potential ZR1 purchase

[JT66]

I am looking at a 90 ZR1 with 73k miles, what should I be concerned with of look for when I go and see it and drive? Always wanted a ZR1 and this my be the one...

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by JT66

I am looking at a 90 ZR1 with 73k miles, what should I be concerned with of look for when I go and see it and drive? Always wanted a ZR1 and this my be the one...

JT,

There are enough members of the Registry nearby u who probably would tag along to help look at it.

[JT66]

Thanks....I am in Monmouth County NJ and taking a look tomorrow. Seller says the master cylinder needs replacement and he will do it soon, so tomorrow is just a cosmetic looking visit...and a listen

[Vette73]

Can you give us a few more details? Any mods? Price? Have injectors been changed?
Motor is pretty bullet proof if maintained properly..

[JT66]

Red/Saddle 73K miles current owner 10 years, 5k miles in last 10 years. Injectors were changed. Only cosmetic issues are corner of front and rear bumper have clearcoat peel.
price - $14K

Will know more tomorrow when I look at it

[JT66]

all stock...no mods

[rush91]

Sounds like a fair price with the miles and paint issues.....I would, when and if you get to test drive it, make sure you turn the power key to full. These Z's are a different animal when that key is turned on and all 16 injectors come to life. And if any motor issues are present, they will reveal themselves. Check the little things, does the antenna work, and radio. All weather-strip seals good, or cracked and need replaced. As stated before, the engines are pretty much bulletproof if maintained. But the little things on a 26 year old car can add up quickly, trust me...... Just be patient.

[Vette73]

if it's sll stock the car should idle around 650-700 in neutral..If it searches, than maybe there could be vacuum leaks under the plenum....If the car is otherwise really clean, I wouldn't let it bother you...Removing the plenum ( which is something that every ZR-1 owner should know how to do at least once) is not that difficult..Remember, your plug wires,starter,some vacuum lines and coil packs are underneath the plenum..

[JT66]

Thanks for the tips, I really appreciate the help.

[Mystic ZR-1]

Originally Posted by Vette73

if it's sll stock the car should idle around 650-700 in neutral..If it searches, than maybe there could be vacuum leaks under the plenum....If the car is otherwise really clean, I wouldn't let it bother you...Removing the plenum ( which is something that every ZR-1 owner should know how to do at least once) is not that difficult..Remember, your plug wires,starter,some vacuum lines and coil packs are underneath the plenum..

Everything but the gas cap is under the plenum....😄