Looking at a 91 ZR1 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

brivette91 · 11-16-2017

Hi there,
I'm looking to purchase a 91 ZR1 with 68,000 miles, I have owned 4 regular C4's. Is there anything special i should be looking for? This is a 1 owner car, with black interior and is dark Red Metallic. the seats are in great shape and the windshield is in good shape. thanks for your assistance.
Brian

Blackbelt · 11-16-2017

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Originally Posted by brivette91

Hi there,
I'm looking to purchase a 91 ZR1 with 68,000 miles, I have owned 4 regular C4's. Is there anything special i should be looking for? This is a 1 owner car, with black interior and is dark Red Metallic. the seats are in great shape and the windshield is in good shape. thanks for your assistance.
Brian

Is it the one at Chapman Chevrolet? Just out of curiosity... which ever one it is see if you can get service history.. have the injectors ever been replaced? Have you driven it? Oil leaks? If we are talking about the same car why were the seats recovered and what else has been replaced and why?

brivette91 · 11-16-2017

I know those we not the original seats they are they vinyl type seat covers but here in AZ those would be ok. I comes with all documentation, has pizza box and the window sticker and build sheet and both tops. I have driven it already it doesn’t smoke upon startup or while driving it. I just don’t want to buy it then pour a ton of money into it.

XfireZ51 · 11-16-2017

There are several registry members in AZ that could help u assess the condition of the car.

Blackbelt · 11-16-2017

Does the documentation show repairs, receipts etc? The LT5 is pretty dam bullet proof. Expect the normal C4 stuff that will nickle and dime you. Weather stripping, bose system etc sports seats operate correctly, etc.

I haven't met a C4 owner that hasn't had to put money into their Car at some point. Get a member to help you check out if you are worried. At the end of the day if it looks mechanically sound and you don't mind spending some money on the "normal c4" and 27 year old car stuff buy it. These cars are amazing!

Blackbelt · 11-16-2017

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

Check that out too

32valvesftw · 11-16-2017

The engines are pretty robust, you have had C4s so you know about the car in general. As others have said if the Injectors are original they may have to be changed and probably should be.
Make sure the suspension changes when you activate the different modes.
Do you plan on doing maintenance items yourself or take it somewhere for service?

PhillipsLT5 · 11-16-2017

Dont be worried about 68K, my car has 84K and runs great, asking price?, dealer or private? Last 4 of VIN?
I could look at it on weekends, I would suggest to buy a car from a member on this forum that has been sorted out

PhillipsLT5 · 11-16-2017

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Originally Posted by Blackbelt

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

Check that out too

Great info

11-16-2017	#1
brivette91 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Tempe,AZ Posts: 2	Looking at a 91 ZR1 Hi there, I'm looking to purchase a 91 ZR1 with 68,000 miles, I have owned 4 regular C4's. Is there anything special i should be looking for? This is a 1 owner car, with black interior and is dark Red Metallic. the seats are in great shape and the windshield is in good shape. thanks for your assistance. Brian

11-16-2017	#3
brivette91 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Tempe,AZ Posts: 2	Re: Looking at a 91 ZR1 I know those we not the original seats they are they vinyl type seat covers but here in AZ those would be ok. I comes with all documentation, has pizza box and the window sticker and build sheet and both tops. I have driven it already it doesn’t smoke upon startup or while driving it. I just don’t want to buy it then pour a ton of money into it.

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XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,700	Re: Looking at a 91 ZR1 There are several registry members in AZ that could help u assess the condition of the car. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

11-16-2017	#5
Blackbelt Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Menifee Posts: 50	Re: Looking at a 91 ZR1 Does the documentation show repairs, receipts etc? The LT5 is pretty dam bullet proof. Expect the normal C4 stuff that will nickle and dime you. Weather stripping, bose system etc sports seats operate correctly, etc. I haven't met a C4 owner that hasn't had to put money into their Car at some point. Get a member to help you check out if you are worried. At the end of the day if it looks mechanically sound and you don't mind spending some money on the "normal c4" and 27 year old car stuff buy it. These cars are amazing!

11-16-2017	#6
Blackbelt Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Menifee Posts: 50	Re: Looking at a 91 ZR1 http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Market...yersGuide.aspx Check that out too

11-16-2017	#7
32valvesftw Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 530	Re: Looking at a 91 ZR1 The engines are pretty robust, you have had C4s so you know about the car in general. As others have said if the Injectors are original they may have to be changed and probably should be. Make sure the suspension changes when you activate the different modes. Do you plan on doing maintenance items yourself or take it somewhere for service?

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PhillipsLT5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,452	Re: Looking at a 91 ZR1 Dont be worried about 68K, my car has 84K and runs great, asking price?, dealer or private? Last 4 of VIN? I could look at it on weekends, I would suggest to buy a car from a member on this forum that has been sorted out Last edited by PhillipsLT5; 11-16-2017 at 08:07 PM.