i think its official, finding the car i want is impossible

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Finding it isn't impossible, finding it at a price that you want to pay seems to be impossible.
 

imthebadguy

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There's nothing like the feeeling of a Ford, take a ride in a Ford. Your 31 Metro Detriot Ford Dealers, THINK FORD FIRST! (Catchy Jingle)
 

JulesMaximus

No Lifer
Jul 3, 2003
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Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
stupid ppl want way to much for their cars.

Firebird Formulas are nice, but ppl want double their value. if you find a WS6 formula i understand, but not a reg. one.

Z28's are somwhat the same deal, but not quite as bad.

TA's are just insane

SS's are also insane.

WS6 TA's are pretty high up there too.

MIKE

Well, when you live in the land of the mullet what do you expect? They're a dime a dozen here and you can't get anything over KBB for one.

i dont.... but seriously i just wish you would keep your douschebag of a mouth out of my threads.

MIKE

Wow, who pissed in your drink? A$$hole.
 

MikeMike

Lifer
Feb 6, 2000
45,885
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Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
stupid ppl want way to much for their cars.

Firebird Formulas are nice, but ppl want double their value. if you find a WS6 formula i understand, but not a reg. one.

Z28's are somwhat the same deal, but not quite as bad.

TA's are just insane

SS's are also insane.

WS6 TA's are pretty high up there too.

MIKE

Well, when you live in the land of the mullet what do you expect? They're a dime a dozen here and you can't get anything over KBB for one.

i dont.... but seriously i just wish you would keep your douschebag of a mouth out of my threads.

MIKE

Wow, who pissed in your drink? A$$hole.

maybe its just the beer im drinkin, since most ppl refer to it as piss water anyways.

MIKE
 

JulesMaximus

No Lifer
Jul 3, 2003
74,572
971
126
Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
stupid ppl want way to much for their cars.

Firebird Formulas are nice, but ppl want double their value. if you find a WS6 formula i understand, but not a reg. one.

Z28's are somwhat the same deal, but not quite as bad.

TA's are just insane

SS's are also insane.

WS6 TA's are pretty high up there too.

MIKE

Well, when you live in the land of the mullet what do you expect? They're a dime a dozen here and you can't get anything over KBB for one.

i dont.... but seriously i just wish you would keep your douschebag of a mouth out of my threads.

MIKE

Wow, who pissed in your drink? A$$hole.

maybe its just the beer im drinkin, since most ppl refer to it as piss water anyways.

MIKE

No problem. I really have nothing against Camaros. They are fast and fun but I can't get past the looks. Nothing personal.
 

MikeMike

Lifer
Feb 6, 2000
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well theres a site i wasnt recommended previously.

found a 95 M6 T/A. Asking 5,500.00 OR B.O.
This car has the following:

non coated pacesetter long tubes
True duals exiting in front of rear tires
LPE cai
4:10 richmond gears,
Shift light
BMR sub frame connectors / weld in
LT4 knock mod.
new AC delco platinum plugs
Hard top
Dark red w/ light grey interior.
new cooper cobra tires with silver 5 star T/A wheels
Hyper tech programmer comes with car also.

Mileage 12x,xxx

The car is in excellant running condition, no dents or dings, scratchs in body, Interior needs steam claen that will be done before selling, no tears or rips in cloth seats.

getting picks of it soon. sounds nice, its not TO far from me (2 hours)

MIKE
 

makemesumpie

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May 6, 2005
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Get a mazda 6. Why? Because I bought one recently. itll blow all those other cars your looking at off the street......

No really!
 

MikeMike

Lifer
Feb 6, 2000
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Originally posted by: makemesumpie
Get a mazda 6. Why? Because I bought one recently. itll blow all those other cars your looking at off the street......

No really!

...

BAHAHAHA wait ill...

bahahaha

220 hp in a 4300 lb

vs

285 in a <3000 lb car... with 4.10 gears... and 130 lb/ft of torque more... yea, i really think it would.

o yea, it should average slightly less by maybe 1-2 mpg than your 6 because of the gears.

also, its cheaper, a LOT cheaper (on the inside too)

MIKE
 

Black88GTA

Diamond Member
Sep 9, 2003
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Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1

well theres a site i wasnt recommended previously.

found a 95 M6 T/A. Asking 5,500.00 OR B.O.
This car has the following:

non coated pacesetter long tubes
True duals exiting in front of rear tires
LPE cai
4:10 richmond gears,
Shift light
BMR sub frame connectors / weld in
LT4 knock mod.
new AC delco platinum plugs
Hard top
Dark red w/ light grey interior.
new cooper cobra tires with silver 5 star T/A wheels
Hyper tech programmer comes with car also.

Mileage 12x,xxx

The car is in excellant running condition, no dents or dings, scratchs in body, Interior needs steam claen that will be done before selling, no tears or rips in cloth seats.

getting picks of it soon. sounds nice, its not TO far from me (2 hours)

MIKE

If I were in your shoes, I'd be looking at 98+ models if you could afford it...those have the LS1 (more power) plus you don't have to deal with the hated (and expensive) Optispark distributors in the LT1s.

That said, I don't know if I"d get a modded T/A with 12x,xxx miles on it. You don't mod a sports car to granny-foot it to the grocery store, if you get my drift....

I'd bet anything that the previous owner beat the crap out of it, even if it does look nice. My advice - wait around for an LS1 car with less miles on it and very minimal (if any) mods.

 

MikeMike

Lifer
Feb 6, 2000
45,885
66
91
Originally posted by: Black88GTA
Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1

well theres a site i wasnt recommended previously.

found a 95 M6 T/A. Asking 5,500.00 OR B.O.
This car has the following:

non coated pacesetter long tubes
True duals exiting in front of rear tires
LPE cai
4:10 richmond gears,
Shift light
BMR sub frame connectors / weld in
LT4 knock mod.
new AC delco platinum plugs
Hard top
Dark red w/ light grey interior.
new cooper cobra tires with silver 5 star T/A wheels
Hyper tech programmer comes with car also.

Mileage 12x,xxx

The car is in excellant running condition, no dents or dings, scratchs in body, Interior needs steam claen that will be done before selling, no tears or rips in cloth seats.

getting picks of it soon. sounds nice, its not TO far from me (2 hours)

MIKE

If I were in your shoes, I'd be looking at 98+ models if you could afford it...those have the LS1 (more power) plus you don't have to deal with the hated (and expensive) Optispark distributors in the LT1s.

That said, I don't know if I"d get a modded T/A with 12x,xxx miles on it. You don't mod a sports car to granny-foot it to the grocery store, if you get my drift....

I'd bet anything that the previous owner beat the crap out of it, even if it does look nice. My advice - wait around for an LS1 car with less miles on it and very minimal (if any) mods.


few other things im gunna throw in however against the LS1

more power = bad bad insurance rates
more power = bad bad winter time driving
LS1 = aluminum

but yes, i understand the problems possible with a modded LT1. however i would love to find a low mileage stock LS1 but its not happening at my $ amount of about 8 grand.

not yet atleast, i still have to go home

MIKE
 

Black88GTA

Diamond Member
Sep 9, 2003
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Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
Originally posted by: Black88GTA
Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1

well theres a site i wasnt recommended previously.

found a 95 M6 T/A. Asking 5,500.00 OR B.O.
This car has the following:

non coated pacesetter long tubes
True duals exiting in front of rear tires
LPE cai
4:10 richmond gears,
Shift light
BMR sub frame connectors / weld in
LT4 knock mod.
new AC delco platinum plugs
Hard top
Dark red w/ light grey interior.
new cooper cobra tires with silver 5 star T/A wheels
Hyper tech programmer comes with car also.

Mileage 12x,xxx

The car is in excellant running condition, no dents or dings, scratchs in body, Interior needs steam claen that will be done before selling, no tears or rips in cloth seats.

getting picks of it soon. sounds nice, its not TO far from me (2 hours)

MIKE

If I were in your shoes, I'd be looking at 98+ models if you could afford it...those have the LS1 (more power) plus you don't have to deal with the hated (and expensive) Optispark distributors in the LT1s.

That said, I don't know if I"d get a modded T/A with 12x,xxx miles on it. You don't mod a sports car to granny-foot it to the grocery store, if you get my drift....

I'd bet anything that the previous owner beat the crap out of it, even if it does look nice. My advice - wait around for an LS1 car with less miles on it and very minimal (if any) mods.


few other things im gunna throw in however against the LS1

more power = bad bad insurance rates
more power = bad bad winter time driving
LS1 = aluminum

but yes, i understand the problems possible with a modded LT1. however i would love to find a low mileage stock LS1 but its not happening at my $ amount of about 8 grand.

not yet atleast, i still have to go home

MIKE


I'm assuming you're <25, male. Your insurance rates are going to suck regardless in a V8 F-body, but it is true that a slightly older LT1 car with a few less HP might net you slightly better rates than an LS1.

But any car like this is going to be horrid in snow. I drive a 1988 Trans Am, and while I love it...it's unmanageable in any form of snow. And mine isn't even very powerful compared to what you're looking at - mine made 235HP stock :(. Decent for its time, but there are new family sedans that could blow the doors off of it now.

I bought a junk beater w/ cheapest insurance I could get to drive in the winter, while the T/A stays parked in those months. For less than the price of crap wheels and decent snow tires, I got a whole separate car + insurance. Might be something to look into, if it's possible for you.
 

MikeMike

Lifer
Feb 6, 2000
45,885
66
91
Originally posted by: Black88GTA
Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
Originally posted by: Black88GTA
Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1

well theres a site i wasnt recommended previously.

found a 95 M6 T/A. Asking 5,500.00 OR B.O.
This car has the following:

non coated pacesetter long tubes
True duals exiting in front of rear tires
LPE cai
4:10 richmond gears,
Shift light
BMR sub frame connectors / weld in
LT4 knock mod.
new AC delco platinum plugs
Hard top
Dark red w/ light grey interior.
new cooper cobra tires with silver 5 star T/A wheels
Hyper tech programmer comes with car also.

Mileage 12x,xxx

The car is in excellant running condition, no dents or dings, scratchs in body, Interior needs steam claen that will be done before selling, no tears or rips in cloth seats.

getting picks of it soon. sounds nice, its not TO far from me (2 hours)

MIKE

If I were in your shoes, I'd be looking at 98+ models if you could afford it...those have the LS1 (more power) plus you don't have to deal with the hated (and expensive) Optispark distributors in the LT1s.

That said, I don't know if I"d get a modded T/A with 12x,xxx miles on it. You don't mod a sports car to granny-foot it to the grocery store, if you get my drift....

I'd bet anything that the previous owner beat the crap out of it, even if it does look nice. My advice - wait around for an LS1 car with less miles on it and very minimal (if any) mods.


few other things im gunna throw in however against the LS1

more power = bad bad insurance rates
more power = bad bad winter time driving
LS1 = aluminum

but yes, i understand the problems possible with a modded LT1. however i would love to find a low mileage stock LS1 but its not happening at my $ amount of about 8 grand.

not yet atleast, i still have to go home

MIKE


I'm assuming you're <25, male. Your insurance rates are going to suck regardless in a V8 F-body, but it is true that a slightly older LT1 car with a few less HP might net you slightly better rates than an LS1.

But any car like this is going to be horrid in snow. I drive a 1988 Trans Am, and while I love it...it's unmanageable in any form of snow. And mine isn't even very powerful compared to what you're looking at - mine made 235HP stock :(. Decent for its time, but there are new family sedans that could blow the doors off of it now.

I bought a junk beater w/ cheapest insurance I could get to drive in the winter, while the T/A stays parked in those months. For less than the price of crap wheels and decent snow tires, I got a whole separate car + insurance. Might be something to look into, if it's possible for you.

it might be what ill look into, however, i figure 4 500lb bags of sand,and winter tires, and i have a car JUST like my previous jimmy, but a lil more power.

im gunna be 19

MIKE
 

MikeMike

Lifer
Feb 6, 2000
45,885
66
91
Black88GTA

i think im gunna call on that 98 Z, looks nice, and ill be home soon, maybe go check it out on sunday who knows. see what they will take for it. hopefully the interior is nice, and there are no rips and it was a non smokers car.

MIKE