The entire car needs some basic service. The brake pads need to be replaced, as well as the brake fluids. Some interior parts need to be replaced. The transmission filter and transmission pan gasket need to be replaced as well as the transmission fluid.
For my first car is was a good deal at $4200. So far I've spent $50 for a missing emblem and door arm rest which seem to be a constant problem with these after 1988. However they are cheap to replace entirely and with a couple of hours of work and some glue you can fix them instead for about $5.
The great up is that you can get seats for these older ones out of a newer 4th gen Camaro. For about $500 off Ebay you can get a complete front and rear leather set that will fit with just a couple hours of work and some basic tools.
Pick and pulls have an endless list of parts for these cars so if any part breaks or needs replacing cheap ones are readily available.
Performance parts are plentiful and cheap!!
This car is a convertible however. I regret getting that now. GM didn't make them for this generation, it seems they hired another company to do the conversions so there are many compatibility issues with parts for the tops and finding parts is out of the question. I don't want to know what the price for a frame is because a new cloth top itself is $350 and you have to measure and really guess which you have.
This engine will easily get another 100,000 miles. You can feel it. Gas is OK if you don't plan to use it as a serious commuter car. The car is not really designed to handle that it seems and I have read that the engine can't really hold up with major mileage. Expect rebuilds if you drive a lot.
Tires go by fast too, maybe I floor it too much, it will burnout without much trouble!
You can do the work to the entire car with a $10 repair guide. This is a great first car and will work great for people who like playing with their cars.
Hey, I know what you're going through, I just bought a 1989 Chevy RS.. I love it. I have already replaced the stereo, speakers, and starter. Other than that, it's been great..
My name is Paul. I just bought a 1988 black on black on grey chevy camaro unmarked RS with a 305. Not a tpi. I am 16 years old and this is my first car. I am really excited. It does have a convertible top, and it pretty much fits that description you gave exactly. The passenger side door armrest just popped out a screw and now its hangin, but my Dad owns a business called Paul's Auto Body in Folsom Pennsylvania. I always have a place to run to with any problems. If you have any more information on these cars, 1988 Camaros, write to me at Challenger_318@yahoo.com. I will readily respond to any questions or comments. Thanks
Paul.
I recently purchased a 1988 Camaro RS, V6 2.8L, and was wondering if anyone knows how to remove the transmission gauge, if so please write to yeahwhatever17@hotmail.com. Any info on this type model and parts will be greatly appreciated!!!
Hey, I recently just bought a second car to be shared between my wife and i. she was driving a 305ci 1992 camaro RS until her brother came back from iraq and 'borrowed' it... into a ditch. so when my friend Poncho was selling his 1989 Iroc-Z28 350ci for $3000, I had to jump on it. it sounds and runs great, needs new idle sensor and speedometer/odometer doesn't work, but it looks promising, wish me luck!!
Hey paul, I'm also 16 and I'm running down to rhodeisland to pick up a white '88 350 v8 camaro, but the one of the coolant lines is leaking. I think it is the lower line. is it hard to replace or can it be done fairly easily? please reply before sunday. thank you.
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