Prudent DD Decision: 88 5.7L IROC - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Zabo · 12-12-2009, 09:18 PM

http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/1496809736.html

If he does bite for an even trade as is on Christine; would it still be a prudent move financially and practically for medium snow conditions?

Toledo is in the armpit of lake Erie, so if we see snow, it's hard pressed to stay but it does get slick from time to time. I'm also 23 as you may well know; so imitating an Italian Retard Out Cruising in a Z may shred my pocket book.

I'm searching for a job, as well as looking into getting a part/full time local job to help pay off loan interests and personal loans. But right now neither are coming to light.

It may be desperation over practicality but I've never been one to be practical and rather enjoy 4 wheels and the road. I guess in a TL;DR sense I'm just looking for advice as I enter the real world with that monkey of a Camaro Ownership dream making a home on my back.

:(

*Camaro_Corvette* · 12-12-2009, 09:21 PM

What's the rare part?

Zabo · 12-12-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

What's the rare part?

You got me. Must be talking about the 8 digit in the VIN. Must mean factory 350. Could also be about the mileage too (69,300). Either way, KBB prices it at 2900-3400; he's close to the ball.

If it's true to word (slight possiblity) then it could work as a DD. My real question would be is it a responsible move cost wise. Maybe morally too.

Coldpants · 12-13-2009, 01:49 AM

That car looks like its in crap shape. Just the body for that price you could do better, at least around here.

Zabo · 12-13-2009, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Coldpants

That car looks like its in crap shape. Just the body for that price you could do better, at least around here.

Huh? How so?

BlueZee28 · 12-13-2009, 04:05 PM

I love how he says it has 69,xxx original miles, then later he says the block has been bored over, and it has some redneck wheels on it and the IROC Daytona hood on it. Also, the blue IROC decals on the doors were never an option, they were never made in blue. I don't see how he could say it is an original car, just in the 4 pictures he showed I can tell you numerous things un-original about it.

Zabo · 12-13-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueZee28

I love how he says it has 69,xxx original miles, then later he says the block has been bored over, and it has some redneck wheels on it and the IROC Daytona hood on it. Also, the blue IROC decals on the doors were never an option, they were never made in blue. I don't see how he could say it is an original car, just in the 4 pictures he showed I can tell you numerous things un-original about it.

Then it seems this one is getting stricken off the list. Could probably keep it up for spike to see and throw in his two cents and to show just what goes on in CL for those uneducated, like myself.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 12-13-2009, 04:36 PM

WOW, yeah that looks pretty rough and anyways I don't think you want that for winter driving. I grew up not far from Toledo in Michigan and we got some hellacious winters.

Zabo · 12-13-2009, 04:54 PM

Guess I'm keeping Christine for a 4.6 mod swap.

Supercamaro64 · 12-14-2009, 07:25 AM

price seems a little high for tht condition. and trust me, u dont wanna drive a camaro in the snow, at least not a third gen lol

2010 SSRS · 12-14-2009, 11:26 AM

IROC's are terrible in the snow

Coldpants · 12-15-2009, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zabo

Huh? How so?

Paint is faded, their is a dent behind the bumper cover the hood looks misaligned, the decals are wrong and the pics seem to have been taken to show as little of the car as possible.
Compare the pics to this car http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national

Jim85IROC · 12-15-2009, 10:33 AM

That car looks like a pile of crap. That said, a thirdgen CAN be very good in the snow. I've had a couple V6 thirdgens as winter cars, and with snow tires and 80+lbs of weight in the back, they are very, very good. I had a buddy with an 86 LB9 Trans Am with a posi rear that he drove through a number of winters also.

That said, I've had the misfortune of being caught in the snow with my GTA once. With summer tires and without weight in the back... it's a white knuckled ride.

irocnroll · 12-15-2009, 10:43 AM

I dont see the rare part about this car. I had the same car for around the same price when I bought it. It was T-Tops, 350 engine, Delco Bose stereo system, Black with a brilliant blue stripe package all original. I fail to see what makes this car any more rare then what I originally had.

12-12-2009, 09:18 PM	#1
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	Prudent DD Decision: 88 5.7L IROC http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/1496809736.html If he does bite for an even trade as is on Christine; would it still be a prudent move financially and practically for medium snow conditions? Toledo is in the armpit of lake Erie, so if we see snow, it's hard pressed to stay but it does get slick from time to time. I'm also 23 as you may well know; so imitating an Italian Retard Out Cruising in a Z may shred my pocket book. I'm searching for a job, as well as looking into getting a part/full time local job to help pay off loan interests and personal loans. But right now neither are coming to light. It may be desperation over practicality but I've never been one to be practical and rather enjoy 4 wheels and the road. I guess in a TL;DR sense I'm just looking for advice as I enter the real world with that monkey of a Camaro Ownership dream making a home on my back. :(

12-12-2009, 09:21 PM	#2
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	What's the rare part? __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

12-13-2009, 01:49 AM	#4
Coldpants Nerdy one Drives: #000000 & #FF8000 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: (elba), ct Posts: 806 View My Garage	That car looks like its in crap shape. Just the body for that price you could do better, at least around here. __________________ Dave McFly: Modern cars are awash in “It-goes-to-11” ergonomics. No one asked for it. It’s just in your car because—like black mold or a carjacker with herpes—it can be. SHORT FAT ROUND NINJA

12-13-2009, 04:05 PM	#6
BlueZee28 Drives: 1991 Z28 convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St Charles, MO Posts: 136	I love how he says it has 69,xxx original miles, then later he says the block has been bored over, and it has some redneck wheels on it and the IROC Daytona hood on it. Also, the blue IROC decals on the doors were never an option, they were never made in blue. I don't see how he could say it is an original car, just in the 4 pictures he showed I can tell you numerous things un-original about it. __________________ <>< Nick <>< LSX Powered For More Pics Click: http://www.omnipotent-goku.com/iroc/gallery/album140

12-14-2009, 07:25 AM	#10
Supercamaro64 Right, right. Drives: 79 Z28, 86 Camaro, 94 Burb 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 1,350 View My Garage	price seems a little high for tht condition. and trust me, u dont wanna drive a camaro in the snow, at least not a third gen lol __________________ "You wanna lay the fate of the world on the kids camaro? Thats cool." "When reporters asked what it was, one official stated, 'It's a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs.'" The Creampuff Fleet-

12-13-2009, 04:36 PM	#8
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	WOW, yeah that looks pretty rough and anyways I don't think you want that for winter driving. I grew up not far from Toledo in Michigan and we got some hellacious winters.

12-13-2009, 04:54 PM	#9
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	Guess I'm keeping Christine for a 4.6 mod swap.

12-14-2009, 11:26 AM	#11
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	IROC's are terrible in the snow

12-15-2009, 10:33 AM	#13
Jim85IROC Drives: 1985 IROC-Z Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Readsboro, VT Posts: 24	That car looks like a pile of crap. That said, a thirdgen CAN be very good in the snow. I've had a couple V6 thirdgens as winter cars, and with snow tires and 80+lbs of weight in the back, they are very, very good. I had a buddy with an 86 LB9 Trans Am with a posi rear that he drove through a number of winters also. That said, I've had the misfortune of being caught in the snow with my GTA once. With summer tires and without weight in the back... it's a white knuckled ride.

12-15-2009, 10:43 AM	#14
irocnroll Drives: '91 RS Vert, '11 Grand Cherokee Join Date: May 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,343 View My Garage	I dont see the rare part about this car. I had the same car for around the same price when I bought it. It was T-Tops, 350 engine, Delco Bose stereo system, Black with a brilliant blue stripe package all original. I fail to see what makes this car any more rare then what I originally had.

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