Questions about a 92 I'm looking at.

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Originally Posted by Ccmano

If your going to buy a 25 year old car you must expect things will go wrong with it. The issues with ZR-1s are well known and well documented. They will happen. Be prepared to either do the repair work on your own or be prepared to the write a hefty check for someone else to do it. This is not just for Z’s but for any older car. After many years in this hobby I have found that there is no way to guarantee minimal exposure to breakdowns and repair expense. Sure, you might get lucky and find one that will need minimal care. The odds, however, are against you there.



This forum and (most importantly it people) are a fabulous resource (better than most) to guide owners through the ins and outs, pleasures and trials of these unique cars. Everything you need is here to make ownership of a Z a wonderful experience.



Embrace these concepts and you will be a happy owner. The wrong expectations will make you regret you ever bought a Z.



The following comment is not directed at the OP...

Over the years I have seen countless posts here and elsewhere with people complaining about cars they bought that need one repair after another. This hobby is not just about driving these cars, it about learning them inside and out, then the challenge of doing the work yourself and the reward of a better performing car. For those not willing to learn and work, at the very least, they should be prepared to spend significant sums of money to maintain the cars. People who complain about reliability and are not willing to do one of the two items outlined above have no business in this hobby.



Sorry for the rant, didn’t mean to hijack your thread.

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Very well said and so true. You’re spot on in every respect.


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