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Splat · 07-05-2015, 05:59 PM

Ok, im looking at a used 14 Z with 5K on the clock.

I havent looked at the car yet because its about 3 1/4 hrs away.

Might be making the trip Monday morning.

Wife gave me the go ahead for the deal, but since a great deal of you guys have owned yours. Maybe you can give me some advice on things to look for.

Example, front splitter for scrapes.....ect.

Bizaro · 07-05-2015, 06:11 PM

Hey Splat wheres this car located?

You would be the only guy around us with a Z28 thats for sure

Splat · 07-05-2015, 06:21 PM

Not telling lol

LateBrakeU2 · 07-05-2015, 06:26 PM

If it's that red one in Pa, it's a CTF car. Regardless,if there's one car I would never buy with that level of mileage it would be one of these. Could have been tracked,and the skill set of the previous operators is very diverse. Whatever the cosmetic appearance,the car can only tell you so much about the mechanical..impossible to gauge the level of abuse(overrevved, burnouts, off track excursions) I would highly suggest spending more and buying new, or from an original owner. Good luck!

Desert Dweller · 07-05-2015, 06:45 PM

^^^^This^^^^^

It would worry me. Can get a new one at some dealerships right now for close to $60k.

IMPERIALBLUE2SS · 07-05-2015, 06:46 PM

Ask for a carfax , how long did they own it? Look underneath the car that'll tell you a lot. Burn outs etc. Look at the tires if they're original and don't look abused that's a good sign. A lot of people buy those cars, they never see a track they decide it's too impractical and trade it. Besides its in the northeast can only drive so many months of the year..

RLHMARINES · 07-05-2015, 07:05 PM

If its at a GM store then it should be sold under the certified program which includes additional warranty coverages plus a more detailed inspection checkout. But nothing is better than your own intuition once you've had a chance to kick the tires in person, just use your best judgment and be willing to walk away if you see something out of sorts on the car or with the deal. Good Luck and enjoy the ride home.

moodster · 07-05-2015, 07:16 PM

What's a CTF car?

Splat · 07-05-2015, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LateBrakeU2

If it's that red one in Pa, it's a CTF car. Regardless,if there's one car I would never buy with that level of mileage it would be one of these. Could have been tracked,and the skill set of the previous operators is very diverse. Whatever the cosmetic appearance,the car can only tell you so much about the mechanical..impossible to gauge the level of abuse(overrevved, burnouts, off track excursions) I would highly suggest spending more and buying new, or from an original owner. Good luck!

It its the same one.

I would love to pick one up from an original owner, but I need to put my SS down for a payment.

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Originally Posted by Desert Dweller

^^^^This^^^^^

It would worry me. Can get a new one at some dealerships right now for close to $60k.

This is kinda true, the cheapest 1 that I found 14 is almost 62K and over 1K miles away...

I don't mind to travel, but that's a bit far.

Everything close to me are in the 80K price range.

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Originally Posted by IMPERIALBLUE2SS

Ask for a carfax , how long did they own it? Look underneath the car that'll tell you a lot. Burn outs etc. Look at the tires if they're original and don't look abused that's a good sign. A lot of people buy those cars, they never see a track they decide it's too impractical and trade it. Besides its in the northeast can only drive so many months of the year..

The car fax shows that the 1 st owner in MI.

And thats what I was banking on, that the original owner thought it was impractical

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Originally Posted by RLHMARINES

If its at a GM store then it should be sold under the certified program which includes additional warranty coverages plus a more detailed inspection checkout. But nothing is better than your own intuition once you've had a chance to kick the tires in person, just use your best judgment and be willing to walk away if you see something out of sorts on the car or with the deal. Good Luck and enjoy the ride home.

Thanks, it does come with the additional warranty because its from a GM dealership.

Hope this works out.

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Originally Posted by moodster

What's a CTF car?

Its like a test mule, they put hundreds of thousands of miles on them to see how they hold up.

Then sell them.

Bizaro · 07-05-2015, 07:35 PM

I think you should wait until the 6th gen hits the dealer floors and the remaining z28 will drop in price it wont be long now.

Bigtime53 · 07-05-2015, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bizaro

I think you should wait until the 6th gen hits the dealer floors and the remaining z28 will drop in price it wont be long now.

Don't hold your breath on this. No more LS7's so dealers will be more likely to hold the prices up on the 15 models.

1fastmf · 07-05-2015, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigtime53

Don't hold your breath on this. No more LS7's so dealers will be more likely to hold the prices up on the 15 models.

Wishful thinking from a z28 owner. The cars flat out not desired and in another year they'll still be sitting on dealer lots

oldfriend · 07-05-2015, 08:41 PM

OP, you stated that the ones close to you are at 80kplus , and that you know off some at around mid 60k ,but at 1k miles away . Lets say that we are talking about close to 20k difference , i will drive you there and back for half the diffrence in price , win win !

Bigtime53 · 07-05-2015, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 1fastmf

Wishful thinking from a z28 owner. The cars flat out not desired and in another year they'll still be sitting on dealer lots

Sorry you do not own one [a Z/28] and I do not know where you come up with "flat out not desired" which must be your thoughts on a Z/28.

07-05-2015, 05:59 PM	#1
Splat Drives: 2012 1SS M6 IOM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Rochelle New York Posts: 1,428 View My Garage	Advice needed in used Z/28 Ok, im looking at a used 14 Z with 5K on the clock. I havent looked at the car yet because its about 3 1/4 hrs away. Might be making the trip Monday morning. Wife gave me the go ahead for the deal, but since a great deal of you guys have owned yours. Maybe you can give me some advice on things to look for. Example, front splitter for scrapes.....ect. __________________ 2012 1SS Camaro LS3 Inferno Orange Mods: LSA Supercharger, 2.55 Pulley, Custom Boost Cam, ARH LTH 1 7/8, HFC, 3' Magnaflow Exhaust, JLT CAI, Elite CC V2, BO White Stage 2 TB, GM 3.91 Gears, DSS CF Driveshaft, BMR Bushing Kit.... . Tuned by JTM Motorsports 540 Hp 550Tq on 9PSI Axles, Monster Clutch, Hotchkis TVS Track Pack kit.......For 2018.

07-05-2015, 06:21 PM	#3
Splat Drives: 2012 1SS M6 IOM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Rochelle New York Posts: 1,428 View My Garage	Not telling lol __________________ 2012 1SS Camaro LS3 Inferno Orange Mods: LSA Supercharger, 2.55 Pulley, Custom Boost Cam, ARH LTH 1 7/8, HFC, 3' Magnaflow Exhaust, JLT CAI, Elite CC V2, BO White Stage 2 TB, GM 3.91 Gears, DSS CF Driveshaft, BMR Bushing Kit.... . Tuned by JTM Motorsports 540 Hp 550Tq on 9PSI Axles, Monster Clutch, Hotchkis TVS Track Pack kit.......For 2018.

07-05-2015, 06:45 PM	#5
Desert Dweller Drives: 2015 Z/28 #334 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 167 View My Garage	^^^^This^^^^^ It would worry me. Can get a new one at some dealerships right now for close to $60k. __________________

07-05-2015, 07:05 PM	#7
RLHMARINES 1st Civ. Div. Drives: Camaroless for now...RIP "Big SexZ" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,729	If its at a GM store then it should be sold under the certified program which includes additional warranty coverages plus a more detailed inspection checkout. But nothing is better than your own intuition once you've had a chance to kick the tires in person, just use your best judgment and be willing to walk away if you see something out of sorts on the car or with the deal. Good Luck and enjoy the ride home. __________________ Swift....Silent....Deadly

07-05-2015, 06:11 PM	#2
Bizaro Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Redhot 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 1,408	Hey Splat wheres this car located? You would be the only guy around us with a Z28 thats for sure

07-05-2015, 06:26 PM	#4
LateBrakeU2 Drives: 15 RH Z/28, 23LT1VOM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 842	If it's that red one in Pa, it's a CTF car. Regardless,if there's one car I would never buy with that level of mileage it would be one of these. Could have been tracked,and the skill set of the previous operators is very diverse. Whatever the cosmetic appearance,the car can only tell you so much about the mechanical..impossible to gauge the level of abuse(overrevved, burnouts, off track excursions) I would highly suggest spending more and buying new, or from an original owner. Good luck!

07-05-2015, 06:46 PM	#6
IMPERIALBLUE2SS Drives: 2010 imperial blue LS3 M6 2SSRS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Virginia beach Virginia Posts: 210	Ask for a carfax , how long did they own it? Look underneath the car that'll tell you a lot. Burn outs etc. Look at the tires if they're original and don't look abused that's a good sign. A lot of people buy those cars, they never see a track they decide it's too impractical and trade it. Besides its in the northeast can only drive so many months of the year..

07-05-2015, 07:16 PM	#8
moodster Drives: Silver Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 18	What's a CTF car?

07-05-2015, 07:35 PM	#10
Bizaro Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Redhot 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 1,408	I think you should wait until the 6th gen hits the dealer floors and the remaining z28 will drop in price it wont be long now.

07-05-2015, 08:41 PM	#13
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	OP, you stated that the ones close to you are at 80kplus , and that you know off some at around mid 60k ,but at 1k miles away . Lets say that we are talking about close to 20k difference , i will drive you there and back for half the diffrence in price , win win !