gxp-miller-gxp

so right now the gxp is in the shop for oil consumption again, well i found a 1999 trans am ws6 for sale for 8999. it has a 100,000 miles but is completely stock and is in PERFECT condition except for a small crack in front bumper. the leather seats and dashboard have zero cracks or scratches on them! should i sell the gxp ( perfect condition,92,000 miles) for around 13,000 (kbb) and buy the trans am with extra cash left over? i would buy a bilstein package from ws6store , new rotors,pads,sparkplugs,wires right after purchase. good idea or no??
id feel bad modding one of the few stock ws6's left but who cares lol.

gxp-miller-gxp

another option is to get an 04 gto but not have extra spending money..

TheJPGXP

WS6 over LS1 GTO any day.

94ss06gxp

iTrader: (5)

dont think u would get anything near 13k for your car.

99slpws6

I would just keep it, our cars don't have high or good resale value with higher miles, I your car is paid off try and trade someone straight up for a h/c/I ls1.

71ANTICARB

iTrader: (23)

Couple things, first I kinda doubt you will be getting $13k for the GXP prolly looking more like $11k. Second, kinda depends on what you are looking for in your next ride, I have had a F-body and a currently have a GTO (and a GXP) and there is no way I would go back to the camaro. The GTO has a far more comfortable interior (which is where I spend most my time). I will admit that the TA looks better on the outside though. Also I don't know if you have kids or are worried bout using the back seat but goin from a four door the gto has a much more usable back seat. Also your prolly gonna need to change your name too.

Injun #5

I will second this opinion. I may have to be getting rid of my 2008 soon (purely financial reasons), and just this afternoon a dealership offered me $13,500 and it's got less than 43,000 miles on it.

LS1 Racing

iTrader: (15)

KBB numbers are usually out to lunch (on the high side). $11,000 probably is more accurate, but if you can swing it, I'd go with the F-body.

71ANTICARB

iTrader: (23)

Why would you go F-body, I would be pissed if I sold my GXP for Camaro?

TheJPGXP

Find a deal like I found last year just didn't have the money, 99 T/A for $4k, high mileage, driven rough, but body was great. Save up and buy a project. If you're set on selling, no one will stop you.

MasterTomos

iTrader: (15)

Depends what he wants out of a vehicle. If comfort/interior knick knacks are at the top of the list, then the GXP would be a better suit.

But if he wants something cheaper, faster, and responds better to mods, camaro wins hands down. There are clean examples of LS1 fbody's to be had for 7-8k, and with the extra 3-4k (assuming the GXP is paid off) you could make an extremely fun fbody.

IMO, the SS's and WS6's are not worth paying the extra cash for over a regular formula/trans am/z28. Sure the hoods looks cool, but they are usually thousands of dollars more over a standard V8 car and all you get is a non-functional ram air hood, a power steering cooler, a bigger front sway bar, and 17" wheels. Not worth the common 2-4k price difference IMO.

71ANTICARB

iTrader: (23)

I see your point, my camaro was fun to drive. But after getting used to the "comfort/interior knick knacks" I would not go back. Personally I would go with the GTO it has the nice interior, comfortable ride, and still has the performance to boot. While you would not have much, if any, left over I feel that you would prolly be happier with the GTO in stock form (and seeing how you didn't want to mess up an all original WS6). And let's be honest while the GXP is pretty ****** cool, either the GTO or F-body would out perform it (I know there are some exceptions).

LS1 Racing

iTrader: (15)

Having owned both an LS4 car and a pair of F-bodies, I would argue that you give up only a little comfort in driving an Camaro or Firebird. Now, if you want gadgets and features (TAP, HUD, factory NAV, etc.), then yes, a GXP is a better choice.

From a performance standpoint, it's no comparison. The F-bodies have so many mods available and respond so easily to them, that high 11-second cars are as common as sand. On the other hand, all of the bolt-ons for an LS4 will get you low 13's at about 108 MPH, assuming you can launch it. If you wanna go faster, then you need a turbo or heads/cam, etc.

Lastly is reliability. Now, I know that the F-bodies were not pillars of quality back in their day, but the problems they do have are less severe and the major ones are easier to remedy due to the RWD layout. I'd put up with slow power window motors ANY DAY over our chronic trans problems, crappy wheel hubs, and poor rear-alignment. And even if you did have a trans problem in the F-body, you can pull a 4L65 in about an hour, as opposed to half-a-day for an LS4, and that's assuming you've done it before.

So, for me, the F-body would be the better choice if you want to go fast with fewer hassles, as long as you don't mind giving up some gadgets and a little comfort.

71ANTICARB

iTrader: (23)

Yes, you are right. I don't think that maybe I am conveying my point of view very well. At this point I am assuming that he IS selling the GXP, I am also assuming that he likes he's GXP. What I am looking at now is which of the two cars he has stated that he has interest would he enjoy more. If fast is your goal then yes go for a F-body, mods/price, thats where its at. If you want something similar to what you driving now but with the performance and aftermarket closer to the F-body, I would have to say go for the GTO.

Of course I actually think the best option would be the G8 GT but I am guessing that is out of the budget.

LS1 Racing

iTrader: (15)

I think we see eye-to-eye...GTO would be the best compromise, assuming price isn't an issue.

Hell, I'd trade my GN for a GTO, if someone would give me that deal.

71ANTICARB

iTrader: (23)

Cool. You could prolly find someone I bet.

Model16

Just a personal view, I would never trade in on an older car...

71ANTICARB

iTrader: (23)

Just cause its older doesn't mean its worth less. A clean 87 GN with low miles is well within the price range of an 05-06 GTO and little higher is good for an 04.

07carlocrusader

Hell,....find another GXP!
but if you are absolutely done with the W bodies go for the F Body,......

71ANTICARB

iTrader: (23)

Maybe the OP could weigh back in.