Question about a 2000 Z I'm looking at...

[ISU5point7]

Hi guys, I just had a quick question regarding the worth of a car I'm looking at.

It's a 2000 Z28 6 spd with 75,000 miles

It has the police interceptor package and seems to be in good condition.

They want $14,995 for it and it seems to be in good shape exterior-wise. I'm going back this weekend to datalog it with my friend and see what kind of shape the motor is in.

Questions...

1. What exactly is the police interceptor package? It has a badge under the Z28 and everything so I guess it's a legit package. I've never heard of it.

2. Is a 2000 model with 75k really worth $15k? That's a LOT of miles and I'll be commuting to and from school next year so that's going to pack miles on too. I know these motors are strong as hell and can last forever but I need something reliable.

3. Would you buy it? (I do plan on trying to get him down to 14k or 13.5k)

[mr._bowtie]

I would definatly try and talk them down as much as you can. I am not sure about the interceptor package?? Is it a ex-cop car or something like that?? Yes the car is very reliable and you can expect around 25 mpg on the highway. I would have to see the car and test drive it before I could tell if id buy it for that much with those miles.

It would somewhat depend on what exactly that package is for me... if its actually has so good factory performance parts it may be wroth a little more??

[SScoulter]

I read somewhere the police Z-28 cars all come from SLP. The don't have Hood/tail like the SS. But they have the suspension and cat back and some other goodies like no EGR valve. So I've heard that are hot rodded a little bit from SLP.

Hope this helps. Sam

[Casper97]

I would not pay that for 75,000 miles. You CAN get one with less miles for sure!!!!

[samon8ive]

I have seen an in service police interceptor camaro. Te nevada highway patrol uses them. Supposed to be fast and tough. I would love to buy one with the lights and everything. Then I could hit the lights and speed "legally."

[Anniversary "Z"]

I agree with everybody's comments thus far. Another thing to think about if it was a police car. Some Barney was driving a very powerful car that he didn't have any money into and didn't have to fix. Tell me how well do you think it was taken care of?

[mr._bowtie]

GOOD POINT Anniversary Z!!!!!!!!!!

[2000 camz]

If I remember correctly, if it is a ex-cop car, it should not have t-tops, so the lights could be mounted on the roof. I could be wrong but I also though they were all automatic. They were essentially a base model Z28 with no options. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[simmeth]

Yeah, a police interceptor with a manual doesn't sound right....

I'd look into it. And like Anniversary Z said, think if you were in that position, its pretty much like having a rental car if there was a cop driving it. You know how much fun someone would have in a rental Z28? Besides, I don't think that cops take good care of the cars that they use, i've seen the way they drive those things on cold starts.

[weaponZ]

try doing a carfax.

to give you a idea there is a local 2000 Z28 with 41k miles going for 9999.00

if you can work him down to 12.5 then it would be a decent price.IMO

[ISU5point7]

Originally posted by weaponZ
try doing a carfax.

Good call. I'll have to grab the VIN.

[SocalSS]

If you ask the dealer they might already have it. That way you don't have to pay for it. Thats what I did and they let me see it.

[WS6Clint]

If it is an interceptor look on the RPO sticker on the drivers door near the lock in the jam area. You should find the option code B4C. B4C is the RPO code for the police package.

[p81]

I know I'm jumping into this late, but there are 6 speed B4C's out there, just very, very rare. Usually only a dozen or so are made. Model year '02 saw the highest manual production numbers with 125 made. Most of the Camaro's are take home cruisers, and you'd be surprised how well they take care of them. The cruiser is basically their home and office for 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts, so they are looked after (in general). As far as maintenance, the agency kicked out big bucks for what is basically a luxury (for them), so I'm sure they are maintained properly (again, generally speaking). Still, that price seemed a little high. I bought my first B4C back in '01 for $7500, it was a '94 A4 w/82K miles on her. Did the one you were looking at have the B4C code?

[depmode]

that seems way too high to me ? I just got a 2000 z28 convertible with only 35k miles on it for $14 ....

I would keep looking