Car Gearheads

Buying a used car can at times be a bit of a crap shoot. Most used cars are sold “as is” with no warranty or guarantee. The car you buy today may very well fall apart tomorrow. But by knowing a little about what to watch for, you can improve your odds of buying a car that still has plenty of life left muscle car insurance.

The first tip is to not judge a book by its cover. If a car is beat up on the outside, that’s one thing. But if the interior is in good shape and the engine runs well, then it’s a sign that the owner probably took good care of it while the exterior simply took some bad 69 camaro for sale.

However, a car with an excessively damaged body could result in a bent frame which can be dangerous. When test driving the vehicle, check to make sure that the car doesn’t pull to one side or the other and that it runs 1967 camaro for sale.

The next tip is to consider reputation. Certain brands of cars are known for their reliability and long lasting nature. Some manufacturers have been around for quite awhile and have built a strong reputation for long-lived motors. Japanese imports, for example, are built to high standards and, therefore, are often able to go well beyond 200,000 miles.

Luxury vehicles especially, in order to create as smooth a ride as possible, are machined to such a high precision that often even a poorly cared for car will have an engine that just never dies.

The third tip is to consider having a third-party auto shop give the car a look over. You will likely have to pay out of your own pocket, but if you start getting serious about purchasing a particular vehicle, spending a hundred dollars or so now could save you potentially thousands of dollars in future repair costs.

And if the mechanic finds everything is in working order, then you’ve purchased yourself some peace of mind knowing that the car is likely to give you plenty of miles of usefulness.

Looking for used cars can be time consuming and, at times, rather trying. But knowing beforehand what to look for will save you both time and money in the long run. Good luck on finding that perfect used car! Be patient, do your research, and evaluate your needs prior to stepping onto the used car lot. Making a plan will help you get the most out of your budget and your needs.

Starting in 1967, Chevrolet introduced a vehicle that would rival the Ford Mustang. The vehicle was called the Camaro. Meaning “friend” in French, some laughed because in Spanish, “camaro” meant “shrimp.” However, no one was laughing when the Camaro was tearing up the streets and blowing the doors off the Mustang.

These are starting to become quite rare and if found in good condition, they are not cheap used cars anymore but are worth a good sum of money. Most Camaros have hidden damage and some have hidden meaning. Checking the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a good place to start to determine the authenticity of the Camaro you are wanting to purchase.

Since the Camaro was of Unibody construction, you will certainly want to check for frame damage or frame rot. Begin your search by writing a list of what you want in a Camaro such as engine size, model, transmission type or whether or not you want a Camaro with matching numbers. Having a Camaro with matching numbers means that the transmission, engine and rear axle numbers all match. These are extremely hard to find vehicles and if found, will be very expensive to procure.

Car Swaps and Hot Rod Associations

If you are lucky enough to find used vehicles like a Camaro and wish to do the work yourself, there are numerous sources to find reproduction parts that will fit like a glove and not burn a hole in your budget. One place to check is the Internet; just watch out for shipping costs. There are also parts to be had at swap meets or at car shows, but your best place to find quality parts is to talk with the members of your local hot rod association.

The Camaro Search Begins

Searching for and finding a Camaro will be relatively easy thanks to the power of the Internet. As of writing this article, there are over 3,800 Camaros listed for sale on websites with prices starting from $1,500 to $275,000. You may have to drive quite a distance to retrieve your vehicle or it could very well be in the next town over. Wherever your Camaro is, know that what waits for you is a lot of history and good times when you drive it down the street.

"NEW YORK — General Motors is considering a four-cylinder engine for the new Chevrolet Camaro as a response to rising fuel prices. Speaking on the sidelines of the New York auto show, GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said the drivetrain under consideration for the Camaro is the same high-performance one used in the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky roadsters. It’s a 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injected four-cylinder rated at 260 hp. Lutz said that if fuel prices continue to climb, the four-cylinder Camaro could see production."

Listen, I can understand the tempation in putting a 4-banger into the Chevy Camaro.  More fuel efficient, possibly relatively "zippy".  But the average Camaro buyer WANTS, nay NEEDS a big-freaking-block under the hood of his ride. Pony Cars are supposed to be BIG engine, cheap cars.  That’s the definition.  It’s not a suggestion. Anything otherwise then just do us a favor and don’t call it a Camaro.  I think Fiero is available…