Faults:
The heater core blew at 125,000 miles.
Seats are badly worn.
T-tops leak from the broken seal.
The factory radio is badly in need of replacement.
The paint is in need of some care.
The driver-side door handle will not open without some tricks and I cannot open either door from the inside.
General Comments:
The heater core repair was not very expensive, however it was very time consuming. Now that it is replaced, I have no problems with it overheating at all.
The rear seats are being reupholstered soon and really are not in horrible damage, but, need new fabric.
The seal for the T-tops is not terribly expensive, but, finding them is another story.
I have yet to figure out how to replace the handle on this door, but, I will do this eventually. Right now it is not an issue.
This car is a great buy and handles wonderfully. I purchased it from a friend and new all of the little tricks that go with it.
There is a new transmission in it with less than 10,000 miles on it. And, since I have had it, I have had no problems with it at all.
This car handles great and is sure to beat anything in a race!
19th Feb 2007, 13:11
Well, I will comment on this, even though it has been 3 years since this post.
My 1985 Trans Am is still a killer in performance, looks and sound. The low rumble even before they see her, makes them even more curious, and then when they see her, wow!
Kids run to her, young and old men stare, (most) women "try" to ignore her, and old ladies shake their finger at her.
My T/A has been repainted metallic sliver, inside done, and a crate 5.7L engine put in. Next is the heater core. It is leaking antifreeze, which means the fluid stays at the low mark, but never empty. Luck of the Irish I guess.
Yes, T-top leaks, but I wash by hand anyway. Buy it or keep it if you own one.. My kids, son 14 and daughter 16 are already fighting of which will inherit her.
"Over my dead body!" says me.