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Old 03-13-2006, 08:46 PM
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1996 Trans Am

Year: 1996

Make & Model: Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe 2D

Miles Per Gallon:

Vehicle Stock Number: A0702


Color: Silver

Transmission: 6 Speed Manual

Mileage: 95,175

VIN #: 2G2FV22P2T2213444

Features
Air Conditioning
Power Steering
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Tilt Wheel
Cruise Control
AM/FM Stereo
Single Compact Disc
Dual Front Air Bags
ABS (4-Wheel)
Leather
Power Seat
T-Bar Roof
Rear Spoiler
Alloy Wheels
Car is listed at 8888 but i could probally get it for 8 thousand.
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Old 03-13-2006, 09:01 PM
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8k is still too high for a 96 with that mileage. Don't pay any more than 6k, and only that if it's in really good condition.
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I thought you were looking at '02 WS6's or '05 Stangs?
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Eh, I'm looking for something I can afford right now Anything that comes up in my price range. Though I've ruled out the stang because they i test drove an auto one on sunday. The gt's are slow. And I decided I don't want ot have to be paying for this car for 3 years plus. It'd be nice to pick up a later model lt1 or an early model ls1 for around 8k.

People in my area are on crack. People post ads for 1996 v6's for 10k? I was like wtf, no thanks. Nothing seems to be in my price range where I live. **** you CA
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Originally Posted by 78transam_inprogress
It'd be nice to pick up a later model lt1 or an early model ls1 for around 8k.
If you pay 8k for an lt1, it had better be immaculate with low miles or you will have been had. I just got a 95 with 115k miles in decent shape for under 4k.
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Originally Posted by 78transam_inprogress
Eh, I'm looking for something I can afford right now Anything that comes up in my price range. Though I've ruled out the stang because they i test drove an auto one on sunday. The gt's are slow. And I decided I don't want ot have to be paying for this car for 3 years plus. It'd be nice to pick up a later model lt1 or an early model ls1 for around 8k.

People in my area are on crack. People post ads for 1996 v6's for 10k? I was like wtf, no thanks. Nothing seems to be in my price range where I live. **** you CA

Yeah, thats understandable...good luck with your search, don't get frustrated it may take a lil while...hell I called about 15 dealers today and I only have one lead on a WS6....won't even be in til at least Thursday.
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Yeah, thats understandable...good luck with your search, don't get frustrated it may take a lil while...hell I called about 15 dealers today and I only have one lead on a WS6....won't even be in til at least Thursday.
Well this looks promising but you guys said that its listed too high. I doubt I will beable to talk the dealer down 2k. Is there any evidence that this car is only worth 6k?
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Originally Posted by 78transam_inprogress
Well this looks promising but you guys said that its listed too high. I doubt I will beable to talk the dealer down 2k. Is there any evidence that this car is only worth 6k?

Check KBB/NADA/whatever

For $8000 you could more than likely get an LS1 with less miles than that if you looked hard enough.... Theres a guy near me selling a 99Camaro for $11000 with 30k miles on it.... Seems like it is good condition too... I'd look around some more.... Do it right once rather than doing it wrong twice...
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I guess the old saying is true, "Everything is more expensive in CA"

Edit: See what I mean http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/search...5020&x=41&y=19
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Yeah and try to go Private party will get alot better deal most of the time
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Originally Posted by Starz T/A 17
Yeah and try to go Private party will get alot better deal most of the time
Around here, private parties arent going much cheaper. People think that their 2000 v6 will sell for 12k. I'm like wtf no, gtfo
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Is this a fair price fot that car? I'm trying to get a just of pricing on these cars.

http://www.craigslist.org/sby/car/141653543.html
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It's a decent asking price, not bad, but this says it can be had for less: "OBO no reasonable offer denied"




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