heres a good ?, t/a or z28 for cheap speed?
01-20-2005, 12:43 PM
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heres a good ?, t/a or z28 for cheap speed? new to the gm game, looking at an 02 ws6 6 speed. after talking to a few guys i come to understand the t/a is just an overpriced camaro. what do you guys think? apparently they all come with the same motor/tranny, is there any advantage to either car as far as performance? the t/a's i'm looking at are in the $19-20,000 region and are hard to find. why can i get a camaro with the same motor/trans for way less? can you build up a t/a and camaro equally for the same amount of money? is it just because the t/a looks better?
i used to be a ford guy, still have a 98 mustang gt, but can't deny myself the ls1/t56 anymore so it's getting traded in. just wanted to know what you guys thought before i go and buy anything.
i used to be a ford guy, still have a 98 mustang gt, but can't deny myself the ls1/t56 anymore so it's getting traded in. just wanted to know what you guys thought before i go and buy anything.
01-20-2005, 12:52 PM
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Camaro and Firebird are identical cars under different skins. The Birds are a little more plush inside, and are slightly heavier. If you're going for pure performance, the camaro is a better choice. They are also running a few grand cheaper. Welcome to the F-body club. 
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01-20-2005, 12:55 PM
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The WS6 TAs & SS Camaros are basically the top of the line model (kinda like a Cobra). Same motor, tranny, frame etc. The Formulas & Z28s tend to weigh less than the SS or TA because they have less goodies. So for racing, the lighter car is better. But from a collector / investor standpoint the more exp & rarer car would be better. The SS & WS6 do come with ram air (+5hp!) a susp upgrade, & dif gear ratios sometimes. And they cost over $3k more new.
01-20-2005, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by CaptUSA
Camaro and Firebird are identical cars under different skins. The Birds are a little more plush inside, and are slightly heavier. If you're going for pure performance, the camaro is a better choice. They are also running a few grand cheaper. Welcome to the F-body club. You're going to love these cars!!
You're going to love these cars!!i can't wait to get one, i was leaning towards a t/a but seeing how much cheaper and more available z/28's are i may get one of those instead, maybe an ss if i can find one.
01-20-2005, 02:56 PM
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I don't know what your price range is, but you can pick up a basically new SS for under $18,000. I'd say an '02 SS with 20k miles could be had for under $17 if you look. It's a great time to be buying an F-body. 
Just a really crappy time to be selling one. 
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Just a really crappy time to be selling one. (like me) 
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01-20-2005, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 777
i know you won't be picking up an 02 ws6 with 20k miles for less than prolly 22-25k
01-20-2005, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 777
i know you won't be picking up an 02 ws6 with 20k miles for less than prolly 22-25k
I agree as far as private sellers are concerned.
01-20-2005, 08:26 PM
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The best "cheap speed" (from your title) is the Formula.
Not only is it the cheapest f-body (along w/ stripper Z28's), but the sleeper effect is priceless. You'll be surprised by how many races you'll get with that "ugly V6 spoiler", lol.
Not only is it the cheapest f-body (along w/ stripper Z28's), but the sleeper effect is priceless. You'll be surprised by how many races you'll get with that "ugly V6 spoiler", lol.
01-20-2005, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 777
i know you won't be picking up an 02 ws6 with 20k miles for less than prolly 22-25k
Wrong....got mine with 14K on the clock for 16800
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This is kinda buggin me...Check it..I raced my buddies 99' z28 (60K) w/ my 98' TA (85K) and the out come was dead friggin even and we both know how to drive. A couple of times he pulled inches in front and vice versa.
So it's not a huge difference weighing a little more... And i think the TA looks soooo much more sweet then a Camaro.. But dont get me wrong camaro's are bad ***..(especially all blacked out)..
It's all in your preference bud, if u like what the camaro offers get it, or the TA get it.
I forgot to mention i got my TA for $9000, so if i were u dont look over $15
So it's not a huge difference weighing a little more... And i think the TA looks soooo much more sweet then a Camaro.. But dont get me wrong camaro's are bad ***..(especially all blacked out)..
It's all in your preference bud, if u like what the camaro offers get it, or the TA get it.
I forgot to mention i got my TA for $9000, so if i were u dont look over $15