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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 08:01 PM
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Guys, how is everyone? Its been a long time since I posted (or had a reason to post). I've owned 5 LS1 F-bodies, a 01 Z06 Vette and various Mustangs over the years. I'm in the market to buy myself another toy. This will be a weekend car only because I have a company truck I drive all week. I need help picking between an LS1 and LT1. I only have about $10,000 to spend because we bought my wife a new Maxima last weekend. I've found two cars close to me that I like pretty good and I wanted to ask you guys opinion. http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=1&Log=0 http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=3&Log=0 I realize the WS6 is above 10 grand but it looks like a nice car and I might be willing to give the extra for it. Come on guys which one makes better since for a weekend toy? TIA.
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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WS6 . You could probably get it for 10k or 11k cash. But that's me. After having opti issues i wouldn't own another LT1, but I know they aren't all bad
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 10:09 AM
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An insane price on that '96 SS. Way too many miles. I wouldn't touch it for anything close to what they want. That's a $5,000 car on a good day and I don't care who owned it or the history.
The WS6 has a dealer price but seems decent and a one owner status which is always a plus. If you could get that LS1 car for $10,000 that might be the way to go. Just remember that even with weekend driving the odometer will hit that 6 figure mark where the appeal will lessen for others if you need to sell. I don't recommend these cars for anything over $8,000 once they hit 100,000 miles. Things just start to break and you don't want too much invested in it. I'd like to see you expand your search and keep looking unless you can reach a deal on the WS6. Best of luck!!
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 10:12 AM
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Agreed on the 96 SS is about double what its actually worth. As for the WS6, see if they'll work with you to around your 10k budget.
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 10:19 AM
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Go LS1, the price for the 96 is very high. LT's aren't bad, but the aftermarket for the LS series is huge, gives you alot more options if you decided to mod in the future. Good luck!
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 01:17 PM
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I´m going to buy a brand new 2013 Camaro ZL1 for only $20,000.
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I´m going to buy a brand new 2013 Camaro ZL1 for only $20,000.
Huh??? How is that possible?
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Thanks for tha advice guys. I think after reading your post I will hold out in hopes of finding a lower mileage LS1.
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Originally Posted by bob777
I´m going to buy a brand new 2013 Camaro ZL1 for only $20,000.
Set the crack pipe down and slowly move away from the computer
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by bob777
I´m going to buy a brand new 2013 Camaro ZL1 for only $20,000.
Excuse me? Lol
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by bob777
I´m going to buy a brand new 2013 Camaro ZL1 for only $20,000.
So you must only be buying the engine.
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 09:33 AM
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Huh??? How is that possible?
I thought the same at first, how it was possible to sell a 2013 Camaro so cheap at 20 grand, but you can see for yourself the new Camaros are being sold at manufacturer´s prices and they are far cheaper than wholesale price.
I am going to buy it on finance they offered me zero percent interest car loan and payments are only $250 a month. I can´t refuse that offer. I found the cheap Camaros on topgearautoblog.com basically how it was explained to me they eliminate the dealership overhead costs and commissions. Its a good deal cause you still get the warranty.
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by bob777
I thought the same at first, how it was possible to sell a 2013 Camaro so cheap at 20 grand, but you can see for yourself the new Camaros are being sold at manufacturer´s prices and they are far cheaper than wholesale price.
I am going to buy it on finance they offered me zero percent interest car loan and payments are only $250 a month. I can´t refuse that offer. I found the cheap Camaros on topgearautoblog.com basically how it was explained to me they eliminate the dealership overhead costs and commissions. Its a good deal cause you still get the warranty.
Notice on the left hand side it says "choose you REPLICA car"

http://www.topgeartvseries.com/chevrolet-camaro-zl1.php
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 02:58 PM
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Another vote for the WS6, but yeah, the price does seem a little steep.
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 03:04 PM
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Ws6

Also, think some of those prices are insane? There's a dealership here selling a '98 WS6 with 120k miles for $11k

http://boise.craigslist.org/ctd/3660754607.html
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by bob777
I thought the same at first, how it was possible to sell a 2013 Camaro so cheap at 20 grand, but you can see for yourself the new Camaros are being sold at manufacturer´s prices and they are far cheaper than wholesale price.
I am going to buy it on finance they offered me zero percent interest car loan and payments are only $250 a month. I can´t refuse that offer. I found the cheap Camaros on topgearautoblog.com basically how it was explained to me they eliminate the dealership overhead costs and commissions. Its a good deal cause you still get the warranty.
Your getting ready to send some money to a boiler room in Romania to that guy named Peggy in the Capital One commercials.

2012s started @ $54,000 something
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 94 White T/A
Notice on the left hand side it says "choose you REPLICA car"

http://www.topgeartvseries.com/chevrolet-camaro-zl1.php
Good news I checked out the 2013 Camaro and it has the original new 2013 motor ZL1 6.2 L V8 580 bhp and it is fast asa bat out of hell. The gearbox is TREMEC 6-speed manual transmission comes with a short-throw shifter for increased precision. I decided to buy two of the same model Cameros one in red and the other in blue. I thought there might be some hidden costs involved but that price is fixed at 20 grand and that was including the sales tax. Its a good deal i even got a three year warranty with GM so i am not complaining. you can check out the engine specs at http://www.topgeartvseries.com/chevrolet-camaro-zl1.php
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^^ This has got to be spam.....
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by cmw0021
^^ This has got to be spam.....
I'm assuming. His only 3 posts are in this thread
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I agree
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