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Advice for new DD
Im going to be getting a car soon and have 12k to spend:
I want something that can be driven daily and handles well, it will barely see any drag strip time
It seems like an ls1 fbody is the best bang for the buck car but im also considering a ls2 gto, c5 corvette, and imports like the g35
What other options are there and what seems like the best for my purpose?
I want something that can be driven daily and handles well, it will barely see any drag strip time
It seems like an ls1 fbody is the best bang for the buck car but im also considering a ls2 gto, c5 corvette, and imports like the g35
What other options are there and what seems like the best for my purpose?
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They are nice cars and all (I had an '05), but I'm just trying to be realistic since you have a $12k budget.
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Not just weight, but from what I pick up here and there that parts are becoming harder to find. Replacement parts, that is (like BCM, etc.). Further, they need quite a bit of work to the suspension just to iron out issues from the factory.
They are nice cars and all (I had an '05), but I'm just trying to be realistic since you have a $12k budget.
They are nice cars and all (I had an '05), but I'm just trying to be realistic since you have a $12k budget.
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Thats a really nice deal, I would look at it and be ready to jump on it. Definitely give you enough money left over for some good bolts on and finish out the suspension. Hopefully you dont mind buying premium fuel and stupid gas mileage especially if your using it in town. I gave up DD'ing my fbody and bought an s10 40 bucks a week in gas was killing me especially when I only live 5 miles from my work. Lol, my 2 grand 4 banger s10 is only burning 10 bucks in fuel a week.
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M6... and in the city might as well give up. I get about 10-13 MPG. 14 if I shift before 2K and really focus on my shifting. But, its hard with an M6 to not run it through the gears lol.
Highway though in 6th gear I get a good 24-26 mpg depending on the area and if I can lay on CC and just let it ride. But running only premium still hurts.
Highway though in 6th gear I get a good 24-26 mpg depending on the area and if I can lay on CC and just let it ride. But running only premium still hurts.
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I wouldn't put such emphasis on running premium fuel. When breaking it down, we're talking like a $3.00 upcharge per tank. It's very nominal.
As for mileage in general... It's a performance car from a decade ago... one can't have their cake and eat it too. Nonetheless, they get great mileage considering their performance. That one can nail 30mpg on the highway is really amazing while having 300rwhp.
As for mileage in general... It's a performance car from a decade ago... one can't have their cake and eat it too. Nonetheless, they get great mileage considering their performance. That one can nail 30mpg on the highway is really amazing while having 300rwhp.
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I wouldn't put such emphasis on running premium fuel. When breaking it down, we're talking like a $3.00 upcharge per tank. It's very nominal.
As for mileage in general... It's a performance car from a decade ago... one can't have their cake and eat it too. Nonetheless, they get great mileage considering their performance. That one can nail 30mpg on the highway is really amazing while having 300rwhp.
As for mileage in general... It's a performance car from a decade ago... one can't have their cake and eat it too. Nonetheless, they get great mileage considering their performance. That one can nail 30mpg on the highway is really amazing while having 300rwhp.
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You can still get away with having the stock heads ported(better flow) and milled(higher compression) or aftermarket heads (same benefits) that have a CARB number like the AFR heads do, and a cam is still very doable as long as it had at least -4* overlap and a good tune.
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nascardude56, I think an F-body would be an excellent DD and gas consumption should not be an issue, unless you need a car that gets 25-30 mpg. That won't happen with many V8 cars, not for city driving. I've owned F-bodies for 17 years now and they are wonderful for DD use to highway trip use. That's my opinion but you may feel differently. For $12,000 you can buy one heck of a nice ride. Look at this one that sold for very close to that money. https://ls1tech.com/forums/vehicle-c...13k-miles.html
That car is going to be good for the new owner for many. many years. Best of luck with your decision and search!
That car is going to be good for the new owner for many. many years. Best of luck with your decision and search!
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I agree, 01 and 02's are a few thousand more here which isnt worth it for me, I currently drive a wrx and cant stand the turbo lag, just want instant torquey power
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Between fbody and gto, I prefer gto for dd. More comfortable and doesn't feel cheap (don't shoot me guys!). I couldn't drive more than 20 or 30 min at a time without having a sore back, those seats weren't great. As far as power, gto stock (ish) feels just as strong/fast as camaro stock.
Camaro does get better gas mileage (about 30 hway vs about 20 hway both 6speed) and would have plenty of mod money left over. Camaro is surprisingly easier to get baby in and out of back seat due to longer doors if you have kids.
Camaro does get better gas mileage (about 30 hway vs about 20 hway both 6speed) and would have plenty of mod money left over. Camaro is surprisingly easier to get baby in and out of back seat due to longer doors if you have kids.