Possible ZR-1 Purchase - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

DavidMKelly · 12-10-2005

Hello All

I'm a long time ZR-1 lover contemplating my first purchase. I'm originally from England where such toys are hideously expensive (I was once quoted $7000 for insuring a base model C4!) but having moved to Canada there finally is the possibility of achieving my dream.

I'm not a millionaire, nor likely to be one any time soon, and when I saw the Black/Grey ZR-1 listed by Ken Bellock it looked like a good buy. The things he lists the car as needing dont sound especially onerous.

I'd appreciate any feedback on what people think of this as a purchase. Is anyone in that area? Do they know the car at all?

Thanks very much in advance

Dave

Kevin · 12-10-2005

i think we could use a bit more information on the car before we can really help you

DavidMKelly · 12-10-2005

Sorry. It's listed in the for sale section at Zr1.net

1990 Black/Grey 64,200 $15,500

DESCRIPTION/OPTIONS= This car has been on the cover of "King of the Hill" magazine! Ported intake, hurst short shifter, chip, corsa exhaust, brand new clutch/flywheel/transmission. A true Beast at just under 400hp to the rear wheels!! Includes dyno sheets, 91 service manuals, original owners manual and VHS tape, car cover, and glass top! It has never been smoked in, and only shows wear on the drivers side, left side cushion. Why is it so cheap? The car does not come with a stereo, it needs a new engine oil temperature sensor, and will need new rubber soon, besides that, it's in perfect shape!

Aurora40 · 12-10-2005

Seems like a lot of car for the money to me, assuming it's in good shape. It might be nicer to have 1990 service manuals, but not a big deal...

bobbyhi · 12-10-2005

The price does sound pretty good. I guess that I would have to really have it inspected and drive before purchasing. Could be other "things" wrong that may not be listed. Make sure the tranny is in good working order. No grinding between gears for example. Good luck....

ZR-1 Mack · 12-11-2005

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Originally Posted by bobbyhi

The price does sound pretty good. I guess that I would have to really have it inspected and drive before purchasing. Could be other "things" wrong that may not be listed. Make sure the tranny is in good working order. No grinding between gears for example. Good luck....

The price is below market... I gotta wonder why

cwmoss · 12-11-2005

I was wondering the same thing too. When I bought mine (94), I did a lot of research, and decided to go with the 405 cars (93-95). See if you can find out if it has the original engine. They had some problems with the early cars, not major, but they did replace some engines.

DavidMKelly · 12-10-2005

Who would be the best people to go to for an inspection? Anyone got any idea of how much it would cost to get it inspected?

Dave

Kevin · 12-10-2005

have an owner of a ZR-1 go and look at it.

bobbyhi · 12-10-2005

Dave,

If you posted where you live I'm sure someone in that area would be more than willing to help out.

12-10-2005	#1
DavidMKelly Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9	Possible ZR-1 Purchase Hello All I'm a long time ZR-1 lover contemplating my first purchase. I'm originally from England where such toys are hideously expensive (I was once quoted $7000 for insuring a base model C4!) but having moved to Canada there finally is the possibility of achieving my dream. I'm not a millionaire, nor likely to be one any time soon, and when I saw the Black/Grey ZR-1 listed by Ken Bellock it looked like a good buy. The things he lists the car as needing dont sound especially onerous. I'd appreciate any feedback on what people think of this as a purchase. Is anyone in that area? Do they know the car at all? Thanks very much in advance Dave

12-10-2005	#2
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: Possible ZR-1 Purchase i think we could use a bit more information on the car before we can really help you __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

12-10-2005	#3
DavidMKelly Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9	Re: Possible ZR-1 Purchase Sorry. It's listed in the for sale section at Zr1.net 1990 Black/Grey 64,200 $15,500 DESCRIPTION/OPTIONS= This car has been on the cover of "King of the Hill" magazine! Ported intake, hurst short shifter, chip, corsa exhaust, brand new clutch/flywheel/transmission. A true Beast at just under 400hp to the rear wheels!! Includes dyno sheets, 91 service manuals, original owners manual and VHS tape, car cover, and glass top! It has never been smoked in, and only shows wear on the drivers side, left side cushion. Why is it so cheap? The car does not come with a stereo, it needs a new engine oil temperature sensor, and will need new rubber soon, besides that, it's in perfect shape!

12-10-2005	#4
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	Re: Possible ZR-1 Purchase Seems like a lot of car for the money to me, assuming it's in good shape. It might be nicer to have 1990 service manuals, but not a big deal... __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

12-10-2005	#5
bobbyhi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mendota Heights, MN. 55120 Posts: 984	Re: Possible ZR-1 Purchase The price does sound pretty good. I guess that I would have to really have it inspected and drive before purchasing. Could be other "things" wrong that may not be listed. Make sure the tranny is in good working order. No grinding between gears for example. Good luck.... __________________ Bob Anderson 1990 #2405 White/Gray Haibeck chip,4:09 gears,Power Effects Exhaust,5 spoke chrome,C5 brakes,49th Street rockers,K&N,Hurst,Headers,Upper & lower ported Minnesota State Director Founding Member #19

12-11-2005	#7
cwmoss Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Caldwell, Texas Posts: 30	Re: Possible ZR-1 Purchase I was wondering the same thing too. When I bought mine (94), I did a lot of research, and decided to go with the 405 cars (93-95). See if you can find out if it has the original engine. They had some problems with the early cars, not major, but they did replace some engines.

12-10-2005	#8
DavidMKelly Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 9	Re: Possible ZR-1 Purchase Who would be the best people to go to for an inspection? Anyone got any idea of how much it would cost to get it inspected? Dave

12-10-2005	#9
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: Possible ZR-1 Purchase have an owner of a ZR-1 go and look at it. __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

12-10-2005	#10
bobbyhi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mendota Heights, MN. 55120 Posts: 984	Re: Possible ZR-1 Purchase Dave, If you posted where you live I'm sure someone in that area would be more than willing to help out. __________________ Bob Anderson 1990 #2405 White/Gray Haibeck chip,4:09 gears,Power Effects Exhaust,5 spoke chrome,C5 brakes,49th Street rockers,K&N,Hurst,Headers,Upper & lower ported Minnesota State Director Founding Member #19