what do i need to look out for in my search for the right fbody?
07-19-2009, 07:32 PM
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well if the guy calls me back, i should be going to look at a stock formy today
he wants 7k for it. 74k miles. but its gold. so we'll see. i need to see it in person to decide whether or not i'd drive it lol
he wants 7k for it. 74k miles. but its gold. so we'll see. i need to see it in person to decide whether or not i'd drive it lol
07-19-2009, 09:06 PM
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The ad says "one of a kind". Don't buy into this crap. You will find a well maintained black WS6 easily for a reasonable price.
The key is to be patient. If your in a hurry you'll either pay to much or buy something you didn't want.
You can buy a car from any state, but if you get one from a northern state, be VERY careful of underbody rust. It's o.k. to pay a premium for a car that lived it's entire life in the desert. Check the Carfax for history.
Good luck.
The key is to be patient. If your in a hurry you'll either pay to much or buy something you didn't want.
You can buy a car from any state, but if you get one from a northern state, be VERY careful of underbody rust. It's o.k. to pay a premium for a car that lived it's entire life in the desert. Check the Carfax for history.
Good luck.
Also, don't worry about the color, a good repaint shouldn't be more than $1000!!
Here is the kind of work my shop I work for does for $800 or so.
07-19-2009, 09:16 PM
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wow that looks pretty good
yeah im being very patient. i'm in no hurry. might take up to a few months to sell the truck anyhow. but in the meantime i can search this site and learn lots before i even get an fbody
yeah im being very patient. i'm in no hurry. might take up to a few months to sell the truck anyhow. but in the meantime i can search this site and learn lots before i even get an fbody
07-20-2009, 01:27 PM
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Like everyone else, don't rush. I am happy with my car, but I always wanted a Trans Am and now I regret not getting one every day. I'll eventually have to buy one of those and now I don't want to get rid of my camaro. So i'll have to have both.
Just look it over in and out and take 100s of pictures if needed incase you miss something. Someone said look for leaks and thats good advice, but don't forget some things are an easy fix.
Just look it over in and out and take 100s of pictures if needed incase you miss something. Someone said look for leaks and thats good advice, but don't forget some things are an easy fix.
07-25-2009, 04:58 AM
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okay a buddies brother is selling a 98 ls1 trans am. all it has is slp exhaust. downside, 170k miles. but looks to be in great condition. for 5k.
****, for 5k, i can keep my truck, sell my grand prix, and call it a day.
should i run away or no?
****, for 5k, i can keep my truck, sell my grand prix, and call it a day.
should i run away or no?
07-25-2009, 05:59 PM
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ok found out more about it
like i said, slp loudmouth exhaust
stage two hayes clutch
has 1 rip in the leather, not a big deal. and needs new tint. not bad considering i have a buddy who tints my cars for free lol
and has adjustable kyb's on it.
doesnt sound too bad
should i be sketchy about the 170k miles though??
like i said, slp loudmouth exhaust
stage two hayes clutch
has 1 rip in the leather, not a big deal. and needs new tint. not bad considering i have a buddy who tints my cars for free lol
and has adjustable kyb's on it.
doesnt sound too bad
should i be sketchy about the 170k miles though??
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07-26-2009, 05:51 AM
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so here's one i've had my eyes on. in my eyes, its the perfect car. i STILL need to see it in person, but if the guy is telling the truth, then this is one fine car... basically it has all the options i want, the color i want, but the price is high. 15k. yeah right. but he said he'd accept reasonable cash offers. so we'll see...
and the window sticker for it
FROM THE CRAIGSLIST AD
You Must See this beautiful 2000 Pontiac Trans Am with WS6 Ram Air Package.
Rare, One-of-a-Kind Muscle Car, T-Top with Rear Spoiler. Southwest Car - Never Seen Snow.
Always Garaged, No Accidents, None Smoker, Interior Like New.
Must sell due to owner's physical limitations.
Original Owner Special Order Vehicle with Optional:
6-Speed Transmission
Hurst Shifter
Traction Control.
79,000 Miles,
Maintained in Excellent Condition:
Used Only Mobil 1 Oil Changed Every 3,000 Miles.
New Centerforce Fly Wheel, Clutch, and Pressure Plate;
New Throw Out & Pilot Bearings;
New Bilstein Springs & Shock Absorbers;
New Brake Pads & Brembo Rotors;
Goodrich T/A, Z Rated, Performance Radial Tires.
Maintenance Records Available.
A Steal at $15,000 <--lol
Comes With Personal Touch Extras From a Loving Owner:
Original Window Sticker
2000 Pontiac Firebird Boxed Promotion Package.
Includes Color Brochure and VHS Promotional Video.
just wow. if the bank likes what it sees, i can make him an offer. sell my truck to carmax hopefully, and i should be good to go...
and the window sticker for it
FROM THE CRAIGSLIST AD
You Must See this beautiful 2000 Pontiac Trans Am with WS6 Ram Air Package.
Rare, One-of-a-Kind Muscle Car, T-Top with Rear Spoiler. Southwest Car - Never Seen Snow.
Always Garaged, No Accidents, None Smoker, Interior Like New.
Must sell due to owner's physical limitations.
Original Owner Special Order Vehicle with Optional:
6-Speed Transmission
Hurst Shifter
Traction Control.
79,000 Miles,
Maintained in Excellent Condition:
Used Only Mobil 1 Oil Changed Every 3,000 Miles.
New Centerforce Fly Wheel, Clutch, and Pressure Plate;
New Throw Out & Pilot Bearings;
New Bilstein Springs & Shock Absorbers;
New Brake Pads & Brembo Rotors;
Goodrich T/A, Z Rated, Performance Radial Tires.
Maintenance Records Available.
A Steal at $15,000 <--lol
Comes With Personal Touch Extras From a Loving Owner:
Original Window Sticker
2000 Pontiac Firebird Boxed Promotion Package.
Includes Color Brochure and VHS Promotional Video.
just wow. if the bank likes what it sees, i can make him an offer. sell my truck to carmax hopefully, and i should be good to go...
This is a long shot but: Would that WS-6 happen to be for sale in Henderson, NV? I ask because a few years ago I flew to Vegas to buy my SS from a guy that live in Henderson and the pic above looks like his neighborhood (gated community, REALLY nice). AND the guy had a WS-6!!! If that's the same one I can tell you that the car HAS been taken care of. The guy was awesome to deal with.
I can e-mail him and see if it's his or not.
Scott
07-26-2009, 08:26 AM
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yup its located in henderson. and in my opinion the car is amazing and has everything i want in an Fbody. but im not sure what he would do with his price. and i just wouldnt be able to have that one, and the truck. and theres no way im gonna be able to sell the truck anytime soon. if i buy the cheaper one though, i won't have a payment on it because i can pay cash, and then take my time selling the truck.
07-31-2009, 03:02 PM
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so i looked at the one i originally posted. WOW. the car is in perfect condition.
he let me drive it (keep in mind i haven't driven a stick for around 5 years) and i still managed to do okay. Guy used to be a driving instructor at a place that had corvettes and camaros. so he was able to give me a few tips. but wow. that car has power, in any gear. hopefully i can sell my truck. I NEED THIS CAR. haha
he let me drive it (keep in mind i haven't driven a stick for around 5 years) and i still managed to do okay. Guy used to be a driving instructor at a place that had corvettes and camaros. so he was able to give me a few tips. but wow. that car has power, in any gear. hopefully i can sell my truck. I NEED THIS CAR. haha
07-31-2009, 03:25 PM
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Howdy from CGP. 
Don't forget, with ever F-body comes the required
.
Don't settle man, makesure it's what you want.
Look out for the normal stuff, rear, window motor, leaks.
I Love my F-body.
But I may want to sell her in the near future for a Vette.
Deals are out there.
Got mine for a steal at the time.
Check the classifieds here.
-Matt
Don't forget, with ever F-body comes the required
.Don't settle man, makesure it's what you want.
Look out for the normal stuff, rear, window motor, leaks.
I Love my F-body.
But I may want to sell her in the near future for a Vette.
Deals are out there.
Got mine for a steal at the time.
Check the classifieds here.
-Matt
07-31-2009, 04:01 PM
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Howdy from CGP.
Don't forget, with ever F-body comes the required.
Don't settle man, makesure it's what you want.
Look out for the normal stuff, rear, window motor, leaks.
I Love my F-body.
But I may want to sell her in the near future for a Vette.
Deals are out there.
Got mine for a steal at the time.
Check the classifieds here.
-Matt
Don't forget, with ever F-body comes the required
.Don't settle man, makesure it's what you want.
Look out for the normal stuff, rear, window motor, leaks.
I Love my F-body.
But I may want to sell her in the near future for a Vette.
Deals are out there.
Got mine for a steal at the time.
Check the classifieds here.
-Matt
and i'd happily settle for this. its the exact car i want. i just need to sell my truck. thats what it boils down to lol
has the perfect stance, and its all stock minus the suspension, which is perfect. i dont want to buy someone elses project ya know?
07-31-2009, 04:27 PM
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hey hey! thought your username looked familiar! lol
and i'd happily settle for this. its the exact car i want. i just need to sell my truck. thats what it boils down to lol
has the perfect stance, and its all stock minus the suspension, which is perfect. i dont want to buy someone elses project ya know?
and i'd happily settle for this. its the exact car i want. i just need to sell my truck. thats what it boils down to lol
has the perfect stance, and its all stock minus the suspension, which is perfect. i dont want to buy someone elses project ya know?
Mine was bone stock when I get it.
I slept better at night knowing she was completely unmolested.
07-31-2009, 04:33 PM
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exactly. it also helps the people that owned it are a bit older, took GREAT care of it. it honestly looks like a brand new car. it is flawless. not a single scratch on it. black leather interior, in perfect condition as well. its just wow, other then the 8X,XXXk on the odometer, i'd honestly think it was never even driven lol
08-01-2009, 03:16 PM
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Don't be afraid to pay a few thousand more for a nicer car. Also people said be aware of known fluid leaks, well I bought my 95 Camaro with a very tiny oil and coolant leak and haven't had any issues yet. Leaks a quart like every two months, it's not enough to be worth fixing. The coolant leak sucked but then I fixed it and now it just seeps out like the oil. If you get an amazing deal like I did I wouldn't worry about fluid leaks. I payed $1000 for my car, only put 4000miles on it and I have had it 9 months or so. I got a great deal on it so I could care less if it leaked or not. I don't think I would do it with a $10,000 car though. I bought my car from the lady across the street, they are the original owners and I knew they didn't mistreat the car.
Just make sure you like the car, DO NOT BUY ANYTHING if there is even a HINT that you don't like it!!! Trust me, I made this mistake with my 70 Lemans, I will never do it again.
Just make sure you like the car, DO NOT BUY ANYTHING if there is even a HINT that you don't like it!!! Trust me, I made this mistake with my 70 Lemans, I will never do it again.
08-01-2009, 03:47 PM
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yeah i hear ya on all that.
from a quick look, it doesn't have any leaks. but i will look over it much closer with my dad if/when i do commit to buying it.
and, i think i've posted it before, but this is the exact car i want. if it were the year 2000, and i had 32k in my pocket, this is the EXACT car i'd order. lets just put it like that lol
from a quick look, it doesn't have any leaks. but i will look over it much closer with my dad if/when i do commit to buying it.
and, i think i've posted it before, but this is the exact car i want. if it were the year 2000, and i had 32k in my pocket, this is the EXACT car i'd order. lets just put it like that lol
08-01-2009, 03:50 PM
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and on a brighter note, it doesnt seem like anybody else is going to come buy it up. not what people are looking for right now i guess.
im a college student, and here i am buying a car that will empty my wallet at the gas station, i must be insane. lol
guess im joinin the club eh?
hope everyone else enjoys their econobox pos's hah
im a college student, and here i am buying a car that will empty my wallet at the gas station, i must be insane. lol
guess im joinin the club eh?
hope everyone else enjoys their econobox pos's hah