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Old 10-06-2005, 06:00 PM
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Is the Silver SS with the stripes really that bad looking? Also looking at a SOM 02 Z28 but it's an auto.

Why oh why can't i find a Firehawk











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Old 10-06-2005, 06:06 PM
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the stripes are too much and the body kit is ehh..i dont like it but it is a nice car minus the stripes and the body kit.
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I can only see one pic and it's of the SS and I think it looks like ***, go with the SOM WS6. This is on the assumption that they cost the same and are exactly alike in every other aspect. Also, Hawks are fairly rare to find at good prices
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I can only see one pic and it's of the SS and I think it looks like ***, go with the SOM . This is on the assumption that they cost the same and are exactly alike in every other aspect. Also, Hawks are fairly rare to find at good prices
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I don't like the graphics on the side.

Never was a big fan of the Y3F body package either.
Old 10-07-2005, 10:16 PM
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Get the SOM you will absolutly fall in love with the color and it looks a hell of a lot cleaner than the silver with stripes.
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Agree with everyone else about the SOM.

Also you wont be complaining its an auto when you get a Rear-end and a Stall in it.
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OR.... you can just wait until you find what you're really looking for instead of settling with disappointment now.
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ss minus the body kit and middle hood scoop things is not bad, imo though som is best on ss/ws6's
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Definately the SOM. However, those stripes can easily be taken off the silver one.

I'm having a hard time finding the car I want, but I got 5 months to look for it.
Personally I'm looking for a Silver/Black or Black/Black C5 FRC M6 with relatively low miles. Hopefully one will pop up around February.
Old 10-08-2005, 12:47 AM
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OR.... you can just wait until you find what you're really looking for instead of settling with disappointment now.
Agreed. Best advice you'll find right here.

Buy something you don't want today, and you'll be wanting to sell it tomorrow.

But personally, I'd jump all over that SOM car if I was in the market. I love autos, and that one looks clean clean clean......great color too.
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The silver car would look great if it didnt have the side graphics and the weird thing on the hood scoop, I actually like the stripes though.
But the best advice is WAIT until you find EXACTLY what you want.
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Don't know what price range or specifics you're looking for (or where in PA you are) but a silver 02 Firehawk just got mentioned over in the Eastern section of LS1Tech. It's a silver 02 Formula Firehawk at Triboro Pontiac in southern NJ.
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In regards to the two cars you posted...I like the silver one better...lose the stripes on the side and I like it even better (the body kit and hood graphics can stay..)
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I like the SS , I would buy it
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Keep Looking.... I'm happy with my car 100% but sometimes I wish I had waited it out and bought an 02 NBM WS6 M6.




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