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I bought my F-BODY just the way I wanted it!!!
156
63.41%
I wish I would have bought a SS / WS6 / FIREHAWK.
36
14.63%
I love my Z28 / SS but I wish I would have gone with the different gear box.
27
10.98%
I love my TA / WS6, but I wish I would have gone with a different gearbox.
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6.91%
I wish I would have added more factory options.
4
1.63%
I hate my F-BODY!!!
6
2.44%
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 09:44 AM
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I knew exactly what I wanted. Had to be 2000-02 (Ebony interior), 6 speed, Ws6, Trans Am, low miles, SOM, and t-top.

But if I could do it over again, I would probably have waited a few more months, and bought a c5 or Supra.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 11:52 AM
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I got what I wanted. 2002 Black WS6 MM6 3.46 torsen rearend (wish they would have put a bigger rear end in stock ) I Had to have ebony interior. The only thing is I got in a hurry and bought one with a fucked up headlight. Someone bumped or dropped something in the front left headlight area so the paint on the bumper has stress cracks, the headlight doesn't line up right, and I had to replace the stripped motor gear. Other than that its an awesome car especially with 18in C6's . Another benefit is I beat a 2001 procharged Mustang GT (8 psi) 2nd gear 20 mph roll - 110 by a length and a half, and the only mods i have are a Borla cat-back,K&N filter, and the MAF screen removed!!!
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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Wish it was an m6
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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i realized when searching that an SS was just a name and different shocks, shocks i planned on replacing anyways.

so im happy
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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There was no SS within 300 miles so I went with a Z28.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 06:14 PM
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No complaints, or regrets! Wish I still had 2 again
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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Wish i would have gone with a 6 speed. I got an A4 thinking i would race all the time. Found out that **** is too expensive to do while in college full time.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 07:01 PM
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My 'vert has never let me down with compliments nor power so she stays I'll get my T-top M6 soon
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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i am more than satisifed with my SS, has been a great car for the last 40,000 miles since June 2005. 100rwhp later, it's an even better daily driver lol. I am currently driving 600-700 miles a with with a 233/239 cam, and couldnt be happier. I wouldnt mind having a WS6, but the SS does jsut fine.
Honesly though, wheh i bought it, i wanst a camaro fan, but i worked a deal that took it in on trade. I saw it out on the lot, took a drive and knew i had to have it. It's a 2000 Camaro SS with slp chrome wheels, floormats, dash badge, key kob, Castrol Synthetics, BONE stcok with 40,000 miles. I picked it up for 9400$!!! Owned by a 70 year old mad, origional owner. THe only downside, the car was trashed, it looks like it sat outside for the past 5 years in a field. lol. it cleaned up well to say the lesast.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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I was more satisfied with the imports I had before this t/a , but I still like it. The biggest downfall is the terrible ride and the traction issues
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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Ordered just what I wanted.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 01:16 PM
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if i did it over again, i'd def get pewter, som, or nbm. or a Firehawk. a couple years down the line ill either get a nice clean firehawk and transfer my goods into it, or get a C5
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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i wanted an LS1 and got one
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 04:29 PM
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I special ordered mine with what I could afford. So I wouldn't change a thing.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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All I wanted was a 99-02 Trans am M6. I didn't care what color. I would have liked to find a WS6, but it wasn't really a total priority. I found mine about 180 miles away. As long as it was a 6 speed, I would have bought it no matter what color it was. I'm glad it was one of the rare colors. I knew I didn't need to find a WS6 since I could just throw a hood on it. It had just about every option sans WS6 and CD changer. Hurst, Chrome 16's and TCS all on it.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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I really wanted a NBM Firehawk, but couldn't find one close to me, so I bought my second choice a silver WS6.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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I am very happy with my car. I wouldnt trade it for any other fbody
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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bought mine used but unmolested with 9,000 miles on it, I'd say I'm happy with it. I was originally looking for a white SS but they were fetching more money for them and I found this for a great deal. I was skeptical on the color at first but I'm proud of my decision.
I'm still not even close to done with mods, lol.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 08:55 PM
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Had to search for a while to find exactly what I wanted. I wouldn't change a thing on it. Have had n F-Body in my life for about 50% of it, and that won't ever change.
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 12:42 AM
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I wanted a red/black/nbm/silver 98-02 A4 firebird with w68, t-tops and under 50k miles

I got a Red 2001 A4 Firebird with W68, No T-tops and 32k miles

I love my car and will keep it forever and will never trade it for any other v6 But i wish it was an LS1

But im not just gonna sell it to get an LS1...I love my car and will hold on to it forever. Its my first car and im just gonna build her up I love her regardless of missing 2 cylinders
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