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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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You overpaid a bit but great find! I just bought mine for 11.2k with 58k miles and it was perfect except for the sail panel (see sticky in paint and body work). But got it done free. I really like that shine you got on there!
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by liquidsmooth
You overpaid a bit but great find! I just bought mine for 11.2k with 58k miles and it was perfect except for the sail panel (see sticky in paint and body work). But got it done free. I really like that shine you got on there!
I thought it was a little steep but location is everything and in the whole state of Florida this was the only HARDTOP (I cant stand t-tops) with a 6 speed in NBM. PLUS,

It was owned by an engineer who parked it in his garage UNDER a car cover with carpet sections under the wheels. Only drievn 15K miles in the last 3 yrs.

I have every reciept since the first oil change and every mod reciept in a large binder filled in sections including the original window sticker in perfect shape.. It has been cared for the best I have ever seen. Others in this condition were still going for $17K or more but with T-tops or A4's so I had to act fast. In fact I think it was a great buy, hell the headlights look brand new and it still looks new inside. The exterior door handles feel like a brand new Camaro.

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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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dude that is fantastic, great buy, i actually can't believe it was only 29 brand new i paid almost 27000 for my 2000 8000 mile ws6 in 2001, i guess had i figured my finances better and really looked at the ss i couldve got that....oh well i luv my ta but man it woulda been nice...
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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I agree that for the condition, having been garage stored, and the options, that it was a great deal!
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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Looks awesome. I wish mine was a SS.
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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Thas pretty sweet. Nice color!
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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I love my SS hardtop.

Wouldn't change it for the world.

When I want t-tops I'll just drive my brothers 02 WS6.
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Originally Posted by TheLS1Kid
I love my SS hardtop.

Wouldn't change it for the world.

When I want t-tops I'll just drive my brothers 02 WS6.
I hate my hardtop. I wish I had T-tops!
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SSmokin99
I hate my hardtop. I wish I had T-tops!
Same

Gorgeous SS man! I hope one day in the future i can own an LS1 f-body
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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Thanks guys, I am very pleased with it. It is a bit weak now but I will change it soon.
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Originally Posted by ramairjohn2000
dude that is fantastic, great buy, i actually can't believe it was only 29 brand new i paid almost 27000 for my 2000 8000 mile ws6 in 2001, i guess had i figured my finances better and really looked at the ss i couldve got that....oh well i luv my ta but man it woulda been nice...

Tell me about it. $29K for a loaded 02 SS.

I was considering a WS6 since they are the same car BUT they are yet so different. I just hate T-tops and all T/A's have them. Oh well, a beautiful SS it is.
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JayplaySS2
Tell me about it. $29K for a loaded 02 SS.

I was considering a WS6 since they are the same car BUT they are yet so different. I just hate T-tops and all T/A's have them. Oh well, a beautiful SS it is.
That's a super nice SS but I wouldn't say the car was "loaded". It's missing almost $2k in factory options.
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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Nice SS!!! I prefer hard-top myself so I don't have to worry about t-top leaks later but the cars look so much better having T-tops

Hard to compare a fast mustang w/ a blower vs slow Chevy N/A tho regardless of CIs... I love the 03-04 cobra's and their screaming blower but I'm a die hard chevy guy!! I'm in the process to start major modifying my SS so I could start playing around w/ some snakes and I know I have alot of work to do right now but it will get done. Not sure if i want to spray mine but i might have too

Btw, I like the silver gauges.. where do we get em at?? anyone kno?

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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Morpheus
That's a super nice SS but I wouldn't say the car was "loaded". It's missing almost $2k in factory options.

It is as loaded as I would order it. I wouldnt want T/C, T-tops, rear center exhaust/bumper or the CD changer. Either way, its not a stripper and it was only $29K new.
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by JayplaySS2
I thought it was a little steep but location is everything and in the whole state of Florida this was the only HARDTOP (I cant stand t-tops) with a 6 speed in NBM. PLUS,

It was owned by an engineer who parked it in his garage UNDER a car cover with carpet sections under the wheels. Only drievn 15K miles in the last 3 yrs.

I have every reciept since the first oil change and every mod reciept in a large binder filled in sections including the original window sticker in perfect shape.. It has been cared for the best I have ever seen. Others in this condition were still going for $17K or more but with T-tops or A4's so I had to act fast. In fact I think it was a great buy, hell the headlights look brand new and it still looks new inside. The exterior door handles feel like a brand new Camaro.


If we only got those mpgs listed in the sticker huh... hahah That is a great buy, it's always very conforting to have all the receipts like that. I'm a fan of the hard-top myself, although i'm going to be kicking myself when it's sunny and 85 degress out and I want my roof off hehe. Did you wax it already or did he shine it up like that. I still can't get over that shine! I don't want to highjack your thread but I finially got pics I took today of the SS I just bought for 11.2k with 58k miles. Check it out and let me know what you think! https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/869639-finally-took-some-pics-my-ride.html Nice ride once again bro!
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by liquidsmooth
If we only got those mpgs listed in the sticker huh... hahah That is a great buy, it's always very conforting to have all the receipts like that. I'm a fan of the hard-top myself, although i'm going to be kicking myself when it's sunny and 85 degress out and I want my roof off hehe. Did you wax it already or did he shine it up like that. I still can't get over that shine! I don't want to highjack your thread but I finially got pics I took today of the SS I just bought for 11.2k with 58k miles. Check it out and let me know what you think! https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=869639 Nice ride once again bro!


I posted the 3rd post, beautiful ride. YOU GOT A HELL OF A DEAL! Did you buy that brandishing a weapon, LOL? My car came that way, detailed always and lived in a garage. I must say we have 2 nice SS's.
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nice car....but it needs SS floormats and maybe some dual tips. love the clear lid.
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