Well, I think It's Now Time to Find My ZR-1

[RichieDMD]

Originally Posted by HAWAIIZR-1

I remember you from when you were first searching. Glad to hear you are still pursuing the dream and taking your time to find the ?right? car. Here is a buyer?s guide from the Registry:

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Market...yersGuide.aspx

My 95 (3rd Z) purchased in 2016 had 28K miles at that time. Everything was working and still does so I was very fortunate and the reason I bought it despite was I checking it out for someone else (they decided they wanted a different color). I would ask for help from one of the Z veterans here in the area where your potential car is. Some of the brothers here will check it out for you. The best way is to have it checked in person by someone you trust. Best wishes in your quest.

Aloha!
Craig


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Thank you Craig. I was planning on seeing if anyone here was nearby and could check it...or I'll find a local shop to look it over.

I've been reading and learning for over a year now and am finally ready to do this. I'm super excited and hope this is the right car.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Originally Posted by RichieDMD

Thank you Craig. I was planning on seeing if anyone here was nearby and could check it...or I'll find a local shop to look it over.



I've been reading and learning for over a year now and am finally ready to do this. I'm super excited and hope this is the right car.

You are welcome. That is great if you can find someone that understands these cars. A local shop would be better than nothing. A well-cared for car by a member or enthusiast should already be in top running condition so hopefully that is the case. If the seller is a well known member here the car may already be well known too. Best wishes and I hope it is the right car too. [emoji1374]🤙🏼


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[Z51JEFF]

Where is the car located?

[RichieDMD]

Originally Posted by Z51JEFF

Where is the car located?

Somewhere in the Bay Area...don't have specifics yet. I sent the owner a PM on the Corvette forum yesterday and waiting to hear back.

[RichieDMD]

So, the owner responded to my questions and so far things look good. Still waiting on photos and exact location of the car.

Here are the questions I asked and the owner's resposes:

First, are there are dings, cracks, or damage to paint or body? NO
Does the A/C work and blow cold? Yes
Does the windshield have delamination present? Yes
Do power windows, seats, and adjustable suspension work? windows/seats, Yes - suspension, I assume so
Does the stereo (including CD and tape deck) work? Yes, but slight buzz just when the radio comes on
Do any interior buttons not work or function properly? Yes
Do the headlights come up and down smoothly? Yes, at least the last time I turned them on, but it has been a while
Does the car come with the original owners manual and targa top wrench? Are there any original window stickers? I have the original manual (and VHS tape), top wrench, and reproduction window sticker/build sheet
Do you have a maintenance history for the car? Not much from the first two owners, I believe I'm the third,, I have receipts for everything I've done. I do know before I owned the car the plenum must have been pulled
Does the car have any history of accidents? Not that I know of
Does it have a clean title? Yes, although when I purchased the car I ran a CARFAX which noted a mileage inconsistency. What was explained to me was the car was purchased new in San Rafael CA by a guy that owned some sort of company. I believe the car was actually purchased in the name of the company. At some point after purchasing the car the company moved to Florida, but the guy that bought the car and the car stayed in the San Rafael area. However the car was reregistered to the new Florida company address. I was told that during the title transfer from California to Florida a clerical error must have occurred that resulted in the CARFAX mileage inconsistency.
Along with a few other things, I have replaced the clutch master/slave cylinders. Also within the past few thousand miles, I had the brake master cylinder and brake pads replaced.
Let me know if you have any additional questions. Please let me know before I take and send pictures that you still have interest in my car.

I told him that I am interested and asked for photos. I also asked:

Just to clarify (as my question poorly worded)...all the interior buttons function properly?
Does the steering column have any play in it?
Does the car run and drive properly?

I also asked for a location and if he would be opposed if I had someone come and look at it.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what else I should ask?

[rush91]

Ask how good the weather stripping is. 30 year old rubber is 30 year old rubber.....And while on rubber ask about the tires and when they were last replaced , if ever. Tires for these cars are not cheap.

[RichieDMD]

Originally Posted by rush91

Ask how good the weather stripping is. 30 year old rubber is 30 year old rubber.....And while on rubber ask about the tires and when they were last replaced , if ever. Tires for these cars are not cheap.

Car has new Michelin tires, I will ask about the weather stripping. I also know that it is ZR-1 #121 and does not have double Dunn heads.

[RichieDMD]

So, I got photos from the owner of the car. Car looks really clean. I don't see any obvious defects in paint or body. Delamination of the windshield looks pretty isolated to the perimeter. Engine looks clean (a little dusty) but I don't see any evidence of fluids leaking in the photos. Interior looks to be in great shape.

There is no way for me to view the car in person...so there is gonna be a degree of risk here. Is there anything I can/should do to minimize that risk?

I also ran a CarFax on it and it looks good. 3 Owners, no accidents or any issues with title.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Post the city and state and see if someone here is willing to check it for you. Depending how far offer you pay something for time and gas or whatever. It would be worthwhile unless you feel comfortable enough to buy it as is.


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[RichieDMD]

Originally Posted by HAWAIIZR-1

Post the city and state and see if someone here is willing to check it for you. Depending how far offer you pay something for time and gas or whatever. It would be worthwhile unless you feel comfortable enough to buy it as is.


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The car is in Hayward, CA.