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I Paid $3000 for this 1988 Chevy Cavalier z24 Sight Unseen! Good Deal or Ripoff? 

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I've wanted one of these since I was a kid but never could find the "right one". I finally just bought one that looked good in the pictures for $3,000 and now I'm hoping for the best. Will we score big or was this a complete ripoff?
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@gordfoley4760
@gordfoley4760 10 месяцев назад
I'm 48 years old and it's funny because every car you have in your collection would be in my garage if I could. This is the best assortment of cars that you have had. Makes me feel like I'm in high-school.
@carlbernard4197
@carlbernard4197 10 месяцев назад
Same here. Also am 48 years old and had a classmate who had the Beretta and got it stuck in the snow and helped dig him out.
@abolishwelfare
@abolishwelfare 10 месяцев назад
I graduated in ‘91, his collection looks like my high school parking lot.
@locotrucker46
@locotrucker46 10 месяцев назад
I love the 71 to 73 mustangs. They're my favorite mustangs.
@DonaldHall9
@DonaldHall9 10 месяцев назад
I’m also 48 years old and I agree with you all these cars I remember growing up with them and they are so cool and brings me back to my childhood memories what a beautiful collection of cars
@DonaldHall9
@DonaldHall9 10 месяцев назад
I’m 48 years old and this brings me back to my childhood when I was in high school these were running up and down the streets back then what a beautiful collection of cars you have you always have to go back to your childhood stuff like you are once in a while it keeps you young again I love it
@daiyousei3847
@daiyousei3847 10 месяцев назад
Someone really took good care of that car... Excellent buy at $3,000. Blows my mind.
@raymundpease9896
@raymundpease9896 10 месяцев назад
Well this is crazy! I just stumbled upon your video. The red thing amongst all the spare parts in the trunk is used between the coils of the rear springs to raise the suspension. As soon as you showed the maintenance record, I knew my suspicions were right. That is my Dad's writing and yes, he kept meticulous records! The oil pressure readings at idle and higher rpm. The spare parts neatly organized. He was extremely particular about upkeep on his vehicles and did all the work himself. All of the interior vinyl received regular protectant. I do know the car was sold locally, (Grand Rapids, MI) and may have been sold one more time? I hope you enjoy the car! He would be happy that someone like you ended up with it. Best wishes...
@Deedrama206
@Deedrama206 10 месяцев назад
Awesome man
@vadneysean72
@vadneysean72 10 месяцев назад
This comment should be pinned to top. Possibly a follow up as car guys love history of a vehicle
@Deedrama206
@Deedrama206 10 месяцев назад
@@vadneysean72 I agree
@ATmrstl314
@ATmrstl314 10 месяцев назад
Cap
@slamdunkslamdunk6995
@slamdunkslamdunk6995 10 месяцев назад
cool!
@KenBowtie
@KenBowtie 10 месяцев назад
What a time warp! My first car was a red ‘88 Cavalier Z24 with a 5-speed transmission. Loved that car and wish I’d never sold it!
@journeyman2003
@journeyman2003 10 месяцев назад
I still have mine, mine was 500 back in 99-00, manual and painted it canary yellow with Aztec silver ground effects
@ajaydavy80
@ajaydavy80 10 месяцев назад
Don't be ashamed to say that car is one of your dream cars, man. I would do anything to get a hold of a 4 door '93 Chevy lumina euro spec again. Had one for a few years and I hate the fact I sold it. Love the channel. Love your passion too, brother. Keep it up.
@gregbell3559
@gregbell3559 10 месяцев назад
There is a white one Lumina in Burnaby BC Canada. I ended up not buying it I bought a 2007 Chevy Cobalt SS. The car is in marketplace in Facebook. The guy selling it said his dad died and left it to him. If I had the money I would buy it. It's white grey interior. It's the high sport model loaded
@charliebruckman8661
@charliebruckman8661 10 месяцев назад
Thank you Randy for the drive down memory lane. I graduated high school in 86 and my buddy Tom got a new Z24. Those summer days at the Jersey shore were amazing. The cars aged better than the girls we met.
@tall_dude1233
@tall_dude1233 10 месяцев назад
That car is the same age as me! I like the wheels! I like how it's all completely factory, down to the radio! The miles are still really low for a 35 year old car! I just love that 2.8 starter sound! Brings back so many memories since my parents had an S10 Blazer and Cutlass Ciera with that engine. The price may be a little high, but if you can afford it and you love it, that's what matters!
@jnali853
@jnali853 10 месяцев назад
Not sure if you figured it out, but your red "vacuum ball" is a form of air bag that goes in the rear springs
@FLINTmitten810
@FLINTmitten810 10 месяцев назад
Yup exactly. Air lift is a very reputable brand too.
10 месяцев назад
That was awesome! I’m 52 was a teenager in the 80s and it’s amazing how you look back at the time capsules that you find. You found a very clean one.
@SeanKayGee
@SeanKayGee 10 месяцев назад
I’m with you on dream cars being things nobody else thinks of. I love older cars because of certain memories and remembering how nice they were when I was a kid. And being older I see cars back then as better quality. And I love this car also! Loved it as a kid. Love you for saving these cars. If I had the money I’d do the same!
@davidrosenthal8468
@davidrosenthal8468 10 месяцев назад
love it
@ImJustSayin-P3
@ImJustSayin-P3 10 месяцев назад
Well done Randy. Don't get rid of the GN it will only appreciate....never depreciate.
@inexconst
@inexconst 10 месяцев назад
Randy another great video! I am in my 70's and never miss any of your videos as they are all very well presented and just a great variety, I especially enjoy the videos of you Mike and Santa, if I lived around you I would visit often, bottom line I wish you the very best and prosperity you are just a nice guy 👍😊
@rustyshackleford1687
@rustyshackleford1687 10 месяцев назад
I absolutely love the wheels! Authentic late 80s. The 80s/90s cars are my favorite content of yours. I was born in the 80s so these were what I spent my childhood in. Still miss the mid-80s Pontiac 6000 Safari wagon my mother had back then.
@IxAMxABU
@IxAMxABU 10 месяцев назад
Those Rims/wheels/tires combo is soo perfect for this car as it matches the back tail-lights in design along with its' box body, giving such a unique retro style. Such beautiful detail.
@mikeflege5733
@mikeflege5733 10 месяцев назад
This generation of Cavalier was the best one by far, in looks and function and overall reliability. I always loved this generation Z24, and the blue on silver is the best color combo
@timsimmons9995
@timsimmons9995 10 месяцев назад
I had a metallic blue '92 and agree. Great and fun cars, that looked really nice. Looking back, wow we are spoiled today. I have a ~500hp Challenger. These Cavaliers were like 135hp. LOL....
@RayBellamy
@RayBellamy 8 месяцев назад
I have never searched Z24 on YT before - wow! I bought a blue 89 Z24 5sp as my first new car out of college because I couldn't afford the insurance on a Vette, Camaro, or Mustang. I loved that car and really appreciate your comments about joy and nostalgia. Great video and great find.
@stickit2theman1
@stickit2theman1 10 месяцев назад
Wow, somebody REALLY liked that car. That has to be the best example of a z24 I've ever seen! And it actually has some miles on it. I know you'll take good care of it Randy congratulations.
@MrNeo562
@MrNeo562 10 месяцев назад
My mother had a 1986 Z24 which I think was the first year for them. It didn’t last long in the family vehicle lineup. She traded it for a 1985 Z28 which was totally AWESOME! I was allowed to drive it and loved it….still haven’t figured out why T-tops disappeared (best invention EVER). I graduated high school in 1987 so I really loved my cars.
@BreakStuffClub
@BreakStuffClub 10 месяцев назад
I always wanted one too! That’s the best color they came in. I have a set of Citation X-11 wheels that would look good on there. That red thing is an air bag to go inside the rear coil springs
@michaelzivanovich2061
@michaelzivanovich2061 10 месяцев назад
The sound out of that exhaust brought back memories..had an 86 hatchback..same motor, interior, and color..loved her, she was my first
@Jennamorgan84
@Jennamorgan84 10 месяцев назад
My very first car was a 1994 Cavalier RS so this very nostalgic for me! I loved that car but it being first, I didn’t treat her very well 😢 I wish the best with your dream car and look forward to seeing the cleaned up engine and any work you do on it!
@richardhendrik3034
@richardhendrik3034 10 месяцев назад
In my opinion your taste in cars which happens to be similar to mine makes this channel the best on RU-vid keep up the good work and keep bringing these old school cars
@AutoAuctionRebuilds
@AutoAuctionRebuilds 10 месяцев назад
I appreciate that!
@francofata181
@francofata181 10 месяцев назад
Great example of a Z24, the grime under the hood is probably oil spray rust protection. I’m sure that helped to preserve the car. Enjoy your dream car 👍
@ASH.......................1976
@ASH.......................1976 10 месяцев назад
I've basically just said the same thing about it looking dirty under the Hood 😊👍
@DB1Journeys
@DB1Journeys 10 месяцев назад
Yep, fluid film or some other type of rust protectant.
@ASH.......................1976
@ASH.......................1976 10 месяцев назад
​@@DB1Journeys👍
@DanLoftusIII
@DanLoftusIII 10 месяцев назад
I had an 89 z24 in the early '90s. That car was bulletproof same motor as yours. I maxed that speedometer out doing 120 plus miles an hour with it. The hood is fiberglass. They are quite quick from what I can remember. Excellent find in such great awesome condition! Keep up the great content!
@Xdenge420
@Xdenge420 10 месяцев назад
that engine in that car is NOT a good engine
@OG-BIG-SHEPHERD.
@OG-BIG-SHEPHERD. 10 месяцев назад
@@Xdenge420 Generally Made Crappy OR... Gaye Mans Car
@BaltimoreAndOhioRR
@BaltimoreAndOhioRR 10 месяцев назад
Great job on this! I has the same car, same color back in the day, bought new! This brought back old memories of my younger adult years! I really liked that car (Had the EGR replaced under warrenty several times) but really didn't like the wheels. I painted the "inside" parts with that same blue spray paint, haha! Made them look a little different and not as odd. That blue font instrument cluster is what really brought back the feeling of driving this car. Back when this was new, it was a fairly decent car and a lot of bang for the buck, considering almost every other car this size had a 100 horsepower or less four cylinder engine. The exhaust sound of this car was one of its trademarks - it sounded awesome, and made it sound much faster than it really was! Thanks for posting - it's great to see a common car such as this in such good condition, and being appreciated for what it was. 👍👍
@landonbenford8369
@landonbenford8369 4 месяца назад
Kids today just can't comprehend that 135 horses was a ridiculous amount in 1988. The Escort GT was making 110. My 1991 Escort Pony made 88 horses. But at 2,100 pounds, it could move.
@hasbeengood
@hasbeengood 10 месяцев назад
Whoa! Memories man!! I had 2 of those. An 88 and an 89. Fiber glass hood, working air induction. The "grime" under the hood means it was probably rust proofed with an oil based product. My 2 cars were 5 speed, sun roof. They were good times.
@kenz8878
@kenz8878 10 месяцев назад
3K sounds like a great deal on a running and driving 80s car in that condition. I had a 1994 Chevy Cavalier that my parents bought and I made the payments on it in high school working at a fast food joint. It was a regular 2 door cavalier but I loved that car.
@Expatriate1977
@Expatriate1977 10 месяцев назад
Randy you’re not the only person who feels like you do. I’m at the same point. I miss even cars I didn’t care much for just because they remind one of the beautiful memories of my youth in the USA. It angers me that the world is such a mixed up place these days. I still love the USA but couldn’t afford to live there so I left. If the food didn’t have so many additives and the cost of living wasn’t so high, I’d move right back in a heartbeat. I miss America.
@geddon436
@geddon436 10 месяцев назад
Which country did you move to?
@seanwhitlock_
@seanwhitlock_ 10 месяцев назад
You're not alone, man. These are some of my favorite cars of all time. I'm almost 40 and I grew up around these and all the GM cars from back then and they all hold a special place in my heart. My Dad had an '86 Z24, which was the old square design. Black and loaded with the digital dash and everything. I ended up having a Black '90 Beretta GT, then a Teal '91 Beretta GT. I could go on and on about the cars from this era. You're definitely not alone in your love for these cars! And this one is so nice! 👍
@na2305
@na2305 10 месяцев назад
This video made me a little teary eyed as it brought me back in time. I'm 47 and I too grew up with the 2.8 motors. So cool
@orusandornots1915
@orusandornots1915 10 месяцев назад
My favorite part about 80s and early 90s cars if you can get good cars with good engines still and yet they are old enough that they are pretty easy to work on. The first car I ever learned to really work on was a 1993 Chevy Lumina Euro with the 3.1 which was an evolution of the 2.8. That engine was great. Extremely reliable. In the end I ended up rebuilding it with new rods shafts and performance cam as well as hydraulic rockers. I bored it and stroked it to 3.3L and even built a small custom turbo system using the Garret T28 turbo and piping I did myself because no one made a kit for a Lumina lol. So much learning on that car. Was a ton of fun. I was lucky to have had a LOT of experienced mechanics around willing to help me and of course my trusty Chilton’s manual lol.
@timothymarshall9631
@timothymarshall9631 10 месяцев назад
Randy, I really enjoy seeing you find and revive these cars from your youth. The Z24 was one of the cars I had relished from my younger days too. Keep doing what makes you happy and all will be good. Thank you
@domenicdalessandro687
@domenicdalessandro687 10 месяцев назад
I always liked these. I know it's a Cavalier, but it just looks good. I like the wheels. I'd ceramic coat it.
@jamesmcdonald3113
@jamesmcdonald3113 10 месяцев назад
I absolutely love it. Its these cars you buy that keep me watching your videos. Hell, i was so excited when you bought the old Chevy Citation. The Sunbird, the mustang, the Monte and that Grand national are all the cars i grew up with in Detroit. Seeing these cars puts the biggest smile on my face.
@williambelford9661
@williambelford9661 9 месяцев назад
I've recently discovered your channel and am thoroughly enjoying it. Living in Scotland there are very few American cars or our roads and your cars take me back to cars that I saw and lived in films & TV from the 70s onwards, keep the content coming and remember - one man's junk is another man's treasure.
@CarlSubUrban
@CarlSubUrban 10 месяцев назад
It looks like Marty McFly brought it to 2023 directly from 1988. It is BEAUTIFUL!! My first time on your channel, and I am already hooked.
@stratplayr6997
@stratplayr6997 10 месяцев назад
Oh the memories come flooding back! I remember being a 20 year old in 1988, checking out this car and thinking how cool it was. I wanted one this exact same color, but didn't have the money for it. 1988 was definitely a "unique" year for cars, not always in the best way though. Those wheels were definitely 1988, that's for sure.
@timc9893
@timc9893 10 месяцев назад
My 1988 Fiero GT will always be one of my favorite cars. I loved my 86 T-Top GT as well, but being the last year, the 88 held a spot in my dingy old hearts.
@GalagaKing2
@GalagaKing2 10 месяцев назад
Heck yeah. My uncle worked at the fiero plant. Man I always wanted either the Renault alliance GT or Nissan Maxima
@timc9893
@timc9893 10 месяцев назад
@GalagaKing2 I owned two Alliance GTAs....they were fun drivers but grossly underpowered. If I remember right, it was rated at something like 100 horsepower. I've looked several times over the years to buy another one with the thought of doing a swap, but there are very few survivors.
@GalagaKing2
@GalagaKing2 10 месяцев назад
@@timc9893 I know me too. Looked good at the time as well. I owned a 80 trans-am candy apple red with lock T-Tops and once a 1968-69 R/T charger 440 but it was stolen and totalled. Funny thing was when we found it the engine was completely gone😭
@Whataboutitdoubtit
@Whataboutitdoubtit 10 месяцев назад
white and silver is better looking to me
@gordfoley4760
@gordfoley4760 10 месяцев назад
I grew up with cars like that Cavalier, love it. I liked all the oddballs like that. Cars like that, the Beratta, Bonneville SSEi, Buick Le Sabre T-Type, Mercury Capri RS. Bring on "weird " stuff and I will keep watching!
@linuxman0
@linuxman0 10 месяцев назад
I'm amazed and pleasantly surprised to see that a basically, "throw-away" GM car actually lasted this long and is in this condition. Someone must've really put time and money into keeping this car on the road.
@andrewdonohue1853
@andrewdonohue1853 10 месяцев назад
they really werent that bad. the interiors werent great but they were mechanically simplistic, you could keep them going for a long time because they were easy to work on and the parts were cheap. i had a 91 2.2 that i bought for $2,200 drove it for 7 years and sold it for $400. i put 100K myself on that car, when i got rid of it the odometer quit working it was over 200K. it had a 2.2 TBI, i had to do a head gasket. a few hours of work and $150 worth of parts and it was rolling down the road again. if they were still readily available today rust free, i would still buy one. they cost almost nothing to operate. almost everything today is overpriced, over-engineered nonsense.
@adamjoyner678
@adamjoyner678 10 месяцев назад
I don't see how these were "throw away" cars. Every one I ever knew of lasted a long time with minimal issues. The 2.8l was a solid motor.
@landonbenford8369
@landonbenford8369 4 месяца назад
​​@@adamjoyner678All compact cars back then were treated as "starter cars" or "disposable". We NEVER in our right minds thought that they would be treated like an antique 20-30 years down the road; IF they lasted that long.😮😮
@Wj33333
@Wj33333 10 месяцев назад
I’m 54 and remember seeing these cars in my HS parking lot. The rich kids had the SS MCs and IROCs. I had a 76 camaro it was still cool just older at the time.
@donnypacker4145
@donnypacker4145 10 месяцев назад
I absolutely get it and love this car as well! The memories are flooding in. My Mom bought a brand new left over 88 Cavalier RS 5 speed in January of 89. It was that same blue color as well. That car was how I learned to drive a standard! Also, I’m glad you’re happy and I could tell how genuine it was in your voice and face! I don’t understand why others can’t just leave when they aren’t in agreement with something. It’s alright for everyone to have varying opinions & tastes. Glad i found your channel! It seems we have similar interests. Thank you for the great video!
@Sedan57Chevy
@Sedan57Chevy 10 месяцев назад
I love this car, man. I'm so glad you're sharing it with us. There's something so honest and good about these old cars, I can't help but smile to see these generally unloved cars still around today and in good shape. If I saw this car available locally for that price, I wouldn't be able to resist!
@capokub
@capokub 10 месяцев назад
Not a car I ever had love for, but this is an amazing find. So glad for the person who kept it in such beautiful shape and the love you have for it.
@jesseborges441
@jesseborges441 10 месяцев назад
Hey Randy all that grime under the hood is rust proofing, very common to see cars covered in that up here in Canada. Especially with that car being from Michigan, shows the owner truly loved the car. My aunt had a red one when I was a kid and she was definitely the cool aunt in the family! Love the videos man, keep doing what you do 🤙🏼 13:57
@seththomas9105
@seththomas9105 10 месяцев назад
Yeah, that "grime" is a rust prevention film. Be glad it's there.
@nathanbrowne8448
@nathanbrowne8448 10 месяцев назад
Nailed it. Definitely undercoating. Very common in the rust belt.
@RedBud315
@RedBud315 10 месяцев назад
Being in California I would have never known that and thought the same thing and cleaned it. Hopefully he sees your comment before cleaning.
@poppa_da_corn
@poppa_da_corn 10 месяцев назад
​​@@RedBud315Bah, nothing wrong with cleaning then spraying some fresh stuff on there
@Fuzzy2you
@Fuzzy2you 10 месяцев назад
Great video! This really took me back to the 80's. Both my brother and my Dad had the exact same Z24 as you back in 1988. I always loved them. To me, they were what I called junior muscle cars. The Z24, Dodge Shadow/Plymouth Duster V6 (I used to own a '91 Duster), Dodge Daytona IROC were all junior muscle cars to me and I loved them all. I mean, a Cavalier with a functional cowl induction hood? That was awesome! The growl from the exhaust, the ground effects kit....the 80's weren't the best time for cars, but there were a few standouts and this was one of them. I'm glad I found this channel. Can't wait to see more.
@69mrwolf69
@69mrwolf69 10 месяцев назад
I learned to drive in a 88 convertible version of this with the 3.1. To me it was a great car. I was so disappointed when it got totaled in 05 but everyone walked away so a safe car as well.
@jimk1712
@jimk1712 10 месяцев назад
Wow Randy killing it with these Sweet rides ..Randy the man with a plan great video as always..
@ydmf2
@ydmf2 10 месяцев назад
Checkerboard rims👍
@graysonwilliams5874
@graysonwilliams5874 10 месяцев назад
The red rubber thing is supposed to go inside of the coil spring for a cheap air ride essentially. Hope this helps. I used to work on motor homes and rvs and they used these in conversion vans and other vehicles for ride quality
@davidkucher5.0Coy
@davidkucher5.0Coy 10 месяцев назад
You sure brought back some good memories for me Randy, I had the exact same car and mine was red and I loved and had a lot of fun with it. Very happy you were able to find a wonderful little suviver 😊👍
@mstraitefamily
@mstraitefamily 7 месяцев назад
I owned a convertible Z24 for years and years. Same blue color! LOVED the video, took me back. Now I kind of want to buy one. Thanks!
@troybarnes1572
@troybarnes1572 10 месяцев назад
Yeah, I love these cars, too. I had a white 1987 Z24 which I got from my sister and brother in law. I loved that car. It just ran and drove fantastic. Those 2.8's only had 120 horse power but the throttle response was just amazing. That coupled with the fact that the curb weight on these cars is light they really scoot! So fun to drive. I never had any engine problems at all. And, even though I never changed the tranny fluid--shame on me--I never had any problems with it. I was very religious about oil and filter changes, though. Every 3,000 miles. Slick 50 once. Never had a check engine light. It had 223,000 miles on it when I sold it. Still ran excellent. Sad face. Thanks for the vid and memories.
@johneder2416
@johneder2416 10 месяцев назад
That Cavalier was clearly babied by its prior owners. Great purchase, don’t let the trolls get you down. That paint is gorgeous and the body style is beautiful, like many GM 80’s cars.
@DudeMcGuybro
@DudeMcGuybro 10 месяцев назад
I had two friends with basically this identical car in high school, and shortly after. Seeing this generation Cavalier in this color brings back a LOT of good memories. They were in way rougher shape, smelled like wet dog, ran on 3 cylinders, but man, we had fun in them. I think theirs were a 92 and a 94.
@mikesharp8653
@mikesharp8653 10 месяцев назад
Love it Randy. I've owned a few Cavaliers, but not a Z24. Sweet ride for sure. Great video!
@wolfgirl8187
@wolfgirl8187 3 месяца назад
OMG this brings back sweet memories. I owned an 87 black z24 and loved it. I have been searching the last few years for one again. $3000- awesome deal! Enjoy 😊
@chrisvlasin8668
@chrisvlasin8668 10 месяцев назад
Randy for an older 80’s car you did good (in my opinion). I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s so I feel for your passion for those vehicles. I am currently looking for a 1975 or 76 Monte Carlo as well as a 1985
@SammyKurts-ku2ht
@SammyKurts-ku2ht 10 месяцев назад
85 is a great year for them cars !
@bradartman
@bradartman 10 месяцев назад
Great deal I say. We had a 88 Beretta GT with the same engine. I always liked these body styles and the tone of the engine
@onetjeffersonsplace
@onetjeffersonsplace 10 месяцев назад
I had a Beretta too. Fun car
@90scarguy
@90scarguy 10 месяцев назад
You got a good deal bro. That is a nice z24 and the prices are going up.
@jconli1
@jconli1 10 месяцев назад
Amazing find. LOTS of great memories watching you go through that. I shared an '88 Z24 with my brother in the mid-90s. Wouldn't have been able to afford it, but my parents had an antique shop and helped the owner of the local Chevy dealer replace some furniture at a big discount after a terrible house fire. He knew we just turned driving age and returned the favor by offering the Z24 at a price we couldn't refuse. Pretty special to have as our first car. Practical but sporty enough - the burble of the exhaust , slightly stiffer springs, and subtle interior and body upgrades really went a long way compared to the stock Cavalier, and it was very reliable compared to the family's '78 G20 van and '82 Camaro. After a few years my brother took over ownership and unfortunately didn't take good care of it, but it still went 180k miles on the original engine and trans (the Camaro was on its third engine by then). I wound up hooked on getting the "performance" trim of otherwise boring cars (Volvo 240 Turbo, Sentra SE-R, Fiat 500 Abarth, etc), but the Z24 started it all, and if I'd seen that one for $3k I'd have likely bought it without even thinking. A really great car for the time.
@mathewvenable2689
@mathewvenable2689 10 месяцев назад
So nice to hear you be positive and handle the things you don’t like just move on don’t go to the trouble to bash someone. Takes more effort to be negative than to be positive and you and everyone around you feel better. So thanks for the positive comments.
@psd1993
@psd1993 10 месяцев назад
Your yard and shop have never looked better. You have some awesome cars in your collection. Well done Randy!
@focus82grothm.84
@focus82grothm.84 10 месяцев назад
A lovely Cavalier. I'm totally agree that is better than new from factory, not just the suspension but the whole car. The written down maintenance record is about top notch and i have feeling the previous owner was so careful that he/she didn't dare to have a engine wash on it. Excellent purchase 😃👍
@coryhawe8707
@coryhawe8707 10 месяцев назад
I agree, love those cars myself and they sound awesome. i think its just undercoating considering where it came from.
@nickscelsi2659
@nickscelsi2659 10 месяцев назад
I’ve never watched your channel until just now. You did excellent at $3000 because you have about as good of an example of a second generation phase one Z24 that one could ask for. The condition is exceptional! These cars were typically owned by younger people who didn’t always take the best care of them. Cars from this era tend to have really bad paint quality from the factory and also rusted out really easily, especially in the Midwest. The body on yours is well above average condition and you have it in a really good color. The condition of the original interior is absolutely mind blowing! Even if you tried to take care of these cars the interiors would disintegrate. On yours, the dash, center console, the armrests, the seats, the carpet, are all just phenomenal! It certainly tells the story of a car that did not live outside. It’s very clear that someone showed that car lots and lots of love. The only thing that could have possibly made it better would be if it was a manual. I think this is the only second generation phase one model that I’ve ever seen without the digital dash outside of a 1990 model. I used to have a second generation phase two (1993) 5-speed Z24 that I sold close to 20 years ago. Like you, I’ve had a G-body (Cutlass), fox body 5.0, 4th generation F-body…. But of all the cars I’ve had, the 93’ Z24 is the one I wish I could have back. No, it wasn’t the fastest or the best breathing machine; but the exhaust note was great for a little V6 and it was a fun car to drive in a stick. Like you stated, these cars are tied to the memories of our youthful years that we lived. The amount of spare parts that came with your car was pretty cool too. If I recall, lots of parts typically would start going bad on those 60 degree V6 motors between 60k miles and 100k miles. I’m surprised they didn’t include a TCC lockup solenoid as that was super common to go on that particular transmission. I live in a major urban center with a huge metropolitan area where these cars were everywhere and cheap back in the day. In 2023 they don’t seem to exist in the wild anymore but still pop up for sale every once in a blue moon. There are usually two types that pop up for sale around here, really nice, and really beat up. The nice ones are usually convertibles, usually automatic, and typically people are asking $5,000-$8,000 for them depending on how low the miles are. The beat up ones are super rusted and someone would be lucky to get anyone to buy it at their $1500 price. So believe me, at $3000, for that car, you did awesome.
@indoor420
@indoor420 10 месяцев назад
She's beautiful
@chrism2675
@chrism2675 10 месяцев назад
What an awesome find!! What a beautiful ride, an absolute blast from the past! Hope you keep it for a long time!
@cjonesufc
@cjonesufc 10 месяцев назад
I always liked these. My stepfather drove a few as a dealer demo and a few years later I worked the dealer lot. They were fun to drive, especially with a stick. And they had a unique growl under acceleration. Cool car, man.
@mykey39
@mykey39 10 месяцев назад
I always liked the body style of the Z24. I think for 3k you got what you wanted. If it's something you want then you didn't overpay for it. And it looks and runs really well. Congrats!
@anthonyhawkins9239
@anthonyhawkins9239 10 месяцев назад
I love this Cavalier 👍🏻, nice to see it’s been looked after 👍🏻, good on you Randy 👍🏻
@zestydude87
@zestydude87 10 месяцев назад
Dude, you got a gem right there. My first brand new car was an 88 Cavalier but it wasn't a Z24. I loved that car and it never broke down on me even once in the 5 years I had it. That thing is so clean all except the engine but a little engine degreaser will take care of that. Well done my friend and subbed!
@unclemar8352
@unclemar8352 10 месяцев назад
This Caviler and the Chevy Lumina Z3.4 are two of my favorite cars. I always loved how they looked. They’re some good cars as long as you maintain them properly. 😊
@aokirk1781
@aokirk1781 10 месяцев назад
This video makes me miss my first new car so badly! I totally understand your feelings about this car. It makes me wish I could go back in time. I was just through my first year in the Marine Corps and saved enough for a down-payment on a new car. I just turned 21. My dad agreed to co-sign a loan for me. One of my older brothers helped me pick out a new red 86 Pontiac Sunbird GT, 4 cylinder, 5 speed manual, tilt steering, cruise control, power steering, and brakes. Pop up sunroof. Same looking aluminum alloy wheel design as the Trans Am at that time. Goodyear Eagle GT white letter tires. Pop-up headlight covers. Trans Am style tail lights. Trunk lid rear spoiler. It was such a good-looking car for the time.
@jturner5721
@jturner5721 10 месяцев назад
I never thought I would admit to this on social media but damn I am jealous!! Love everyone of of your purchases, in fact if you ever need someone to drive any of them around (wink wink) I am totally available….. Awesome purchases Randy!! 👍🏼
@trentryan27
@trentryan27 10 месяцев назад
I'd say you got a decent price for this considering the age and parts that came with it
@fogsam88
@fogsam88 10 месяцев назад
If ever you wanted to know everything there is to know about a Chevy Cavalier Z24, ask the guy that’s never owned one.
@AutoAuctionRebuilds
@AutoAuctionRebuilds 10 месяцев назад
Amen
@Brendenowits
@Brendenowits 10 месяцев назад
I had a 91 in the same color, when the 2.8 was upgraded to the 3.1l 5speed manual, such a fun little car. Unfortunately the previous owner did not keep up regularly on oil changes and the motor died due to sludge buildup
@troyconley727
@troyconley727 9 месяцев назад
I love these older cars. I had an 84 olds cutlass supreme brougham. I loved that car and wish I still had it. I’ve always loved the cavalier and have always wanted one along with the Buick Grand National. These older cars bring me back to the high school days for me. Love this video.
@randyeckhart5191
@randyeckhart5191 10 месяцев назад
Great trip down memory lane for me. I had an '89 Z24 as my first car and haven't seen one or thought about it in years. Your full walk through was great and I can't believe how familiar every piece of this car inside and out was to me after 25+ years. Sadly all the trunk parts were too as I tried changing everyone of those to fix a stalling issue which eventually caused me to part ways with it. I had mine straight piped and it had a pretty throaty exhaust note for a V6 which always provoked those Fox-Body Mustangs into a race. Thank you for sharing!
@rickynismo733
@rickynismo733 10 месяцев назад
What a great deal. I love when previous owners include service histories & parts!
@rocketcityclassiccars3969
@rocketcityclassiccars3969 10 месяцев назад
It’s a deal. I haven’t seen one since the early 2000s.
@MrSovrin
@MrSovrin 10 месяцев назад
This takes me back 25 years ago when I first got my license at 16 my parents bought me my first car a 1988 Chevy Cavalier Z24 in red! I loved that car. Mine was a manual with the digital cluster and the headliner sagged on mine too but it was only 10 years old in 1998!
@michaelfitzpatrick2453
@michaelfitzpatrick2453 10 месяцев назад
Owned a brand new one exactly like this in 1988. Was my first year in the Air Force and this car brings back good memories. It was a great ride.
@blazinsubie8948
@blazinsubie8948 10 месяцев назад
I'm 46 and had an '88 Chevrolet Beretta GT with the same 2.8 mpfi v6 this z24 does. It was the best car I ever had hands down. Thanks for the nostalgia!
@bekindrewind4232
@bekindrewind4232 10 месяцев назад
My first car was a 91 Cavalier, 2.4 ltre 5 speed manual. There isn't much more I want than this car back. At 40, I still have dreams about this car. Loved, the video, thank you!
@mbenz64
@mbenz64 10 месяцев назад
I'm 58 and remember when these cars were out, my female co-worker had an 85' Z24 same color. I admit I was envious of her while driving my 1981 4-speed Mercury Capri. I'm glad you found your "dream car". I'm sure many of us would love to be able to buy their "dream car"!!, It looks great from the video!! Today's cars have way to much bs in them (to malfunction), I'd take a car from the 80's-90's anytime!!
@robertshort6147
@robertshort6147 10 месяцев назад
Im 56 years old and thinking back to 1988, I well remember the Z24 and always liked how they look along with the Beretta. And, those rims look great. Clean looking car, hope it runs well and hope you enjoy it!
@indiver716
@indiver716 Месяц назад
Always liked the look of this car. Really nice survivor. RU-vid wasn’t around in the 80’s. Seems like you’re able to enjoy the best of the past and the present.
@mrklimczyk
@mrklimczyk 10 месяцев назад
Crazy story! My dad had a Cavalier Z24 back in the late 80s when he lived in Long Beach California. His had the digital cluster and he was on the 405 or 110 freeway (don’t remember which one) and wanted to see if it will read over 100 mph which it did. He was literally blowing everybody’s doors off until he merged over a lane to his right and made the lightest contact on the rear passenger corner with another vehicle so basically a pit maneuver which sent him doing 360s in the middle of the highway. He was gripping the shifter so hard that it literally bent 45 degrees to the left! It was in neutral but because the shifter was so bent, he had to pull over and unbend the shifter so it can shift back into drive as it was stuck!
@ryankursehuston
@ryankursehuston 10 месяцев назад
My late father had one just like this same wheels just maroon. This brought me back to those times and memories with him. Actually made me want one now.
@PatrickMcTie
@PatrickMcTie 10 месяцев назад
I'm 49 and owned an 88 Z24 in my early 20's. Thank you so much for this unexpected trip down memory lane!!!
@AutoAuctionRebuilds
@AutoAuctionRebuilds 10 месяцев назад
Anytime! Thanks for watching.
@collinaire
@collinaire 10 месяцев назад
The wheels are legendary. That car looks great on camera, i had a neighbor with one of these and i never thought I'd be so happy to see one again. Very cool
@ctrl2378
@ctrl2378 10 месяцев назад
my grandma had this same car in the same color but with the digital dash. i havent seen it in years this was such a crazy blast from the past. love the car
@robbierutherford8726
@robbierutherford8726 9 месяцев назад
This video brought me back to your channel. These were great cars in the Z24 pkg. I drove one into the ground in the 90’s and then rolled it. Beat it back out and drove it another 3 years. Sold it and the guy drove it for years.
@supercleaner
@supercleaner 3 месяца назад
I got to drive one of these on a Detroit freeway in 1992. It had the same ride and handling integrity of my full-size Chevy Caprice from years ealier. Sadly, when I went to purchase my own, they had discontinued the 6-cylinder version. Great video.
@Arunningfool
@Arunningfool Месяц назад
I had a 1990 Red Z24 3.1L with gray interior that i bought used in '93. It was my all-time favorite vehicle. For a car having only 140 Hp, it felt powerful and quick. The original exhaust note was also one of my favorites. Im sure there are not many left, but it'd be great to find one again for nostalgia's sake.
@XYooper906
@XYooper906 8 месяцев назад
My first brand new car purchase was a 1988 Cavalier Z-24! I looked high and low for a 5-speed manual with the analog gauges. I settled for one with the digital dash. As my instincts told me, the dash was the only problem I had with that car. Of course, it happened after the warranty expired. But I was able to get it repaired for a couple hundred bucks. I had to sell it after our second child was born in order to purchase a mini van, but I still remember the rumble of the V6 exhaust. You did well finding such a clean example!
@Icehawk2k7
@Icehawk2k7 10 месяцев назад
I remember when I was 6 in '88 a neighbor right across the street from us got a then new black and grey one of these in a slightly higher trim and I loved it and the sound of it, always loved those square pattern alloy wheels too. This gen was honestly the best of the Cavaliers.
@Andy_Dines
@Andy_Dines 10 месяцев назад
Seeing this car made my day! I remember in elementary school, one of the frequent parent volunteers had a very similar car. My family owning only GM cars to that point, it certainly had me wishing...if only my parents were that cool to drive a Cavalier Z24 :D Not to mention later wishing for the early 90's version of it for myself!
@sc9079
@sc9079 10 месяцев назад
I’m turning 45 this month, I think what you’re doing is awesome.. I do remember the Z 24 days when I was between 11- 20 years old and they always had that sweet v 6 rumble going down the road, I always really liked the fox body mustang with that legendary v8 exhaust sound, the Monte Carlo, ex.. I agree as well with what you said about how these old classics remind us of the good old simpler days of freedom, and I feel that like you 👍🏻👍🏻
@scottbrown8423
@scottbrown8423 10 месяцев назад
My first brand new car that I purchased was a black on black 1988 cavalier z24 absolutely loaded with the digital dash and all the options. What a wonderful time in my life and what a great car. A friend of mine owned a turbo t bird and he challenged me to a light to light race on a rainy day. that z24 gripped and pulled me to victory while his turbo rear drive t bird just spun on the wet pavement😂. Had to give up car so i could afford to go back to school for my masters degree. Someone once asked me when they saw me driving the z24 if the car was for real or did I doll up the cavalier on my own. I proudly stated it was factory. We used to call the digital dash the pinball Machine. Thanks for bringing up that old memory
@rudy6223
@rudy6223 10 месяцев назад
You found yourself a really nice driver. That’s probably one of the cleanest examples from that time frame. I always thought those were one of the coolest cars that wasn’t a mustang/camaro/fire bird from that era.
@demosthenescotto2190
@demosthenescotto2190 Месяц назад
I knew a girl that bought it in 88 convertible with a 5 speed. Excellent ride. You did well brother.
@buhdaydooshay6484
@buhdaydooshay6484 10 месяцев назад
I am a fangirl of the Z24 to death. I'm 46 years old, your car is not only exquisite to look at, the logs of everything all the way thru.. well, let's just say I'm feeling giddy. I was so very lucky enough to own a 1989 Z24 Convertible back in 2008. I loved that car with my entire heart. I was is my later 20's, maybe early 30's (I cannot recall 😂) and I let it go after it threw a rod. It was one of the saddest days of my car loving life... I should have kept it. You have a peice of history there, I'm happy for you! Haters can hate. No matter! Nice find dude!
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