Scariest ZR-1 risks

[t3404eo]

I'm close to purchasing a 90 Z with 600 miles and since I'm not interested in owing a trailer queen, I'm thinking of driving it home (2200 miles) for the joy of seeing the USA in my Chevrolet. It's had a battery and the fuel pumps replaced including a flush of the fuel tank and I'm told it "runs great". What are the scariest issues I might face if I attempted to drive it home vs. shipping?

[lfalzarano]

Age of tires at least!


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[secondchance]

Congratulations! With only 600 miles, she might still be on 18 year old gatorbacks. If so, at best traction will be horrible and at worst, risking a blow out.

[t3404eo]

Tires certainly make sense.

[tpepmeie]

Originally Posted by secondchance

Congratulations! With only 600 miles, she might still be on 18 year old gatorbacks. If so, at best traction will be horrible and at worst, risking a blow out.

make that 28 year old gatorbacks!

[t3404eo]

So, other than the tires, any other issues? I've read horror stories about the spark plugs, wires and coil packs? Any other thoughts?

[Riviera]

I would also be concerned about the injectors.

[efnfast]

Originally Posted by t3404eo

So, other than the tires, any other issues? I've read horror stories about the spark plugs, wires and coil packs? Any other thoughts?

There is always maintenance.
Don't forget, you're going to read about every problem here.
I'd be worried about injectors and tires also.
Will you have access to the forum while on the road? -Steve

[A1990]

You indicate that you are not interested in a trailer queen, but you are going to buy one?

My biggest concern is that you will pay a premium for a 600 mile car, then by the time you get it home, you will have a car worth half of what you paid for it.

If that is okay with you, buy it and drive away.

[tomcat]

Hey Man,

Drive your ZR1 home, you'll be fine. I drove my ZR1 home from Wisconsin to Vancouver Washington. With only 1 issue, people staring.

Manfred E.....Black #906