jamin

Ok guys,
Been looking for a while, looks like its gonna come down to 3 cars,

1997 WS6 M6 White 20k 11k
1998 WS6 Auto Red 70k 10k
2001 Ws6 Auto Wht 32k 12k

All are Trans Ams, loaded and "sposed to be in Excellent shape"

The 97 is local, and I'm going to look at on sunday, both the other cars are a long ways away, 98 is a private individual down south, 01 is at a dealer in Maine

the main comparison is the 97/98 pretty sure I can get the 97 for close to 10, so would you choose the 98 over it just because its a LS platform? thse are what Ive found to be the best options, so i am just curious what others would do, none of the cars are modded?

JohnnyBs98WS6Rag

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M6 LS1 FTW! (keep looking, IMO).

98CayenneT/A

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/r...381171021.html

Your willIng to travel so that one I posted, 01 ws6. 40,000 mi 6 speed

jamin

98, thanks seen it but i think 12 is my number that I wanna cap at

jamin

thats what i was hoping for johnny but what available is another story, last year there were plenty of white M6's

Tranz Zam

LS1 car hands down.

The 98s can be a pain in the *** with their 1 year computers, so if you plan on upgrades and tunes I would look for a 99+.

Also, decide if you want an auto or stick, and choose which nose you like better. I always liked the 98-02 nose better, but others like the 93-97.

jamin

no mods wanted or needed other then exhaust, I'm happy with how they are, auto/stick well thats debatable, never had a stick, but being 6.4 not sure it is a good idea in a fbody, some say its a breeze other claim cramped so I don't know, as far as appearance both have great looks for diff reasons and I love both,

jamin

I've always wondered long term if 96/97 WS6 cars will be worth more then 98-01, there production numbers are way lower, and there actual SLP cars, 02 will always be worth more "last year" ya ya ok, LOL

hardbones

No matter what you choice make sure it has an LS motor...

jamin

wow no love at all for the lt1 even with less then half the miles of the other two

98CayenneT/A

This exactly, and no love for the lt1........compared to the ls1, no, not so much, ha, sorry

98CayenneT/A

I would say 80% of people prefer ls1 looks over lt1 looks and 100% of people prefer ls1 performance over lt1

Raoul-Duke

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I love LT1's and LS1's. Had both, but hands down get the 01 White WS6 with 32k.

Low miles for a good price. 98's had some issues. So unless you are bent on a M6, get the 01. 01 will be way faster.

TechCam97

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This is exactly what I was going to post. Get the 01.

Raoul-Duke

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jamin

Thanks guys i honestly can't believe its this lopsided, gonna go touch.the lt1, both other cars are very far away, ive heard some interesting things on the 98 cars so i think im leaning toward the 97 or 01, but we are talking between taxes n travel a 3500ish swing, the ls car is that much more car?? And aroind 23k more on the clock, it is sposed to be unmolested, the 97 already has a.flowmaster, thats fine ill never take it to the track, im a cruise night guy.

Kevin Lee 487

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Go with the 01. Having owned a LT1 modded and now a bone stock LS1, it IS that much more car.

98CayenneT/A

There is absolutely nothing wrong with 98s, a 98 over 97 any day of the week

TechCam97

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YES! I've had two LT1 fourth gens, the first and the last (93 Z28 M6 and 97 Trans Am A4) and my 2001 T/A is night and day more car than either of those LTs. It's a completely different feel.

MasterTomos

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LT1's have their merits and their place which few will give credit to, but when you're talking about cars within a small price difference (AND ALL OTHER THINGS BEGING EQUAL), the LS1 cars are a better buy IMO.

That being said, just simply because it's an LS1 doesn't mean its a better buy. Those LS1 cars could be ragged out (yes, even with low miles) and have had 6 different teenage owners. LS1 cars also suffer from weaker interior plastics (cracked dash panels, door panels, ash trays, console lids, ect are all extremely common issues which are not nearly as prevalent in LT1 cars). Also, with the 98-02 cars you get the good 'ol sail panel that likes to bubble the paint off due to the adhesive used in those years.

All things to consider, but all other things being equal on the cars the 01 would get my vote (Especially an 01-02 car with the LS6 intake).

All that being said, I'd take a mint 1 owner low miles LT1 car over a trashed 98-02 car any day of the week.

Inb4 more LS1 owners have Opti problems.