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Old 05-05-2006, 01:23 PM
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I've been researching this site since last october. Alot of good info on here. No need to post because I always found an answer to my questions by doing a search. Enough leghumping.

I found a 1998 Trans Am, A4, 60500 miles, in my area last january. The guy wanted to dump it for what he owed to get out from under his payments. So, I picked it up for $6000. It has a few cosmetic issues but the drivetrain is strong. The car was totally stock when I bought it. I did all the free mods and put on the SLP lid because a friend had one he pulled off his car. Put C5 rims on, 17's front 18's rear and brand new pirrelli tires. Changed plugs and wires(MSD 8.5's). Next will be headers/exhaust, stall then cam and eventually (probably sooner than later) a moser 12 bolt. Rearend is howling a little bit.

Anyways, heres a pick of it when its wet...to hide the scratches. LOL!
I will be posting on here more now that I have some real questions to ask.

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Looks great, I thought I got a great deal on my car! Got any more pictures post em up!
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The only other 2 pics I have right now...


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Found two more from january when I first bought it...first day home in my garage.



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Nice ride, 6k is a steal for 60k ls1 fdody
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agreed, nice pick up looks to be in great shape
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6k is one hell of a deal. Even if you paid for a high dollar paint job you would stilll be ahead of the game. Nice ride.
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congrats on the purchase, you practically stole that car
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Originally Posted by FIREHAWK#608
6k is one hell of a deal. Even if you paid for a high dollar paint job you would stilll be ahead of the game. Nice ride.
Yeah...it definitely will need new paint. It looks like someone rattle-canned the front bumper. Stone chips all over it...primer is showing through. It has alot of scratches and swirls on the hood, sail panels and fenders. I'm not going to whine too much because the price was awesome from what everyone has told me. I'm going to try buffing-out the bulk of it and see how it turns out. The car was neglected by the previous owner. He didn't keep it washed and waxed.




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