Would You Buy a Supercharged Trans Am?
06-08-2007, 09:03 AM
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Would You Buy a Supercharged Trans Am? There is a 98 WS6 Trans Am that just popped up in the local trader. I'll give you the details. It has about 55,000 miles on it, with 19" wheels. The ad doesn't specify the transmission. He says the supercharger was professionally installed and has all of the bills. Also, he says it's about 520hp. Is he full of bs? I'm currently trying to sell my Vette because I need more room, so I'll be looking for a Trans Am. The only thing that concerns me is that it may have been driven hard. I could be wrong. Would you guys buy a supercharged car?
Here's a pic...it looks really nice!
Here's a pic...it looks really nice!
06-08-2007, 09:41 AM
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nice, even if it was driven hard its an LS1 it can handle it, as long as it was well maintained and takin care of it might be fine...give it a drive see if it feels good, have a mechanic look at it and verify
06-08-2007, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 1meantransam
nice, even if it was driven hard its an LS1 it can handle it, as long as it was well maintained and takin care of it might be fine...give it a drive see if it feels good, have a mechanic look at it and verify
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yeah well i said my old honda was in mint shape and the clutch fork went day after i sold it lol, and with my car thing was basicly brand new (looking) when i got it from dealer and then when my tranny went it had all top quality bushings and what not for the tranny, as in he broke it befor and put better... just verify, dont wana see you get ripped off... bring your uncle im sure he will be able to tell
06-08-2007, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by FH212
Not to mention sport gold is a rare color only made in 98.I think it was the best color they put on a bird.But of course I am partial. 
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06-08-2007, 10:46 AM
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it looks nice. . . the only problem is it looks like you are going to need to factor in the price of new wheels. But it is still a rare color and is supercharged. . . .sweeet 
06-08-2007, 11:09 AM
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Yeah, that's a good idea. I'll probably bring my Uncle. He's been a mechanic for close to 20 years. The guy says it's in mint shape.
Ok, back on topic. I personally would consider buying a SC'ed car. I would inspect it carefully, require service/mod documentation, and scrutinize the owner very carefully. Good luck.
06-08-2007, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by bsf
Aren't they all? When people say mint, I always give them the benefit of the doubt and figure the car cannot be completely trashed, though they sometimes still are. Mint, yeh whatever. I looked at a couple of "mint" cars.
Ok, back on topic. I personally would consider buying a SC'ed car. I would inspect it carefully, require service/mod documentation, and scrutinize the owner very carefully. Good luck.
Ok, back on topic. I personally would consider buying a SC'ed car. I would inspect it carefully, require service/mod documentation, and scrutinize the owner very carefully. Good luck.
06-08-2007, 03:49 PM
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Yeah, it is one nice color!! You wouldn't happen to have any pictures of your car would you? I'd love to see them!
06-08-2007, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by FH212
Not to mention sport gold is a rare color only made in 98.I think it was the best color they put on a bird.But of course I am partial.
my bud has a Formula that color
that must be pretty rare then
i've heard my color was rare to
06-09-2007, 01:57 AM
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You can always buy it and put it back to stock. Sell the car and the modded parts and make a killing.
But you never know til you test drive it. Could be barely running with damage or could be mint like he said.
But you never know til you test drive it. Could be barely running with damage or could be mint like he said.
06-09-2007, 02:26 AM
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Id go for it, but be prepared for the worst, such as if the engine blows make sure your ready to replace it, it might not be likely but its still a possibility with mods like that, and people dont instal a supercharger to drive it like a grandma
06-09-2007, 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by bsf
Aren't they all? When people say mint, I always give them the benefit of the doubt and figure the car cannot be completely trashed, though they sometimes still are. Mint, yeh whatever. I looked at a couple of "mint" cars.
I drove like 4 hours to look at this truck that was "mint". Stains everywhere, nasty, nasty. I would have offered half of what he wanted. Dick wasted 10 hours of my life 
06-09-2007, 03:21 AM
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Man I would go for it yet first check it and verify if everything is allright. Remember that guy will not have many buyers so use that to your advantage and try droping the price 1k.
