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A few minor sensors went bad in the first few years of ownership. Over the years, I've replaced a water pump, a few thermostats, and other maintenance items. Biggest expendature ever was a new brake master cylinder at 120K miles.
In 14 years and 130K miles, the car has been a low-maintenance dream. With Tuned-Port Injection, the car still beats new Mustangs at the stoplights. Current mileage is about 17 around town and 27 on the highway.
Not quite. I don't think you could beat new Mustangs on the 1/4 mile. Or even '87 on up Mustangs.
Somebody obviously does not know the power of the 305 that Chevy has.
I agree.
My old Cougar beat a Mustang, a 1992 GT.
Ever think that the drivers of those new mustangs were either: not trying to race you, or didn't know how to accelerate well- spending all their time making smoke?
I had a Z-28 that I just recently sold. As a man I am not to proud to share, I cried when it was gone. It was the "BEST" car I ever had. The only things I had go out on it was the speedometer, transmission oil coolers, and the paint job. I would definitely buy a brand new one if I could.
I too, had a 1985 Z-28 and used to smoke Mustangs up to 95 model year. Any one who denies that is just a poor, blue oval fan who is in denial.
I have an 84 Z-28 and love to blow past mustangs, long live Chevy!
I bought an 84 Z-28 and just replaced the motor. The old one had over 300k miles or so. Even that old motor would still make people sick when it was put down. Now with this new touched up motor, other drivers are scared to be at lights with me, even a 91 pro-street Mustang. The only problem is my transmission.
I'm getting one for $800 next week.. 120k and still running sweet. This review is making me feel much better about the purchase, then again my last car was a FORD:P I can't wait to smoke all those plastic hyped-up silly looking Hondas that obviously will never be as good looking, powerful and respectable as the '85 Camero Z28:)
I just received a 1985 Z-28 for some work I've done with a friend, Me and a friend have recently rebuilt the 305 and upgraded a little. I must say, even as a ford and chevy fan, the Z-28 still leaves mustangs way behind.
I have seen my 1985 Camero with a big block 454 bored 30 over beat a high performance Camero with a 327 bored 80 over and has all the high tech engine stuff and I built mine by myself from 12 different cars. So its not that you have the money to build a awesome Hot Rod its just how you race that Hot Rod.
I too had a brand new 85 Z/28 IROC. I kick myself in the
a-- for selling it, but my family got to big for the car. It was by far the best car I have ever driven or owned. I have a 68 RS, Z/28 now and am considering trading for a sweet IROC-Z. Even at 43 years old, she left quiet an impression on me!
I just recently purchased a red 1984 camero z28 with a carbaurated 350,700r transmission, and posi rear end and I'm killing new mustangs they don't match up to anything bigger than a 305.
I've had mustangs and camaros, but as a chevy guy camaros are still better and faster than a ford mustang... my 2.8 v6 will outrun most 302s.
C'mon people... Camaros from the 80's NEVER were faster than the same year Mustangs. I had two Mustangs and they could easily beat any Camaro... even the 5.7 due to it's pitiful automatic. I am talking stock to stock on these cars... The Mustangs were lighter and more powerful so it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that it only adds up to a faster car. I met a guy with an '87 IROC in 1988 and he said the only car he ever lost to consistently was the 5.0 Mustang. Even the mags like Car and Driver and Motor Trend praised the Mustangs in the 80's as the "best bang for the buck" year after year from '87 up. To claim your Camaro is faster than a Mustang is just ludicrous. The Mustang driver you raced probably wasn't wasting his time on you. I never bothered racing Camaros with mine because I knew I could beat them. It is more fun when it is a fair race... Mustang to Mustang. Oh, and I am not even commenting about the V-6 guy claiming to beat 302's... PULLEEEAAZZZEEE!!