hey guys new to the forum and will be looking at a 85 with 35K miles this weekend and needing your input, its 2 tone gray with recent SS exhast system. Pictures look great but needing suggestions what to look out for , private owner is asking $8,500 thanx for your suggestions.

 

anyone?????

 

Welcome to the forum.

Sorry I missed your post, been kind of busy.

I assume that you've checked various online sources. Check everything operationally from front to rear. If you're not familiar w/ C4s, then take someone who is w/ you to check it out.

 

have looked at a few 85-87 vettes some good some ok and some not so good, Im seeing some with over 100k miles, is that normal for those yrs ??

 

Yeah since they're approaching 30 years.

 

LOOKED AT A VERY CLEAN 92 YESTERDAY with 124 miles, the guy had replaced some parts adding up to $3000 . it drove out nice with no odd noises.
but while driving the "check engine light came on, the owner didn't seem to know anything about it. My question is "should I be concerned with the high mileage and should I have any other concerns to watch for ?? thanx

 

I'd definitely get a scan for the DTC that set the MIL. Most auto parts stores will do it for free if you don't have a scan tool. BTW, if you do get a older Corvette, recommend arming yourself w/ a good one. Make sure it's compatible w/ both OBD I and OBD II ('96 and up).

With 124K miles it will probably need a clutch if it hasn't already been replaced. Also I believe the '92 had the Optispark which was located below the water pump. Usually when the water pump goes, it leaks onto the Optispark and takes it w/ it.

 

thanx for the reply, your the only one that seems to respond. anyway the opti spark has been replaced and like you said, the water got to it. Its an automatic and seems to shift fine in the city altho didn't open it up. what do you mean by "arming myself?


anyway only thing that bothers me is the mileage and "check engine light" so I wrote the guy asking if he would have it checked out but haven't heard back,other than that its a beautiful car!

 

Just meant that you should get a scan tool. Also a factory service manual if you plan to do your own wrenching.