah..."

SO... I went and looked at it today, and he showed me the title which reads "rebuild salvage" which is what I was wondering about, not a big deal. Kentucky will title anything with a "rebuild salvage title," but they wont even touch a "salvage title" as it's illegal and not road worthy at that point. The fit/finish lack a bit, but its still a complete car! Hardtop too! I think the color is Monterey Maroon Metalic?

I gave him half the money, signed the title, and had him sign a receipt and my buddy signed as a witness... I'm picking the car and title up next Monday and finalizing the sale.

So... instead of swapping my A4 to an M6 (was going to buy a complete T56 setup off someone for $1200) I'm now the new owner (almost) of another Z28!

John

This post has been edited by Project84: Jan 2 2007, 12:12 AM

Project84 View Member Profile	Jan 2 2007, 12:08 AM Post #1
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 137 Joined: 26-September 06 From: Northern KY Member No.: 1,376	Well, I know I'm relatively new to the site, and no one really knows me but, I figured you people could respect the new purchase. I originally bought my 1994 Z28 A4 as an M6 candidate, seeing as A4's are boring for street use (IMO) and lack the control of an M6 at an AX event. So a guy on my local F-Body board posted up a sale thread yesterday with a '94 Z28 M6 for $1000 obo. Naturally I was bewildered. What could be driving the cost down so low? I called him within 5 minutes of him putting it up for sale, he said it's got the intake gasket leak and its so bad that it soaked the clutch (which was just replaced 8 months prior; for the same thing) needs tie rods and wheel bearings. So I asked what the mods are and he tells me its got pace setter coated long tubes, 3" Y, spiral flow muffler to SLP loudmouth, Lakewood poly LCA, Jegster torque arm, SLP fan switch, 160, PCM for less tune, new rear tires. I say, you really only want $1000? He says, "yeah..." SO... I went and looked at it today, and he showed me the title which reads "rebuild salvage" which is what I was wondering about, not a big deal. Kentucky will title anything with a "rebuild salvage title," but they wont even touch a "salvage title" as it's illegal and not road worthy at that point. The fit/finish lack a bit, but its still a complete car! Hardtop too! I think the color is Monterey Maroon Metalic? I gave him half the money, signed the title, and had him sign a receipt and my buddy signed as a witness... I'm picking the car and title up next Monday and finalizing the sale. So... instead of swapping my A4 to an M6 (was going to buy a complete T56 setup off someone for $1200) I'm now the new owner (almost) of another Z28! John This post has been edited by Project84*: Jan 2 2007, 12:12 AM

Project84 View Member Profile	Jan 7 2007, 06:16 PM Post #2
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 137 Joined: 26-September 06 From: Northern KY Member No.: 1,376	to get back on topic... I finalized the sale yesterday, took ownership, and decided to try to drive the car... boy was that a mistake! coolant leak somewhere up front, buddy thinks it's the radiator, I think it's the overflow tank, either way, we're all being optimistic about it and hoping I didn't get scammed (even if I did, I still have the T56 and full exhaust which is worth well over $1000). So... the car goes on the "chopping block" sometime soon, whenever I actually get time aside from work, and school starting tomorrow, and etc... The biggest difference in this LT1 T56 vs. my LT1 automatic.... gears. My automatic car has 2.73, this M6 (assuming its factory) should have 3.42's and WHOA, what a difference. I mean, I realize the significance in ratio change, but... my auto car will plant me in the seat all the way through 6k RPM, the M6 just blows the tires off... and leaves a big grin on my face. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)