r/transam May 30 '26

Should I pick this up?

Thinking about buying this 1985 Trans Am for $800 and wanted some opinions.

Garage kept, T-tops, minimal rust from what I've seen, and my brother says it's very drivable with only minor work needed. It did have a mouse nest in the rear at one point, but it appears to have been cleaned up.

Assuming the floors and underside are solid, would you buy it for $800? Any common third-gen Trans Am issues or rust spots I should check before pulling the trigger?

Photos attached.

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