Do you think '80 Camaros are cool?

Question

I am a couple a years a way of getting my license and I want to know if the '80 camaros are cool to get. If so, How much would a good, fast camaro cost?

Answer 1

I had an 85 IROCZ back in 86. Back then it was as cool as cool can be. Today, not so much...

Answer 2

My brother has a "84" Iroc and its for sale. It is so fast, it will out run the word of God!! He wants $7,000 for it, but he owns a garage and has put a lot of money into the engine. It has a 5 speed straight drive in it. It has everything done to the engine and makes a lot of horsepower. It has 12:1 pistons and a big cam, along with many other goodies, so you can kind of base the price of the "80" on that. He would probably take $6,000 for it, so the faster the car is, the more you will have to pay. You may want to reconsider getting something real fast for your first car. If you have never been behind that kind of power, the first thing you are going to do is go in the ditch or somebody with it. Get you something you can learn on, and then move your way up to the fast cars. Unless you have a death wish, you might really want to do what I'm suggesting. If you are he*l bent on getting a fast camaro, Then I hope you have much respect for power. You could get in a big vacant parking lot, and let it out a few times to get you used to how the car reacts. I have a very high horse power Malibu, and I have been running along, and hit a bump in the road and the back tires just go up in smoke so fast, and the rear comes around even faster. Its like driving on ice all the time! The car will get out from under you so fast that you won't know what happened. I hope you find what you are looking for and think about what I'm telling you. Good luck!!!

Answer 3

'85, '86, '89, come on folks, these are the third generation Camaros, TOTALLY different body style. The second generations, (up to '81) are a nice car, but as pointed out, somewhat lacking in power. Due in most part by several key problems... Emissions (thanks Paul) weight (they are rather heavy as far as a sports car goes) and being an "80 it had a computer (first year of computer controlled Camaros) which limited engine performance further. Most stock Camaros came with a 305, while the Z-28's came with a 350. Being 26 years old it should be emissions exempt in most places, so you can pretty much do what you want with it. I personally have a '79 Z-28, I'm building a new 383 stroker for, I've had the car for close to 14 years and wouldn't trade it for anything. Some people don't like them, that's fine, what matters is what you like, if you like them, go for it, they're easy to work on, parts aren't too hard to find, and they turn heads when they're built well.

How much you'll pay depends on what's in it and what options it has, as well as what someone does with it. I have seen one with a fully blown 400 small block with nitrous, rear end tubbed with racing slicks, kickin stereo with a DVD and Sony playstation, custom fabricated aluminum dash with digital guages, and a 5 speed transmission, enough torque to snap your neck with every shift, and totally street legal, for around $24,000, and seen some nice "bone" stock, clean, no dents, original paint with no upgrades for $500, and everything in between.

Answer 4

i have like 4 friends that all have third gen camaros. and one of my friends had an '81. he bought it with a V-6 but later put a 350 in it. it was kinda quick, not as fast as my '67 but it was alright. i personally don't like the 2'nd gen camaros i think they're ugly (besides the '70-'74) my advice is don't get an '80 camaro if your lookin for stock speed. you'll def. have to do some upgrades

Answer 5

My first car was an 83 for 500 and I had it for a year and it was junk but I loved it. Any decent camaro will turn heads. I say $5000 for a good camaro. you don't want a cheap broken down one and you don't want a real expensive one that will be an everyday driver. Do not, Do not get a v6. get a v8. For 5k it should have a v8 that had a little work done to it.

Answer 6

I would much prefer the 1967-73 Camaro's, the 1980 Camaros aren't that great but they were one of the better cars of the era, if you find a good Camaro it would cost around $4000-10,000.

Answer 7

Yeah, but not as cool as the 80's Trams Am! LOL The cost will depend upon what shape the car is in both mechanically and body wise. I paid $6500 for my 1981 TA, and it needs a little cosmetic work, but drives like a dream. And I bought the car on eBay. But you can find great cars on craigslist also. You just need to check around, the price can vary. Good Luck.

Answer 8

My first car was A Camaro 86' and it was great. i paid 100 dollars for it, it lasted me 2 years and i worked on it myself. That car was so cool man. Even though it was old it had a good engine and went really fast.

Answer 9

They're not bad looking, but performance in this era was REALLY poor, as car makers were still trying to develop decent pollution devices. The engines were sick, and modifications that changed any part of the engine from "original factory" were frowned on, so the poor hot rodder had to buy a street rod or some other older car exempt from smog inspections if he wanted a SERIOUS performance vehicle.(here in California)

Answer 10

The 80s are cool,but the 67-69 are cooler.If you can find a SS that is coolest.

Answer 11

My third car when i was 16 a 1989 RS camaro.. red w/ ttops.. god i loved that car only paid 1000 for it.. and never had any problems with it... now i got me a 98 .. but will always miss my 89.. and my 70 chevelle :(