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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 11:17 PM
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I prefer the SS Camaro over anything. I dont like the spoiler on the WS6 or all the curves. I will say they look meaner, but i like how clean Camaros look.
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 11:57 PM
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Iv'e read in a magazine somewhere that Firebirds are faster than camaro's, don't think I believe that. Since I have neither I can say that the Z28 is a little boring looking, and The SS, WS6, and Firehawk are my favorites, but I would pick a Z28 over a T/A because Camaros are classic muscle car that have always kicked the **** outa mustags. Firebirds although I like them are a little funny lookin'.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by superGMman
Iv'e read in a magazine somewhere that Firebirds are faster than camaro's, don't think I believe that. Since I have neither I can say that the Z28 is a little boring looking, and The SS, WS6, and Firehawk are my favorites, but I would pick a Z28 over a T/A because Camaros are classic muscle car that have always kicked the **** outa mustags. Firebirds although I like them are a little funny lookin'.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:42 AM
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I think the Formula Firehawk vert is the best looking of the LS1's. I prefer the simpler lines of any Formula really. While the T/A looks awesome, its a bit over the top for me personally. Especially with the WS6 hood.

Now you may ask why I have a Z28? Any T/A or Formula in my price range was a ragged out POS, where as the Z28 was in near mint condition with half as many miles for the same $$$.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 01:10 AM
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i have had both and did not traet the SS as well as my WS6. mostly b/c of looks i think. i treated the car great but i didnt baby it like i do my bird. here are both
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by superGMman
Iv'e read in a magazine somewhere that Firebirds are faster than camaro's, don't think I believe that. Since I have neither I can say that the Z28 is a little boring looking, and The SS, WS6, and Firehawk are my favorites, but I would pick a Z28 over a T/A because Camaros are classic muscle car that have always kicked the **** outa mustags. Firebirds although I like them are a little funny lookin'.
In their first year out the Camaro was a second slower than the Mustang, whereas the Firebird was a second quicker (making it 2 seconds quicker than the Camaro).

Firebird, Mustang, Camaro, and Challenger are NOT and never were 'muscle cars'. They are Pony Cars. Muscle cars are larger, and less nimble. GTO, Charger, Superbird, 442, Chevelle.... those are Muscle Cars.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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I had a '00 SS Black that was absolutely beautiful. Now I have a '99 Hawk that is Red. I love them both, but if I could have the SS back again, I'd trade in a heartbeat. I like the rarity of the Hawk, the smooth curves and the rear lights, but the SS gets my vote. I love that hood and the rear wing is really nice. And contrary to most people on here, I prefer the Camaro interior over the Pontiac. Both are badass cars.....get the one that makes you happy.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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this is a difficult question. in my opinion i like a black SS. however a ws6 with the painted rear panel and some nice rims always look badass
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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Also in my opinion the exhaust on camaros hang down too much but the Firebird has a bumper that covers the pipes and mufflers
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 01:14 PM
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SS center exhaust is the sweetest camaro exhaust ever IMO
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by InfiniteReality
SS center exhaust is the sweetest camaro exhaust ever IMO
yeah its the sickest of them all, kinda $$$ tough.
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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t/a gets my vote.always loved the firebird line period.owned 5 of them from the v6 to the ram air ws6 i have now.not a big fan of camaros although they are sweet *** rides as well.but always been a huge fan of the birds.but like everyone else has said its all about what you like better.
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